Volvo - hard starts and hesitates when accelerating

Jutboy · Post by **Jutboy** » 11 May 2005, 11:39

I have a 1985 Volvo 244GL 2.3L. The main problem I have is very hard start when the engine is cold. Its been get worst over the last 5 days (before which I have had no problem - even through winter - now its pretty warm around 45F). I have to give it gas for a long while or the rpms get too low and it stalls. If its only been sitting (since last run) for an hour its not a problem but in the morning and after work (8 hours) it does it again.

The other complaint I have is a hesistation I have when accelerating or going up a hill. What I mean is it will have power and then it stops for about a second or two then picks up. It creates a slight rocking motion. This happens all the time but mostly when its cold.

I figure its a fuel problem, I just changed the fuel and air filter, the oil and check all fluids including transmission. Im not sure where to go next. Please be as detailed as possible in causes and fixs.

I can't tell you how much I appreciate any help - Justin

Jutboy · Post by **Jutboy** » 11 May 2005, 11:45

Oh yeah....it also has been idoling pretty high somtimes...not very often it will sit at 2,000 instead of normal 1

LaRy · Post by **LaRy** » 12 May 2005, 12:19

Volvo 240GL from 1985, I must ask you if it is 2.3L engine with carburettor or fuel injection.

jutboy · Post by **jutboy** » 14 May 2005, 19:17

I've got a 2.3 with fuel injection.

Jutboy · Post by **Jutboy** » 23 May 2005, 18:29

please help - Its been getting worse...no its very jerky and much more often. It can be doing it for about 20-30 seconds straight

Worse when the car is cold and always when accelerating or going up a hill