1988 Volvo 740 GLE 2.3 Auto Estate £1095 - Page 2

Nick45 · Mar 12th, 2020, 21:35

Any ideas on the hot start problem Pete?

taiwan740 · Mar 12th, 2020, 22:27

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Originally Posted by Nick45

Any ideas on the hot start problem Pete?

No MAF on these, could be engine temperature sensor under the intake or idle air control valve issue.

taiwan740 · Mar 12th, 2020, 22:30

I love it - I'd be interested but its a bit out of budget for me, and also Haydock is a hell of a long time up the bloody road works to get to. =( good luck

Pete940 · Mar 12th, 2020, 22:45

Not sure on the hot start problem. I did wonder about the temp sensor. I also wonder if there's something in the fuel system that isn't working 100% because it sometimes stumbles a bit when cold. I'm fairly confident that the ignition side of things is all good, but I'm going to check/clean all the spark plugs this weekend.

James_N · Mar 13th, 2020, 05:58

I’d have that in a heartbeat. I really miss the simplicity and reliability of my old 740GLE. It was one of the best cars I owned and I’ve been lucky enough to own some nice cars in my 20s. I wonder what my crappy Peugeot 106 would be worth if it passes MOT in a few weeks! Probably no more than a bag of crisps which is a shame!!

Nick45 · Mar 13th, 2020, 11:07

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Originally Posted by Pete940

Not sure on the hot start problem. I did wonder about the temp sensor. I also wonder if there's something in the fuel system that isn't working 100% because it sometimes stumbles a bit when cold. I'm fairly confident that the ignition side of things is all good, but I'm going to check/clean all the spark plugs this weekend.

Crankshaft position sensor maybe?

Pete940 · Mar 13th, 2020, 15:38

On these it's technically a hall sensor on the end of the camshaft. I hope that's not a problem, they're kind of difficult to get!

Pete940 · Mar 15th, 2020, 10:52

I took the plunge and stuck it on eBay, starting at £850!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303514943885

Triple-S · Mar 15th, 2020, 11:23

Just a thought, as I've had a few 740s. My first was also F-reg and had its ABS unit bolted to the inner front o/s wing, using the fitted captive nuts. Another car had it in the boot, but my early car didn't have ABS at all (I realise Mr Volvo only fitted ABS during the later years).
So the question - why the hydraulic pipe 'spaghetti' in front of the master cylinder where on some of my cars the ABS unit fitted? Has the ABS unit been by-passed/removed? Remember, if the ABS light stays on after fire-up its an MoT-failure. Maybe that electrical feed has been by-passed? Personally, although the car looks very nice (if I could afford it!) I'd be a little concerned.
Any comment - am I wrong here?

P

Pete940 · Mar 15th, 2020, 19:43

It has indeed been bypassed. Apparently the previous owner had issues with it. They must've sorted the light, it doesn't come on. Sorry I neglected to mention that.

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James_N VOC Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2024 11:32 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	I’d have that in a heartbeat. I really miss the simplicity and reliability of my old 740GLE. It was one of the best cars I owned and I’ve been lucky enough to own some nice cars in my 20s. I wonder what my crappy Peugeot 106 would be worth if it passes MOT in a few weeks! Probably no more than a bag of crisps which is a shame!! __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

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Mar 12th, 2020, 21:35	#11
Nick45 Member Last Online: Mar 16th, 2024 22:42 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Huddersfield	Any ideas on the hot start problem Pete?

Mar 12th, 2020, 22:30	#13
taiwan740 Member Last Online: Aug 20th, 2023 15:06 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Milton Keynes	I love it - I'd be interested but its a bit out of budget for me, and also Haydock is a hell of a long time up the bloody road works to get to. =( good luck

Mar 12th, 2020, 22:45	#14
Pete940 Ideal Volvo Last Online: Today 13:53 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Haydock	Not sure on the hot start problem. I did wonder about the temp sensor. I also wonder if there's something in the fuel system that isn't working 100% because it sometimes stumbles a bit when cold. I'm fairly confident that the ignition side of things is all good, but I'm going to check/clean all the spark plugs this weekend.

Mar 13th, 2020, 15:38	#17
Pete940 Ideal Volvo Last Online: Today 13:53 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Haydock	On these it's technically a hall sensor on the end of the camshaft. I hope that's not a problem, they're kind of difficult to get!

Mar 15th, 2020, 10:52	#18
Pete940 Ideal Volvo Last Online: Today 13:53 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Haydock	I took the plunge and stuck it on eBay, starting at £850! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303514943885

Mar 15th, 2020, 11:23	#19
Triple-S How Old? Last Online: May 31st, 2021 12:28 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: redhill	Just a thought, as I've had a few 740s. My first was also F-reg and had its ABS unit bolted to the inner front o/s wing, using the fitted captive nuts. Another car had it in the boot, but my early car didn't have ABS at all (I realise Mr Volvo only fitted ABS during the later years). So the question - why the hydraulic pipe 'spaghetti' in front of the master cylinder where on some of my cars the ABS unit fitted? Has the ABS unit been by-passed/removed? Remember, if the ABS light stays on after fire-up its an MoT-failure. Maybe that electrical feed has been by-passed? Personally, although the car looks very nice (if I could afford it!) I'd be a little concerned. Any comment - am I wrong here? P

Mar 15th, 2020, 19:43	#20
Pete940 Ideal Volvo Last Online: Today 13:53 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Haydock	It has indeed been bypassed. Apparently the previous owner had issues with it. They must've sorted the light, it doesn't come on. Sorry I neglected to mention that.

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