Crankcase plugged - how to clean

volvo virgin jinx · Post by **volvo virgin jinx** » 11 Feb 2008, 11:34

Finally bought a MAF, now I'm running really rich. Just came back from dealer......my crankcase is plugged. I've seen the posts on the flame trap, throttle cleaning and PCV solutions, now if someone could explain a fix to this money trap that they set up for unwilling customers to fall in, I would appreciate it very much.javascript:emoticon(':shock:')
Shocked

93' 850GLT (non turbo)
94' 850 wagon (turbo) used only for parts

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 11 Feb 2008, 11:39

This should help: https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/chat/p ... hp?t=13999

volvo virgin jinx · Post by **volvo virgin jinx** » 11 Feb 2008, 11:47

Thanks a lot, its 7 degrees outside, I ain't messin' around right now. Just to clarify, for myself and others, by definition, what does crankcase plugged mean? Is it the PCV system? Or something else? BTW, this probably happened (clogged) while driving w/o a MAF for months at a time. Thanks again. I gotta donate some $$$ to you guys

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 11 Feb 2008, 12:01

Yes it is the PCV. Driving without MAF is a really bad idea. The car will never reach optimum temperatures and clogging all through out the small hoses and PTC nipple is likely to occur.

volvo virgin jinx · Post by **volvo virgin jinx** » 11 Feb 2008, 12:43

Thanks, will follow instructions and let you know how it turns out. Just not right now. BRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!

P.S. I've had the manual for a while now, with it I replaced the
transmission, went smooth as ice in 7 hrs by dropping one side of the a frame as instructed 7mos. ago. Smooth sailing ever since.