Hey all new to this group
I just got a 89 240 GL  with an Air flow meter problem, it runs real
bad when its hooked up. When its disconnected it seems to run fine,but
used alot of gas.

-- My 1995 850 wagon with 170,000 miles has a leaky head gasket, a
leaky radiator.....to the tune of a 2500 dollar repair bill at the
local Volvo dealer.  It has been a pretty trouble free car till now,
but this is a pretty expensive repair.  We had hoped to get 250,000 or

Evening fellas,
I love all of the RWD series volvos. I've heard that the 240's are
more reliable than the 740/760. Is there any truth to this? Only
trying to narrow down the choices, but I like them both so it makes it

Hi, I have a 91/940 with B204E engine, recently self made converted to
catalysed by adding a Lambda Sond using pre-wired connectors and
replacing the air mass meter and ecu with a B234F one.
I have the car from about 3 years, and always misfire.

(just idly wondering, no real plans)
Is the main difference between the "new" final 240s with the lower
power lower compression engines and the older ones just the head/cam?
Would a simple swap of head and cam "upgrade" it?

I'm in the Austin TX area and I need a little information.
Will a pre-Ford model be more reliable than a post-Ford model?  One
camp in the household thinks we should spend upwards of $30k to get a
late-model dealer certified car with some portion of the original

I have a 240 Polar. done build for the Italian market with a 2000 cc engine,
this engine it crosses 7 kilometers with a liter of gasoline, how much road
does it cross a 2300 cc built for the other markets?
Thanks for all answers: Devid

Hi..  Where can I verify what would be the stock or recommended tire for a
98 S70, Standard.
I was going to by Michelin Exalta's but the shop refused to install
them...stating they are H rated, my car calls for V's.. and he would not

Am looking at a car long distance (photos and verbal descritpions),
the salesman seems okay - but I've been burned before, so would like
to know about any experiences good or bad with the sales operation.
Thanks

The tail lights on my 2000 S40 have stopped working.  The brake lights, rear
fog light, turn signals etc. all still work.  I suspect that it is the
headlight switch, but would welcome any other ideas.
TIA

We are looking for a first car for our 18-year-old son.  We found a 1998 S70
on ebay which happens to be located in our area.  The car has 175,000 miles.
The auction says "local trade" but the car has a New Jersey dealership name
plate on the back.  I haven't sprung for the ...

I OWN AN AUTOMATIC 1994 VOLVO 850 TURBO.  CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHY THE
YELLOW FLASHING ARROW LIGHT IS ON.  THE LIGHT WILL COME ON WHEN I'M ABOUT 5 -
10 MILES FROM HOME.  WHILE DRIVING OFF AFTER STOPING IT TAKE OFF REALLY SLOW
LIKE IT'S IN A LOWER GEAR, ONCE IT GETS UP TO SPEED ...

One of the two hoses leading into the heater core by the brake master
cylinder has a leak.  Am I seeing it wrong or is the only way to
replace this hose involve taking off the intake manifold?   Any tricks
or suggestions?  Thanks

My 850, equiped with A/T, non Turbo, 5cyl 20valves, is having a non
periodic problem when starting.
When this happens, then engine turns with starter, but doesn´t start.
After 5 to 10 minutes of attemps, geting in and out of the car, this