I have just bought a 1996 volvo 850 tdi estate. This is my second and sold a 240k mile example for a 132k mile one. Typical but my old higher mileage car runs better. The problem with the 'new' one is that is won't start in very cold weather if left for several days (advised it could be air leaking into the fuel system). I took the plastic engine cover off and there is oil on the cam cover below the circular plastic breather??? pipe. Also, the engine feels tight and flat at peak revs, pulls well but just doesn't feel as loose or free reving as my higher mileage example. Any ideas on the mix of issues. I hope it's not the injector seals.
Could be from
bad injectors
air in fuel
leakdown from problem pressure regulator valve
glo-plugs not operating
pump not producing the desired pressure
at this point I suspect that injectors/ pump need reconditioning as the unit is 21 years old probably never having either serviced
take it to an accredited diesel specialist shop for a proper diagnosis and quote
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the only correct info is at volvo web site ,pay the 3 days and read the info,/or give us more info on pipe leaking,if its a turbo car pass side?is oil lines that leak/drivers side trans cooler lines? what type,color fluid?
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Check the fuse to the injector. If it is out or got wet, it could mimic these conditions. let me know what happens. I have an 85 model.
SOURCE: Oil Sludge around top cover volvo 850 non-turbo
sound like valve cover gasket leaking.most of the time oil from top of engine is valve cover gaskets.
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It may be the gromet for the PCV valve or it could be the spark plug rubber seal located in the valve cover if it is the type of engine that has the wires and spark plugs that go down through the valve cover, if this is the case buy a valve cover gasket with the rubber gromets that are located around the base of the hole where spark plugs fit through and install.
SOURCE: Volvo wont' start
My Volvo 850 1996 (10-valve, 2435 cc) always starts first time, but is inclined to cut out at some stage in the first 2 to 4 miles, especially in slow-moving traffic. It is then impossible to start: you have to leave it for an hour, and then it's perfect. The problem also arises if you drive the car for 2 to 4 miles and then switch off (e g to go in and buy your newspaper). Attempting to re-start with the throttle to the floor makes no difference. Any advice ? (Ronan, in Dublin)
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