http://www.brickboard.com/FORUMS/uid=45411 The Volvo owner's resource since 1997. en Copyright 1997-2009, Jarrod Stenberg Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:26 GMT Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:26 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'm sure mine is off by a few too. On hot humid days, mine shows 100 sometimes when it's only really 85, or 90. Plus, mine is in the front bumper, so it must sense some engine heat too. It doesn't take wind, humidity, etc into account. So it might feel colder outside with wind blowing.. it actually isn't. Not really worth a few hundred. -- Jake http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1384201&rss=1 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:42 GMT When you turn left, is the sound coming from the right? Vice versa? If so, you might just be better off putting 2 new front axles in. I got it done on my V70 for only $200 for both sides. -- Jake http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1384200&rss=1 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:38 GMT If not the filter, maybe the fuel pressure regulator? I know they go bad in S40s and usually don't set a code, and have identical symptoms. -- Jake http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1383747&rss=1 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 02:32 GMT As far as I know, 2002+ S80s are okay. Unless its a T6, then you might expect a trans failure. Do the have any 03 2.9s? -- Jake http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1383072&rss=1 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:35 GMT If you really want a V70, get a 98. No ETM waiting to fail! -- Jake http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1382800&rss=1 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:34 GMT 2002 V70 2.4T would be a great choice, in my opinion. -- Jake http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1380589&rss=1 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:22 GMT The 4 speeds use dex.3 and 5 speeds use 3309 -- Jake http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1379233&rss=1 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:51 GMT Avoid ANYTHING T6. Transmission problems. Stay away from 03-04. 2006 is good, I've read actual consumer reviews. If you don't need AWD, I would get the 2.5T FWD. Better gas mileage, AWD is a bit problematic and complicated. -- Jake http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1378746&rss=1 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:46 GMT Actually, a lot of S80s have trans failure. Reason is, Volvo calls the fluid "lifetime fluid" but it is not true at all. The fluid gets very old and gunky with age. It eventually prevents the trans from performing well. Give this a try first. First off, when you put it in reverse, does it say R on the dashboard? If not, you could have a linkage problem. You could try giggling it and seeing if the R appears. If thats not your problem, I suggest you flush the trans and change the filter. You can DIY or have Volvo do it. Heres a guide: http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=20278&sid=c5c5e825420b2721a05477a47e08aeee Good luck. And use Dextron III or equivalent fluid. -- Jake http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1378723&rss=1 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:26 GMT Thanks, if I cut it, will I have to solder something and extend it? I'm sure I'd have to attach something so It can hook on to the terminal, right? -- Jake http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1377394&rss=1 Mon, 5 Oct 2009 19:34 GMT I bought a new coil, and it is a bit different than the older coil. Sounds stupid, but how do I hook it up? I know how to put the wire from the distributor on. But what do I put on the top of the coil where it says + and -? I think the condenser wire goes on one side, but what about the other? My original only has one screw like thing. Not 2 like this one. (not the coil exactly, looks similar.) -- Jake http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1376994&rss=1 Sat, 3 Oct 2009 23:12 GMT I bought a new coil, and it is a bit different than the older coil. Sounds stupid, but how do I hook it up? I know how to put the wire on, but what do I put on the top of the coil where it says + and -? I think the condenser wire goes on one side, but what about the other? My original only has one screw like thing. Not 2 like this one. (not the coil exactly, looks similar.) -- Jake http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1376982&rss=1 Sat, 3 Oct 2009 21:59 GMT Does your trunk open still? If not, you've got yourself a bad REM (rear electrical module) -- Jake http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1376799&rss=1 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 21:53 GMT Hi all, Yesterday I pulled one wire out and held it close to the tip of the plug, and cranked it. I saw no spark, maybe I'm doing it wrong? (I saw a spark when I did it to my 67 122). Haven't tested the coil, don't have a volt-meter, and didn't check compression (the Advance didn't rent them out.) I'd love to hear all opinions! Thanks guys. I'm really looking forward to getting the car on the road! -- Jake http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1376034&rss=1 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:05 GMT Going to the car today. I'm gonna try this stuff and tell you guys how it goes. -- Jake http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1375615&rss=1 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:23 GMT I was wondering this too. I have the same kind on my 122. And I noticed the Brillo looking thing inside, but could never separate it even after unscrewing the 3 screws. Just ended up soaking it in warm water. Clean now!! -- Jake http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1375432&rss=1 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:21 GMT I just remembered this. When I was putting new plugs, wires, cap, etc. I noticed that the notch on the cap that was already on wasn't over the condenser. In other words, the cap was turned, about 90 degrees. And when I put my new cap in, I did it just like that. I didn't want to mess anything up. I put wires in the same spots as the old cap. Can this be a problem? What do I do about this? -- Jake http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1375192&rss=1 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:05 GMT Thanks guys, will do. I think I might be going to the car this weekend. I'll try some stuff. Plugs are new. So are wires, and rotor, and cap. Didn't replace the points, even though I really should, but don't know how to. When I tried about a month ago, It has all new tune-up stuff but just kept crankin'! I could just get a thick pair of gloves, and my rubber handled pliers and pull the wire off while cranking to see if there's a spark, right? I've done that in the old 122 I had. -- Jake http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1374401&rss=1 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:00 GMT Sway bar links? -- Jake http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1373945&rss=1 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:16 GMT I really want to get this car running, I've tried gas right into the carburetor, didn't work. That's all I've tried, I'm about 40 miles from the car, and would like to have a list of things to try. Thanks for your help! http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1373876&rss=1 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:47 GMT http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1372082&rss=1 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:25 GMT Your car is beautiful! I love the color! I plan on restoring mine in the next few years. Regarding the grille, I'm happy that you have one, I'm interested! As you know, they're very rare & I've been looking for one since I bought the car. I'm posting on here because my emails keep failing. If you'd like to send pictures, you can email me at jbrown122@gmail.com Thanks! -- Jake http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1372016&rss=1 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:14 GMT Even though this is a suckish transmission, there are some things you can do to help it live longer. Like flushing the fluid and changing the filter every 30k. Volvo says the fluid is lifetime but that is a big joke. Also, I've heard the dipstick markings are wrong, and that the FULL mark is lower than it should be, but that could just be a rumor! -- Jake http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1371841&rss=1 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:37 GMT Hey, congrats! that's great! Can't wait to see the pictures. I just bought a 56 444 in June, but it doesn't run! Its been upgraded to a B18 and 12V system. But besides that, and the grille, the rest of the car is original. <a href="http://s250.photobucket.com/albums/gg253/jbrown122/?action=view&current=DSCF0810.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg253/jbrown122/DSCF0810.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> -- Jake http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1371788&rss=1 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:31 GMT ABS module! -- Jake http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1369866&rss=1 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 10:58 GMT Use the text input below to search brickboard.com query http://www.brickboard.com/FIND/