GLOSSARY (700) |
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ABS | Anti-lock braking system first installed on certain 1987 Volvos. |
Air Mass Meter | Also called air flow meter. Fuel injection system part located on the left front of the engine compartment; measures the mass of air flowing into the engine intake system. Early types have a metal housing; late versions are hard plastic. |
Automatic Climate | Also called ACC; heater system Control combined with an air conditioning. |
B-23FT | Turbotharged four-cylinder Volvo engine installed on a limited number of 1984 760 Turbo models. |
B-23OFT | Volvo turbocharger, intercooled four-cylinder engine only installed in 740-760 Turbo models starting in 1985. |
B-28OF | All aluminum six-cylinder engine arranged in a V shape; later version of B-28F engine but few parts are shared. |
Battery Tray | The part that a car battery rests on; can be either metal or plastic. |
Center bearing | The center portion of a Turbocharger, which houses bearings that support the compressor wheels and shaft; refers to the large main bearing in the center of the driveline (propeller shafts). |
Central Electrical Unit | A holder for relays and fuses in the 700 that also acts as a junction box for the connection of auxiliary electrical equipment; located behind the ashtray on all 1983-87 700s. |
Constant Track Suspension | The name for the 700 unique rear suspension system. |
D-24T | Turbocharged 2.4 liter diesel engine. |
Electronic Control Unit | A computer used to control certain functions such as fuel or ignition. |
Flex Plate | A disc-shaped part that connects an automatic transmission torque converter to the crankshaft -- takes the place of a flywheel in automatic transmission Volvos. |
Fluid Level Sensor | An electrical part that indicates low washer fluid level in washer tank; located in washer tank. |
Fuse Block Flywheel | Fuse panel or fuse holder. A toothed, round metal disc attached to the back of the crankshaft on all manual transmission Volvos. |
GLE | Body trim designation used on 700 and some earlier 240/260 models; usually indicates top-of-the-line trim level. |
Heater Valve | Part that controls flow of coolant into heater core and is vacuum operated on 700. |
Hydraulic Engine Mount | A part that connects the engine to the car body and contains a rubber spring containing a liquid-filled space. The space contains a rigid divider with a system of passages to control the flow of the fluid. Used on all B23OF engines driving auto trans and all B-23OF-Turbo engines. |
Identification Plates | A variety of metal or plastic plates (approximately credit card size) that contain information about a particular vehicle; locations vary by cars. |
Knee Bolster | A lower piece of the dashboard used along with SRS for safety reasons. |
Knock Sensor | A sensor attached to the engine clock that signals the electronic control unit to retard ignition timing until the engine stops knocking. |
Lock-up Converter | The mechanical transfer of power that locks the impeller to the turbine in the torque converter in a four-speed automatic transmission; used in ZF and some AW automatics. |
Macpherson Strut | The spring-strut type front suspension used on all Volvos after 1975. |
Main Fuel Pump | Located under the middle of the 700 models alongside the fuel filter. |
Microprocessor | A part of a computer that compares, calculates and adapts information/values received from other sources; usually the entire computer is replaced if this part is defective. |
Nivomat Shock Absorbers | Load leveling units that are standard equipment on 760 and 780 sedans and station wagons. |
Pre-Pump | See Tank Pump. |
Routine Maintenance Parts | Parts that should be replaced at recommended intervals by Volvo -- oil filters, air filters, timing belt, etc. |
Sliding Calipers | A mechanical/hydraulic brake system caliper; used on all 700. |
SRS | Volvo's supplementary restraint system; a strong nylon bag that deploys in the event of a significant frontal impact. |
Suliuric Acid | Fluid in the car battery -- an acidfilled battery -- is called wet battery. |
Tank Pump | Also called pre-pump; located in the gas tank and used to pump gasoline to the main fuel pump. |
Third Brake Light | An additional brake light, usually installed in the center of the rear window. |
Type J Overdrive | An overdrive unit capable of handling up to 185 ft.lb. of continuous engine torque; identification plate on side of overdrive unit. |
Type P Overdrive | An overdrive unit capable of handling more engine power (torque) than Type J. First installed on manual trans 1986 700s with B230F-Turbo. It can handle continuous engine torque of 220 ft.lb. (30ONM). Identification plate on side of overdrive unit. |
Water Cooled Turbo | Turbocharger equipped for cooling of the center bearings by radiator/engine coolant in addition to usual oil cooling. |
Water Valve | See Heater Valve |