G'day from Downunder,
First I have to admit that this is pretty much a generic enquiry. I have contacted a number of other Volvo sites in the hope someone can give me and my mechanic a few clues.
Second, I'd like to say thanks to everyone for sharing their knowledge and experiences. I have been in and out of this site (and others) for a while now taking in what you guys have been doing and finding out about 850 Volvo's. Up until now I haven't had a problem that I haven't been able to sort out through reading different postings....until today! (I woke up this morning and just knew it was going to be a BAD DAY).
Third, sorry about the length of this post.
The Story So Far:
My wife took our 95 850 Turbo (105,000Kms, auto, FSH etc.etc) and the kids away on a shopping trip approx 100 kms. On the way home, after spending every last cent we have, the car basically FARTED and SHIT itself.
The story according to her is as follows (no reason to doubt her...verified by the kids): just been through some serious road works (deep potholes) at 30kph (15-20mph?), came out the other side and accelerated up a hill onto a long flat stretch of road up to 100kph (70mph??).
Along the flat stretch she noticed a ticking sound in the cabin that was audible above the stereo (we like it loud). She noticed no acceleration when she pressed the "go" pedal, and also that the temp gauge was higher than normal, however it was nowhere near the red zone.
Next thing the oil warning light came on. She looked in the rear view mirror and noticed heaps of blue smoke trailing behind, and pulled over to the side of the road. When she pulled over, she said heaps of blue smoke billowed out from under the bonnet and pretty much every other warning light on the dash came on. She then turned the ignition off.
Questions:
1) Can anyone identify what caused the ticking sound?
2) Is it likely that the oil line that feeds the turbo has parted company somewhere?
3) Is it likely that the engine has been cooked?
4) Could it be a turbo problem?
4) Any clues on any other contributing factor?
The car has been transported back to a mechanic friends business, and he will try to sort it out next week, but as he has had minimal experience on Volvo's, can anybody offer any clues on what he should be looking for, and any clues on how to go about it?
I really hope you guys can help and look forward to your replies.
Regards,
Geezer
Eargasm: A Turbo Charged 2.3 LTR 5 Cylinder At Full Howl
P.S.: I have noticed a lot of "genuine" Volvo parts on e-bay etc. Does anyone know where they are being sourced from?
First I have to admit that this is pretty much a generic enquiry. I have contacted a number of other Volvo sites in the hope someone can give me and my mechanic a few clues.
Second, I'd like to say thanks to everyone for sharing their knowledge and experiences. I have been in and out of this site (and others) for a while now taking in what you guys have been doing and finding out about 850 Volvo's. Up until now I haven't had a problem that I haven't been able to sort out through reading different postings....until today! (I woke up this morning and just knew it was going to be a BAD DAY).
Third, sorry about the length of this post.
The Story So Far:
My wife took our 95 850 Turbo (105,000Kms, auto, FSH etc.etc) and the kids away on a shopping trip approx 100 kms. On the way home, after spending every last cent we have, the car basically FARTED and SHIT itself.
The story according to her is as follows (no reason to doubt her...verified by the kids): just been through some serious road works (deep potholes) at 30kph (15-20mph?), came out the other side and accelerated up a hill onto a long flat stretch of road up to 100kph (70mph??).
Along the flat stretch she noticed a ticking sound in the cabin that was audible above the stereo (we like it loud). She noticed no acceleration when she pressed the "go" pedal, and also that the temp gauge was higher than normal, however it was nowhere near the red zone.
Next thing the oil warning light came on. She looked in the rear view mirror and noticed heaps of blue smoke trailing behind, and pulled over to the side of the road. When she pulled over, she said heaps of blue smoke billowed out from under the bonnet and pretty much every other warning light on the dash came on. She then turned the ignition off.
Questions:
1) Can anyone identify what caused the ticking sound?
2) Is it likely that the oil line that feeds the turbo has parted company somewhere?
3) Is it likely that the engine has been cooked?
4) Could it be a turbo problem?
4) Any clues on any other contributing factor?
The car has been transported back to a mechanic friends business, and he will try to sort it out next week, but as he has had minimal experience on Volvo's, can anybody offer any clues on what he should be looking for, and any clues on how to go about it?
I really hope you guys can help and look forward to your replies.
Regards,
Geezer
Eargasm: A Turbo Charged 2.3 LTR 5 Cylinder At Full Howl
P.S.: I have noticed a lot of "genuine" Volvo parts on e-bay etc. Does anyone know where they are being sourced from?