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front air dam 200 1991

posted by  240wagon91 on  Sun Jan 17 11:24 CST 2010
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My 91 wagon which I bought new is running strong with 240,000 miles on it. I sure hope it makes it to 300k or at least until all the kids are out of college. Recently I ran over some big tire debris on the interstate and it ripped the front air dam off. I remember reading warnings in the manual about the air dam's role in brake cooling. Is this a really a big deal? If so is it going to be hard to find a air dam and out it on? Thanks.








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    front air dam 200 1991

    posted by  jon_h on  Mon Jan 18 03:41 CST 2010
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    I've run without air dams and I always remove the front protector fan (which some say is important re cooling). I've never had a problem from either.
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    240s: 2 drivers and some parts cars








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    Good ground clearance 200 1991

    posted by  Trev29 on  Mon Jan 18 00:05 CST 2010
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    I prefer good ground clearance, so discard air dams.

    People started putting air dams on their cars which interfered with the brakes cooling. So vented brake rotors were introduced to compensate. Which means removing the air dam would make the vented brakes even more efficient.
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    1980 245 Canadian B21A with SU carb but electronic ignition and M46 trans in Brampton, Ont.








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    front air dam 200 1991

    posted by  david hunter on  Sun Jan 17 16:32 CST 2010
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    Check the wreckers in your area. You may find that they are taken, they get ripped away so often. I drove a V90 for years before I even knew it should have one. Brakes do not overheat in normal driving unless you often descend long hills or mountains.
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    David Hunter








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    front air dam 200 1991

    posted by  Volvo From Heck on  Sun Jan 17 14:38 CST 2010
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    I have a couple of air dams for 240's and will be traveling to Winston-Salem on Tues--then staying till Wednesday of the following week. I'll be at my daughter's house in north W-S and at my son's shop in Thomasville while I'm there. How does $10 sound for NY to NC delivery? What color is your car? Call my telephone # listed in the member profile--or try to connect with e-mail if you're interested. -- Dave








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    front air dam 200 1991

    posted by  Andrew in AL on  Sun Jan 17 12:50 CST 2010
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    May be, but I can't see it being that much of an influence. I would bet that until you find one, it would be fine.

    Actually, if it was that much of an issue, you would be able to smell the brakes if they overworked.

    Here is a good spot to get used parts.
    http://www.erievovo.com/
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    ' Of all bad men religious bad men are the worst. '' (C S Lewis ; on Evil Men) 89 764 (170K), '94 940T (265K), 92 245 (150K)







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