Oh dear, loss of power after a chicane?

[Clan]

Originally Posted by s.hammond

the steering rack seals have gone i get no assistance when the weather is really cold until the rack has warmed up, my specialist has confirmed this.

thanks

Are you using the proper volvo green power steering oil? it is designed to improve cold performance ..

[s.hammond]

Originally Posted by Clan

Are you using the proper volvo green power steering oil? it is designed to improve cold performance ..

it came with pinky red fluid, never heard of green power steering fluid? is it any good?

[Steve Curtis]

Originally Posted by s.hammond

it came with pinky red fluid, never heard of green power steering fluid? is it any good?

Its never been changed as far as I know. (who changes the poer steering fluid?)
So whats in it should be the right stuff. If the seals are gone then I guess that is just bad luck/fare ware and tear?

I do have a spare air mass meter (Its a round tube with a boosch conector) I don't know if its any good but I could test it on my own car. If t came to it. You could use the one from my car to prove it either way.

[OldBlueVolvo]

You could check the thermostat & flap inside the airbox to make sure it isn't stuck in the hot-air position.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by s.hammond

it came with pinky red fluid, never heard of green power steering fluid? is it any good?

Yes it superceeded the red fluid in the 1990's specificaly to improve the low temperature performance of the power steering . so technicaly you no longer have the right fluid in it . Nothing will help a faulty rack but it may help if your steering is ok in the summer on red fluid .

[Diesel-do-nicely]

[QUOTE=s.hammond;810860]Hi,
i think my volvo bubble is bursting?

You will go through endless minor dramas , if you are pedantic, a 20 yr old car worth the same as a childs game consol is not the best way to have an easy life.
But they do give you a thing to talk about on forums.
My diesel auto 940 gives me no trouble, ive had it 4 years and it is great.
My petrol man 940 is a bucket of warning lights, heavy fuel consumption and just about every other hassle imaginable.
It will be stripped for usefull parts, and then crushed in march and another builders shopping trolly will be pressed into service for its final few months.
In the meantime i will view with interest your many issues and refrain from any further comment.

[s.hammond]

old blue volvo, mine doesn't have heat flap.

Steve, if you could try those sensors out for me and let me know.

Clan, thanks i will bear the green stuff in mind.


Diesel-do-nicely, i don't look at as for their worth i just like to own them, i will be fixing this one and hanging on to it!

thanks.

[rippedoffagain]

Originally Posted by s.hammond

cars fooked! i think it's the maf sensor as when unplugged driveablity is improved slightly!!!

I saved the MAF sensor off my 940 before the old girl went to her final resting place, because I've read that these are a relatively common point of failure. If you're stuck, I might be able to help you out.

Originally Posted by OldBlueVolvo

You could check the thermostat & flap inside the airbox to make sure it isn't stuck in the hot-air position.

This happened to mine. Apparently it is common. It didn't kill anything but it just meant performance was rubbish in hot weather, although I guess I was lucky cos I spotted it before it killed the MAF.

Incidentally, before writing off the MAF or other components, it might be worth renewing things like HT leads and giving the whole induction tract a good clean. Worked wonders for my dear old Helga (RIP). Her death was nowt to do with her engine in the end, poor old girl suffered suspension failure, excess clutch wear, and the brakes seized.

[s.hammond]

Originally Posted by rippedoffagain

I saved the MAF sensor off my 940 before the old girl went to her final resting place, because I've read that these are a relatively common point of failure. If you're stuck, I might be able to help you out.



This happened to mine. Apparently it is common. It didn't kill anything but it just meant performance was rubbish in hot weather, although I guess I was lucky cos I spotted it before it killed the MAF.

Incidentally, before writing off the MAF or other components, it might be worth renewing things like HT leads and giving the whole induction tract a good clean. Worked wonders for my dear old Helga (RIP). Her death was nowt to do with her engine in the end, poor old girl suffered suspension failure, excess clutch wear, and the brakes seized.

i'm waiting for steve to contact me, but in the mean time how much would you want for it? Did it come from a 2.0 turbo? and yes your right i'll check the ignition side of things.
i'm also going to interrogate the ecu to see what codes have been stored, i don't think it's crud in the tank as i 've run many a car down to the red with no problems plus i'd been using the car for two days with no problems.
The turbo's well at least mine doesn't have the heat flap, but only way going to find out is by getting out there and having a good look over everything. But to be honest even though i miss driving it i'm really enjoyng my escort again, trouble free motoring with decent mpg!!!

[rippedoffagain]

Originally Posted by s.hammond

i'm waiting for steve to contact me, but in the mean time how much would you want for it? Did it come from a 2.0 turbo? and yes your right i'll check the ignition side of things.
i'm also going to interrogate the ecu to see what codes have been stored, i don't think it's crud in the tank as i 've run many a car down to the red with no problems plus i'd been using the car for two days with no problems.
The turbo's well at least mine doesn't have the heat flap, but only way going to find out is by getting out there and having a good look over everything. But to be honest even though i miss driving it i'm really enjoyng my escort again, trouble free motoring with decent mpg!!!

Sorry for the delayed response, I hardly ever check up on here since I parted with my 940.

I presume you've got it sorted by now? If not I still have that MAF sensor. Its off the 2.3 normally aspirated (B230F) engine, but I believe they all have the same MAF. I could be wrong about that though.

As for price, I'm not sure what they're worth really. If you need it I'll probably let it go for p&p&p (postage, packing and a couple of pints)

If you want it, maybe PM me. That way I get an email to remind me to come back and check the forum.