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Sick 1981 Volvo 240 200 1981

posted by  dbear on  Mon May 6 18:30 CST 2002
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Hi, I have a working but struggling 1981 240 DL, carburetor engine. Forgive me, but I know little about cars-- I can change the oil and that's about it (but I'm willing to learn!)

Points and condensor have been change every 4-6 months for the past 18 months because the car will cut out or not start. Our Volvo mechanic cannot figure out why the points are going so quickly, even though the condensors (he's replacing anyway) appear to be fine, he says. He has spent a few hours looking at it but cannot figure it out-- and can only suggest that I learn how to replace them myself so I don't have to bear his labor cost again next time.

Anyone have any ideas on what's going on?

Would it perhaps have anything to do with the fact that my wife uses the choke excessively (ie first 20 minutes running every time the vehicle's started?)

Thanks for any help!






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