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Question on 850 engine 850

posted by  mintchaser on  Tue Sep 30 03:19 CST 2008
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I have been offered an 850 on a 94 plate that as been stood a few months and will not now start.
The car was running fine before,could this be down to sticking valves that one of my friends said is quite common on these cars, if they have been stood for a while.
Plus any problem areas on the 850s that I should look out for,especially in the rust department.

cheeers Ian








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    Question on 850 engine 850

    posted by  KlausC on  Tue Sep 30 03:55 CST 2008
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    LOL. "It ran before I parked it." You are in luck, maybe. The 1994 850 has onboard OBDII diagnostics in the engine compartment, letting you check the trouble codes to determine what is wrong with the engine. Valves never get "stuck".

    Klaus
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    Just driving a 1998 V70R :)








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    Question on 850 engine 850

    posted by  someone claiming to be fixit2002 on  Tue Sep 30 03:28 CST 2008 [RELATED]

    Rust is generally not a 850 problem. Check the timing belt. If it's broken walk away unless you're a really handy DYI'er and get it REALLY cheap. A broken belt means bent valves.








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      Question on 850 engine 850

      posted by  mintchaser on  Tue Sep 30 04:30 CST 2008
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      Youve echoed what I think about the sticking valves klaus and it running alright before.ie im a bit dubious.
      Is the diagnostic unit in the engine bay,can you give me any help on accessing the codes

      cheers Ian







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        Question on 850 engine 850

        posted by  KlausC on  Tue Sep 30 04:49 CST 2008
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        Go here and go down about 3 pages to get to what you want. The procedures will work for 850s.

        http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/EngineOBDCodes.htm

        The diagnostic boxes are hanging off the larger engine computer box. On left hand drive cars, it is on the passenger side.

        Klaus
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