Because my first post got rather long, I started a new post. I am new to Groups, so if there is a forum etiquette please let me know.
I have the Gold Volvo 740 GLE, 1987 I bought last week for $500. My first post is here:
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is where I am now, as I had just cleaned the Breather Box and hadthe car idle VERY poorly and die out. I purchased an O-ring for theBreather Box for 38 cents at the local mech. shop. This completed myparts for the B-Box. Before testing this, I noticed during theinstallation a wire unclipped from somewhere. I discovered I knockedthis off, and it bolted to the engine block, just above the B-Box. Itappeared to be part of the engine wire harness. Well, I had broken aclip from the snap on adapter, so it was damaged. I unbolted the boltthat secured what looked like a washer with two electrical prongs. Ihad to solder the adapter with one prong still in it to the ring withthe other prong on it. After soldering the this I was able to bolt itback onto the engine and I started the car. Fired right up, idles nicely, sounds GREAT! I let the car run 2-3 minutes and had no oil leaking. I was happy, but a test drive set the oil to leaking again, so I fear I was too late in cleaning the breather box. The prior owner let it go too long.
So, I am confident I cleaned the B-Box well, and will probably replace it down the road to be sure. I'll change the seals knowing I think I reduced pressure. What bothers me now are the exposed wires and possibly bad connections in the wiring harness.
I read where I guy named Dave sells these for about $200. Any thoughts on where to get a harness for a good price and exactly how much work is involved swapping it out?
thanks! jamie