What did you do to your Volvo today? Topic is solved

[volvolugnut]

A couple days ago, I replaced the power steering tank on my 1987 240 with a used one from one of my parts cars. The old one had a slow leak and was making a mess on the fender. I hope the new (used) one has better manners. I got a partial PS fluid (Dextron) change in the process.
Now if only the dash lights worked all the time.
volvolugnut

[scot850]

That is a huge disappointment. You'd think Scarlett would appreciate all the attention. Always an potential for an issue after a car has stood for a while, but also missing something on re-assembly. Old pipes can get disturbed or cracked. Sometimes it is best to just walk away and have a break before tackling the diagnostics.

Good Luck!

Neil.

[ZionXIX]

That is a huge disappointment. You'd think Scarlett would appreciate all the attention. Always an potential for an issue after a car has stood for a while, but also missing something on re-assembly. Old pipes can get disturbed or cracked. Sometimes it is best to just walk away and have a break before tackling the diagnostics.

Good Luck!

Neil.

Definitely. Luckily I didnt touch any engine components. I caved last night and pulled the distributor cap. Clean as can be. Im gonna pursue the fuel. Check pressure, maybe drain the tank and add more fresh gas and possibly change the fuel filter. If Im feeling really adventurous I might pull the injectors and bench test them.

[manovlov]

I'll have no choice to take the torche...

The motor of the plate ACC is good to be replaced.

I've replaced gearbox rings

The motor upper mount needs to be replaced also.

I've cleaned one of my exhaust parts.

I've broken his plastic small thing when i've replaced the hose to feed the fuel tank.

I've rebuilt the complete fuel lines.

[ZionXIX]

Nicely done!

[ZionXIX]

Im happy to report success with Scarlett! I was scratching my head convinced fuel was the problem. On a whim I decided to use my economical (guaranteed to burn your house down) Amazon smoke machine and found the intercooler hose disconnected. Re-connected everything but still running super rough. I pulled codes for a P0103 and dove into the forums. A post from 2017 led me to reset everything with a battery pull and Im up and running. Still slightly rough idle @800 rpm but very smooth at acceleration with lots of power. I went for a very much needed test drive. Alignment is way off but otherwise quite a smooth ride.

[manovlov]

I continue.
I cleaned the air filter box.

Then i replaced the exhaust seal, cleaned springs, replace bolts by Volvo ones. I used cable ties to keep compressed the springs, add a washer.

I finished my work time by having a look to the exhaust bracket. Cleaned everything, where the car frame receive the bracket, and putted on some rust killer. Tomorrow, when everything will be dry, a bit of black paint, and to reassemble the all stuff.

[ZionXIX]

Is anyone having trouble sourcing new fuel injectors for the 850s?

[scot850]

Spent a few hours this morning going over a 98 V70 T5 for the young owner. He is the brother of one of my friends at the new Volvo dealer who is a longtime service advisor. I had mentioned I think that he was quoted $6600 in repairs for the car which was a shock to him. He was planning to sell it but his brother suggested he talk to me!!

Another friend who lost his 99 V70 GLT to a stupid careless parking lot accident when a careless driver backed into his much loved car. He now has an 07 V70 T5 but it is mint so he is considering a winter beater so he came over to look at it as an option, especially as it is silver like his old car and a T5.

For a car from here the underside, whilst not mint, is only some surface rust on the underside of the rockers on the pinch weld. Wouldn't take more than a few hours to clean and treat with Fluid film protection.

Other than that, I confirmed the inspection details that the dealer found, identified the wrong part number listed for the lower turbo cooling hose (they gave the part number for the upper).

They did miss that neither parking brake cable is working. Both seized or broken. They will need attention.

So, I believe for easily less than $1000 in parts we can have the car mechanically sound.

The only other issue is somewhere along the line someone has fitted lowering springs. Not good. So we will have to pull those and re-instate OE level springs. I think I have a set of rears, but annoyingly I sold a mint set of T5 fronts to another MVS member, but that is ok. They went to a good home!!

My buddy is on the fence on this, but he may know a young guy who wants to upgrade from an 850 sedan to a wagon. I am also going to speak to another friend who bought my 00 V70 SE. He is retiring so might want a project.

Worst case, he may just keep the car as he wants it to go to an enthusiast. He asked if he decides to keep it, could I perhaps help tech him to repair it himself. Naturally I will, he also asked if his buddy could come along too, as he also wants to learn to wrench.

One way or another the car will live on. It has spent most of it's life actually owned by Volvo mechanics, 2 of which sold and bought it back more than once!

Neil.

[454cid]

Started it up for the first time in a number of weeks. It was the closest car to another car, I needed to jump.... jumping the other car did no good as it was a ground/security issue.

The Volvo's engine was rattling, for quite some time. I guess valve train? Finally it quieted down. I pulled the dip-stick and noticed vapor/smoke coming out. I guess that means it needs the PCV gone through. My bigger concern is that I noticed the positive battery cable had gotten very hot while sitting there idling for awhile.... long enough for the fans to kick on a couple of times in the 50F's. I wonder if that's what killed the previous battery. I also think the voltage was low, but everything I read on the board indicates Volvos charging at 13.x volts is normal... all my other vehicles charge at 14.x volts, Though. I'll have to search for positive cable info, I know it's been addressed here before. It'll make me sad, if I have to give up the Volvo cable ends, as they work so well.