Volvo....never again!

[T888]

Originally Posted by Richard Brown

Blocked injectors? If it was sitting for long periods the fuel could have gummed up the nozzles possibly.

I was pondering those today, before the coolant dumped itself that is.
How easy to remove are they? Are they coded, and what would be the best way to clean them?

[Norwegian]

Oxygen sensor (front)? Lots of short trips may cover it with soot even at the low mileage.

[ShadeTek]

Originally Posted by 961

Take it for a 500 mile run, nothing James Bond, just a steady on going run on major roads at steady rpm (perhaps with premium fuel)

Leave it 24 hrs and then do the same again

Old owners, short runs, no mileage all lead to a poor experience

May be an Italian tune-up would help?

[ShadeTek]

Originally Posted by Norwegian

Oxygen sensor (front)? Lots of short trips may cover it with soot even at the low mileage.

It only has one front oxygen sensor if it is like mine which I think it is.

[Rick Barton]

Originally Posted by T888

I was pondering those today, before the coolant dumped itself that is.
How easy to remove are they? Are they coded, and what would be the best way to clean them?

They are not coded and they are very easy to remove. Undo fuel rail, take off the mounting strip, take out injectors (from memory). I sent mine to a chap on here who does or did injector cleaning for forum members. He cleaned them the day they arrived and sent them back the same day as I recall, so they were gone for about 3 days total. I will see if I can find his details unless someone else posts them first.

[ShadeTek]

T888, can you post a bit of audio or video of the problem from first crank? That would help a lot.

[961]

Originally Posted by ShadeTek

May be an Italian tune-up would help?

You mean, as in...

"Get back on the SHIP, ars**h*le!"

[ShadeTek]

Something else to think about is camshaft timing. Have a look and see that all the marks line up in case there's been a jump of the belt.

[ShadeTek]

Originally Posted by 961

You mean, as in...

"Get back on the SHIP, ars**h*le!"

Was the Captain a member of the band?

[T888]

Originally Posted by Richard Brown

They are not coded and they are very easy to remove. Undo fuel rail, take off the mounting strip, take out injectors (from memory). I sent mine to a chap on here who does or did injector cleaning for forum members. He cleaned them the day they arrived and sent them back the same day as I recall, so they were gone for about 3 days total. I will see if I can find his details unless someone else posts them first.

Thanks for that, could i remove and soak in redex overnight?