1989 turbo 760 loosing power up hill but runns smooth down hill orlevel

Discussion in 'Volvo 760' started by Dick, Oct 12, 2005.

  1. Dick

    Dick Guest

    1989 turbo 760 loosing power up hill but runns smooth down hill or level.
    Engin is nt shaking so sparkplugs are not a suspect
    gears shift ok on downslope so tranny seems ok. when Turbo kicks in it
    seems to immediatly drop power more, pulling bac ccelerator actually
    speds it up a bit.
    antifreeze is topped up, the car did not overheat.

    Looks like Turbo problem.
    What is your opinion on the possible causes?
    Dick
     
    Dick, Oct 12, 2005
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    Randy G. Guest

    I am not turbo savy, but this generally sounds like a fuel-quality
    problem. The computer may be retarding the spark because the knock
    sensor is sensing knock or ping. Try a tank or two of high-quality
    (name brand) premium fuel.

    Otherwise, you are giving it more air but it isn't getting more fuel,
    so suspect an air leak between the AMM and the throttle body or a
    vacuum leak somewhere.

    Just guessing...

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    '90 245 Estate - '93 965 Estate
    "Shelby" & "Kate"
     
    Randy G., Oct 12, 2005
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    Boris Mohar Guest


    That is a good guess ;)



    Regards,

    Boris Mohar

    Got Knock? - see:
    Viatrack Printed Circuit Designs (among other things) http://www.viatrack.ca

    void _-void-_ in the obvious place
     
    Boris Mohar, Oct 12, 2005
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    James Sweet Guest

    You've got a boost leak somewhere, check all the air hoses, particularly the
    rubber joints at the intercooler.
     
    James Sweet, Oct 13, 2005
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