I have a 1984 Volvo 240 Series GL.  It has an automatic/overdrive, EFI
(LH-Jetronic injector system) with the 2.3L B23F motor.  
  The other day I was going to go to the store, started the car and let
it warm up close to normal operating temperature before driving.  I drove

Checked the duty cycle on my 84 wagon and reset it to 50%
assuming that this is the optimum value, but it has seemed
to have leaned the engine out some. Does anyone have the
recommended value? I have a Haynes manual that does not

Can anyone recommend a reputable Volvo mechanic in Barrie? Preferably
one who might be open on a Saturday to do a once-over on a car I'm
looking at up there.
Thanks!

I have a shutter symptom went moving from a dead stop through 1st gear.  The
shutter seems to disappear once we get into 2nd gear and I can't say that I
notice it in third or overdrive.
I have had the center bearing replaced and am wondering if the drive shaft

Anyone any ideas and comments about this one. 1996 volvo 850 2 litre 20
valve. Sent it into the mechanic, brakes very spongy becoming harder with
the next press of the pedal. Mechanic bled the brakes (60 quid, does this
sound reasonable?) but pedal still low and although less spongy ...

just noticed that my up arrow is flashing on the dash, i seem to have
no trouble with my auto box, but also the mode light is flashing. in
the centre console, i have heard that you can first of all clean the
switch, then if that does not work, replace it, how difficult to

After spending $2,000, the dealer has not been able to fix the
problem.  The car seems to stop feeding gas at slow speeds within the
first 2 miles after starting.  This happens when slowing down to a
stop as well.  It is difficult to restart after it stalls, but once

Fuses and bulbs replaced; but right turn signal only functions when parking
lights are turned on.  Will not function when regular lights or high beams
are on.  Can anyone advise?  Thanks in advance.

To all:
I own a 2000 S40 and just changed the battery.  Manual indicates that
the radio display should read CODE and then I put in my radio code.
However, the radio display is blank.  The volvo dealership tells me to

The plastic belly pan on my 240 came off today, fractured and dragging
on the ground.  This is the second time and today had no option but to
yank it off to drive home.  The bolt holes had broken off.  Does this
thing serve an essential purpose- as in "do I need to replace it

I recently checked my 740's injectors and their seals for damage as I
noticed that the injectors can be moved around in their sockets, a little
more than I think they should.
The first three bolts came out easily but number four is *very* tight and I

I have to tell you guys this...
Coming back home from Thanksgiving with the relatives, this shithead in
a Cadillac Escalade cut me off three times in 80 mph traffic on the
California side, with probably one foot to spare between his rear bumper

My wife 99 S80 ,has only 48,000 miles on it,so far i had to replace the
front pad at 35000 and now the rotors are shot,I found this guy on ebay that
sells the full set for 139.00 plus shipping ( thats rotors and pads)rotors
are made by  Zimmerman/Brembo  and the pads are made by  ...

Has anyone ever tried installing third party seat elements? I'm curious
because I have an 89 240 wagon with worn out heated seats which I'd
REALLY like to repair..

All,
Does anyone have any advice on how frequently I should be getting the
transmission fluid in my 1999 S70 changed? The last time I did was 2
years and about 20k Kms ago. I drive mostly in the city and at slower