Re: [DML] What to do?

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

Wilhelm, you may find some of these links useful for picking "Volvo brains"

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/parts2.htm

I can tell you water pump's different too *grumble*

Best Wishes

Martin
#1458
DOC UK

wilhelm starberg wrote:

> Hi,
>
> The previous owner of my car installed a brand new Volvo engine a
> couple of years ago, I think it is from a 760 - it looks identical to a DeLorean engine.
>
> There is a couple of things done that I find a bit strange:
>
> -The vacuum line between the charcoal canister and the throttle edge tapping is missing.
>
> -There is a vacuum line going straight from the throttle edge tapping to the spark advance
> on the distrubitor - the solenoid valve is bypassed.
>
> -The control pressure regulator seems to be a "760 type" - no vacuum conections.
>
> -The thermal control valve is not used.
>
> What is this? should I buy a new CPR and the other stuff that is missing, and make the vacuum
> system "original" again - or should I leave it as it is.
> Does not the vacuum line between the charcoal canister and the throttle edge tapping serve a purpose?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Wilhelm Starberg
> #10816