1996 Volvo 960 Fuel Rail

Volvo2009 · Post by **Volvo2009** » 13 Mar 2018, 00:32

I don't seem to find this part. As I am told it is a discontinued part.

Can anyone, please refer me to a parts vendor who does sell this unit - or the exact replacement part for it.?

If vendors are allowed, they have my full permission to contact me at
zorbah007@Yahoo DOT com

thanks

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 13 Mar 2018, 02:58

It is Volvo part number 1271738. Yes it is discontinued.
It is just a pipe ... why do you need a replacement?

Volvo2009 · Post by **Volvo2009** » 13 Mar 2018, 10:33

Rick
Thanks for the follow-up. My mechanic pointed out that the PN needed is:
9179340

the other 2 part # are just the hoses which go with this part
1271869 (which you pointed out)
3528492

thanks

Volvo2009 · Post by **Volvo2009** » 13 Mar 2018, 19:33

It looks part # 9179340 (Fuel Rail) is no longer available. Is there any replacement part for it. W/O it the car is not drivable.

thanks for any suggestions.

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 14 Mar 2018, 05:53

The part number you have appears to be wrong. I cannot find and reference to a Volvo part number 9179340 anywhere.
The view below is for a 1996-1997 960, click twice and observe the part number. Still, why do you need a new one?

Volvo2009 · Post by **Volvo2009** » 14 Mar 2018, 10:35

Rick,
thanks again for correcting me. I am not sure this is the number which my Mechanic gave me. He told me Volvo had stopped making this part some 4 years ago. Perhaps I need to recheck & verify it with him.

My car emits gas fumes when stopped. I am told, this is a common problem with fuel rail on 960 models.
I would appreciate if you could educate me on the fuel rail issue, and the parts associated with.

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 14 Mar 2018, 10:51

End cap leaking fuel?

Volvo2009 · Post by **Volvo2009** » 14 Mar 2018, 11:16

The fumes seem to come from the engine.

Please forgive me for my ignorance. Despite the fact, I have had this car for 22 years, and only 150K miles, I don't know all needed to know about the car. I gave it to a family friend who is a professional mechanic. He examined the car and told me about the need to "replace the fuel rail" and gave me the 3 part numbers. I told him I will check with my Volvo forums as well.
He is checking with his suppliers for this part.

I like to know if the leak can be fixed through replacement of hoses and gaskets, or there are other parts which need to be replaced.?

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 14 Mar 2018, 11:22

The end cap leak is a common problem with these fuel rails. There is a upgrade fuel rail that does not leak but it is hard to find also, not sure what the part number is. However if he is a professional mechanic and the end cap is leaking. Tell him a fillet of JB Weld around the edge of the end cap will fix it quick and cheap. If he does a neat job it looks factory.

Volvo2009 · Post by **Volvo2009** » 14 Mar 2018, 11:31

Thank you Rick.

In my family, we have been driving only-Volvo since 1983. I love this car (my wife drives XC90), and I really don't want to get rid of it for a minor problem like this.
Anyway, I will forward your comment to my mechanic and see what happens.

All the best
Levi