Archive for the "Volvo" Category

12
Oct

I just dropped an engine in after a broken timing belt, and it fired up the first few times i was testing to just see if it ran, then after putting on exhaust fluids, etc, there is no spark but will occasionally randomly begin for a few seconds after about 10 mins of turning over.
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12
Oct

I just got this Volvo for $700, I love it and want to repair it up. I need to learn how to install a master cylinder, any help is greatly appreciated.
Answer: The Volvo master cylinder should not be too difficult to change. You’ll need a number of mechanical tools like wrenches, sockets and screwdrivers. […]

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12
Oct

My friend is selling this vehicle for 6,000 dollars, it has around 100,000 miles on it. He’s saying that this car's engine can go over 200,000 miles easily, is this true?
Answer: volvo cars are tanks..i own a rwd 760 gle with 215,000 miles and still running strong and burning no oil..jus maintain the car..ur gonna […]

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12
Oct

What year did the Volvo 240 series switch from the 4spd w/push button overdrive to the 5spd?
Also, what was the shift pattern for both transmissions including reverse gear?
Thank you
Answer: At least in the United Says, 1987 was the first year of the five speed manual transmission.
The pattern was “H” pattern 1-4, fifth up and to […]

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12
Oct

Snare Drum Help ????

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What happens to a snare when you adjust the tension ??
Oh and what does this mean ” Adjustable Snare On/Off”
Answer: all snare drums can be turned on or off. there’s a little knob above the snare on/ off switcher which you can turn to adjust the tension of the snares. the tighter it […]

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12
Oct

About 2000 Volvo s80..?

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I had just bought a 2000 Volvo s80 with 74k on it. I thought Volvo's are reliable vehicles until read about my year and type Volvo on the web at numerous web sites and see that about 95% of owners of this vehicle state horrifying things go wrong with this vehicle.. I'm scared to death […]

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12
Oct

hmmm. I drive an older volvo a 95 960 and love it…I just like it..I’m 21 and considering the Volvo S4…please leave comments on experience/knowledge/ etc. concerning this vehicle :
Answer: Awesome and hip automobile! Drives fantastic. If you’re buying 2005 or newer, which I advocate, try and find one with a T5 engine as it […]

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12
Oct

I also have had it absolutely “putter” out,seemigly fuel problem,but after I bypassed the wires next to the charge air overpressure switch,then it ran,but now after replacing main and tank pumps its back to the same behaviour ,any thoughts?
Answer: It sounds to me like air/fuel problem. I would start by looking at the top of […]

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26
Sep

I need to know where to find it…how to use it…and how to interpret it. Thanks folks!
Answer: Buy a Bentley Publishers service manual.
I do believe that most of your big (chain) bookstores will either have them in stock or be able to supply you with one very swiftly.
Google.
Answer: I do so wish that […]

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26
Sep

Only the left fog light works i have a 2005 s40 and my aunt has a 2007 s60 and both of the right fog lights dont work on the rear. Is it supposed to be like this or a weird coincidence?
Answer: the idea of a rear fog lamp is to draw attention to the rear […]

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