http://www.brickboard.com/FORUMS/uid=10308 The Volvo owner's resource since 1997. en Copyright 1997-2009, Jarrod Stenberg Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:19 GMT Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:19 GMT brickadmin@denizen.net brickadmin@denizen.net volvo 1440 http://www.brickboard.com/images/logo_b_25.gif http://www.brickboard.com/ 25 25 The Volvo owner's resource since 1997. I second that, very good advice. In addition, I smear the terminals and the connectors with a thin layer of conductive copper paste. Erling. -- <a href http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1386408&rss=1 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:16 GMT Hi Dan; When I did the front brakes (rotors + pads), I took a few photos. If you're interested, you'll find them here: <a href=http://home.lyse.net/brox/FrontBrakes.html>http://home.lyse.net/brox/FrontBrakes.html</a> Good luck, Erling. -- <a href http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1385530&rss=1 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:58 GMT I strongly support Aleekat's advice regarding using a GPS. A standard, handheld GPS will typically have 0.1 mph accuracy on flat ground. Other drivers' experiences with their cars will vary with tire circumference, speedometer accuracy etc. Be aware that circumference may vary with +- 5 pct from manufacturer to manufacturer for the same dimension tire. Erling. -- <a href http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1381394&rss=1 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:33 GMT Hi Charles; In the pull-down menu on the top right, there is an option called "Report trouble" (http://www.brickboard.com/TOOLS/problem.htm). The field is meant for reporting software problems like you describe. I am familiar with what you describe, I have been trying to edit my profile for ages without success. Erling. -- <a href http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1380944&rss=1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:40 GMT Hi Charley; I bought a 2004 Subaru Forester XT, manual transmission, turbo engine, in June and am so far quite pleased with it. It's a simple, rugged car, I read someone calling it the equivalent of a modern Volvo 245. The only downside is that it is a gas engine, not diesel, and that consumption is a bit on the high side. The combination of a boxer engine and permanent 4WD has its price I suppose. I have found this bulletin board quite good for my purposes: <a href=http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/>http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/</a> Good luck, Erling. My Subaru: <img src=http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn306/Erling/Subaru/P6260020.jpg> -- <a href=http://home.lyse.net/brox/Volvoindex.html>My 240 Page</a> http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1378913&rss=1 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:42 GMT The text is admittedly in Swedish, but it is the pics you need. <a href=http://www.volvoturbo.net/Garagebilder%2038.html>http://www.volvoturbo.net/Garagebilder%2038.html</a> Good luck! Erling. -- <a href http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1378057&rss=1 Thu, 8 Oct 2009 07:20 GMT There are several VIN decoders on the net, like this one from Vlvworld: <a href=http://www.vlvworld.com/VIN/vin81-96.htm>http://www.vlvworld.com/VIN/vin81-96.htm<a/> Useful for lots of things, like engine type, assembly plant etc. Erling. -- <a href http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1378050&rss=1 Thu, 8 Oct 2009 06:33 GMT Hi all, Many of you have in the past benefited from Tony H's brilliant seat repair instructions that I hosted on my Volvo 240 web site. In May I lost access to the server, and the site has been down since. Until this weekend, when I relocated to <a href=http://home.lyse.net/brox/Volvoindex.html>http://home.lyse.net/brox/Volvoindex.html</a> If you want to fix your worn and broken driver's seat, look no further! Regards, Erling -- <a href http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1377525&rss=1 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 11:07 GMT 245DW; See if you can use this one, Volvo's service manual: <a href=http://www.240.se/service/30039_2.pdf>http://www.240.se/service/30039_2.pdf</a> (Opens as a 8.17 Mb pdf file) Good luck, Erling. -- <a href=http://home.lyse.net/brox/Volvoindex.html>My 240 Page</a> http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1377511&rss=1 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 07:34 GMT Aha! This sounds familiar! As mentioned, there is a doughnut-shaped switch that wraps around the cylinder. The cylinder has a tab that activates a white plastic "fork" that connects to the switch. After the doughnut came apart for the second time, I drilled a hole and used a tiny zip-tie to keep the ends together. No problems since. A picture is much better than my muddled words: <img src=http://home.lyse.net/brox/ImagesDiverse/LeftLockFix.jpg> Erling. -- <a href=http://home.lyse.net/brox/Volvoindex.html>My 240 Page</a> http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1377099&rss=1 Sun, 4 Oct 2009 13:34 GMT Ah! That must have been Eddie Meduza, Bruce! Please do not ask me to translate his lyrics, I do not particularly want to be expelled from this great forum. