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Challenging Ignition Problem: 1987 Volvo 245 GL

Thanks to all respondents... It appears that I have now narrowed the problem to the main fuel pump. Is there an easy way to replace this pump?

Thanks again,

OnlyVolvo








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    Challenging Ignition Problem: 1987 Volvo 245 GL

    The easy way is to take it to a dealer.

    I won't sat cost effective, just easy.

    I always check parts prices vs dealer's estimate. Then I decide if and how I can do the repair.

    What happens if it is not the pump?

    PLEASE let us know how you make out!

    This board can only improve if we get some FEEDBACK.

    I have read all the postings on this board for 15 years, and about 95 percent of the folks who ask for help never let us know what their problem actually was.








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    Challenging Ignition Problem: 1987 Volvo 245 GL

    Easy ? Yes. Put the car up on a lift and use an impact wrench to loosen the fittings. Using a counterhold wrench as Dave suggests will improve your odds of not kinking the little pipe between the pump and the filter. I am successful most of the time.

    Otherwise, make sure the car can not, absolutely can not, fall on you.

    I would suggest seeing if your local Volvo parts supplier has or can get the pipe between the pump and the filter (Volvo pn 1312297) before you start. Also, the Bosch pumps tend to run quieter than the typical aftermarket, last a long time, and you don't have to cut the wiring harness. A new fuel filter goes without saying.

    Greg








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    Challenging Ignition Problem: 1987 Volvo 245 GL

    I'd say the only "easy" way would be to take the entire pump/filter assembly off a parts car. The connection to the pump from the tank is a simple slip on and the connection from the assembly forward is rarely a problem. Always use counterhold wrenches.
    If replacing just the pump the connection between it and the filter can be fragile and difficult to manipulate to get tight since you need to have a hold on both units as well as the tubular link between them so things line up straight. -- Dave







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