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Your thermostat is broken, probably. Very dangerous for your car if it sticks closed. Go ahead and replace it, it's a cheap part.
Ari
It is the month of August, on the shores of the Black Sea. It is raining, and the little town looks totally deserted. It is tough times, everybody is in debt, and everybody lives on credit.
Suddenly, a rich tourist comes to town.
He enters the only hotel, lays a 100 Euro note on the reception counter, and goes to inspect the rooms upstairs in order to pick one.
The hotel proprietor takes the 100 Euro note and runs to pay his debt to the butcher.
The Butcher takes the 100 Euro note, and runs...
Hi,
I ordered an oil pressure gauge (sender included) and a voltmeter on eBay today.
I'm going to retrofit my 92 240.
Where does the oil pressure sender screw in to the block?
thanks in advance.
Thaddeus
The majority of temperature gauge problems is the compensation board. If you remove the instrument cluster, simply remove the board, and install a jumper wire in its place you will most likely have a working gauge.
Randy
CURE FOR HOOD LIFTING AT WINDSHIELD
After several failed attempts to solve the problem of a raised hood(even replaced hinges once)on my 87 244 I finally solved the problem. I took the hinges off one at a time(be sure to support hood with some kind of prop and place a folded towel between the hood and the windshield cowl). At the rear of the hinge there is an adjustment slot with a locking bolt which in my case I had already set at the lowest possible position. I removed the bolt and with a dr...
I don't have a 940 and cannot read your fine print, I am sorry, but items like that are very often sourced from several suppliers, operating in multiple countries. And different year by year. I know Volvo has built cars in Canada and I think Antwerp (850)
I just installed a 960 evaporator "Volvo" from the dealer, and if I recall correctly it was ID'd as made by bankrupt GM spinoff Delphi, in France. How Swedish is that? I installed a MB ML320 brake switch today, also Delphi.
My brother has a dodge mid sized truck, 90 something with about 200,000 miles on it. The mechanic wants to replace the engine because two cylinders are not running because of bad intake valves. I have to question how two cylinders stop at the same time due to bad valves. Is this really remotely possible. He claims that if he replaced the valves the rest of them would only follow not too long after so its better to replace the engine. Sounds fishy to me. The truck smokes black a little when it f...
The clear coat on my 240 is worn thin along the top of the car, and small, superficial spots of rust have begun here and there. This year I plan to have the 240 repainted, but I want to stop these rust spots immediately. How do I do it?
1. oil all parts of the moving sections of the hinge WELL
2. to lower the back corners notice on the section of the hinge which bolts to the frame NOT hood there is small section which affixes to the frame bolted part by a square teat through a punched out section and the back part of this piece has a bolt through an elongated punched out section.
it is this bolt which you need to adjust to its most downward position to get the hood to retract downwards. be aware as son as you loosen this bol...
I thought I'd start a thread on my latest adventures with the 122. After Rhys got the carbs sorted, I had to make a quick trip (120 mies one way) in the pouring rain to pick up my front bumper from the chrome plater. Got home at around midnight, then up early the next day for a quick oil change and jet off out the door to drive almost 800 miles to get to the IPD Garage Sale. Met a few BB people at the show - tuned the 122 parked beside me - great time. The car made it all the way without a ...
I had a bad aftermarket evaporator in my 1995 1960, somehow the Freon flow was restricted internally, a new "Factory" evap cost a bundle, but worked fine. A very strange problem, thanks to all who weighed in.
It seems to me Volvos 240s are build like tanks also,The b23/b21 engines last forever ,also the transmissions last as long.Having 4 of them, 1989 249 with 289000,run like an clock ,1993 940 turbo same engine as 1993 240,it had 140000,run good unto hose busted and overheated,1984 240 with 240000,got hit at an bus stop,also ran good.Just got an 83 300d it 5 inline turbo diesel, with 223000om it,Always want one.As a long haul truck driver diesels are not new to me.
'89 wagon.
