1979 242 problems, flooding after start

Tig · Post by **Tig** » 08 Sep 2020, 02:12

Gifted a 1979 242-139,999 mileS
Second Volvo but not exactly a mechanic

Straight body all good. Had safety work done
Alignment, new bushings, some hoses
Then moody when starting- flooded w fuel
then dies HELP
Without computer codes mechanic is helpless ...

Post by **abscate** » 08 Sep 2020, 03:44

Split topic from

2005 XC trailer hitch discussion.

Post by **jonesg** » 08 Sep 2020, 22:52

Tig wrote: ↑08 Sep 2020, 02:12 Gifted a 1979 242-139,999 mileS
Second Volvo but not exactly a mechanic
Straight body all good. Had safety work done
Alignment, new bushings, some hoses
Then moody when starting- flooded w fuel
then dies HELP
Without computer codes mechanic is helpless ...

See if the fuel pressure regulator has sprung an internal leak.
Pop the vac line off and check for fuel.
Any hint of wetness ... you should swap it out.
It usually sits on the end of the fuel rail, up front.

Tig · Post by **Tig** » 08 Sep 2020, 23:09

Wow thanks so much for a quick response.
You did see -that I not a mechanic.
Is there a picture or illustration or SOMETHING I could look at or even read to understand exactly when where and how to do this?

Post by **volvolugnut** » 09 Sep 2020, 13:55

Check this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqgtTg6IIuY Your engine should be similar.
volvolugnut