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Problems caused by shadetree fix on my 760? 700 1987

posted by  someone claiming to be WayTooManyVolvos on  Thu Apr 10 09:23 CST 2003 [RELATED]

I can tell you that my tech did this with my old 760 Turbo when we suspected that the idle control valve was giving intermittent problems, and I drove it that way for a month with no ill effects. I don't think the idle stablized as quickly and cleanly when I took my foot off the gas, but the car never died or spluttered.

As to whether this is a suitable permanent fix, I cannot say, but if they claim they do this all the time, then I would think they know(?).

Incidentally, often the idle control valves can be freed up internally by soaking them in gasoline or diesel. I'm surprised these guys did not try this, given their inventive approach. (That being said, if they are too full of crud the soaking may only bring them back to life for a short time).

Steve






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