I got home tonight and I heard a fuse pop when I engaged reverse to back into the driveway. Sure enough, #12 was blown.
I put it in neutral and replaced the fuse so I could roll up the window because it was starting to rain.
Turned the ignition on and put it in reverse...blew fuse 12 again.
So I left it as is and bypassed the power window relay so I can at least open and shut the windows until I figure out what is up.
I knew it was time to avail myself of the collective wisdom a...
Has anybody used a 700 series IPD 25mm front sway bar on a 200? I purchased a 25/25 bars off TurboBricks form Sam Byrd. Should have insisted on picutres. Got them in and I'm real excited about 25mm/25mm bar since I have 25/23 on my other car that I purchased directly from IPD. Tried to install them today and it don't fit good. I still missed it until I looked my other car. I was like a light bulb came on. Wrong bar and I know what it fits. I do think right on my car so this one will be f...
Anybody know what the wires under the hinges on a 91 245 go to as well how to get at them. Ever wagon I looked at has the same problem with the wires frayed and exposed. Just got my 245 back and the rear wiper no longer works and I the these wares may be the cause. Going to fix Front end issues today and hate the wiring issues. Greg
I use Dave's method.
I will add the write up I did some time ago on the process:
I have repaired the wiring in the tailgates of the 240's three times. Each time I reused the harness on each side by simply splicing in about 12 inches of wire.
Start by removing the interior panel on the tail gate and locating the lower end of the one of the harnesses. Unplug each wire and cut each wire off about 2 inches from the end. Strip the wire, slip on a piece of heat shrink tubing and solder t...
FCP Groton has them.
Dan
http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exec/product_id/10959/nm/1985_1993_Volvo_240_Right_Tail_Light_Chrome_Trim/category_id/25
i just recently fixed the odometer so i can't exactly say what my mileage is but i suspect it of being fairly poor; highway miles something less than 25mpg, possibly only around 19-23, depending on the crazy arizona wind.
i just changed the air filter (didn't look too bad to me but couldn't tell when it was last changed according to the maintenance records), and am wondering if a tranny fluid change is a good idea. I would have to consult my chilton guide for that, but i reckon i don't need t...
This is most definitely my greatest hurdle as a brick owner -
installing a tach and speedo gear were nothing compared with what i
face now. Front end smashed into someone elses car, typical highway
BS. Crossmember needs to be replaced, along with headlights, turn
signals, and technically the AC most likely. My plan is to go to the
Pick Your Parts half off sale and buy all of those pieces for my 1986
245, maybe the hood, but not actually the AC (I don't know what i'll
do with that, it's the o...
I am buying an 850 from a friend. This is the turbo model, and it was running well, but had an overheating problem. The PO had the head resurfaced, and the engine is back together, but won't start. I'm up to speed with the 240's but this is my first experience with the 5 cylinder version. Any ideas on where to go first? The engine turns over without interferrence, but there is just no trying to fire up at all.
Hi Pierre,
I would think that no fuel through the injector but flow at the pressure regulator could be either a main fuel pump failure or pressure regulator failure. I am assuming that you have checked the fuel rail pressure and bleed down rate. If you have not, this needs to be done. Low pressure could be either the regulator or fuel pump (you did say that it was running?), but a fast leak down of pressure would point to the main pump.
You should raise the car and have a helper turn the key ...
Hello zpilou,
On a 29 year old vehicle, Volvo or otherwise, it is advisable to replace the sensors and ignition components, like the ignition amplifier, if you suspect them to be faulty or are having a complete failure like you are experiencing. I also make it a habit to pull the wiring harness connector bodies apart on post 1989 vehicles and clean the contact surfaces. If you are certain that you are getting fuel through (not just to) the injectors and the engine will not fire, I would change...
The fact that you can keep it running with starter fluid says that the problem IS ignition. That spray probably contains ether and does not need a spark to ignite (gas does). Have you checked for spark at the plugs?
