My 1987, gle, 740, volvo sedan won't start. When i turn the key it sounds like it's trying to start, but it won't catch, what could be wrong

Asked by colorme123 Dec 21, 2015 at 12:15 AM about the 1987 Volvo 740 GLE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 87, gle, 740, non-turbo, volvo sedan. When I turn the key, it acts like
it's trying to start, but it won't start. My friend hit on the fuel tank a couple of
times, he said my fuel pump was gone in the tank. How do you get to the
fuel pump. Any help you can give me will be a big help. I can't afford to go to
a shop right now.

PBic420 answered 6 years ago

There is an access port in the trunk on the back left corner... Take the cover off of the access point... Take off access point... You will see the fuel pump fixins... Take all connectors off... Turn and remove carefully

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