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[Ethan]

I bought my Volvo cam tool set on ebay for about $70. It was well worth the money, and you really can’t do the job properly without it. Also, ONLY!!!use the Volvo anerobic sealant on the valve cover.

[Ethan]

I bought my Volvo cam tool set on ebay for about $70. It was well worth the money, and you really can’t do the job properly without it. Also, ONLY!!!use the Volvo anerobic sealant on the valve cover.

[Ethan]

Misfires on that particular engine are usually caused by cracked coil packs, or split plug boots; not an uncommon problem. A blown head gasket would result in rapid coolant loss, as the cooling system works at a high pressure. Leaking exhaust will cause uneven power delivery, and lots of smoke.

[Ethan]

Misfires on that particular engine are usually caused by cracked coil packs, or split plug boots; not an uncommon problem. A blown head gasket would result in rapid coolant loss, as the cooling system works at a high pressure. Leaking exhaust will cause uneven power delivery, and lots of smoke.

[Ethan]

Indeed, Relay #3 was an aftermarket part that had failed. A new relay is in place, and I was able to verify that the problem has been fixed.

Thanks for your help, everyone!

[Ethan]

Indeed, Relay #3 was an aftermarket part that had failed. A new relay is in place, and I was able to verify that the problem has been fixed.

Thanks for your help, everyone!

[Ethan]

Wow, fantastic

The car overheats in city traffic when the ambient temps are high. I’m in the Phoenix AZ area, it was 116 yesterday. However the car was fine in the evening, idling, with the A/C on. Also this is my neighbor’s car so I don’t have complete access to it.

I’m going to go scan the ECT. From what I read the primary fan turns on at 225F, and the secondary at 232F. Hopefully that will shed some light on where to go next

[Ethan]

Wow, fantastic

The car overheats in city traffic when the ambient temps are high. I’m in the Phoenix AZ area, it was 116 yesterday. However the car was fine in the evening, idling, with the A/C on. Also this is my neighbor’s car so I don’t have complete access to it.

I’m going to go scan the ECT. From what I read the primary fan turns on at 225F, and the secondary at 232F. Hopefully that will shed some light on where to go next

[Ethan]

Corrosion of the battery cables, or terminals perhaps? Have you tried the shift lock override?

[Ethan]

Corrosion of the battery cables, or terminals perhaps? Have you tried the shift lock override?

[Ethan]

I wouldn’t imagine it would be profitable unless you were doing a large volume of a specific part at a time. For instance, Cardone isn’t rebuilding one Caliper for 96-02 Chevy Silverado at a time, they are doing dozens or even hundreds. Next week, they do steering boxes for 98-04 Dodge Ram etc.

[Ethan]

I wouldn’t imagine it would be profitable unless you were doing a large volume of a specific part at a time. For instance, Cardone isn’t rebuilding one Caliper for 96-02 Chevy Silverado at a time, they are doing dozens or even hundreds. Next week, they do steering boxes for 98-04 Dodge Ram etc.

[Ethan]

It’s cool that you are serious about what you’re doing.
With automotive, as well as any service industry, you are working for the customer. Whether or not you are learning anything is a secondary issue. Your employer is not in the education business, and passing off work outside of your job description opens them up to all kinds of liabilities.

It might be helpful to keep in mind that as long as you are working as a lube tech, you will be doing oil changes; that’s your job. Instead of becoming frustrated, become the best.
I’ve seen far to many young people come through my shop, wanting to take on big jobs, but not able to do simple ones well over the long haul. It’s not that they didn’t know how, they were impatient and “bored” with the work. There was an air of entitlement about them, and it was not in my customer’s best interest to have these guys work in my shop.

Be patient, be humble, daily drive a car with K-Jetronic

[Ethan]

It’s cool that you are serious about what you’re doing.
With automotive, as well as any service industry, you are working for the customer. Whether or not you are learning anything is a secondary issue. Your employer is not in the education business, and passing off work outside of your job description opens them up to all kinds of liabilities.

It might be helpful to keep in mind that as long as you are working as a lube tech, you will be doing oil changes; that’s your job. Instead of becoming frustrated, become the best.
I’ve seen far to many young people come through my shop, wanting to take on big jobs, but not able to do simple ones well over the long haul. It’s not that they didn’t know how, they were impatient and “bored” with the work. There was an air of entitlement about them, and it was not in my customer’s best interest to have these guys work in my shop.

Be patient, be humble, daily drive a car with K-Jetronic

[Ethan]

Didn’t you get a copy of the memo?

TPS reports

But seriously, Throttle Position Sensor

[Author]

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