Possible cause is the ignition amp mounted on drivers side fender. This modules supplies pulses for spark to the coil. There is info on this in the FAQ section. Not sure what your referenece is traction control about. Your English is fine.
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David Hunter
What is the best stuff for removing caked -on brake dust on a wheel?I was thinking of maybe trying Naval jelly.
Had dealer flush radiator and add coolant yesterday, then I went on a 60 mile drive. No problem. Temperature needle stayed steadily at about the half-way point.
But today in stop-and-go traffic the needle rose all the way to just under the red. It's never gotten this high, and today isn't an especially hot day. Any thoughts?
It's either a CAM Gear or a ZF.
In either case, a rebuilt rack from
Jorgen Auto comes with the the minor parts needed to interchange, in the event that your rack is not the original one per ID tag.
I assume other rebuilders do the same. I was happy with Jorgen.
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Bruce Young, '93 940-NA (current), 240s (one V8), 140s, 122s, since '63.
Hi,
That makes some sense, the part about the frying of the ECU.
The reason the mechanic said "that" was because of a fear factor, he was afraid of the problem. Since Volvo improved the hall pickup unit in 1984, that automatically means that:
The mechanic wants to go out with your old lady.
The mechanic wants to take your car to the strip club.
The mechanic wants to go to the casino with your credit card.
With those reasons in mind, the resistance values are frying your CPU right now....
My 87 240 sedan almost sits level, but the rear is about an inch lower than the front. It's about 2 inches lower with the kids in back. This was not really a problem unless you've seen my driveway approach. It's a steep angle and the street has sunk about 2 inches over the past few years and won't get repaved for many years. When I back out, the tailpipe and mudflaps drag across the ground. Getting the driveway reagraded to the street level would be not only expensive but would probably make it...
the concept of relative value in a wasting asset is not limited to cars. in fact the most expensive wasting asset most people ever buy is their house. any good purchased for consumption and constant use is a wasting asset.
if you buy a car for bling reasons: to be seen, to keep with the jones's, because you think it will get you laid or a host of other make believe reasons you are spending money on something which will NEVER ammortize its costs over the life of the purchase. this concept al...
Hello,
You should focus on perfect alignment, suspension braces, and new shocks/struts. These items will yield a real improvement.
Goatman
I would also add to use only ceramic fuses, they don't melt. Dan
Rob
Take a look at the 700/900 FAQ's, the transmission in the 240 is the same.
http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/TransmissionAuto.htm
The cable can get frozen (corroded) over time so a good dose of PB Blaster down the cable may free it up if it is sticking.
Make sure you have the proper level of good clean trans fluid. If it is dirty (old) you might consider a complete flush, the FAQ's cover this easy procedure and often solves problems with the trans.
The kick down cable is attached ...
I believe in the rather safe than "toast" approach so call me an ol' lady if you like. The fact is that you ran the transmission for 193 miles with the output shaft bearings not being lubricated under pressure as they were designed to do... make sure you report back when your transmission fails! All you saved was a half hour of your time... don't mean to be harsh, but the risk to "savings" ratio sounds pretty upside down to me.
By the way, I'm all for the OD bypass, I did the grind a channel i...
We had a semi-successful return to racing (post stent implant) this past weekend at Hallett with the 142. Only two of us showed up in ITB, but the other car (Chris Albin's VW Golf) is perennially the SCCA Midwest Division ITB champion.
On Saturday, I had him covered, running a faster qual lap and consistently running 2 or 3 tenths of a second quicker laps during the race, winning the 14 lapper by about 3 seconds IIRC. On Sunday though, Chris was apparently on new rubber for the race, and I w...
Why would you install an oil pressure gauge if the readings of said gauge had no meaning to you?
Noticed in a craigslist ad for 1996 Volvo 960...
