('81 245, Auto Trans, K - Jet) I am pretty sure this is what is happening. The first time I turn the ignition switch on the result is most normal stuff but when I when I turn it off, then back on, the tank fuel pump buzzes. Therefore; if I first twist the key on, then crank the engine, it turns over several times before it fires, but if I switch it on, then off, then back on, and crank it over, the engine fires almost instantly. How can this be? In my former MG, Jag, or Lotus I would not have thought twice about this and assumed it was supposed to be that way, but I can't think of any reason for this behavior to exist, so I am wondering why a Volvo does it.
Also, if I drive a while, especially uphill 20 miles for an elevation gain of 4300 feet and then leave the car for a few hours I will experience a long cranking time upon restart. It might be related to the engine getting warmer than usual, not sure. Perhaps the heat pushes the fuel back down the fuel line?
I was parked on a hill at a stop light and became concerned as the brake pedal gradually went all the way to the floor. I just had the brakes serviced by a reputable place (a former employee previously owned my car) and the master cylinder was replaced so I was suprised. The calipers are also pretty new and the car does not drop fluids (Since owning the aforementioned MG, Jag and Lotus I have grown accustomed to actually having to raise the hood to check if the car has fluids, sort of a pain.) After some testing it seems like I may not actually be losing brake pressure. The brakes hold, but the pedal just sinks. Is this possible? Is it the booster?