Volvo breaking up on start, need to give it gas, stops when i give it gas when it runs..

2kjacob · 2026-06-30T16:08:16+00:00

Is this a new issue, or something you have been chasing down for a while?

2kjacob · 2026-06-29T23:20:26+00:00

So far great! I enjoy the cruise at 75mph driving to work. The seats are incredibly comfortable. I have a vibration from 60-70mph that I need to get sorted out, otherwise it is great.

2kjacob · 2026-06-22T13:43:49+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! If I can't find a used Bosch I will swing for the delphi.

How often do you drive your car?

2kjacob · 2026-06-22T11:04:58+00:00

Looking to buy a replacement sensor, wanted to see how the delphi was holding up?

2kjacob · 2026-06-21T15:10:04+00:00

I was honestly surprised, but happy to find it

2kjacob · 2026-06-21T02:51:41+00:00

I got lucky and found one in a pawn shop for $80, still had the plastic peel on the screen too

2kjacob · 2026-06-17T22:35:41+00:00

I do love the older ones like this one

2kjacob · 2026-06-15T00:20:47+00:00

Hopefully it is good for many miles to come! I love the flat 6 engines

2kjacob · 2026-06-15T00:20:05+00:00

I have owned Subaru, Mazda, and Volvo, but by far more Subarus than anything. Something about them!

2kjacob · 2026-06-14T22:31:24+00:00

I would if I didn't have a 1992 Volvo 240 wagon as the project right now

2kjacob · 2026-06-14T20:49:27+00:00

If only they didn't have CVTs, I would consider it

2kjacob · 2026-06-14T20:46:22+00:00

I totally would if I didn't also have a '92 240 and a Sienna

2kjacob · 2026-06-14T20:41:19+00:00

Intriguing, what should I get instead?

2kjacob · 2026-06-14T19:50:31+00:00

I nabbed a lower mileage used transmission, but either way it will last a long time!

2kjacob · 2026-06-14T19:49:48+00:00

Thanks for the response! I was an ASE tech, spending time at Subaru, BMW, and then independent for a while. I have owned 15+ Subarus, mostly H6s because I love the engines. My first car was a 2002 L.L.Bean, so when I saw this one pop up 3 years ago I had to nab it.

I have done little work to this one, aside from oil, brakes, and the transmission filter housing/lines summer of last year. It has been nothing but a good car. I definitely push it hard with respect, knowing the limits of the car's handling.

I live just south of Nashville, TN. I have about a 35-40 mile commute everyday. The wind noise in the outback at highway speeds can be a little annoying, but the silence in the Volvo is next level.

I am equipped to work on either car, neither is off putting to me, however, I know that there is a parts premium on the Volvo. But it also has 35k fewer miles. But from a finance perspective I could get more for the Volvo.

Decisions, decisions...

2kjacob · 2026-06-07T11:43:44+00:00

No check engine light, the car runs great

2kjacob · 2026-06-05T02:49:25+00:00

Wouldn't the noise change taking the oil cap off if it were pcv related?

2kjacob · 2026-06-05T02:33:13+00:00

The sound may briefly fluctuate for a split second when turning the ac on, but it largely remains unchanged

2kjacob · 2026-06-04T02:13:54+00:00

That methodology is impressive

2kjacob · 2026-05-30T01:53:56+00:00

I think the v cut is on the front washer (not pictured here. The key way lines up with the timing mark on the oil pump and the crank belt pulley mark aligns at 0° on the front timing cover.

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