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1989 Volvo 245 poor fuel, fuel gauge not operational

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ONV70XC
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1989 Volvo 245 poor fuel, fuel gauge not operational

Post by ONV70XC »

Hi folks.
I have a project to 'wake up' Volvo 245 after more than 20mts sitting.
So far after ID-ing bad PCV and few bad spark plugs I've done the whole tune-up except ignition coil that is fine.
I've also cleaned and inspected MAF wich turned out to be OK.
My next usual suspect is fuel filter, because the car stalls on response of acceleration I guess due to the poor fuel delivery. Everyone recommends to have empty fuel tank, but is there any consearn having 3/4 full tank and working on the parking lot with no lift?
Fuel gauge isn't also working. I know that fuel pump is outside of fuel tank, but where's actual float that might've gotten stock?
THANKS for tips!

lummert
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Post by lummert »

Lift pump in the tank. Pull fuel gauge sender, you'll find the pump.
1988 Volvo 760 Turbo Wagon

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