I have a '86 Volvo GLE that when it did run it would back-fire with a loud bang. Now, it will start and idle, but will not drive. It simply dies when I put it in gear.
Does anybody have any feedback/possible answer to whats wrong with my car?
It's very important because it's my only car and I have 5 kids to get back and forth all over town.
Thank you in advance for any help.
2006-08-31 10:10:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I'm thinking you need to take it to a mechanic to have it assessed...there are several possibilities here. The backfire could mean you have a timing situation...bad or slipped timing chain/belt, distributor issues, etc., especialy if it idles really rough.
It could also be a fuel delivery system problem...fuel pump, plugged fuel filter, etc....but it would just be guesswork without seeing the vehicle. Have it towed to a good mechanic.
Hope this helped a little.
2006-08-31 10:28:40 · answer #1 · answered by answerman63 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
have a mechanic check it. Timing could be off, low fuel pressure, or even a bad MAF sensor ( Mass Air Flow )
2006-08-31 17:56:18 · answer #2 · answered by Magikmann 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