Volvo 740 & 760 Forum -

i just purchased a 1986 760 turbo.i think the flooding problem might have been a combination of setting a while, needing a tune up and week battery. but now i have a few more issues.the car runs great ,goes great but when i really get on it at the point maybe when the turbo kicks in (forgot to notice the rpm's) it seems to hesitate and shudder and it even backfired once..if i feather the pedal...

Hello Volvo-Forums!,

I have a 1987 Volvo 740GLE non-turbo with nearly 400,000 miles on it now. It usually runs pretty strong with a slower acceleration but that's fine. The problem that brings me here for your assistance is the fact that when I make hard turns or come to an abrupt stop my car dies.

It used to just die about once a month when i first got it and i just...

Hi everyone, newby here.

Just removed a faulty alternator from my 1989 740 estate.

Wired up the replacement alternator in what I believe to be the same configuration as the one that came out and replaced belts. Reattached earth lead to battery and sat in car ready to give it a test.

But before I could even put the key in the ignition I noticed that the battery...

[SIZE=1]Hi there I have a 1988 740 GLE this morning it died while I was driving and would not restart.Towed it home and changed some parts coil,power stage,radio interferance.There is no SPARK.Dont know what to do please help .THank You for reading.What should I check or do next.BTW the way which side of the coil is connected to the distributor,positive or negative??

i just purchased a 1986 760 turbo..it runs good (minus needing an exhaust)..but if u start it and run it just a few minutes then shut it off it wont start and seems to be flooded.the battery seems week and doesnt whip the engine over so i'm not sure if its turning to slow or if theres a fuel injector or delivery probvlem.thanks for any help

I have only had my volvo for 4 months now and I am at my wits end. I know I need new battery cables for starters but when I am charged and I try to start my car I have to keep pumping the gas til it get going. Then it runs smooth. I am very agravated and don't know if i should just get another car or fix it. Does anyone have any advice about what the problem could be.

Well after spending a small fortune making my favorite car nearly like new, my wife blew a radiator hose and kept driving, Not much else to say except I'm broken hearted.
Anyone know where i can get an engine from a reliable source. I'm located on Central Coast NSW.

I have a86 760 wagon turbo and automatic. This car doesnt get used often. It may sit for months at times without using. It normally starts right up, but once I shut it off or it stalls, it wont turn on again. It seems to get flooded(fuel).
The way I get it to turn on is by removing the fuel pump fuse and cranking the engine, after it starts I insert the fuse and play a little with the...

How many miles/km do you have on your Volvo740? I have 387000 km and it still runs and drives well!

740 glt- air conditioner cools from the start - after about 15 minutes the air form the vents is no longer cool but same as outside temperature. I can go home turn car off wait five minutes get back in car then it will repeat the same problem?
Any sugestions would be greatly appreciated-740gt

My dash lights and fuel gauge are out on my 1988 760 turbo. I think it may be the dimmer switch. I'm not sure. Any suggestions? I need to have this fixed in about 2 days.

good day all, Can anyone help!!

I love my volvo and dont want to get rid of it...

I was driving my car with no problems and then all of a sudden it shut off. I waited approx 5mins and it turn on no problem. It was shutting off a few days
and then it did not start anymore. I was getting a check engine light but it would shut off after restart. Now it stays on...

I just purchased an 87 745GLE 4-speed with ~260k, and have been bringing it up to running condition. I took it for a drive today, and decided to run the AC because of the oppressive heat. About half of the time when I would clutch-in and stop for a light, the engine would fail to compensate for the extra drag given by the AC and stall out.

So, I'm looking for ideas on what this...

Well I own a 1991 Volvo 740, Recently my SRS light came on and my radio stopped working. I later found out the Windshield Wipers wont work, same with the fan that blows the A/C and the Heater.

I checked the fuses and from what I can tell they are in working order, I bought the Volvo CHILTON guide for my car and it suggested it may have a second fuse box (other then the one under the...

My 1985 740 wagon was purchased new and has faithfully served our family for years. I was replacing instrument lights recently and noticed a 6x6x2 black box (presumably electronics) attached by 2 brackets under and just to the left of the steering column and just above the clutch and brake pedal. Its wire harness goes from its left side into the space just behind the radio, ashtray, fuse box. ...

Hello everyone,

I have a 1986 Volvo 740 auto and my speedometer started to smoke default/crying.gif' 'crying.gif' /> luck for me i had a next one in my car but it had a turbo Gage added on to it.
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Hello All,

My Local Volvo Dealer as sold me some Tutela, Jarama, Semi-synthetic 10w40, motor oil, the oil spec is ACEA A3/B3/B4, API SL/CF, is this suitable for my Volvo 740 GL 1990, 2 litre Petrol ?

