AboutRay Niemi Expertise ASE Master Rated. Ask any questions about Volvo models up to 2000. Runnability, starting and charging system, diagnostic codes, brakes, front end, where to get certain parts. Should I buy this Volvo or not? I will try to answer your question and give you the knowlege to make the best decision in your case.
Experience I started working on Volvo's in 1978 at the dealer and attended all the schools and achieved a Master rating. Since 1999 I have worked at independent shops and now own my own shop.
Organizations Alldata on line repair manuals. IATN network of techs.
ASE rating of Master.
Expert: Ray Niemi Date: 4/22/2008 Subject: 85 740 engine miss when cold
Question I have a non turbo 740 wagon that has a bad miss when it is cold. it also races when first started and sometimes dies but only when cold
Answer Sam,
Engine miss, bad cap, rotor, wires, plugs, injector, weak cylinder, etc. So many possibilities. Get the car to a Volvo shop so it can stay overnight and be started in the morning. Better even if you could also be there in the AM so you can show the tech you conserns. Testing will have to be done, so leave the car after the repair so the shop will get a chance to start it in the cold.
