http://www.brickboard.com/FORUMS/uid=36838 The Volvo owner's resource since 1997. en Copyright 1997-2009, Jarrod Stenberg Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:08 GMT Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:08 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. Just came back in from outside,play around with adjustment.Started up!seems this neutral switch was off some.Man I love these old cars,will go in gear now also. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1386246&rss=1 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:59 GMT Today I had problems shifting it out of part,took off cover and push the yellow bypass.Drove it home,now it wont start,Iam thinking my neutral switch is bad,how do I check this.Tried shifting into neutral,wont start. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1386221&rss=1 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:14 GMT 1 vote for Bentley. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1378307&rss=1 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 13:56 GMT Replace your fuel pump relay,also replace your main fuse its an 25 amp mounted on D/S fender.Its gets corrosion inside and cause starting problems,maybe time to check your fuses inside your fuse box for corrosion also. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1374850&rss=1 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:40 GMT Me too also have one on my trans,install an oil bypass holds 5 qts now,Use an turkey baster fill it up and drain it about 3 times. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1374402&rss=1 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:12 GMT Check your main 25amp fuse for corrosion,I only had problems with intank pump under an 1/4 tank of fuel,hows your wires,cap,rotor?Any vac leaks? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1371248&rss=1 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:35 GMT Sounds like an short somewhere in the body,old wiring harness,maybe just an loose ground somewhere. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1368350&rss=1 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:07 GMT On your 83 hows your wiring harness ,has it been replaced? You know this falls in the years of the bad wiring harness? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1368348&rss=1 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:03 GMT Have you check for vacuum leaks?Like pulling off the intake AAM hose,check for cracks in the ribs.Wind was the last time it had an good tune up?Wires,plugs,rotor,cap.Did you look at the cap for cracks,hows is the wires?Has the TB ever been cleaned? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1367586&rss=1 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:14 GMT Very easy to adjust your kickdown first,also look up Auto Rx works very good,also they sell an hose that you can flush your fluid,before you spent big money,just replacing your fluid does not clean the inners, I use M1 in my 91,also installed an inline trans filter ,that has magnet made in it made by ford,they also sale this stuff call Trans x,its an cleaner never try it,hear its good also,but Ive used Auto Rx and it works.Good luck http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1367531&rss=1 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:46 GMT For me I just replaced the voltage regulator,on my 91 cost about 40 bucks,no more problems with my alt. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1364169&rss=1 Wed, 5 Aug 2009 23:00 GMT I need to replace my dash lights,all dead now.Were can I find these light bulbs? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1364168&rss=1 Wed, 5 Aug 2009 22:55 GMT Nope,na,no why me car is paid for,sorry GM,Ford,but I stop buying these sorry cars years ago,I feel for the workers there that lost there jobs. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1355749&rss=1 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:07 GMT Just change the A/C in my car,works OK,the problem Iam have.Iam having some warm air coming on of the vents,and this is cutting down on the cooling for the A/C. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1352983&rss=1 Mon, 8 Jun 2009 13:45 GMT Talk to these guys here,maybe someone can help you on this. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=253650 http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1351095&rss=1 Fri, 29 May 2009 13:37 GMT Just like any other car if not maintain or up kept,it will cause you money.I do love the older Volvo's,I also like the older benzs.I pick the 83 because the of durability of 3.0L 5CYC inline turbo Diesel,no spark plugs,no cap,no rotor,wires, and no computer,has steel timing chain,mech fuel pump,Cast Iron engine,I just change the oil,7qts the oil filter is mounted on the firewall,takes 15/40wt truck oil.Replaced 2 fuel filters main and second/air filter,tune up.I see alot of parts on the net.Just a dum diesel,will run off veggie oil,engine oil,no2 home heating oil,bio diesel.Thinking about running veggie soon. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1350629&rss=1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:07 GMT This is what I did for my 89 240 to pass http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1281876/220/240/260/280/1989_245_pa_emissions.html http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1350585&rss=1 Tue, 26 May 2009 18:08 GMT It seems to me Volvos 240s are build like tanks also,The b23/b21 engines last forever ,also the transmissions last as long.Having 4 of them, 1989 249 with 289000,run like an clock ,1993 940 turbo same engine as 1993 240,it had 140000,run good unto hose busted and overheated,1984 240 with 240000,got hit at an bus stop,also ran good.Just got an 83 300d it 5 inline turbo diesel, with 223000om it,Always want one.As a long haul truck driver diesels are not new to me. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1350547&rss=1 Tue, 26 May 2009 13:54 GMT Yes it was redone,the auxiliary fan does not come on,Ill try to test that pressure switch ,no problems with the compressor . But remember that unless it's 95-100 degrees outside, and the car is sitting and idling with the A/C turned up high, the fan isn't going to turn on. Maybe this is whats going,only 75 today here. Thanks http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1350488&rss=1 Tue, 26 May 2009 00:28 GMT Well its that time of year,I charge up my A/C,but this time I cant get the a/c to come on.The only way I can get it to run is to bypass the hot wire to the batt,is there some kind of relay this is bad? Also how cans of r134a do I need to fill this a/c unit,1991 240 Thanks http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1350440&rss=1 Mon, 25 May 2009 17:34 GMT Was an mig welder long time ago,just pick up my buddy's mig welder,just like you said,I have to put on low.It crack along the old weld. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1346463&rss=1 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:26 GMT Have to get my car inspected here in philly,the problem is my Header Pipe,is crack at the weld joint and leaking,try all kinds of stuff.But looks like it has to be replaced or rewelded?The mounting bolts going to the cat are welding on,has any of you tried or toking,something like this to be rewelded? I do know how to weld,my buddy has an mig welder,but I dont want to mess it up,not sure? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1346065&rss=1 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:53 GMT My 84 run badly under an half tank,anything over that no problems,allso I put my ear by the gas cap and listen,was hearing a up and down sounds,Replaced no more low fuel problems. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1342906&rss=1 Thu, 9 Apr 2009 21:26 GMT Well after my 84 got hit,I parted it out,now its parts lives on in many cars,I donated to Kid.org.The towing guy came to get it,I did not the keys,and said 1 min,nope he drag up the ramp, lock wheels and all.So there go,s an warrior .Now Iam looking at an 85 Mercedes-Benz 300d,opps this is the brickboard. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1342903&rss=1 Thu, 9 Apr 2009 21:18 GMT Do you have good heat?Seems to me,it maybe clog up somewhere ,just had the head rebuilt,Was it overheating before,this was done? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1341988&rss=1 Sun, 5 Apr 2009 20:37 GMT Use the text input below to search brickboard.com query http://www.brickboard.com/FIND/