"The 1996 is the best model year for Volvo 960. 1996 960 is comparable in both safety, reliability to the legendary 240s. This car will make a perfect college car. "
That oughta get your eire up!
is there an easy place to disable the fuel gauge so my kids quit driving a car until its out of gas then just jumping into another? Every time I get in the car I have to stop and get gas (91,93 240s 94 940). How about a resistor to show 1/2 what's there?
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In the really old cars, pre 2001, there were two adjustment knobs between the headlamp bulb holders - one for horizontal and one for vertical adjustment. Both plastic adjusters had fittings for a phillips screw driver to help you turn them.
For adjustment, you will need a wall with 25 feet of level space in front of it for your car. Park your car with the bumper touching the wall. Then draw a line on the wall, or piece of paper taped to the wall, that shows the bright horizontal line. Back ...
ok i have 89 240 i put 940 wheels on them and they fit perfectly. the problem is the rear caps snap on the front ones do not , they snap on but they are not secure and if i push and the side the other side comes up out of place. any suggestions? the center hubs stick out more than the rear.
Perhaps I am slow but I could use some help.
My current battery lasted 8 years (Kragen exide $30) and has now failed.
I thought it would be a simple matter to replace. It hasn't been.
The usual suspects Kragen, Sears, Costco, autozone do not carry a replacement battery in their computer system. Couple of online sites list replacement at $120-140 dollars + shipping (one was $349!!!). Searched Brickboard, my Haynes manual and Owners manual for battery spec. No Joy. I feel I have done my homewo...
Today 0n the way home from work, I swung out into the passing lane and stood into the thottle to the floo, only to have the car fall on it's face. The longer I stayed in the kickdown mode, the more the RPM'S dropped, and dropped, until I had to let off because of the speed dropping off so much and I was on the highway, so I was losing speed rapidly. But if I let off the throttle enough for it to shift back into overdrive, it ran fine, and ran fine the rest of the way home.
The tank gauge was ...
Hi All,
I recently repair my front end from a collision with an SUV trailer hitch. Everything came out ok, except yesterday during a drive down a pothole ridden road I started losing all my transmission fluid. I got it home just as I was getting some slipping.
In the collision, the radiator was pushed back. During the repair, I delicately tried to pull everything back into position. With new valence pieces, everything is back where it should be.
I didn't have time last night to tear into...
Hello Bricksters,
Thought I'd pass on my troubles and observations about the oil separator boxes that I've replaced.
After replacing a main seal on red sedan, I thought it prudent to clean out the PCV system from top to bottom including replacement of the oil separator box (rather than trying to clean it out). I ordered the so called OEM unit from FCP which I recently learned is not OEM. After about 6 months the horizontal seam split and I developed a substantial oil leak. Replaced the box...
Yesterday, driving along in my 87 244, my mechanical cooling fan simply fell out of my car going about 40 mph...
I was convinced that something in the road had jumped up and chopped it off (maybe a little dwarf gladiator???), but when I returned to pick it up, I couldn't see anything.
This was after I had realized that I was driving pretty recklessly on some gravel roads, and that I had left my timing belt cover off. I was thinking how terrible it would be to have a small rock lodge itself r...
Does anyone have any extra cute little 25A fuses they'd liked to sell me?
(Sorry to coattail onto this thread - Best of luck solving your wiper issue)
Pat.
Here is a complete listing for you on your vehicle provided that it is this engine. Let me know otherwise.
See below.(if you are interested in anything here, let me know and I can help you out.) My zo#531585 when referencing Amsoil products.
1998 VOLVO V70 2.4L 5-cyl Engine Code ⏄] B5254T Turbo
FILTERS
Oil Filter: EAO41 Absolute Efficiency Oil Filter: Ώ]
Oil Filter: HU819X MANN Oil Filter
Oil Filter: W917 MANN Oil Filter
Air Filter: EAA209 Absolute Efficiency Air F...
I wanted to write and say goodbye to all the wonderful folks here on the brickboard. You have been a lot of help and have made owning my 240 wagon a great experience.
