Hello,

Thank goodness for a forum about volvo's. Here is my story..

1995 volvo 960 non turbo straight 6

#4 cylinder - have spark, fuel, but no compression.... Booooo

Im leaning towards a possible burt valve. Is there any other tests y'all can think of to determine any other options why it is not firing up... The compression test was my worst nightmare... I only paid 600 for it. has 117K and it is a smooth ride once you get over 35.

Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Kyle

 

anyone anyone........

 

Have you done a wet compression test? (Spoonful of oil through the plug hole, measure the compression). If some compression is restored, then you have a burnt/holed piston (aaargh!). If the compression is unaffected, then you have a burnt/etc valve.

I must admit I haven't done this on a Volvo, but it's been useful on lesser cars in the past.

I found this description of compression testing:

http://www.custompistols.com/cars/ar...ompression.htm

Jason