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Head Gasket - Maybe Not??? 200 1987

posted by  cpere91 on  Fri Feb 21 00:45 CST 2003
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Hi All,

The ole Volvo broke down the other day. Sudden loss of power, rough running. Pulled over and shut down. Appeared to be overheating (although temp gauge read low - SUSPECT). Towed home.

Took a look at it yesterday. Oil looks good (level, color).
Coolant reservior low, and slight shade of brown.

When I try to start it - it seems like it's missing while starting - almost like it's hitting wrong stroke or something - very strange, labored starting. Won't fire correctly.

This has me stumped. I initially thought this was head gasket, but now not sure. Maybe timing belt slipped?? Should I check the timing, too? Can I get a rough guess by looking at any alignment marks on the cam and crank?


Thanks in advance.

Curt





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