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2000 volvo detroit lacks power

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by i&i, May 14, 2012.

  1. May 14, 2012 #1
    i&i

    i&i Bobtail Member

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    truck was standing 3 years not driven was started once in a 2-6 months well i got the thing on the road and will not go more then 53 54 mph rpms not where they supposed to be last driven the truck was governed at 68 mph i have no clue what to do need some help its as if the truck does not have enough power not sure what to do
     
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  3. May 14, 2012 #2
    laci73

    laci73 Light Load Member

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    check and replace all filters
     
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  4. May 15, 2012 #3
    i&i

    i&i Bobtail Member

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    replaced fuel filters still same added fuel injector cleaner nothing same thing no black smoke no white smoke just not enough power need help asap
     
    i&i, May 15, 2012
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  5. May 15, 2012 #4
    fortycalglock

    fortycalglock Road Train Member

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    A through inspection is required after sitting for 3 years. You could have a brake dragging, bad wheel seals or rusted bearings, gunked up rears, etc. I'd personally drain all the boxes and do a full pm, put new wheel seals on, change the belts and hoses, etc. Otherwise you're asking for problems very shortly down the road. A Harbor freight infrared temp gun aimed at each hub after driving it a short ways should tell you if you have a problem with a brake or wheel end. Are you getting boost from the Turbo, it should be in the 30ish range. Are you using fresh fuel, ie drained the tanks and added some? Diesel doesn't like to sit for three years to collect moisture. All of this is standard procedure for a vehicle that has sat unused.
     
    fortycalglock, May 15, 2012
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    i&i Thanks this.
  7. May 15, 2012 #5
    i&i

    i&i Bobtail Member

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    i did change all brakes drums and most of the wheel seals it dont look like its something with the brakes i will see what the turbo shows thank you for your reply
     
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