http://www.brickboard.com/FORUMS/uid=45274 The Volvo owner's resource since 1997. en Copyright 1997-2009, Jarrod Stenberg Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:20 GMT Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:20 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 don't mind paying the bill, but just like you, I want what I want, and not some look-a-like or cheesy substitute. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1387526&rss=1 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:47 GMT I'm of the sudden brute force school here myself. I have an IPD puller, and when I reach a certain point, out comes a rosebud and a BFH to shake things, rather than tear things loose. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1387450&rss=1 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:57 GMT All the posts here appear to be absolutely on the mark. This isn't the first one of these, by any means. I, too, have seen people get their products in an extremely timely manner, and also people wait for more than a year. It would seem to me that John needs to step up the amount of competent help he has around his shop. I think this is the only way to really grow his business, if he is interested in making and keeping more customers. I'd like to do business with him, I think he has some very neat products in his product line, but I don't have the patience to be one of his "forgotten". http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1387366&rss=1 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:38 GMT I think I speak for all here on the BB when I say we send our best wishes to her. What a spirit. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1387364&rss=1 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:27 GMT Good luck indeed. One of the problems with these old cars is figuring out when to stop pouring energy, money, and time into the little darlings. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1387362&rss=1 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:21 GMT What the heck, he's got very little to lose at this point. Take a good look at the tacks on the door, as noted. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1387359&rss=1 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:16 GMT That is a cool (if pricey) tool. It is also a far sight tidier than going through the whole Heli-coil excersise. One other thing that I have found exceptionally handy for installing the new plugs is a boot from an old set of plug wires. Slip your boot on, lube your threads on the plug, and install your plug in your freshly cleaned spark plug hole, and smile at "how easily it all just falls together". For my hand size, I find it an absolute and inexpensive lifesaver for putting these in, especially number 4, back there in the far recesses of the engine compartment. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1387355&rss=1 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:11 GMT Okay, this is brutal. Is the trunk of the car worth saving? If not, I see a 3 ft. long crowbar in your future or a drill motor and drill bits to drill out the lock. Other than that, as already stated, you may be able to access the bolts for the hinges from inside the car with the back seat removed. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1387352&rss=1 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:57 GMT What a concept! A working clock on a Volvo, or any car for that matter. I'm going to try it. Thanks for the write-up.! http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1387347&rss=1 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:47 GMT Too true! I forgot to mention that in my response. The other thing that is handy is to once a year take the time to back off the plug and re-torque it. That way the little darlings don't have too long to develop a strong bond with the head. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1387166&rss=1 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:13 GMT Rhys, I'll bet you, Phil S., and Art have seen more blue RTV smeared over just about anything as anyone out there. I had to chuckle when I read your post. As is typical of your responses, spot on. To the OP, don't slobber it on too thickly, I'll bet you are looking for a small gap to fill. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1387163&rss=1 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:06 GMT It is most unfortunate that VW (the manufacturer of your engine) didn't build these engines as stoutly as we all would have liked. They built them to a certain price point and they were used in light delivery trucks and some were obviously sold to Volvo. You may be at just the tip of the iceberg here as far as the maintenance needs of your engine (seals, gaskets, hoses, etc., etc.) and sound like you are at a very steep part of your learning curve wrench-bending wise as well. If your go for it approach doesn't get you where you want to go, and you like Volvos as cars, there are a bunch of gas powered ones out there that get reasonably good mileage, you can find parts for, and may suit your current mechanical expertise better. Just steer clear of any gas V-6 cars, as they share similar traits with the Diesel as far as being mostly a red-headed stepchild for parts and maintenance support. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1387159&rss=1 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:50 GMT To all concerned: I stand corrected about the diameter of those Corona rims. They are indeed 14 and not 15 as I stated earlier. My memory continues to fade. Thanks for pointing it out. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1387152&rss=1 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:29 GMT Are you talking about repairing his bumper or yours? I've had good luck with a heat gun, a strong tree and a stout piece of rope, and a hot glue gun on my 240s. As for that modern stuff, I've got no idea except for a body shop. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1387090&rss=1 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:42 GMT A second vote for an alternator brush problem. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1387088&rss=1 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:38 GMT You might try slithering a little Kroil or PB Blaster down in the hole. And, incredibly enough, I have SOMETIMES had luck tightening the plug just a smidge before trying to loosen it. Anything that you can do to break that bond between the aluminum head and whatever coating is on the plug will help, obviously. You might even try warming up the engine and spray a little of that freeze spray that's used for finding cold solder joints in electronics boards onto the base of the plug. Otherwise, I see some heli-coil inserts in your future. Good luck! http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1387087&rss=1 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:36 GMT McMaster-Carr will have what you need. You may need to get up to a $25.00 minimum order, I don't know for sure. www.mcmaster.com hope this helps. http://www.brickboard.com/TOOLBOX/?id=1387086&rss=1 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:24 GMT If you like the "turbine wheel" look, you might investigate some original Volvo wheels called "Coronas". In addition to being 15s they are some of the lightest factory mags that Volvo has produced. The same caveat applies about getting the center caps for these wheels as well. Good luck! Hey! Put that BBS catalog down! http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1387029&rss=1 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:15 GMT I think that will be pretty handsome. Have your fabric wrap fairly acoustically transparent, and when it gets too ratty looking from wear, you can always change it out. Nice work! http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1387027&rss=1 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:09 GMT Check to make sure your distributor and cap is in good shape, and that you didn't pick up a slug of bad gas somewhere as well. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1386941&rss=1 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:19 GMT Since I'm turning my 130 into a true two-seater, I have removed the rear seat and seatback and installed a bulkhead made out of 3/4" void-free plywood between the trunk and passenger compartment. In it are 2 10s, 2 5' mid-range, and 2 tweeters. But getting back to your question; I would think that you could have some fiberglass "enclosures" made up that would fit in the kick panels and clear the hood release and dimmer switch. I saw an episode of Muscle Car on Spike TV that featured this very tasty solution to an all too common problem. Failing that, maybe a custom car audio place might have some supplies or ideas. These darn 122s are so small, there isn't much room to play with lots of components, especially in the dash area! http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1386938&rss=1 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:06 GMT Those hangers can be pretty humbling, indeed. IPD sells a very handy installation tool that takes a lot of the frustration out of stretching those darn things. Fairly cheap thrills, and in my opinion at a fair price. I guess you could always make up your own with some 1/4'' or 3/8'' round stock and an acetylene torch as well. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1386934&rss=1 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:45 GMT I believe they are the same externally. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1386933&rss=1 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:40 GMT I'll bet you're absolutely right. The only other obvious caveat that I could add is to make sure any trace of the brake fluid is cleaned up before laying down anything new. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1386874&rss=1 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:55 GMT Do you have the courage to take a hole saw and make one? I don't know why Volvo decided not to include this feature in their later 200 cars. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1386873&rss=1 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:50 GMT Use the text input below to search brickboard.com query http://www.brickboard.com/FIND/