I am selling my green 240 and moving on to the next thing. It's a little sad. I think most people would look at the pictures in the craigslist add and say oh there's another mouldering old Volvo. It's actually a great car that needs some driveline attention, more attention than I can give it right now.
All the Best!
Mark.
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I'm sure by now I'm annoying everybody with my posts about this car but I have decided to invest time and money into fixing it up and keeping her alive! I found pictures of the car #322 of 1600 on this website http://www.240.se/pictures.html anybody know who's site this is? I would love to know the history of my car. The license plate shows a NY tag. I just bought the car from somebody in NC and he was not truthful about where it came from or how long he had had it. OR how much work it need...
WRONG! Lets see like the 850 it's wrong wheel drive, to light weight, and not tank like. Oh and the 240 is not boring. By a 940 for dual airbags. The 850/s70 have interference motors which make the motor a time bomb if the belt brakes.
WRONG! Lets see like the 850 it's wrong wheel drive, to light weight, and not tank like. Oh and the 240 is not boring. By a 940 for dual airbags. The 850/s70 have interference motors which make the motor a time bomb if the belt brakes.
This is a vented rotor; the vents are in the edge.
A solid rotor is, well, solid.
Hello, I really would help. I recently bought a '89 240 wagon. Supposably the previous owner said he change the fuel filter and fuel lines after it had ben sitting awhile. When I got it, I changed the oil, filter, air filter, cleaned out the intake, and ran gas treatment in it. The car has some electrical issues such as when the horn is blown, the back windshield wiper comes on. The major problem is this: while driving, the car will just shut down. It doesn't stall or sputter. It just dies, how...
1992 240 4 door sedan
I think all four shocks need replacing because when I do the bounce test on all four corners, the car bounces twice before settling down. It has 115k on the odo which is pretty low considering the age of the car. Also, the muffler scrapes the street when I pull out of my driveway. The driveway is on an angle.
What do you think I can expect to spend on having all four shocks replaced by a local shop, not dealer? Thanks.
Hi everybody
Anyone has an experience buying an LCD TV from Amazon ? I am looking to buy a 52" Samsung LCD 6-series, and Amazon seems to have a good price on it compared to local retailers ($300 less than the sale price). I never bought from them and was wondering if anyone has suggestions. Your help is very much appreciated. Thanks.
Hi everybody
Anyone has an experience buying an LCD TV from Amazon ? I am looking to buy a 52" Samsung LCD 6-series, and Amazon seems to have a good price on it compared to local retailers ($300 less than the sale price). I never bought from them and was wondering if anyone has suggestions. Your help is very much appreciated. Thanks.
I have bought from Amazon several times, nothing that costly but I don't think you have to worry about the purchase. If you are not buying directly from Amazon, do a google search of the retailer looking for consumer ratings of the Company. The Samsung 6 series are excellent TV's. Dan
I need a 80-85 240 left (driver) side front turn signal assembly. I don't need the lens, just the assembly. Shipping to (28403) Wilmington,NC
1992 240 4 door sedan
The right rear window won't roll up. The window switch on the rear door won't work and neither will the switch on the driver's door. All other windows are OK. It will roll down but it stays down. What could be wrong - motor or is there a brain control module somewhere? Could it something mechanical in the door?
Please advise. Thanks.
1992 240 4 door sedan - 115k miles
I have had to replace several fuses since I bought the car a couple of years ago. The fuses aren't always for the same thing in the car - different current ratings and function.
Is the fuse box the culprit? If so, how much can I expect to spend to have a local shop, not dealer, replace the box? Thanks.
should I sell this car and what should I sell it for? The guy I bought it from lied about what it needs. It is all maintenance but could cost 1500-2000.
Limited Edition Volvo 240 Wagon Classic Edition #322 of only 1600 made. Ruby Red with Tan Interior. Auto trans, power everything, car looks great, interior is good. I recently bought this car and have put 4 new tires on the car, had the oil changed and the alternator belts replaced. The car runs very well, engine and trans are strong, odomete...
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