What to look for in a Volvo 940 960?
Especially aftermarket sunroofs could have these kind of problems. The bottom of the 960, S90 and V90 is also susceptible for rust, so check the area between the chassis legs and the area around the gearbox. At the trunk: be sure the floor part, area between the floor and rear lights and sparewheel container are free of rust.
What should I do if my Volvo 960 engine is failing?
See 960 FAQ file for information on failing engine wiring harnesses. If you have comprssed air blow out the plug cavity before you take the plug out. As an alternative use a vacuum cleaner and brush to clean any “stuff” out of the hole to avoid having it fall into the cylinder. Remove spark plugs.
Where are the spark plugs on a Volvo 960?
[Responses: Carlos Torres/Tom Irwin/Warren Bain] The plugs are on the middle of the engine. Remove spark plug access cover. (Black cover on top of engine.) Once you have the black plastic cover off, number the coil packs with a magic marker 1 – 6 front to back so you can correctly replace them.
Where are the coil packs on a Volvo 960?
Remove spark plug access cover. (Black cover on top of engine.) Once you have the black plastic cover off, number the coil packs with a magic marker 1 – 6 front to back so you can correctly replace them. Coil packs are held in with a pair of 10mm bolts (A and B in the illustration.
Is there rust on bottom of Volvo 940?
And unfortunately there are some models of the 960 which didn’t get the right galvanize treatment, resulting in some rust at the bottom of the car. A 940 is very reliable and doesn’t have rust at all, unless it was repaired badly or drove in an area where a lot of salt was used.
Is the tailgate of a Volvo 960 made of aluminum?
For Volvo 940 and 960 estates (and of course the Volvo V90): check the paint of the tailgate. It’s made of aluminum and the paint on it will crack and burst over the years. The tailgate will also have some bubbles on it sometimes due corrosion of the aluminum (applies on all Estate-models).
Why does my Volvo 940 have blue smoke?
If it’s gray there is no problem, blue smoke from the exhaust means the pistons are worn out, water in the engine (due a broken head gasket) or the car consumes too much oil and black gasses means the engine or carburator isn’t adjusted well. My old ’97 Volvo 940 with B230 LPT (low pressure turbo) engine.
Where can I buy genuine Volvo V90 parts?
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Where to check for rust on Volvo 960?
The bottom of the 960, S90 and V90 is also susceptible for rust, so check the area between the chassis legs and the area around the gearbox. At the trunk: be sure the floor part, area between the floor and rear lights and sparewheel container are free of rust.
Are there any problems with a Volvo 900?
Most people wants a car with a low mileage. A broken odometer and tripmeter is a very common problem on a Volvo 700- and 900-series car. Some people replaces it with a second-hand instrument cluster, which means the mileage of the car changes.