1988 volvo 240 GL- Stalling engine

Feb 16th, 2003, 20:27

I have a 1988 Volvo 240 GL. The car stalls when the engine gets hot even in this cold weather we have been having in North-East Ohio. I can not sit in traffic long because it will stall and there I am sitting in a traffic jam waiting a minute for it to cool down. It always starts back up but takes a minute to cool down before it re-starts. I recently had the idle speed sensor replaced thinking it was the problem. I poured all kinds of fuel cleaners and injector cleaners, however that did'nt solve the problem.

I have noticed that the problem is sensitive to weather temperature outside. If it is super cold 0 degrees farenheit to say 15 degrees it takes a lot longer to stall. If it is warmer ourside 25 degrees to 50 degrees it stalls a lot easier and a lot more frequent.

Can anyone please help me pinpoint what can be the problem. I sincerely thank you in advance,
Armand
Volvo Owner

kenn · Nov 18th, 2007, 07:19

The problem is most likely to be the fuel pump which sit under the the car at the rear. Kenn

honestjoe · Nov 18th, 2007, 10:51

Hi armand...is the temp guage showing the engine running hot?...this question will help narrow the problem down...hj.

Feb 16th, 2003, 20:27	#1
Armand Guest Location:	1988 volvo 240 GL- Stalling engine I have a 1988 Volvo 240 GL. The car stalls when the engine gets hot even in this cold weather we have been having in North-East Ohio. I can not sit in traffic long because it will stall and there I am sitting in a traffic jam waiting a minute for it to cool down. It always starts back up but takes a minute to cool down before it re-starts. I recently had the idle speed sensor replaced thinking it was the problem. I poured all kinds of fuel cleaners and injector cleaners, however that did'nt solve the problem. I have noticed that the problem is sensitive to weather temperature outside. If it is super cold 0 degrees farenheit to say 15 degrees it takes a lot longer to stall. If it is warmer ourside 25 degrees to 50 degrees it stalls a lot easier and a lot more frequent. Can anyone please help me pinpoint what can be the problem. I sincerely thank you in advance, Armand Volvo Owner

Nov 18th, 2007, 07:19	#2
kenn New Member Last Online: Nov 18th, 2007 07:19 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: fremantle	1988 volvo 240 GL- stalling engine The problem is most likely to be the fuel pump which sit under the the car at the rear. Kenn

Nov 18th, 2007, 10:51	#3
honestjoe MY 240 DRIVES ME! Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 05:46 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ashford kent View Photos By: honestjoe	Hi armand...is the temp guage showing the engine running hot?...this question will help narrow the problem down...hj.

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