http://www.brickboard.com/FORUMS/uid=20670 The Volvo owner's resource since 1997. en Copyright 1997-2009, Jarrod Stenberg Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:33 GMT Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:33 GMT brickadmin@denizen.net brickadmin@denizen.net volvo 1440 http://www.brickboard.com/images/logo_b_25.gif http://www.brickboard.com/ 25 25 The Volvo owner's resource since 1997. I have what I think is a (1)leaking injector. I first replaced all rubber seals thinking this was the problem but it continues to leak. What's odd is that it leaks for a very long time after parked which leads me to think that it might be an injector not "closing" and leaking fuel under pressure. Does this sound right? Thanks ahead! http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1356245&rss=1 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:05 GMT Transmision slips between 2nd and 3rd after 10 min. of city driving. Sometimes shifting late, hard at times. Any Ideas? Thx, Guillermo http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1348412&rss=1 Tue, 12 May 2009 01:13 GMT I just want to thank everyone for your support while changing the timing belt on my 240 for the first time, in particular for the "rope trick" suggestion, as you know I wasn't sure at first but with the help of your testimonials I went for it. When I tried it, it was the funniest thing I've seen happen while working on a car! Thanks! http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1323645&rss=1 Tue, 6 Jan 2009 10:44 GMT Even if it has a high torque rating? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1323119&rss=1 Sat, 3 Jan 2009 21:35 GMT Could you tell me the overall length of your impact gun? I have acces to an electric impact gun I can borrow from a friend with good torque rating, if is the same length I'll know if it will work or not. Thanks! http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1323117&rss=1 Sat, 3 Jan 2009 21:20 GMT What do you have to remove to make room for the impact gun? What does CP stand for? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1323113&rss=1 Sat, 3 Jan 2009 20:54 GMT I'm in the middle of replacing the timing belt on my '87 240. The next step is to remove the crankshaft pulley. Although I've received great advice by everyone in my last posting I'm a bit concerned about using the "rope trick" (particles of rope left in the cylinder?) and the "starter trick" (there's a chance you may brake loose flywheel teeth having to replace it). That only leaves using an impact wrench as my only choice. While studying this option I noticed the lack of room. Can anyone share how you've used an impact wrench in such tight space? Thanks ahead! http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1323097&rss=1 Sat, 3 Jan 2009 19:46 GMT The cam moves freely, its a "detoothed" belt, now I just have to decide if this is something I'm willing to tackle. Considering paying the local Volvo factory certified mechanic, waiting on estimate. Thanks for the tips everyone! http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1321933&rss=1 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:21 GMT Using a wrench the cam turned fine, along with the intermediate shaft. I'm I looking at a timing belt replacement only? It seems the belt lost a few teeth causing timing to be off stalling the engine. Any advice on how to replace it, it would be a first for me. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1321712&rss=1 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:45 GMT The belt is not broken, just spinnning but only on the crankshaft sproket. The other sprockets wont turn. I can see a number of teeth stripped off the belt. I've had the car for 16k miles, belt looks a bit dry. I tried to rotate the cam by hand but did not have any luck....it seems strange the cam would seize, what would cause such? I know I had a very slow leak near the front cam seal by the water pump. Dont have a clue. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1321699&rss=1 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:27 GMT Ok...thought I had a simple issue with the fuel inj. (pump relay, etc......you know the drill). Not so, I have a timing belt issue, exept I'm not sure that's all it is. Here's what I can see: 1. Motor turns fine, meaning when I turn ignition on. 2. Took timing belt cover off and turn ignition, cam and intermediate shaft wont turn, crankshaft does. Questions. 1. Is this just a "simple" timing belt/timing issue that can be fixed by replacing the belt and accesories? 2. Could this be a ceased oil pump that shaved teeth off belt when locked and sent engine out of timing? 3. I understand this engine (non-turbo) is a non-intereference engine, am I correct? I hope this engine is not shot.....car has only 115k miles. Any help would GREATLY appreciated, it will help me decide if this is some thing I want to handle myself or not. Thanks for your help in advance! http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1321693&rss=1 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:04 GMT I was driving down the hwy. when my 240 stalled. I replaced the 25 amp relay a while back, could it be the fuel pump relay? I had an '88 that gave me the same problem and that's what it was, just want to make sure before I run out and get one. Any suggestions? Thanks. