1991 Volvo 240

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One of the two hoses leading into the heater core by the brake master cylinder has a leak. Am I seeing it wrong or is the only way to replace this hose involve taking off the intake manifold? Any tricks or suggestions? Thanks
« You can replace them with the manifold in place, but it's certainly easier if you take it off. »

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My volvo has been having problems not starting lately. No crank whatsoever. Then typically a few minutes later it will start right up. Other problems that are related: The car just kills. The radio flicks on and off and then the car dies. Sometimes it starts right up. RIght now it is dead, ..
« Is it an automatic? If so, first thing to check is the park/neutral interlock switch, try starting in neutral. Also remove the fuses a few at a time and scrub the fuse holders, inspect the ends of.. »
« It is an automatic, however, now I can't even move from Park to neutral, because the key turn is completely dead On Jan 29, 11:37 am, "James Sweet" wrote: »
« Weird, I didn't think those cars had a shifter lock? »

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still very cold here. Attempted to jump start. Actually got the car to start, twice, but again the engine killed. I don't know what is happening. It could be the battery, the alternator, the starter, something else! MAny things at once. Now the car won't respond to jumps again...
« If it doesn't even turn over, then the problem has to be something simple. Check the battery cables, chassis ground connections, check for voltage at the starter, there just aren't that many compo.. »
« I have been having some similar problems with my 1990 740 GL wagon. Here in Minnesota it has been VERY cold! A few people have told me about the gasoline possibly "gelling" in the fuel filter, whic.. »
« One known problem with aging 240s is the ignition switch. A bit of a pain to replace, but not beyond the shade tree mechanic. See this site for info on the job »
« Have you tried changing the little black box, for the EFI and electronic ignition , I had this problem on my 1989 245. Changed black box all ended up being good. »

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Check out the add on craigslist.