What causes a Volvo engine to spin fast?
Simple. In the first few seconds after starting (even after the oil warning light is off!) the oil pressure is lower, and fresh oil may not have reached the turbo yet – and if you race the engine, the turbo will spin fast with insufficient oiling of the bearing – not good.
Where is the coolant drain on a Volvo 940turbo?
You will not be able to remove all the coolant: it always seems as though about two quarts remains in the system. On the 940Turbo:the coolant drain is at the end of the short hose leading from the oil cooler, about five inches behind the oil filter beneath the car. It points down from the tubing on which it is mounted.
What to look for in a Volvo turbo reapir?
Inspect them, especially around the bottoms of the clamps, for softness, cracks, and holes. The small coupling hose for the intercooler is vulnerable and the turbo inlet hose from the air cleaner deteriorates at the underside of the hose at the turbo inlet. The next to go is the outside of the rubber elbow at the throttle body.
Is the oil return line on my Turbo bad?
You may have a turbine wheel very undersized for the larger compressor wheel. As to the oil return line, That won’t blow the turbo. It can make it smoke. But, if you fix it the turbo should be fine. I have a International 175 track loader.
What to do if you have a crack in a plastic gas tank?
Prepare the back of the plastic item by scuffing it with 50-grit sandpaper to ensure an effective bond. Cover the front of the item — which is the visible part — with tape or something else to act as a backing for the adhesive. If it’s a large crack, you may want to tape a piece of thin-gauge metal or plastic over the crack.
How do you repair a crack in a thermoplastic?
You can repair a crack in a thermoplastic by fusion welding it. Clean the area around the crack with soap and water to remove dirt and grease. Create a V-groove along the crack on one side of the plastic surface using a rotary tool and a teardrop cutting accessory.
What’s the best way to repair a hole in plastic?
Using a heat source (preferably a heat gun), soften the edges of the hole and the section of plastic you’ll be using as a patch and carefully place it to ensure the hole is completely covered. This get’s pretty hot, so you’ll need gloves. Once, the patch is in place you can use a hot metal spoon or trowel to smooth out the edges.