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850 Won't start

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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Garfield

850 Won't start

Post by Garfield »

Hello,

I am new to the board so here goes. I recently purchased a 1986 850 (non turbo) that had a blown head gasket. The motor had close to 200K on it so I purchased a newer motor with 80k. I pulled my motor and wiring and transferred everything to the new motor. Also transferred the transmission. Now I put everything back together and she will not start. :( No spark coming from the coil. Any ideas as to what could be wrong? Please feel free to email me at [email protected]. The only things I kept from the old motor are the knock sensors, engine temp and cam sensors.

Thanks

Garfield

Post by Garfield »

I should also note that the car will not turn over in Neutral. Also, I disconnected the tranny while it was in park.

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