http://www.brickboard.com/FORUMS/uid=45146 The Volvo owner's resource since 1997. en Copyright 1997-2009, Jarrod Stenberg Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:44 GMT Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:44 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. Power or manual sunroof? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1387544&rss=1 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:11 GMT Bear in mind that most cars engage the A/C when in the defrost setting, regarless of temperature, to "defog" the windshield. Maybe it IS A/C water? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1386287&rss=1 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:29 GMT Check out the "tailgate repair kit" at IPD. Worked pretty well on my 89 for me. Be careful to follow the instructions in removing the liner, though...all old plastic pieces get brittle! http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1378849&rss=1 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:42 GMT http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1376731&rss=1 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 17:27 GMT I used the IPD kit with the 1/8" material. It came with 3 large spray cans of 3M adhesive, and I used less than two cans. My wagon has a sunroof, and the IPD instructions were good. BE SURE YOU DON'T CUT THE SUNROOF HOLE BEFORE TOU PUT THE HEADLINER BACK INTO THE CAR! I did, and had to scrounge for a wider trim, because I cut the opening about an inch too close. Also, I second the note about cleaning off the old foam well. It's not difficult: I used a stiff nylon-bistled scrub brush, vacuuming as I went. Be careful in removing the plastic trim: those old interior parts get brittle! All in all, it was well worth the effort; it looks 100% better, and I quit getting orange foam dandruff! Harry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1374985&rss=1 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:46 GMT I heartily recommend the Lexol products...and they're not expensive. I prefer to stay away from aerosol products or surfacing products. Lexol makes two products: a cleaner (orange bottle) and a conditioner (brown bottle). Both are excellent, when used as directed. They're Ph balenced to maintain the Ph level of new leather. They will NOT repair cracks, crackling, or cuts and tears. We had an old saying in the leather business: "Dead cows don't heal." Hope this helps. You should be able to get a bottle of each for under $20 total, enough for several applications. Harry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1373258&rss=1 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:03 GMT No, no false warnings yet. It's just that with a car that's 21 years old, and sat for months before I picked it up, it has the usual corrosion issues in the sockets and connectors. Also, of course, it finicky about matched bulbs. I've started replacing both the right and left bulbs, if cleaning the socket doesn't work. After all, if one bulb fails, the other is syuspect, right? Harry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1373138&rss=1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:55 GMT Thanks...but the bulb failure relay works too well, if anything. I'll check it out anyway. Harry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1372871&rss=1 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:41 GMT Thanks for the answer. I thought that it was prob'ly a short or short-to-ground in that wiring. As sson as I have a day off, and have the car at home, I'll check it out and post back. Thanks again, Harry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1372647&rss=1 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:21 GMT I got a cheap multimeter at Murray's/O'Reilley for $14.95. So far, it's saved me hours of grubing around with a test light, and shown me two "low voltage" situations that would light a test lamp, but not power an accessory. Harry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1372545&rss=1 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:00 GMT On that trip back from Chicago, I spent a lot of time in cruise (ain't toll roads great at night?). The cruise functioned well, until I had to signal for a right merge/turn or dim the headlights. Then the cruise would cut out as though I'd tapped the brake. The resume feature would then work fine, if a little sluggishly. Does this sound like a short in the wires in the stalk or column, or is there somewhere else I should look first? NOT an emergency, just a minor annoyance. Thanks, Harry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1372417&rss=1 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:45 GMT Already gave her a wash...now I can drive her more often, since the "kids" have a car! Harry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1372415&rss=1 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:31 GMT Thanks to Jeff and Art! I visited the (renamed) site, and I've bookmarked it in both Volvo and Mercedes folders. Good stuff. Thanx, Harry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1372412&rss=1 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:30 GMT Two weeks ago tomorrow, I set off from the Detroit area to a dealer north of O'Hare airport in the Chicago area. I was taking my son and daughter-in-law to check over, and hopefully pick up and drive home, a 1989 Mercedes "Baby Benz." We went over in Brigitte, my '89 745 GL. Everyone was a little concerned about the trip, but Brigitte performed beautifully. Even through the eternal, inevitable construction zones, she never overheated, even with the A/C on and the sunroof tilted open. After all, she'd made it back from Annapolis in February, when we picked her up, with the overdrive not operating. Since picking her up then, she's had new disks and pads all around, a new headliner, an IPD ovedrive bypass, and a spare tire/rim that seemed to be missing when we bought her, plus a filled-in tool kit (never used yet). Got to Des Plaines, and uncovered a couple of problems with the Merc; most obviously a DOA right rear window. After negotiating a 10% discount from the price, they bought the car, and we started home. Needless to say, we were well stocked with motor oil, antifreeze, brake fluid, and tools. THEIR car came with TWO spares, both on matchinga alloy wheels, but no Mercedes jack. Anyway, we left at the same time, and had agreed NOT to try to convoy from Chicago to Detroit. John wanted to go by way of South Bend, where he'd grown up, to show his wife his old "stomping grounds." I elected to avoid the skyway on the way back, and used the Induiana toll road most of the way. Brigitte held up admirably, except for the occasional smell of hot oil. No warning lights, chacked oil level at every gas stop (thanks, Irv Gordon!) and had to add 1 quart each way. Apparently most lost through the oil fill cap gasket, now replaced. I was most impressed at the gas mileage on her first rubb at highway speeds since we adopted her: 27.54 mpg round trip, over a run of 627.4 miles. Sure glad I was in a Volvo, especially for comfort and driver endurance...I wouldn't have wanted to drive that in my wife's Kia Optims. The seat adjustments just aren't up to the 745's. (I will admit I was continually playing "The Ride of the Valkyries" at high volume after dark, to stay awake.) Almost ready to take her on an up-north camping trip Harry 19889 745GL, ~194K miles http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1372390&rss=1 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:09 GMT After a very discouraging trip to a local PNP, I resorted to phone ordering a couple of parts from our local Volvo dealer. The first order was for a gasket for the oil fill cap (P/N 940096). Not in stock, but ordered, and arrived within 2 business days as promised. Less than $5! Later, ordered the tool kit holder clip (in stock) for the wagon, P/N 1224832-4 ($0.50) and the clamp for the console armrest (not in stock) P/N 6847246-3 ($1.12). Again, arrived as promised. $1.72 is a cheap fix for two annoying rattles. Thanks to the BB for the part number on the tool kit clamp. Maybe the other numbers will help someone else. Anyway, I can't call my local dealer anything but courteous and cooperative. OTOH, my son just bought an '89 Mercedes 190...the local dealership would only quote a price to order a speedometer cable, wanted payment in advance, and would NOT give him the part number, "as a matter of company policy." He found the correct part at a local import car parts store for half the dealership price! Once again, YMMV, I guess. Harry 1989 745, 194K miles...getting closer to stock. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1372359&rss=1 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:02 GMT Wow! Really pretty. Thanks for sharing.... Harry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1372246&rss=1 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:49 GMT Does this sound vary in occurence with speed? Or with road conditions? (Bumps, etc)? Harry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1372169&rss=1 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:38 GMT Carfax received and forwarded...let me know if you don't get it. Harry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1371484&rss=1 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:26 GMT I think I have a few left...email me the VIN, and I'll see whar I can do. Harry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1371467&rss=1 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:18 GMT Glad your results were good. I installed the IPD bypass on my 745 and have never regretted it. Expressway travel without a fourth gear is not pleasant! Harry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1370410&rss=1 Sun, 6 Sep 2009 02:04 GMT Guess I'll count myself luck...the latest fillup gave me 21.06 mpg, with AC on most of the time. This is a combination of mostly local driving, with a couple of 70-mile Interstate commutes per week. The power loss IS noticeable, though. Harry 1989 745GL, 192,000 miles. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1367199&rss=1 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:34 GMT No help on the turbo, but we bought an 89 745GL wagon in February. Items fixed since then: No fourth gear - used OD bypass Headliner was in shreds, and shedding "foam dandruff" - re-covered headliner Sudden coolant loss - garage replaced heater control valve Got home with car (600 miles) and found that there was no spare rim or tire! Today, had to have four-wheel brake job...rotors and pads For a list of items to check, go to the top right corner, and select "700/900 FAQ" and look up "Buying a used 700/900" for an excellent checklist! Post back and let us know what happens! Harry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1362795&rss=1 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:09 GMT Way to go! To quote George Peppard in A Team: I love it when a plan comes together! Harry 1989 745GL...headliner kit, overdive bypass, and tailgate rattle fixed. Now about that buzzing speaker... http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1361502&rss=1 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:40 GMT There's a real gem of wisdom in your post...there's a time to repair, and a time to step back and think. I've messed up a few times by rushing ahead when thongs don't go right. Glad you got the problem fixed. Harry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1361147&rss=1 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:34 GMT I can agree on Lexol products. I spent several years running a leather shop, and their products are top-nothch, readily available, and won't break you budget. Harry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1361092&rss=1 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:13 GMT Use the text input below to search brickboard.com query http://www.brickboard.com/FIND/