http://www.brickboard.com/FORUMS/uid=26710 The Volvo owner's resource since 1997. en Copyright 1997-2009, Jarrod Stenberg Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:32 GMT Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:32 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. Hy so i bought a drivers door window motor and glass rails, so how do i get into the door frame? do i have to cut the door apart, then reweld? thanks wes -- 1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1381552&rss=1 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:26 GMT Thanks that was it lose wire!.....now as soon as i get the hard start on the days first start fixed ill be good.... -- 1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1379289&rss=1 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:51 GMT Well it seems to be at lower RPM when it flickers, and if i hit a bump it seems to go out for a moment? the engine is a rebuilt engine and only 5 years or so old? gosh i hope i do not need an engine! thanks wes -- 1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1378977&rss=1 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:58 GMT Well wy cant i just have a month without something else..... ok my oil light started flickering on and off last night? i just had an oil change and filter, i checked my oil it is not low, and its not the "alternator going bad flicker". so what have i got to replace now? and is it safe to drive this car? THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ANY HELP! WES -- 1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1378972&rss=1 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:31 GMT soo turns out one was a poor connection and the bulb? one is a broken tail light assembly where the bulb holder twist in i guess i cant fix that, without a new lens and all? when you say install permanent point to point, is there a kit or part, or should i just build it myself? and funny you say fog lights....so that switch on my dash labeled "fog lights" is not for a missing front set? but a rear light? o my i just learned something! now i understand the five bulbs in the rear! LOL WOW Thank You Wes -- 1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1376537&rss=1 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 20:03 GMT Ok i have no break lights when my head lights are on, and one if lights are off. the one light that works is the very bottom right red on passenger side. now if i turn on head or running light i get the correct running lights, and i also get the brake light, on the passenger side bottom right red just comes on stays on...... my third break light is not working at all. i took each bulb out cleaned with a brass brush all contacts, and the little white "poorly made" connector, saw a few bits of green, nothing real bad. the plastic copper ribbon that makes contact with the bulb holder is in good shape, i do not see any cracks or tears? i looked at fuses. i looked at the brake peddle and i did not see the switch for the brake lights, where is it? is it higher up the peddle assembly? My 740 is still down this is my only car at the moment! Thanks thanks wes -- 1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1376388&rss=1 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 03:55 GMT Ok the first crank of the day takes several tries to get it to run, i start with out touching the gas pedal, as soon as it finally cranks, it will drop RPM, then act like it may stall then bam RPM goes up and its ready to go, however for the first mile or so it only goes real slow and no matter how much gas i give it only takes a little and just sputters along, then it "warms up" and runs text book. Another thing i just started noticing on the hwy at hwy speed, if i let foot off gas, then try to speed up, it seems hesitant like it was not getting full gas, i think i noticed this on steep hills also? thank you very much wes -- 1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1374716&rss=1 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:21 GMT ok we have tried most of that, however nowhere does anyone suggest i try the ignition coil w starter module????? and the guy working on my car insist that that is what we should try at this point..... is he way off base or could it be the coil? it has a few micro cracks in the yellow insulation on the starter coil module, he says this is proof its a bad coil..... it turns over has spark has fuel but wont run, if it does it sputters & back fires thanks for helping me out, this is by far my worst one yet! wes -- 1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1374709&rss=1 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:57 GMT So i was driving had been in the car all day, stop at a light, when it turns green it sputters then goes fine for about 30 seconds, then stalls just dead, so i pull over, try to start it...seems it just cant run tries to crank, most i can get is a sputter...so i try starting fluid and it runs for a second or two..so i call local trusty volvo guy. he says there is water in my tank changes my filter pumps out my tank...well i dont even get home...sputter sputter stall running crazy like the timing is off, so back to my guy, well we replaced the air intake hose, distributor cap, roter button, and crank position sensor.......it still wont run, we took of the timing cover all looks good. Now do i replace the iginition module coil, "if so where do i get one?" or is it something else? Thank You a million times for your knowledge. wes -- 1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1374523&rss=1 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:23 GMT Hey Again Y'all! my 740 wagon 1990 AC compressor seized to a stop last fall belt was smoking, compressor was smoking, so i poured a Mt Dew on it and cut the belt.....problem solved.....now my drivers window electric moter broke where it connects to the lift arm for the window....moter $200.00ish...and i can find a rebuilt compressor less than that. My real Question is did the compressor failure send junk into te system? or can i replace compressor or does the whole system need to be rebuilt? i just got new every thing 2 years ago.... Tired of this heat Thanks a lot Wes Tyler -- 1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1368377&rss=1 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:57 GMT Hey Thanks for the info! ill you explain to me what the "Radio Suppression Relay" is and how it can affect my car running? Ive had a few stalls and no run situations over the years with my two bricks, but no one has ever told me to check that b4? Is there a page here on the forum that can clue me in? <b>As far as what was wrong, was water in my gas talk.......i bought gas at my local corner store a Kangroo, and about an hour or less of drive time total and i sputter to a stop........new gas filter, and ill stick ti BP, HESS, or Shell gas from now on i swear........ </b> thanks for your time Wes :)> -- 1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1368371&rss=1 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:41 GMT I was driving yesterday stopped at a light light turned green i gave it gas, it sputtered, then was ok then about 5 to 10 seconds later i lost power, coast to the side, and it will not crank back up.......i checked everything i know to check, vacuum hoses, wires, fuses, etc. it all checked out. if i spray starter fluid into air intake it would crank but not stay running, it was like it was getting no gas, or could not burn the gas....... is it my fuel pump, fuel filter, or something else? Thank You I always find good answers here! Wes Tyler -- 1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1368276&rss=1 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:13 GMT Hey Looks like i have a leaking water pump, so im gonna try to tackle this myself, i have some questions, 1. Is there a good guide with step by step? 2. Should i replace any bolts or nuts or anything else, that are not included in the water pump purchase? 3. What tools will i need to make this job a snap? Thanks Y'all Wes -- 1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1363835&rss=1 Tue, 4 Aug 2009 06:34 GMT Hey wiggle the rubber parts of the fuel line softly, and make sure it is in good shape. And on the thumbs down...i have ask questions on here as well, and gotten thumbs down? not sure why..... -- 1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1342029&rss=1 Mon, 6 Apr 2009 00:53 GMT Who thumbed down this post? Thank you for your input. thumbs up thumbs down (1 thumb down) Voting helps other users to find good content and drives recent gems to the home page. did i miss something? wes http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1330770&rss=1 Mon, 9 Feb 2009 20:59 GMT Hey ok so i learned on here that... 740 Turbos with alloy wheels tire size= 195/60-15. Normally aspirated 740GL with steelies= 185/65-15. ok mine is non turbo and i guess steel rims? can i put 195 or 185 can i use 60 or 65? i found a nice set of used tires but they are 195/65 will this cause me problems? im looking at 150.00 total vs 288.00 "new" plus tax,and landfill charges. should i bite the bullet and go new? this is not my primary car but i dont want to do wrong just to save a buck thank you wes http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1330760&rss=1 Mon, 9 Feb 2009 19:46 GMT i found gas in the vacuum line fron the little fuel pressure thing on top of the engine, i think i read somewhere that means i need a new one of those? is it a fuel pressure regulator? -- 1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1330410&rss=1 Sat, 7 Feb 2009 23:26 GMT Hey Y'all Ok i took a piece of my broken fuel line "the short rubber hose" to auto store and Dippity Do Da could not seem to find exact match so i got slightly larger and put those screw tight clamps on seems fine. However i am still having a rough start issue so i want to replace all the vacuum lines, i think it is 7mm hose and 3.5mm hose? am i correct? and what other rubber hoses or lines should i fix? i have a new CPS but for the life of me i can not figure out how in the heck to get to that darn thing on the engine, hell i cant even see the end of it? i also have a new air temp flap thing, closes the air flap in air intake, got a new fuel relay, had new fuel pumps last year, so i guess i hope its just rotted rubber line causing me my woa's -- 1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1330368&rss=1 Sat, 7 Feb 2009 18:50 GMT My driver seat sucks! should i get one of those lumbar repair kits from IPDUSA.COM ? can i just fix it myself do i need the kit or should i try to find a new seat? What other makes seats will fit? thank you wes -- 1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1330359&rss=1 Sat, 7 Feb 2009 18:11 GMT Hey you bring up a good point, my 240 does exactly what you describe on your starts, what are the hose sizes if you know them? i think ill replace my 240 and 740 hoses today.. thanks wes -- 1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1330298&rss=1 Sat, 7 Feb 2009 09:24 GMT Hey Thanks i think the best price i found was 288.00 every other quote was 350+ and im only looking to put rubber on her nothing fancy...Thanks for Y'all's replies and thanks slowboat for the link to tire site its a very useful site... Wes -- 1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1330297&rss=1 Sat, 7 Feb 2009 09:17 GMT hey my 1990 740 wagon, needs tires, she has 185 / 65 / R15 88t is that correct? the reason i ask i went for tires and "the guy" says i should have 190 yada yada? so what sizes are the best to use? i just need rubber not sporty show off tires? thank you wes -- 1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1330169&rss=1 Fri, 6 Feb 2009 16:49 GMT ok so it turns out it was the shock, i got both rear done for $252.00 total labor and parts...is that a fair price. He used stock parts -- 1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1328465&rss=1 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:42 GMT Thanks to all of you! I have bitten the bullet and taken her to a shop....another man is gonna be touching my baby, but alas i can handle a lot of task but this one sounded like maybe id be better off letting a shop take care of, there is a place off the beaten path, but hes been in business a long time and all i ever see in his repair lot are old Bricks, Benz, VW, and the sort. it's in Myrtle Beach, SC, called Auto Ott.....i hope it goes well. Thanks to all of you on your replies.... ill let ya know what it turns out to have been. wes -- 1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1327350&rss=1 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:44 GMT OK i got under there and looked, not sure i can tell what is what...im going to guess the spring is sprung, what other parts do i need to replace or must replace at the same time i do this? I don't have it in the budget right now to have car problems...can i do just one this one side? or MUST i do both rear's? Thank You Wesley -- 1990 740GL 186000mi 'The Bag Lady' 1991 240 235000mi 'KGB car' Visit My Volvo-Page www.wesleytyler.com/volvo http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1327267&rss=1 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:43 GMT Use the text input below to search brickboard.com query http://www.brickboard.com/FIND/