87 240 DL Starting problem

Discussion in 'Volvo 240' started by eCaVeMaN, Aug 31, 2004.

  1. eCaVeMaN

    eCaVeMaN Guest

    Hello all!

    I have a 1987 240 DL. I have to crank it for about 2-3 minutes in the
    morning before it starts. It then will stall one time before I get going and
    then it seems fine. The rest of the day it seems to start instantly . Then
    every morning I have to keep cranking until it fires up!

    Any ideas ?

    Thanks in advance for any help !

    ecavedude
     
    eCaVeMaN, Aug 31, 2004
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    Derek Lawler Guest

    I have a 1981 GLT wagon that wouldn't start after a heavy rain or if it had
    been rained on all night. At first I would take off the distributor cover
    and wipe it out with a dry rag, wipe the wires dry and the coil wire and it
    would usually start. One day I tried an experiment, knowing that WD-40
    displaces moisture/water. I sprayed the wires and distributor liberally and
    the car fired right up. Now it is the first thing I do if it won't start
    after a few cranks.

    Derek in Pompano Beach, Florida, sweating out Hurricane Frances.
     
    Derek Lawler, Sep 1, 2004
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    Nick Zervas Guest

    eCave:

    You can also check the integrity of the wires for the engine temperature sensor. I
    have an '84 240 and I've had those wires replaced (really hard to get at) when I had
    hard starting. There was also a technical service bulletin for my car on how to wire
    in a resistor to assist a flakey sensor during cold starting. You should ask your
    mechanic about that. Cranking for two to three minutes can't be a good thing!

    NickZ.
     
    Nick Zervas, Sep 1, 2004
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