http://www.brickboard.com/FORUMS/uid=45831 The Volvo owner's resource since 1997. en Copyright 1997-2009, Jarrod Stenberg Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:08 GMT Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:08 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. thanks for the information , I have heard multiple times from mechanics thant starter or starting fluid is bad and they use carb cleaner. I was just talking today with a volvo mechanic who does work on the side and he said to use carb cleaner also. he said where the air filter is to follow the hose and etc i got lost but will try what you said and what he said. thanks joni http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1353412&rss=1 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:00 GMT 240 sedan shes pretty young with 125000 miles. replaced neutral safety switch. now the check engine light came on 2000 miles ago and its back on again after having it turned off. The bulb warning light has been on some time now and the lights work. it comes on when i turn the headlights on. could it be the bulb relay? I noticed in the past couple of weeks , there is a hesitation every now and then. The past two days I noticed when i start my car , the oil light stays on for a couple of seconds and i just put new oil in it and had it changed 6 mths ago. Put the car in drive and it actually stalled. The second time it wanted to but didnt. Like I said it doesnt happen often, but I know it will happen more. Is it easier to just take it for diagnostic test? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1353313&rss=1 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:25 GMT the light comes on when i turn the headlights on. I need to know where to check. as far as i know they work. i replaced the neutral safety switch because i didnt have reverse lights. but when i first got this car 1 yr ago , it did this when turning on headlights. Also check engine light is on again, it was reset about 2000 miles ago. I also noticed a slight hesitation/ idling but it doesnt do it most of the time. is it possible for the check engine light to be on because of the lights? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1352493&rss=1 Fri, 5 Jun 2009 21:01 GMT today the wipers didnt work for about 15 minutes. ive had chattering wipers and even after replacement of wipers. i noticed the one arm was loose and had it tightened . so its either the motor , relay , or switch. what do you think? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1352491&rss=1 Fri, 5 Jun 2009 20:56 GMT ok i have 89 240 i put 940 wheels on them and they fit perfectly. the problem is the rear caps snap on the front ones do not , they snap on but they are not secure and if i push and the side the other side comes up out of place. any suggestions? the center hubs stick out more than the rear. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1345977&rss=1 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:28 GMT what are the grease cups? also the place i got them done at didnt use the lugnuts that i had they put their own on , would that have anything to do with it? like it wants to fit but maybe those lugnuts are too big ? i dont know much with cars but i noticed the rear center hub is inverted and the front (where the caps smap on )protrude more. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1342949&rss=1 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:11 GMT i did what u said and the backs are fine its the front ones even with the retaining ring ,if i was to push on the top part the bottom part slightly sticks out (not much) but its not very secure. they are on there but eventually will come off somehow. the back ones with the ring i had to pry off with a couple knives the front i just use my finger. so maybe cause theres a couple chips on the edges , i dont know. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1342884&rss=1 Thu, 9 Apr 2009 19:48 GMT 89 volvo 240 sedan put 205/60/15 tires on with 15 slotted wheels (think from 940) which are yr basic looking volvo wheels. all is ok except the two front wheels. the center caps do not lock into place and i noticed the center hub sticking out and why does this stick out more . i do not have the insert retainer rings for the front two and was wondering what they are called and where to purchase from? i was told it was the center part sticking out that is why the center caps do not fit on. suggestions? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1342582&rss=1 Wed, 8 Apr 2009 13:50 GMT mines 89 same problem and im sure its in the neutral safety switch . art told me the same thing. i just havent gotten around to it lol.i am sure reverse lights worked before the switch was replaced. so im sure its in there the wires in the rear lights look fine. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1342375&rss=1 Tue, 7 Apr 2009 17:04 GMT (89 240 dl sedan) i got my 15 " tires put on with 940 wheels that are 15 or 20 slotted (common wheels) , the center caps fit on the back and the fronts dont fit because of the hub center sticks out. I wanted to know why and what to do?maybe the center retainer rings ? i k=only had two and didnt know where else to get them . if anyone knows let me know. but from what i was told the guy said because of the center hub.retainer rings that snap into the center cap. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1341960&rss=1 Sun, 5 Apr 2009 16:38 GMT im going to replace my right rear door. the guy i am getting it from totaled his car. what tool do i need to do this? if i was to remove any other panel like the right rear panel side do i need the same tool? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1341013&rss=1 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:50 GMT it seems as though when i say something about the tires or the hose , she feels like she needs to say something that they wont fit, or that the hose can be detached but not to cover it. I think she knows I know what I am talking about and she doesnt like it. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1337596&rss=1 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:38 GMT i went to a volvo garage and they only do volvos. the woman , who i think owns it, said that 205/60/15 would rub on my 240 sedan when turning sharp .miata says its a 2% difference and to stay within 3 %. i have already purchased my tires which are that size and kumho ecsta platinum lx. im just waiting for it to warm up some so i can clean the used wheels i purchased.great just what i wanted to hear. i dont know if shes right , as i also stated about my pre heat hose being detached and they reattached it , very easy, but she said you can get rid of it without plugging the hole, which on here everyone seems to cover the hole then, what do you think? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1337580&rss=1 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:19 GMT if i take it to a volvo place that only services volvos esp old ones they will know what im talking about with removing this. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1337459&rss=1 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:49 GMT so should i have it removed or get a new one ? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1337449&rss=1 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:06 GMT so what should i do? take it off then what? this would be my first time working on a car which is fine.how do i remove the thermostat? what do i fill or plug the hole with?please be specific what parts you are talking about left right front back etc. thanks joni http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1337371&rss=1 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:56 GMT when you are standing in front of the car its more to the left . it looks like a plastic slinky hose a little more wider than regular hose. connects to a pipe or hose toward the windshield direction.i googled it and it looks more like the air intake hose with it looking like a slinky. maybe it is a pre heater hose . http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1337243&rss=1 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:19 GMT why would people remove it? isnt it there for a reason? yes we have emissions here in pa. not sure if emissions are for this old car. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1337241&rss=1 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:14 GMT what should i get to attach it? sorry im a woman lol. im really trying to fixit up a bit i cleaned the whole interior yest. i bought new kumho tires and used wheels and some poorboy spray for that baked on brake dust. last mth i had blaupunkt 6 x9 s speakers installed in the rear deck with an amp. now i just have to get the brake/rotors on . http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1337240&rss=1 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:09 GMT i was thinking of getting the ebc green what do you think? i can get them for 40 on amazon and thats cheap its a seller on there and that is cheap for them. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1337227&rss=1 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:45 GMT what is the hose that is detached more to the left side, it is easy to see and attached to a pipe. it is the air intake hose? it came off so should i just fasten or clip it together? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1337225&rss=1 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:34 GMT if thats yr car its really nice. anyway i bought brembo vented disc rotors. i got them at low cost. so now for the brakes . which brand of brake pads would you suggest? ive looked at alot like ebc green , hawk , etc and so i need to know some good brands and if i should get ceramic or semi? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1337167&rss=1 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:33 GMT yes i got the vented rotors brembo. i am not going to do the work myself but i wanted to buy my own parts. i still have to get the brake pads. i was just concerned with the calipers (if that matters) i was reading about girling calipers and ate ones and am confused? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1337048&rss=1 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:22 GMT ok i know i need new brake pads and rotors. what kind of calipers are on a 89 240 dl sedan? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1336942&rss=1 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:12 GMT my 89 240 dl sedan had 119000 miles on it last summer . i bought it for 1000 and havent had much problems with it. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1336543&rss=1 Mon, 9 Mar 2009 04:43 GMT Use the text input below to search brickboard.com query http://www.brickboard.com/FIND/