Forgive this newbie question. I have a 1993 850 and need to correctly identify the PCF valve, and the intake manifold. I'm having a sort of "re-birth" in trying to finally figure out basic mechanics (I avoided such details when I was younger!), and want to order an engine service manual (any suggestions - Haynes, vs. Childers, etc.?), but I'm really interested in getting some basics down immediately. If I were to take few pictures of my engine, would someone be able to point out these basic parts? Thanks for any help you can provide.

 

Hey now Bruce ,

Welcome to the forum. You'll find that there are answer's to almost every possible question that you'll have. And if not, then someone out there will come across it and post something.

Anyway, I'll give you this to look at for now.


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I'm not sure what a PCF valve is but looking at my keyboard I'm going to guess that you meant the PCV valve (The F and the V are close to each other).

On an 850 there is no PCV valve but rather a PCV system that involves an oil trap and several pipes and hoses.

As far as manuals go I would suggest the Haynes over the Chilton's, there is a certain amount of "British" to "English" translation involved but it is much more detailed.

Another terrific resource is here:

http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/dow.../Volvo_850.zip

The manual is for a '95 but it is 99% compatible with your car. The biggest difference that you must pay attention to is the timing belt change interval. Do not exceed 50,000 miles on a '93.

...Lee

 

Thanks for those basic photos and thanks for your help. This seems to be a robust group and I'm sure to enjoy learning!
Bruce

 

Lee,

Fabulous information - yes, I meant PCV valve! The link was tremendous and thanks on the heads up on manuals and the timing belt. I have a bunch to now sort through! Hey, I have another question - I have the check engine light that goes on when I start the car, then turns off about 1 minute after the car is started and driving. Has been doing this for several hundred miles. How can I find out what and why it is going on, or should I not fool with it and get it to a mechanic (I'll also go through the details on the matthewsvolvolink to see if I can find some clues). Great information and thanks again!
Bruce

 

Check Engine Light or the Service Reminder Light?