Volvo Repair: 850 T5R, mass air flow sensor, mass air flow


Question
HI I JUST BOUGHT A 66k MILE '95 850 T5-R AND FEEL IT IS A BIT SLUGGISH IN THE CITY AND HEAVY WHEN I HAVE PASSENGERS ON THE FREEWAY. ARE THERE USUAL PROBLEMS I HAVE TO ADDRESS O THIS CAR? SHOULD I GET A FULL INSPECTION? WHAT TESTS SHOULD I RUN? ALSO, WHEN I ACCELERATE FROM A STOP WHILE TURNING THERE IS A SOUND THAT COMES FROM EITHER THE LOWER PART OF ENGINE OR SUSPENSION. IT ONLY GRUMPLES FOR ONE SECOND AND GOES AWAY. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY AND ALL THE ADVISE AND TIPS YOU CAN GIVE ME REGARDING THIS CAR, THANKS!!

Answer
Hello,
The problem could be regarding Turbocharger or Mass air flow sensor or oxygen sensor. Check the car if there is Diagnostic Trouble Code stored in the Engine Control Module or not?
The other problem seems regarding steering gear limiters on the control arm(roller parts), if it is greased, the problem can be solved easily. Any mechanic who knows a bit Volvo cars he can undertand what it means.

Regards...