Volvo RWD 200 Forum

I'm a new member here and want to start out by thanking all of you for the wealth of information you are willing to share and post.

I've recently added a '79 264 GL to accompany my '86 245T. I acquired the 264 from a high school tech center where two HS students disassembled the intake and all related lines/hoses/connections (plus some others!) to replace the water pump. They never re-enrolled for second semester so I am trying to put together a puzzle without a picture. Have re-assembled the water pump, replacing all hoses and belts while there, and the intake manifold. I am missing some parts and bolts and need your help.

What does the mounting hardware look like? What sizes are the mounting bolts to the block? How does everything fit together? If someone can provide me with pics or drawings it would be most helpful. I can fabricate any type of tensioning slide bracket if needed. There are several bolt holes in the block, not sure which ones to use. Thanks in advance, ---rick

Hi folks,
Fixed the problem. Was able to fab a bracket similar to the one the dealer had on his parts fiche but still ran into where to mount to the block. Removed the belts from the pulley to let the alt. hang free from the lower bolt and noticed a newly discovered (!!) bolt hole behind the ear of the alternator. The 8mm bolt indicated by the dealer worked great. Now just need to return the too-short belts so I can finish mounting it. Thanks for all the help.

Egads! The only thing I can think of would be an exploded diagram. Maybe someone else out here can help you with that. Failing all of that, maybe you can save some time and grief by transplanting in a four cylinder out of a wrecked car. In truth, it may be faster!

Thanks for the reply. An exploded diagram would be great. Can't find one in the Haynes or Chilton's (I know, but came with the car) manuals. I also looked at the cleanflametrap.com site. Plenty of diagrams for the four-bangers, nothing for the V-6. Don't have that much time or money into the car, has been going together fairly well once I got the parts I was looking for (i.e., new injectors, hoses, belts, vacuum lines, water pump, air/oil/fuel filters, thermostat).

Got the car for a song: $100 purchase price on a car with 72k on the odometer, garaged it's whole life, maintained by the dealer with excellent records most of it's life, it's a beauty. Just need to put it all back together and I'm coming up empty of ideas on the mounting of the alternator. Checked with the dealer, has diagram for the mounting hardware (not on the motor) but the bolt and adjustment arm (in stock) are different than that pictured. Mounting bolt (from dealer) also doesn't fit any of the available holes for mounting. Even had the parts guy come to my house to look things over. He's puzzled too. Nothing in the p/p yard with the PRV (V-6) motor. Is there such a thing as a 9mm bolt? An 8mm is too small and a 10 mm is too big. Tried both fine and coarse thread pitches. Do I need bushings for the mounting bracket? At least I could order those.

What's entailed in the conversion to a I4 motor? Do I also need a new tranny (I have the automatic)? Best options? Do the motor mounts swap right in also?

To answer a couple of your side questions--yes, the bolts can be of uncommon sizes--it's French. 7mm where you'd normally see 6mm. etc. Keep in mind that Chrysler used that motor--the 90's Eagle? Also the Peugeot 604. It can be a sweet motor if the cams and rockers aren't worn out--now don't everybody laugh at once. You should be able, I think, to utilze a BW 55 from a 240 ('76-'80) by changing out the bellhousing. -- Dave