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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 04-24-2014, 08:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,905
Posted By palmtree
Thanks again for the help. The clear tubing is...

Thanks again for the help.
The clear tubing is placed between the hardline from the tank and the filter.
The bubbles are coming from the filter side (running backwards in the tubing).
I did take...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 04-23-2014, 09:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,905
Posted By palmtree
I ran the car again today. Gave the bulb a few...

I ran the car again today. Gave the bulb a few pumps (till I stopped hearing air bubbling in the fuel tank) then she fired right up. Drove fine for a couple miles even under acceleration. Shut it...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 04-20-2014, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,905
Posted By palmtree
Thanks for the info. It's a 1980 265. I don't...

Thanks for the info. It's a 1980 265. I don't see any fuel leaks. It's funny sometimes when I pump the hand bulb I can hear the air expelling into the tank (bubbling) and then when the air is out...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 04-18-2014, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,905
Posted By palmtree
Oh, sorry. It's a 1980 265 with d24.

Oh, sorry. It's a 1980 265 with d24.
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 04-18-2014, 02:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,905
Posted By palmtree
How is the fuel tank vented

I seem to be getting some sort of vacuum in my fuel system. I was having trouble starting it and so I installed a bulb style hand pump and some clear lines so I could see what is going on. If I have...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 04-19-2012, 06:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,158
Posted By palmtree
Red face Thanks again for responding George. Hopefully I...

Thanks again for responding George.
Hopefully I can find some time this weekend to carry out your recommendations. Of course I have drained my battery charge with all the attempts to start the car...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 04-14-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,158
Posted By palmtree
Well I finally found some time to trouble shoot...

Well I finally found some time to trouble shoot the Volvo. Here's what I did:

I bought a primer bulb and installed it between the hard line and the filter. I used clear fuel line so I could see...
Forum: Forum News / Comments and Suggestions 04-04-2012, 08:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 23,777
Posted By palmtree
How do we make a donation to the forum?

Not sure where to send it.
thanks,
Brett
Forum: Help! My car died! 04-04-2012, 06:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,979
Posted By palmtree
Thanks for the help. I'm always worried I will...

Thanks for the help. I'm always worried I will buy the wrong one. When I search for my car (1980 265 diesel) on the site you linked to it doesn't come up with a fuel filter at all. I only find...
Forum: Help! My car died! 04-03-2012, 08:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,979
Posted By palmtree
Where do tyou find the Bosch fuel filters? I...

Where do tyou find the Bosch fuel filters?

I can't find them locally, so I thought I'd order a few.
thanks
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 03-30-2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,158
Posted By palmtree
Will do. Thanks for the quick response Anders.

Will do. Thanks for the quick response Anders.
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 03-30-2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,158
Posted By palmtree
I made it to my house yesterday. Had to coast...

I made it to my house yesterday. Had to coast into my parking spot because it died again (just got lucky twice in a row I guess). I changed the fuel filter yesterday on my lunch break. It started...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 03-30-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,143
Posted By palmtree
Thanks Anders. That is very helpful. It just...

Thanks Anders. That is very helpful. It just seems like I need to be able to set the timing if I am going to own this car. I have already paid someone to replace the injection pump belt twice. ...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 03-30-2012, 12:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,143
Posted By palmtree
Timing tools on ebay

I have read that the necessary timing tools can be bought inexpensively on eBay. On searching I find several different sets with different tools. Can someone point me in the right direction. ...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 03-29-2012, 05:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,158
Posted By palmtree
Well, I thought I had it figured out. After...

Well, I thought I had it figured out.
After changing the fuel filter it started right up for a few days then it started getting harder and harder to start. This morning it started about like it...
Forum: Performance and aftermarket 03-22-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 27,601
Posted By palmtree
I am very intrigued. I would love to try...

I am very intrigued. I would love to try something like this. Have you made any more progress?
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 03-22-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,158
Posted By palmtree
Thanks for all the great help -- I really...

Thanks for all the great help -- I really appreciate it.
Not much smoke, just a little white smoke when it would finally start. Maybe cranked over 15 times and would eventually start after I would...
Forum: Help! My car died! 03-15-2012, 02:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,821
Posted By palmtree
Sorry I'm so slow in response. I am building a...

Sorry I'm so slow in response. I am building a house now and keep getting pulled away from the volvo. I live just outside Warrensburg, Missouri. It's pretty far from Arnold. I drove a trailer to...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 03-15-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,158
Posted By palmtree
Hard to start after injector pump belt replacement

I just had my IP belt replaced in a shop. The car runs fine but is a real pain to get started in the morning. Before the belt replacement the car always started almost instantly. Now it cranks for...
Forum: Help! My car died! 11-02-2011, 06:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,821
Posted By palmtree
Injection pump is breaking belts

1980 D24 wagon with automatic. I have broken 2 injection timing belts in a week. I assume the pump is locking up at highway speeds. It's no fun being stranded on rural Missouri highways. Any idea...
Forum: Performance and aftermarket 06-09-2011, 12:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,097
Posted By palmtree
Options for overdrive

My car needs to lower it's highway RPMs. Is the easiest fix to swap in a tranny with overdrive. It now has the stock 3 speed auto. The car is a 1980 265 D24.
Thanks
Forum: New Member Introductions 06-06-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 6,112
Posted By palmtree
The slowest car ever?

I just bought my first volvo. 1980 wagon with the D24 engine. It is the slowest car I have ever driven. I'm not a lead foot -- but you have to be in this car. That said -- I like it. It has...
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