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SOLEX 44 PAI
Hello, I am looking for a manual to my carborator SOLEX 44 PAI. There are two of them on my boat engine, AQ 115B. BR//Per
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Tire size decision
Hi guys, My 740 came with Pirelli P2000's at 185/65 R15 and I've always fitted the same type & size tires when going for tire change. This time however after I've read about the new Pirelli P6 (not...
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S60 Daytime Running Lights
Sorry if this is a repost... Does anyone know how the heck to get the headlights on a 2001 S60 to actually shut off while driving? I put about 1000 miles a week on my car and most of it is during the...
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440 - factory fitted alarm
Hi I've recently bought a Volvo 440 GLi 1.8, which has what appears to be a factory-fitted alarm (I think). Does anybody know if this model came with an alarm as standard, and if so, what type/brand...
 
Re-route alternator and oil pressure sending wires 1985 Volvo 240 ?
The dash idiot lights are flickering and the oil pressure sending unit wire has lost all of its insulation . I would like to reroute this wiring away from under the crank pully . I have misplaced my...
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B5244S and B5244S2
Hi, I have the V70-new model with 140 hp (103kw). 2.4L, 20V, aut. I was wondering if there really is any difference between my engine B5244S2 and the more powered B4452S with 170 hp. As I understand...
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850 brake pressure switch
I have had to replace 3 brake pressure switches on the 850 model Volvo over the past few years, this is the pressure switch that screws into the main master brake cylinder that operates the brake...
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Volvo CR-2170 Radio Wiring
I'm looking to put a CR-2170 radio from a 1985 740 into my '78 262C. Does anyone know what the CR-2170 radio wire pin outs are? It has a four wire plug, a seven wire plug and a female din jack. The...
 
Experience with 'Lemon Law' and Volvo
Have an XC90 in Virginia. Wonderful car. Will last forever, since it spends most of the time at the dealers. Dealer says 'Volvo will be calling you soon about this car...way too many repairs'. Mainly...
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1994 volvo 850 parking lights will not turn off.
I woke up this morning and found the parking lights on my volvo 1994 850 were on. I went to turn them off but to no avail. I notice that the turn signals and emergency flashers do not work. Any ideas...
 
Fuel Filter backward?
1990 740 GL: I was replacing the fuel filter, and made a point to note the orientation of the current filter before removing it. However, the new filter has a "FLOW" arrow which, if I install the...
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850 shakes badly at high speed
Sort of a duplicate post here but wanted to flesh this issue out. My car, an '96 850 turbo sedan runs smooth as butter at 100 mph. Absolutely smooth, you could finish the decorations on a wedding cake...
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850 Lambda Light.....
My 2.0 Litre 10V 850 has covered 115,000 miles...... Friday morning I do my ususal run (40 miles) to work, all is well. About lunchtime I had to move the car to let a colleague out the car park. So...
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Cold start problem, 240, '89, B230F
Hi, My Volvo 240 Stc Automatic, B230F from 1989 is driving me crazy. It has problems starting when it is cold. I need to step on the speeder during start and a few sec's after it has starter. After...
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Mechanic ruined my car. What should I do?
I went to pick my car up from the shop on 5/26/06. I paid $491.46 for the work that was done on my vehicle. I took it in to have the timing belt replaced. They changed the timing belt, balance shaft...
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1993 Volvo 240 - blower fan problem - need help!
3 days ago as I was driving to work, the blower fan slowed down considerably. It went from running at high speed (setting of 4) to almost nothing while the switch was still set at the highest. It...
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240 starter removal issue
I'm trying to remove the starter from my 91 240 all day, but to no avail. There are two bolts that attach it to the engine block, and the bottom one was a breeze. The top one, however, is completely...
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740 GL kickdown cable adjustment?
Its an 89 Volvo 740 GL sedan. B230F engine, non-turbo. Ever since I got it, it shifts very late into third gear.... second gear is perhaps a little late, but not bad. If I understand it right, if the...
 
Volvo 850 (96) Ride Height or Ground Clearance
I'm trying to find the proper ride height or ground clearance value for a 1996 Volvo 850 Sedan. Each wheel well measurement to the ground differs and the back end appears to be sagging a bit. I'm...
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S40 dash rattle/vibration
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