Thanks
John...

Hiya folks--

Would someone be kind enough to walk me through the steps involved in locating, then cleaning or maybe replacing the fuel injectors in my (new to me) 1990 740 Turbo wagon?

I'm a SMART blonde who used to fly small airplanes, among other things, but I've just never had time to learn much about auto mechanics. After the four-hour nightmare that unfolded...

So we put a new fuel filter on this beast... old one was probably stock/original was full of icky brown badness ... def has more pep in the pedal now.

We replaced all of the spark plugs - found that the 2nd one (from the front of the car) was a bit cross threaded (I was freaking out of a bit but) as it turns out the new one spun in just fine and nothings been strange yet...

I picked up a 1985 740 turbo intercooler in LA, 260,000 miles. lots of stuff rebuilt or replaced, including the transmission at 259,000. I think it was used - the previous owner - a woman is a little vague on this. The car runs great, has lots of power and I drove it around in so CA for about a 1,000 miles, then took it across the mountains from Tamecula to Indio headed for phoenix, AZ. ran like a...

i am looking at a 1989 volvo 740 turbo wagon.i know alot about cars but nothing much about volvos.the body on the car is great.it has about 170,000 miles so im not sure if thats real high or not.the problem is supposedly a blown head gasket.it runs but theres antifreeze in the oil and lack of power.i can purchase it for 300.00 but i'm unsure as to other issues ie. mileage to high..turbo...

ok i bought a manual boost controller and a boost guage. i installed both turned the controller all the way down. it will boost to about 11psi then a couple seconds later it feels like the car starts fighting itself(like its missing or bogging) and drops to about 6-7 psi which was about what it was stock. then when it shifts it will boost up to 10 and drop again.

any ideas whats going...

I have a 1990 740GLE with 425,000Km. recently I have been experiencing idle problems. The engine stalls frequently at lights or stop signs as soon as I release the accellerator. I have been doing some of the diagnostics tests and it seems that the throttle position sensor is not working as the LED keeps flashing even after turning the throttle pivot wheel. The only fault code that shows up is...

I have explained my problem and no one helped my, I will explain agene …
I have 740 turbo models 1992 its need 1 liter each 4.5 km …. The engine smooth, tier pressures ok, I am only the weight in the car m the brake and the exhaust is smoky from inside.
What is the stander distance for each one liter rally I need your help.
and can any one tell me where I can download the engine...

I have an automatic 1992 Volvo 740 turbowagon and I need to change the oil.

When I first got the car I got a bunch of washers for oil drain at a dealership while I was getting the skylight repaired...

I've since run out and I need to get more. I'd like to be able to buy them at the auto parts store near my house, but their system doesn't have any drain plug...

Can anyone tell me the difference between the 740 and the 240? I am trying to sell my 740 and was asked what the difference is and I have no clue. My 740 has the straight 4 cylinder, 5spd, rear wheel drive, ect. Thanks

I was trying to post this message below to the forum but without luck. After hitting to post it goes to a blank webpage at and does not list my question on the forum. Maybe it is a question you know the answer to????

I just got a 1988 740. It needs new rear disc brake pads and rotor so I began taking it apart. While driving out the pin which holds the pads, a chunk of the caliper...

My 740 has had a TERRIBLE rattle for a few months now... we knew it to be part of the exhaust ... expected it to be the catalytic converter... ironically though when we went to look underneath it today we found that it was acutally just this small hunk of metal embracing (towards the front) the area where the exhast goes from two pipes to one.

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This seems a silly question but I can't for the life of me work out how I remove the the gear selector knob on my 740 auto
Help please!!

I FILLED MY WASHER RESERVOIR BUT NOTHING COMES OUT ON THE WINDSHIELD. IS THERE A FUSE FOR THE PUMP OR RELAY OR WHAT? HOW DO YOU FILL THE REAR WASHER FLUID.

Hi There,
Just joined the site and would welcome some advice. I have just got a Volvo 740 GL and it is in need of a Seat Belt Anchor for the front passenger side. I have managed to source one locally but it is for a 440.

Can anyone tell me if this will fit the 740??

I am in East Manchester and think I have exhausted the local scrap...

I have a 1990 760 Turbo that has no power when accelerating (when the turbo needle gets to the turbo zone on the gauge). I have checked the codes twice, while clearing them in between, and have received 2-3-2 in socket 2 both times. The only descriptions I can find about where an O2 sensor would be located in on the catalytic converter. All I see in the described location is a plug sealing the...

