Search found 409 matches

by bkf_uk
Mon May 05, 2008 9:33 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Think im running lean?
Replies: 2
Views: 1203

I dont think the icv is to blame, the idle is rock steady, and the car doesnt hesitate at all. i think a dying lambda might be to blame, cleaned the icv anyway but made no diffrence. unplugging the lambda sensor cable also made no diffrence.
by bkf_uk
Mon May 05, 2008 12:05 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Think im running lean?
Replies: 2
Views: 1203

Think im running lean?

Ok well finaly got the 440 through the mot (thanks to the suspension collapsing on the way first time!). However had the emissions results and well, it only just scraped it's way through. Fast idle test Engine speed 2500-3000 CO 0.04% HC 0ppm (doesnt sound right to me!) Lambda 1.030 (bang on the lim...
by bkf_uk
Sun May 04, 2008 10:41 pm
Forum: Tuning And Tweaking
Topic: Fluttering wastegate
Replies: 1
Views: 1675

Fluttering wastegate

Ok having read a couple of post here, i belive the wastegate on my 440 turbo might be on deaths door, when the turbo comes off boost (when you let off, dont know correct term) the waste gate makes a rather loud fluttering noise. the 440 is bog standard and is an auto. The engine has a idle issue as ...
by bkf_uk
Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:33 pm
Forum: Brakes (50)
Topic: ABS inlet/outlet valves
Replies: 5
Views: 3747

Ah crud, new hubs are like rocking horse poo round here, theres only one braeker with a 400 series in this area (for 50 miles around) and it isnt an abs one, looks like im just going to have to get friendly with my BFH again. Reminds me of my suzuki sj413 days lol! As for sensors anywhere recomended...
by bkf_uk
Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:42 pm
Forum: Brakes (50)
Topic: ABS inlet/outlet valves
Replies: 5
Views: 3747

Ok well can confirm it is sensors that are shot! front left senosor is snapped! Tried to remove the sensor but only the plasitic parts came off, the metal holder is still wedged in the hub and refuses to be removed! anyone one got an idea how to get this out? Also where can i obtain new sensors? (wi...
by bkf_uk
Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:12 pm
Forum: Brakes (50)
Topic: ABS inlet/outlet valves
Replies: 5
Views: 3747

ABS inlet/outlet valves

Ok so ive made a right balls up! got a new (good used) ABS controler for my 440, only to find my 440 has bloody tracs on it! nuts new kit wont fit! So how do i strip down my old unit, so i can reapir the buggerd solinods/transistors that are stopping my abs from working! can the abs ecu from a non t...
by bkf_uk
Sun Apr 20, 2008 5:19 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: 440 turbo auto spedo sensor
Replies: 0
Views: 978

440 turbo auto spedo sensor

Can anyone tell me where the sensor is on a 440 turbo auto, spedo worked fine before i had to change the suspension struts (what a c**t of a job!) now it doesnt wortk at all, suspect ive bust / disconected the sensor.

Thanks in advance
Bryan
by bkf_uk
Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:13 pm
Forum: Brakes (50)
Topic: Yet another MKIV ABS problem
Replies: 2
Views: 2686

Ok been looking on the web for 6 hours and have managed to find this! :- :crazy: The Teves MK IV system The system has 2, 3 or 4 pairs of valves. Each pair consists of one inlet valve and one outlet valve. An inlet valve is positioned between the main brake cylinder and a wheel cylinder. It is opene...
by bkf_uk
Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:42 pm
Forum: Brakes (50)
Topic: Yet another MKIV ABS problem
Replies: 2
Views: 2686

Yet another MKIV ABS problem

Ok first off hello all, a newbie here trying to fix there volvo. I know i dont have a 480 (ive got a 440 turbo) but hope you guys will be able to help me with the same family of car. My ABS is nackerd (failed my mot for it) have been able to read faukt codes and got the following :- 4-1-1 Inlet valv...