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1320030&rss=1 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:27 GMT Great! Thanks for your help! http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1313701&rss=1 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:07 GMT A dash light that appears to be a cooling fan warning comes on after driving for a while (the symbol is a radiator with fan and water level). The cars does not overheat, coolant levels stay the same, any suggestions? Do I need to replace the cooling fan relay? http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1313639&rss=1 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:18 GMT The low coolant level warning light continues to come on at times when I'm using the car around slow traffic for a long time. The coolant levels are at max. Could this be the sensor going out or should I be concerned about other components? http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1223202&rss=1 Mon, 8 Oct 2007 01:42 GMT It's time to replace the headliner on my 850 wagon and I just can't get myself to pay the $400.00 the shops are asking. Has anyone replaced their wagon's headliner succesfuly? Anything I need to know before I tear into it? http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1222830&rss=1 Sat, 6 Oct 2007 19:31 GMT My '88 240 has a serious knocking coming from the head in the area closest to the firewall. I know these cars are notorious for sounding like diesels but this is beyond that. Could it be the lifters, a rod, loose valve? The car doesn't use oil or overheat. Could it be a knock sensor? Thanks in advance. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1212228&rss=1 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:03 GMT I think that making a connection between a machine and ideology is a reflection of those of us who have enough time to sit around and even talk about such things. They are great machines, even greater for those of us that are mechanically inclined and can't afford new ones. Let's enjoy them and reserve our "deep" thinking for things more important.....like Da Bears! http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1154460&rss=1 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 21:04 GMT I found an early 740 with a great set of front seats at a local yard. They want $50 ea. Has anyone done this swap that could give me a few tips? Even if I have to make a few mods, I think they would be worth the shot. I also found a complete turbo car, about'84 4dr a bit rough, I was thinking about buying the whole car and swapping my non-turbo motor for it. Does anyone have any expierences doing this that might want to share with me. Thanks! http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1154457&rss=1 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 20:53 GMT Yesterday I stopped at a drive-thru and heard for the first time a whistling noise coming from the engine bay. First reaction was vacuum line, the car runs fine, noise varies with acceleration..from regular to high tone accordingly. I checked under the hood to find that it comes from the belt drive area. Could this be the belt tentioner? The car runs fine, it's just noisy. Has anyone come across something similar to this? Thanks ahead of time! Guillermo http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1150883&rss=1 Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:23 GMT Mainly when I first start the car it knocks pretty bad. My co-workers have asked me if I drive a diesel. I've read here that sometimes this can be caused by the piston "skirts" until they expand, or something like that. Overall the noise tapers down some after warm up. I'm running 20w50 oil. Maybe oil pump is not working properly? I'm running 20w50 because of the age of the car. Also does anyone know where I can purchase an aftermarket header? My header pipe has a crack and I thought I'ld upgrade when I replace the part. Thanks! http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1149226&rss=1 Tue, 9 Jan 2007 11:03 GMT Has anyone replaced the seats of a 240 with 850's? My seats (both sides) are in such bad shape I'm better off with a lazyboy strapped to the floor! Any suggestions welcome. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1145414&rss=1 Mon, 25 Dec 2006 20:23 GMT Gentlemen, just received the injector from FCP groton. Installed it and magic...no leakes at all!.....someone asked if I had replaced o-rings etc. the answer is yes. The injector was faulty....I guess at nearly 200k it's bound to happen! Thanks to everyone for your support. http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1131788&rss=1 Thu, 9 Nov 2006 01:38 GMT Klaus is right. I had the same issue during my first winter with my 850 and was freaking out thinking heater core. Turn the wheel and smile! http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1130611&rss=1 Sun, 5 Nov 2006 20:26 GMT I appreciate all suggestions but it seems to me that if I'm having issues with the injector remedies run a chance of coming back to hunt me, so at a cost I think it's best I replace it with a new one. I will for sure run cleaner thru the system in order to keep the others healthy. Thank you very much. http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1130610&rss=1 Sun, 5 Nov 2006 20:23 GMT Use the text input below to search brickboard.com query http://www.brickboard.com/FIND/