http://www.brickboard.com/FORUMS/uid=39 The Volvo owner's resource since 1997. en Copyright 1997-2009, Jarrod Stenberg Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:42 GMT Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:42 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. You seem to be forgetting that you will need a hell of an alternator to provide enough juice to run a compressor motor. The York compressors eat about 5 hp from the motor, where are you gonna find a 5hp, 12v motor, and how many more alternators wioll you need? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1350528&rss=1 Tue, 26 May 2009 06:44 GMT As for weight... how's your rear suspension? I re-bushed mine and added MOOG cargo-coils. I then moved from MI to NV at a gross weight of 4700lb. An '84 245Diesel weighs about 3200 when empty. So figure 1500lb of cargo. All this with 82hp. Made it here just fine http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1350372&rss=1 Mon, 25 May 2009 09:34 GMT that was true... last year. Now, Diesel is about $0.10 less per gallon. I buy 10 gallons and put 6 gallons of used vegetable oil in the tank. The gasser has what, around 120hp? I have 82. That's only 33% less power. I'm not in any hurry. It takes all kinds... http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1350119&rss=1 Sat, 23 May 2009 07:39 GMT So, I've owned 40 or more 240's. I have never ever ever seen a "cruise" light on any 240 cluster. Where is this "cruise" light you speak of? Is this OEM/dealer cruise, or an aftermarket product? If I recall correctly, there is an inline fuse in the line that brings power to the crusie brain. Check that. Check the adjustment of your brake (and clutch, if equipped) switches. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1349412&rss=1 Tue, 19 May 2009 02:24 GMT I feel bad for you guys with gas engines! http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1349275&rss=1 Mon, 18 May 2009 07:55 GMT haha, I have two vents! Why? my can *has* no ECU. It's a Diesel! It's not that hard to relocate a gasser's ECU to below the glovebox and install a real vent on the passenger side. The problem would be finding a kick panel with the vent opening. You need to find a Diesel, a Canadian B21A (carb'd) car, or a pre-Lambda Sond B20/21F car. ('75-77 Non cali cars only) http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1349110&rss=1 Sun, 17 May 2009 08:50 GMT Why would you install an oil pressure gauge if the readings of said gauge had no meaning to you? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1346835&rss=1 Fri, 1 May 2009 18:33 GMT The filter stud on a B21/23/230 is 3/4" x 16tpi - same as damn near every Ford filter ever. So any kit ofr a Ford V8 will work on a 240. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1343495&rss=1 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:14 GMT the fusebox will respond to a good gleaning and re-tightening of the clips. Nothing is to be gained by replacing it. Use the search function, it will help. General hint: If you want to own a 17-year old car, you will have to learn to fix things yourself. Otherwise, it will eat you alive. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1341773&rss=1 Sat, 4 Apr 2009 08:22 GMT depending on the junkyard, or the friendly confines of the Internet... You could actually use VOLVO OEM brackets. This moves the p/s pump down where the a/c compressor is, and eliminates the a/c. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1340727&rss=1 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:42 GMT My '84 245 was rated by the EPA at 35 city, 41 highway. If driven conservatively, it gets darn close to that mpg. Unless you meant miles per gallon of GASOLINE. My 245 won't go very far at all on gasoline. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1340158&rss=1 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:07 GMT 75-78 242, 244, 245 hood '78-80 242 hood. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1340157&rss=1 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:02 GMT Driving at top speed is not bad for your car. It may be bad for your license, however! http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1337425&rss=1 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:23 GMT Perhaps you ought to read the Volvo 240 Headlight FAQ, located here: http://home.blarg.net/~volvo242gt/headlightFAQ.html It's awfully damn good. I should know, I wrote it :) http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1337211&rss=1 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 06:35 GMT Define "hard". Get the mirrors. Take your old ones off. Drill 3 new holes in each sail panel. Mount. I wouldn't call it hard, would you? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1336386&rss=1 Sun, 8 Mar 2009 18:18 GMT well, except for the 80mm diesel tacho. which are made of hen's teeth. If anybody finds one... PLEASE sell it to me! http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1332432&rss=1 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:30 GMT LOL these cars are made of pretty stout stuff. I've driven around with one lonely quart in the system, to the detriment of nothing at all. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1332410&rss=1 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:42 GMT Or... Jalopnik is run by people who don't know Volvos. This is a FACTORY car. Designed specifically for disabled drivers, the long door on the d/s allows the driver to store/remove a folded-up wheelchair from the rear seat area. The passenger side has tow doors to bring back some of the sedan utility. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1330790&rss=1 Mon, 9 Feb 2009 22:16 GMT Nope, but I saw it coming. I've got 3lb of 60/40 stashed away. Should last the rest of my life! http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1326387&rss=1 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:12 GMT Same reasons the early 80's saw so much crappy wiring & paint, and not just on Volvos. The dawn of the new environmental era. Solder contains lead, paint & wiring insulation contain other toxins. Manufacturers were trying to find ways to make such things in more environmentally friendly ways. Some of the experiments were less successful than others ;) http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1326334&rss=1 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:04 GMT Technically, as a Genuine Volvo Accessory. For the longest time, Stephane @ www.vlvworld.com was selling them. They don't still list them on the website, but you might try shooting Stephane an email. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1326243&rss=1 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 23:13 GMT Randy, when I had a 745T, I found that running premuim on highway trips More than paid for itself in mileage. In town, premium fuel didn't help at all. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1326123&rss=1 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 11:10 GMT I used Moog Cargo Coils in the back of my 245 Diesel. They were about $60 at NAPA http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1323479&rss=1 Mon, 5 Jan 2009 20:48 GMT The B230K was an interference engine. No other B230 was. The B230K can be identified by the single downdraft carburetor, and was never sold in North America. The B230F engine with the smaller bearings (low friction) was 1985-1992. My last one was still running strong when I sold the car at 335k. If you are replacing a K-Jet engine, you will need a head from a K-jet car. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1323303&rss=1 Sun, 4 Jan 2009 21:49 GMT if you're replacing them anyhow, why not cut the old one? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1322900&rss=1 Fri, 2 Jan 2009 18:01 GMT Use the text input below to search brickboard.com query http://www.brickboard.com/FIND/