I drive a 1989 Volo 740 2.3L turbo, and while I am driving the engine will die out. If I flutter the gas peddle sometimes I can keep the car going. I changed the fuel filter, the prime pump in the tank, and resealed the tank nice, along with hoses checks. As of now I keep one foot on the gas and one foot on the brake. When my car is on it runs smooth. What is going on with my Volvo?

Hi,

That sounds like a carburetor problem. It really needs to open it up and clean everything or overhaul it.

Try to hand choke it. take out the air filter assembly, you would see the carb, start the engine, pull the accelerator cable by hand to have it revving up. Use hand to choke it while revving it, thus it will clean and dislodge any foreign materials/dirt inside.

Hope that helps you out.

Thanks for asking FixYa!

Usually- the turbo's wastegate gets stuck from the heat/corrosion. A couple shots of pen oil I recomend PB BLASTER- (non flammable). Actuate the lever manually- with the engine WARM- NOT HOT OR COLD!! If the wastgate is frozen- its plugging and choking the exhaust.