240 General: - Loss of power

Ovlovdriver · Nov 22nd, 2014, 11:29

Hi, So a new problem has come up. Everytime i turn right i lose power, i can floor it and its as though im sitting on the brakes. The whole engine note changes to a deeper bass note. I checked the pump, prop, everything. any ideas where to look!

geoffo · Nov 24th, 2014, 23:54

Got to be fuel related.......does it make a difference how full the tank is?

Ovlovdriver · Nov 25th, 2014, 19:17

no, i filled the tank and it didnt make a difference. Theres now a rattle that appears when i press on the throttle, i thought it was a heatshield rattling but its coming from the back of the car

BigGreenThing · Nov 25th, 2014, 19:29

Is it carb'ed or fuel injected?

geoffo · Nov 25th, 2014, 19:58

I fixed my 240's erratic running and tick over by ........ Systematically changing everything

have you changed the fuel filter?

Stephen Edwin · Nov 25th, 2014, 20:45

Is it fair to say that the steering direction does appear to be the common factor?

So, a simple question from me a simpleton: what is there, fuel supply or electrical connection or air hose or otherwise, that gets pushed, pulled, pinched, squashed, kinked or strained et cetera by the mechanism or the wheels or ... whatever, when the steering is turned in that direction?

Or does the steering produce a resistance that the power cannot overcome when turned in that direction?

Or ... something to do with the steering?

Volvodrivingbiker · Nov 26th, 2014, 23:15

Had a similar problem on my B200f when I bought it turned out to be a loose MAF sensor plug due to the guy who serviced it before me he changed the air filter and didn't plug it back in properly .

I have a question though guys where would the fuel filter be found ? I run the car dry and it seems a little sluggish now so I want to check it's clear but I'll be buggered if I can see it 93 B200f any ideas cheers

Antz · Nov 26th, 2014, 23:38

Drivers side bulkhead usually on a 240. Big grey canister with green steel fuel pipes at each end.

Jungle_Jim · Nov 27th, 2014, 01:25

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Originally Posted by Volvodrivingbiker

I have a question though guys where would the fuel filter be found ? I run the car dry and it seems a little sluggish now so I want to check it's clear but I'll be buggered if I can see it 93 B200f any ideas cheers

On my 92 B200F the fuel filter is near the petrol tank, next to the nearside rear suspension, held in a sort-of cradle/frame. Not convenient to get to.

Volvodrivingbiker · Nov 27th, 2014, 22:43

Antz thats what I would have thought but I cant see anything like that in the engine bay

cheers Jungle_Jim Ill take a look there

Nov 22nd, 2014, 11:29	#1
Ovlovdriver Senior Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2015 09:36 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Kingsbridge	Loss of power Hi, So a new problem has come up. Everytime i turn right i lose power, i can floor it and its as though im sitting on the brakes. The whole engine note changes to a deeper bass note. I checked the pump, prop, everything. any ideas where to look! __________________ My car: V40 2.0 se Previous: s60 2.4t, 2.0t, s70 and v70, s40, 240, 122s

Nov 24th, 2014, 23:54	#2
geoffo saving 240's one by one Last Online: May 3rd, 2024 09:48 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Darlo	Got to start somewhere..... Got to be fuel related.......does it make a difference how full the tank is?

Nov 25th, 2014, 19:17	#3
Ovlovdriver Senior Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2015 09:36 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Kingsbridge	no, i filled the tank and it didnt make a difference. Theres now a rattle that appears when i press on the throttle, i thought it was a heatshield rattling but its coming from the back of the car __________________ My car: V40 2.0 se Previous: s60 2.4t, 2.0t, s70 and v70, s40, 240, 122s

Nov 25th, 2014, 19:58	#5
geoffo saving 240's one by one Last Online: May 3rd, 2024 09:48 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Darlo	Fixed.... I fixed my 240's erratic running and tick over by ........ Systematically changing everything have you changed the fuel filter?

Nov 26th, 2014, 23:15	#7
Volvodrivingbiker Member Last Online: Oct 31st, 2015 15:11 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: east yorks	Had a similar problem on my B200f when I bought it turned out to be a loose MAF sensor plug due to the guy who serviced it before me he changed the air filter and didn't plug it back in properly . I have a question though guys where would the fuel filter be found ? I run the car dry and it seems a little sluggish now so I want to check it's clear but I'll be buggered if I can see it 93 B200f any ideas cheers __________________ Old Blue Brick Think Bike !

Nov 25th, 2014, 19:29	#4
BigGreenThing Senior Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2024 23:52 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hassocks	Is it carb'ed or fuel injected?

Nov 25th, 2014, 20:45	#6
Stephen Edwin Premier Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2023 20:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Thurrock	Is it fair to say that the steering direction does appear to be the common factor? So, a simple question from me a simpleton: what is there, fuel supply or electrical connection or air hose or otherwise, that gets pushed, pulled, pinched, squashed, kinked or strained et cetera by the mechanism or the wheels or ... whatever, when the steering is turned in that direction? Or does the steering produce a resistance that the power cannot overcome when turned in that direction? Or ... something to do with the steering?

Nov 26th, 2014, 23:38	#8
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	Drivers side bulkhead usually on a 240. Big grey canister with green steel fuel pipes at each end. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Nov 27th, 2014, 22:43	#10
Volvodrivingbiker Member Last Online: Oct 31st, 2015 15:11 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: east yorks	Antz thats what I would have thought but I cant see anything like that in the engine bay cheers Jungle_Jim Ill take a look there __________________ Old Blue Brick Think Bike !

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