Hey...My son's 740 a/c is blowing no cold air. We checked the freon this morning and it seems to be full. The A/c compressor sounds like it is turning on when the a/c is switched on. The blower only works on the 5 setting (highest speed). We thought to try replacing the electonic control panel assembly, but we want to try something simpler/cheaper first. What about checking the a/c relay...

hey there my brothers 88 740 isnt cooperating,it starts then stalls,ive had this same problem on my 79 vw bus w/ Bosch FI and i saw as i was reading through here that u could jumper the pump relay and i was wondering how? should i be looking for anything else? i do have a spare air flow meter for it.quick question as im sure there is variation from VW FI,but does the pump get power from the relay...

are the panels of an 86 740gl the same fit as a 85 740gl? eg, i know of a good condition rolling shell but its an 86, and if the panels will fit onto my 85 that would save me ALOT of time and money. in particular would be head light assembly, front 1/4 panel, and doors + bonnet. mine may have suffered some abuse in the wet =[

any help would be greatly appreciated!

I have two 700 series with the same issue. One is a 1988 740 sedan the other is an 86 760 wagon. Both automatic. These cars dont get used often. They may sit for months at times without using. They normally start right up, but once I shut them off, they wont turn on. they seem to get flooded(fuel).
The way I get them to turn on is by removing the fuel pump fuse and cranking the engine, after...

Looking for a 1988 740 Wagon Rear Passenger Door. if you have one, please let me know a price.

Shoot me an email with any questions or if you have one reptileman @ sbcglobal.net

Evan

Hello all, I have 740 turbo model 1992, my problem with the fuel, I can't drive more then 4.5 Km/h. and as I know it's should work 8-12 Km/h, I don’t know how to fix it.

I have an 86 740 turbo diesel. The heat is always on! Slightly if I slide the slider to the coolest and hot if I go to the hottest. My heat also blows out of all of the vents and does not change as I select the different vent regions. I believe this to be a vacuum problem and actually may have the culprit!
I get no vacuum at the heat control panel and I do have a disconnected...

I have a 87 740 GLE and cannot find the flame trap location. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I believe my mechanic replaced this approx 30,000 miles ago. I have looked in my Haynes manual and I cannot find this part. Is there another name for the flame trap? Thanks John.

My 740 generally has very good brakes but occasionally, often after hard use, the pedal goes hard with no retardation. Anyone have any ideas what it may be. Thanks John

Hi, I have a 1987 740 Hearse and have a problem with the gearbox. The rear seal area is worn due to a bolt shearing on the prop shaft so I need to replace it. The engine is 2316cc and the box is automatic. Do I have to limit my search to the same engine or was the box used on other engines/models. Any info would be apprciated.

Ok a quick few questions.

On lowering: Get it done by pros or is there any home kits i can buy online? certain springs etc?

What steps must be taken to turbo a non turbo 740GL? i can think of The actually turbo unit, intercooler, bigger fuel injectors... what else is there? and what is a decent sze turbo for a good boost?

Hey all, I have a 1991 740 with the straight 4. I am wanting more power and was curious if I can do a swap with maybe a five cyl with the turbo. I assume I have to pick the same year but was wondering if its possible and if it would even be worth it.
I also found a dead 1987 740 I was going to buy for parts but wasnt sure if anything is interchangeable?
Thanks

What's the # of turns out from seated for the black knob(idle) on the '88 740GLE~ LH-Jetronic2.4 throttle body
The black knob is on the bottom of the throttle body & has an allen wrench type hole in the top.
The Haynes manual suggests using it to fine tune the idle but list no initial setting.
I have it set to where it's always been after i cleaned the throttle body...

So... I am an ****.... I left my car outside for about 4 months and didn't put fuel stabilizer in her.

She won't start.... Changed the wires and the plugs.... so she seems to be getting spark..... had just changed the fuel pump before she was parked and I just changed the fuel filter.

The fuel line seems to be pressurizing as when putting her back on I don't have...

Well, not owner per se, we got my GF a beater to surprise her while she's out of town (currently I ferry her everywhere).

Its a 1990 Volvo 760 black station wagon (the turbo) with 240,000 mi.

I'm utterly amazed at how for everything wrong with it there's not a spot of rust except on a few screws. There are paint chips off it everywhere and the galvanization...

Looking for a brakes diagram of the 740 GLE online. Anyone have a link to one, or a copy of one you could post here? thanks~