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HELP... Idle problem and no power.... S70 1998

posted by  thorflea on  Sat Mar 24 14:35 CST 2012
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1998 S70 2.3L / T5

- Changed Water pump
- Changed radiator

After installing the water pump and radiator I ran the car checking for leaks. I ran the engine for 15-20 mins and no issues. Made sure the water was cycling and that the radiator fan was working. Checked for leaks and put everything back together.

Test drive around the block started out just fine until I tried to speed up to 40-50 mph. There was no acceleration and the engine started to bogg down. From that point I barely made it home.

Now it wont idle and I have to fight to keep it running. Started checking vac. lines and fuses but I am left pulling my hair out.

Any suggestions?







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ANSWER HELP... Idle problem and no power.... S70 1998

posted by  KlausC on  Sat Mar 24 15:10 CST 2012
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Check your intercooler pipes, one may be loose.

Klaus
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HELP... Idle problem and no power.... S70 1998

posted by  thorflea on  Sun Mar 25 19:48 CST 2012
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Thanks... That was the problem. I thought I was so careful when I hooked everything back up. The pipe at the top of the raditor came loose.







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