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Meduza Regards, Erling. -- <a href http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1335255&rss=1 Tue, 3 Mar 2009 15:42 GMT Hi Don - Thanks for stopping by to say hi! I have made your motto mine when it comes to maintaining old 240s: "Resolder, resolder, resolder" Cheers, Erling, Norway. -- <a href http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1335236&rss=1 Tue, 3 Mar 2009 14:18 GMT Aha! Now I see. Thanks for clearing that up, Art. Erling. -- <a href http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1335056&rss=1 Mon, 2 Mar 2009 18:56 GMT Hi Martin; If you have original central locking, the driver's door is the only one lacking the actuator. It is certainly possible - in fact not very difficult - to add one. It only makes sense if you are also adding remote control though. I have done both, as others have, and will be happy to point you to good posts on this. If you do not have central locking, adding the whole system is quite feasable too. The original CL included all passenger doors but as mentioned not the driver's door. Erling. -- <a href http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1334987&rss=1 Mon, 2 Mar 2009 13:51 GMT You might also enjoy the book "Fourty Years of Selling Volvo. A portfolio of Volvo's North American advertising." <a href=http://www.amazon.com/Forty-Years-Selling-Volvo-Clarke/dp/1855203189/ref=pd_sim_b_3>http://www.amazon.com/Forty-Years-Selling-Volvo-Clarke/dp/1855203189/ref=pd_sim_b_3</a> <img src=http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51SFDGN7AQL._SS500_.jpg> Erling. -- <a href http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1331845&rss=1 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:26 GMT This picture will probably not add anything not already covered - <a href="http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn306/Erling/Volvo/?action=view&current=svinghjulsensor.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn306/Erling/Volvo/svinghjulsensor.jpg" border="0" alt="CPS"></a> Erling. -- <a href http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1331843&rss=1 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:18 GMT Art Benstein has a very good write-up w/pictures on this: <a href=http://cleanflametrap.com/v83belt.html>http://cleanflametrap.com/v83belt.html</a> Erling. -- <a href=http://home.no.net/ebrox>My 240 Page</a> http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1331054&rss=1 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:00 GMT There may be variations for different markets, but here in Scandinavia the B21A came with either 175CD-2SE or HIF6. Here are the differences: <a href=http://www.misab.se/Stromspares.gif>175CD-2SE</a> <a href=http://www.misab.se/hifspares.gif>HIF6</a> Erling. -- <a href http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1330138&rss=1 Fri, 6 Feb 2009 12:33 GMT Hi; If you are not aware of this document already, you might find something useful here: <a href=http://www.k-jet.org/files/greenbooks/TP30727-1_emission_control_systems.pdf>http://www.k-jet.org/files/greenbooks/TP30727-1_emission_control_systems.pdf</a> (Warning: large file) Page 9 and 22 look relevant. Good luck, Erling. -- <a href=http://home.no.net/ebrox>My 240 Page</a> http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1330134&rss=1 Fri, 6 Feb 2009 12:16 GMT Same here. For some reason my signature does not show in my postings anylonger (a link to my 240 page; http://home.no.net/ebrox). The funny thing is that it appears correctly in the signature field in my profile. Oh well. Erling. -- <a href http://www.brickboard.com/OPINIONS/?id=1327359&rss=1 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:56 GMT <img src=http://home.no.net/ebrox/ImagesDiverse/svinghjul.jpg> Erling. -- <a href http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1326777&rss=1 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:22 GMT In addition to Art's great post, you may find Aye Roll's post on the subject useful. When I put keyless entry in mine, I had a print-out and followed it sucessfully to the letter. <a href=http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1056791/220/240/260/280/satisfy_wife.html>http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1056791/220/240/260/280/satisfy_wife.html</a> Erling. -- <a href http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1326537&rss=1 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:18 GMT I read a long and interesting article on the Volvo company in our domestic financial newspaper the other week. In the article Olle Axelsson, head of information at Volvo Car Corporation, is quoted saying that "... the 240 was safe, boxy and durable. The parents could buy a Volvo 240, drive it for 15 years and then pass it on to their children. That way the model is a heavy burden for us. It is hard to change a company's image when you have cars like that driving around." So us keeping our cars on the road is apparently not all that popular with Volvo of today. Or at least, they seem to have split feelings about it. Erling. -- <a href http://www.brickboard.com/OPINIONS/?id=1326341&rss=1 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:59 GMT Tony; The way I remember it from when I did mine, the brackets/saddles were different. I bought my turbo sways new-in-box from the Volvo dealer and I'm almost positive that the kit came with brackets to allow for larger OD bushings. You won't regret the switch. The heavier sways did a world of difference. Erling. -- <a href http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1325838&rss=1 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:11 GMT Hi; The Euro blinkers work only as blinkers. The white corner lights double as parking and daylight driving lights. Erling. -- <a href http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1324833&rss=1 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:47 GMT Use the text input below to search brickboard.com query http://www.brickboard.com/FIND/