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1990 Volvo 240 2.3L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, lack of power
Posted to European Driveability on 7/10/2008 17 Replies

Vehicle has severe lack of power when under heavy load/ going up hills. spark knock occurs, vehicle surges and bucks, timing checked with advance timing light......mark does not come around until 30 deg. advanced. moving distributor cap does not affect timing ...

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car Vehicle Data

1990 Volvo 240

VIN VWAA825XL1
Engine2.3 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI / jetronic
Emissionsobd1
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Surge, Lack of Power
OccursUnder Load, Up Hills
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car Vehicle Data

1990 Volvo 240

VIN VWAA825XL1
Engine2.3 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI / jetronic
Emissionsobd1
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Surge, Lack of Power
OccursUnder Load, Up Hills