90 740 gl seems to be running rich

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Aug 5, 2011 | 09:38 PM

Volvohayden

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90 740 gl seems to be running rich

Im not exactly sure but when I rev up the car it smells like fuel, and I seemed to be hearing alot of noise in the valves like a ticking. So any thoughts?

Aug 5, 2011 | 10:33 PM

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When the valve hushers wear out the VT is a bit noisy. Have you checked the codes yet?

Aug 6, 2011 | 05:58 AM

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no, how do you check the codes?

Aug 6, 2011 | 11:52 AM

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search is your friend
https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...740-gle-53042/

Aug 6, 2011 | 03:15 PM

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Yeah, sometimes I get in a hurry and forget about that. Ill make a mental note (maybe a post-it as well). Thanks for the info I saved it.

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