1991 240 Can not find flame-trap / easier replacement method

cobalt60 · Post by **cobalt60** » 16 Aug 2014, 15:26

Hello all. I just bought my first Volvo, a 1991 240. It was cheap, and the car seems to need every single one of the typical 240 issues to be addressed. I fixed the check engine light, SRS light, and put 2 new front tires on the front with an alignment, and got an oil change. Soon I will replace the power steering fluid and brake fluid. In a week or 2 I will start looking to get the motor mounts replaced. I should probably fix the speedo too.

Anyway, I cant find my flame trap. I thought on my 1991 that it was after they started putting it above the intake manifold so it is easily accessible. If it is indeed under the intake, what can I do to make this easier on me? Id rather remove as much stuff from out of the way as possible than trying to squeeze my hands into tight extremely sludgy spaces. I was thinking maybe removing the throttle body would make this easier.

I guess before we discuss that though Id like to confirm the location. I will try to upload a few images of the top of the engine, maybe someone can recognize my flame-trap.

Thanks in advance

cobalt60 · Post by **cobalt60** » 16 Aug 2014, 17:14

Heres 2 more pictures

93Regina · Post by **93Regina** » 16 Aug 2014, 22:34

cobalt60 wrote:Anyway, I cant find my flame trap.

I would replace injector o-rings, both sides...blow them off with air before doing it.

93Regina · Post by **93Regina** » 16 Aug 2014, 22:40

Flame Trap Relocation

cobalt60 · Post by **cobalt60** » 17 Aug 2014, 14:33

Ok i found it. it was not in as easy a spot as i thought it would be. if it wasnt so sludgy it would have been easy, the sludge made it annoying though.

Heres some pictures of the old one; is this clogged enough to blow out seals? I mean, theres oil all over my engine

lummert · Post by **lummert** » 17 Aug 2014, 15:16

I'd also check that oil separator box in the picture. If that is clogged you'll have leaks.

93Regina · Post by **93Regina** » 17 Aug 2014, 22:11

cobalt60 wrote:blow out seals?

It's possible...clean flametrap first then consider...Fixed Oil Dumping

cobalt60 · Post by **cobalt60** » 18 Aug 2014, 08:54

It's possible...clean flametrap first then consider...Fixed Oil Dumping

flame trap was replaced with a new one. thanks for fix oil dumping link; maybe ill do that and at least replace valve cover and oil filter seals

So i really want to pay a shop to clean my engine. Doesnt have to be perfect it just needs to be cleaned. Anything I should tell them to look out for as far as electrics/easily loosened vacuum lines etc? Sorry to drift OT.