Anyone know where I can purchase a used copy of the "Volvo Problem Solver" book that IPD sells? Don't want to pay $65 for a new one, but would pay $15-20 for a used one. Couldn't find any on E-Bay. Appreciate any help.

I always check mysimon.com, or half.com when it comes to books. Try these links.

http://half.ebay.com/search/search.jsp?nthTime=1&product=books&keyword=volvo&x=15&y=16

What's the story on this book? Is is well written and useful?
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Thanks to everyone for all the help given, Doug C. 81 242 Brick on Blocks, stock; 86 240, 129K, pictured in Rolling once, now has smashed left quarter panel thanks to the driver of an F150. Daughter safe in her Volvo.

Same here. Were these written before the Bentley Manual ?

I ordered mine in '90, from Robert N. Gerhardt & Associates and paid what I thought was too much at the time.... $60... But, never regretted it. It is well laid out for quick troubleshooting of "no-starts" and has 3 sections for troubleshooting. There is a "Quick Check" sec. for partial testing, and a "Vital Signs" section for use for poor running conditions, and a "Basic Check" sec. for and I quote, "this should be the first chk. you make when a NO-START condition exists. It will help pinpoint if the fault is either in the FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, OR, the IGNITION SYSTEM." (their emphasis)
The book also came with a Video. I'll have to look to see if I still have it. The info came in a 3 ring binder to lay flat to use. I just counted 126 pages in all. There are about 15 sections or chapters. One sec. covers Oxy. sensors another sec. carbs and D-jet. the next covers K-jet, next LH- jet, then Electronic Ignition systems, eng. spd control sys. etc. As I recall it covers '7 up through the 240's and 700-760's. Up to around the issue date of early '90's.
If you are a do-it-yourself owner OR a Volvo Tech, you can use this book, and it paid for itself quickly.... hth, Tom in Oregon