http://www.brickboard.com/FORUMS/uid=31359 The Volvo owner's resource since 1997. en Copyright 1997-2009, Jarrod Stenberg Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:06 GMT Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:06 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. Where are you located? I'll have one available from a 145 in a week or so. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1386302&rss=1 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:45 GMT That was my car, I sold it recently. I didn't do any of the body work on it so I never really looked at the bumper mounts. Another option that I've heard of is swapping to the earlier, smaller bumper. I've never done it myself so I don't know how it would turn out. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1385787&rss=1 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:14 GMT You can fit any 4 door 240 panels on a '75 164. Just make sure that you get all the mounting hardware from the donor car. You may have to drill a couple of mounting holes, it's been several years since I last did this so I don't remember. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1384097&rss=1 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:21 GMT Sorry, the first guy that responded with the performance motor lives very close to me. I was interested in what he had. However I have since found a complete car so I don't need a motor anymore. Sorry for the confusion. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1382361&rss=1 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:02 GMT I would like to know more... http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1381790&rss=1 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:49 GMT Ive noticed on the 145 that there is a slight clunk that I can hear and feel through the steering wheel when I rotate it counterclockwise about a 1/4-1/2 turn. It is most pronounced when the car is parked. I'm presuming that it is a bushing, but before I go crawling around I was hoping that someone might have a pretty good idea of what the most likely cause and repair is. Looking for direction as I will be troubleshooting on my own. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1381182&rss=1 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:22 GMT Not the seat belt hook. All child safety lock mechanisms that I've seen have been on the rear doors themselves. The mechanism that I'm talking about is screwed to the half circle area that I usually see facing forward on the B pillar below the seat belt anchor. Maybe I should take a picture. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1378554&rss=1 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:21 GMT My 145 has a button or lever of some kind on both sides, mounted on the B pillar, just below where the front seat belt hangers are. I've never seen these before, what are they and how do they operate? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1378510&rss=1 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 06:00 GMT My '72 145 had lap belts in the back seat. However the holes for the vertical rods were there, covered by rubber grommets. I pulled belts from a 90's 245 and installed them in the back seat. I only had to drill a couple of holes to accommodate the reels. I will be replacing the front belts also, although that requires drilling a hole in the transmission tunnel. My '72 is probably an early one as most that I have seen had shoulder belts in the back. Check and see if your '71 has grommets covering the vertical rod holes. If they aren't there, it might be pretty tricky to get shoulder belts installed in a safe manner. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1376870&rss=1 Sat, 3 Oct 2009 05:51 GMT I dig the Hammered Metal look. Wonder if they used the spray cans for that? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1376068&rss=1 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:42 GMT I was told by a local that if it is bad, taking it out and soaking it in diesel would unstick it. Any truth to that? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1375556&rss=1 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:59 GMT Thanks for the info. Where is the actual valve located? On the head or the intake? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1374284&rss=1 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:32 GMT Just picked up a '72 145, fuel injected. Doesn't like to idle when cold, dies if you don't keep your feet on the gas. There is a hose that goes from the front of the head to the intake that I believe has to do with cold start that is currently disconnected. PO disconnected it and blocked it off while checking for vacuum leaks. Car runs fine once it is warmed up. I'm more used to dealing with carbs so this is unfamiliar territory for me. Besides the obvious of reconnecting the hose, what are some other suggestions as possible causes of trouble? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1374279&rss=1 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:44 GMT I have an IPD B20engine brace that I'm considering installing. It is the type that goes from the back of the head to the wheel well and requires drilling. I have the reinforcement bracket for it. Before I drill the hole and install it I would like to get opinions from those of you that have used it. Good? Bad? Any difference in performance? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1373695&rss=1 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:53 GMT A few basic 1972 145 questions: 1. What is the latch mechanism for lifting the rear seat bottom up? Is it one lever that releases both sides like on later 245 wagons? I felt around and couldn't find a lever of any sort. Seats have been recovered so it's possible that the original latching mechanism is gone. 2. This is the first '72 that I found that does not have 3 point seat belts in the rear. Is it likely that the mounting points are there for installing three point seat belts? 3. Has anyone installed a rear facing third row seat from a 245 into a 145, complete with seat belts? 4. Headliner is trashed, will a 245 headliner fit and any tricks/tips regarding removal/installation? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1373587&rss=1 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:05 GMT Update: Upon closer examination it isn't leaking from the lower pipe connection. It seems to be leaking from further up and out towards the blades. On the bottom of my spare water pump there is a small opening and it seems as though that is where the leak is. Am I correct in assuming that there are some sort of internal seals that have probably failed? Looks like it's time to install the replacement after all... http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1372486&rss=1 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:21 GMT That rear shelf gives me an idea... Very nice. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1372193&rss=1 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:10 GMT I replaced it once using a little bit of RTV. The leak got worse. When I originally pulled it, it seemed as though there was some type of silicone on the old gasket. Same thing with the 140 that I just pulled apart in the wrecking yard. Is there some other sort of sealant that I should be using or is grease/fat the only thing that I need? Any tips are appreciated, I don't want to do this for a 3rd time! http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1371844&rss=1 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:19 GMT Styling wise, I prefer the early ones. Although on of the previous owners did some pretty cool cosmetic improvements on my '75. http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f71/b4_ford/1975%20164/141682_2.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f71/b4_ford/ExplOregon%202009/CIMG9295.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f71/b4_ford/ExplOregon%202009/CIMG9114.jpg I like my '75 because so many trim parts interchange with the 240. I was able to replace the heater control valve with a $2 part from a 1988 245. I've heard that the earlier FI engines were more desirable. Mine mated to a BW35 is a dog, and a gas hog at that. If I were planning on keeping the car I would locate an 8 bolt flywheel and put in the spare M410 that I have. I'm of the opinion that any of the model years can be made to look nice and with a decent amount of engine work, any one of them can get up and scoot. Regardless, it's for sale so that I can get another 145. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1371273&rss=1 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:24 GMT Isolated the water leak on the '75 164. Appears to be coming from where the lower water pump connection is, probably a bad seal. I've never replaced a pump or seals before, but looking at my re-manufactured unit, it doesn't look too bad. I have a kit of seals for it also. Since I have to get into it a little I might as well just install the replacement pump. What type of hose and connection is down there and where can I get new hoses? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1370744&rss=1 Mon, 7 Sep 2009 22:30 GMT Decided not to do this after all. I'm going to keep the BW35 that's in it. If anybody is interested, I'm selling the M410. Everything needed for the conversion is included except for pedal assembly, clutch cable, speedometer cable, and overdrive switch. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1366143&rss=1 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:30 GMT Not really. I can use FWD wheels on my 140 without spacers, but in order to use them on a 240 spacers are required. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1363303&rss=1 Sat, 1 Aug 2009 15:30 GMT Looking into replacing the 144 with an 1800. Are the wheel offsets the same on 1971-1974 1800 as they are on 140? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1363254&rss=1 Sat, 1 Aug 2009 05:51 GMT I have a B30 6 bolt flywheel, I need a B30 8 bolt flywheel. It was suggested to me that I simply have the 6 bolt flywheel re-drilled to 8 bolts. Thoughts on the subject? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1362134&rss=1 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 06:34 GMT Old Mercedes in wrecking yards can be found with driving lights. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1360286&rss=1 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:43 GMT Use the text input below to search brickboard.com query http://www.brickboard.com/FIND/