Ive had a bad day

Jan 24th, 2006, 18:24

I ve had a bad day, got in my 1989 740 estate fuel injection ,started first time as normal ,thought 'I must get some petrol' its been runing on fumes for two days.... tthenn it cut out ... put in a canfull and of to the VENINATHICO as they call it here, but no luck started but cut out and now will not start at all so my question is is there a fuel filter some where ?? I cant see it under the bonnet .is it under the back seat or in the tank ?? if any one out there in VOLVO LAND can offer help or advice or any otherusefull tips better than a Hanes manual then I be dead chuffed Jeff

MissDMeanor · Jan 24th, 2006, 18:41

Hi Jeff

Sounds as though you're having a nightmare!! I really don't know about your model as mine is an 850. I'm wondering whether they're in a similar place as I'm sure my fuel pump is under the back seat, not far from the tank.

Also, I'm wondering whether runnning the tank so low has dredged all the rubbish that sits in the bottom of the tank....or is that why you wanted to find the fuel pump?

Good luck!

Jan 25th, 2006, 09:42

Hey Jeff,
The fuel filter in my 740 sits on the firewall on the passenger side...

You'll find your car should have 2 fuel pumps, a lift pump in the tank and another under the car around the passenger seat.
There should be a gauze type filter on the pick up in the tank, if the tank was dirty this may be clogged !

other wise so might be the mail fuel filter.

I dont have any engine bay shots that show it, but i can take some if you get stuck.

Cam

Jan 25th, 2006, 10:23

Thanks for both replies.
We've found the fuel pump and whacked it a couple of times - which usually helps.
Now taking it off to try and clean the filter.
Any more adviceanyone has, more than welcome.
To add to the fun its sleeting this morning.....
Progress report follows later.
Cheers
Jeff

Citizen.Agfa · Jan 25th, 2006, 17:09

>We've found the fuel pump and whacked it a couple of times - which usually helps.<

Ah, good old contact engineering rears it's head once more!

Best of luck, Nick.

MissDMeanor · Jan 25th, 2006, 17:16

Yes, keep us posted Jeff! Good luck

Jan 24th, 2006, 18:24	#1
JeffStClair Guest Location:	Ive had a bad day I ve had a bad day, got in my 1989 740 estate fuel injection ,started first time as normal ,thought 'I must get some petrol' its been runing on fumes for two days.... tthenn it cut out ... put in a canfull and of to the VENINATHICO as they call it here, but no luck started but cut out and now will not start at all so my question is is there a fuel filter some where ?? I cant see it under the bonnet .is it under the back seat or in the tank ?? if any one out there in VOLVO LAND can offer help or advice or any otherusefull tips better than a Hanes manual then I be dead chuffed Jeff

Jan 24th, 2006, 18:41	#2
MissDMeanor Corruption rules Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2011 08:05 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Select from list View Photos By: MissDMeanor	Hi Jeff Sounds as though you're having a nightmare!! I really don't know about your model as mine is an 850. I'm wondering whether they're in a similar place as I'm sure my fuel pump is under the back seat, not far from the tank. Also, I'm wondering whether runnning the tank so low has dredged all the rubbish that sits in the bottom of the tank....or is that why you wanted to find the fuel pump? Good luck! __________________ The Mouthy Blonde is back on the road....& still dangerous Corruption rules.

Jan 25th, 2006, 10:23	#4
JeffStClair Guest Location:	Bad day getting better Thanks for both replies. We've found the fuel pump and whacked it a couple of times - which usually helps. Now taking it off to try and clean the filter. Any more adviceanyone has, more than welcome. To add to the fun its sleeting this morning..... Progress report follows later. Cheers Jeff

Jan 25th, 2006, 17:09	#5
Citizen.Agfa VOC Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 16:34 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nowhere.	>We've found the fuel pump and whacked it a couple of times - which usually helps.< Ah, good old contact engineering rears it's head once more! Best of luck, Nick. __________________

Jan 25th, 2006, 17:16	#6
MissDMeanor Corruption rules Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2011 08:05 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Select from list View Photos By: MissDMeanor	Yes, keep us posted Jeff! Good luck __________________ The Mouthy Blonde is back on the road....& still dangerous Corruption rules.

Jan 25th, 2006, 09:42	#3
CamZH Guest Location:	Hey Jeff, The fuel filter in my 740 sits on the firewall on the passenger side... You'll find your car should have 2 fuel pumps, a lift pump in the tank and another under the car around the passenger seat. There should be a gauze type filter on the pick up in the tank, if the tank was dirty this may be clogged ! other wise so might be the mail fuel filter. I dont have any engine bay shots that show it, but i can take some if you get stuck. Cam

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