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Expert Profile: Ray Niemi

Expertise: ASE Master Rated. Ask any questions about Volvo models up to 2000. Runnability, starting and charging system, diagnostic codes, brakes, front end, where to get certain parts. Should I buy this Volvo or not? I will try to answer your question and give you the knowlege to make the best decision in your case.

Experience in the area
I started working on Volvo's in 1978 at the dealer and attended all the schools and achieved a Master rating. Since 1999 I have worked at independent shops and now own my own shop.

Organizations
Alldata on line repair manuals. IATN network of techs.
ASE rating of Master.

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 22314
Knowledge	9.85 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.85 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.95 Best of the best
Politeness	9.98 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		2707

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	10/09/08
10	10	10	10	10/09/08
10	10	10	10	10/08/08
10	10	10	10	10/08/08
10	10	10	10	10/08/08

User Comments

THANK YOU FOR RESPONDING. I APPRECIATE IT
(ROBERT on 10/09/08)

Extremely knowledgable expert and well-thought out detailed answers. Highly recommended.
(Ananda on 10/09/08)

Thanks very much Ray i'll give it a try.
(Phil on 10/08/08)

No worries Ray .. two top shops in Austin had it for several days each, and both gave up. I also bypassed the choke/flapper valve in the air box. No
(Dave on 10/08/08)

Very helpful answer. Thanks.
(Ananda on 10/08/08)

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Recent Answers from Ray Niemi

2008-10-09 volvo 3rd seat: Derek, Pull up on each side armrest to gain access the the third seat. There are release latches on the rear seat backs to fold the seats. On the seat bottoms there is a lever at the forward part of...

2008-10-08 1999 v70 Died in traffic, will not turn over: Lance, The engine cranks but will not start. Or is the starter not able to crank over the engine? Does it have fuel and spark? Could the timing belt have broken? Is the engine out of oil and locked up?...

2008-10-08 Heater core in V70 XC 98: Ananda, Replacing the heat exchanger Special tools: 115 8957 Before starting work on heat exchanger NOTE! When replacing a heat exchanger, always replace the O-rings in the pipes...

2008-10-08 volvo rear hatch lock: Philip, There is a micro switch in the hatch lock assembly that has gone bad. I believe that the micro switch is available, however the entire latch is mostly always replaced, as it is easier. Visit your...

2008-10-08 1990 Volvo 240 keeps shutting off/loses signal to injectors: Jim, I have seen the throttle switches that are all filled with oil fail. Replace the O2 see what happens. The gauages most likely will be the wires at the cluster. Start shaking and testing them. The...