Hey guys, long time gone, but back to square one with my 90 wagon that is being pushed into service. Just retired my second 84 due to overseasoned streets here in OH. Nearly made the 400k mark. Gets old with these 240s, that just when everything seems to be running just right, the bottom falls out. Literally.

Still had a lot of life in her and I'll really miss her. However the fun now starts with my replacement 90 wagon that slept for a good decade waiting its turn. Decent shape but needs work to get road worthy before the salt trucks return. A bit more work then I thought actually so am a bit behind.

Eased into the routine stuff and now to more challenging matters. Needs a center bearing and carrier. Last time I did this, tore the side lip that holds the bearing trying to get it to seat. Screwdriver and cus words the entire time despite using silicone grease. Dang rubber was just too stiff and orifice too small...and these were Volvo parts. I could cook the rubber to soften it some but thats about the extent of my creative thinking on this one. Am hoping someone sees something different to speed things along that I'm missing.

Have all kinds of repeat adventures in store on the wagon and some I haven't experienced, so look forward to the new challenges as well as the education. AND, you can be sure that I will follow up and finalize every post. Thanks in advance for your input!

Lucked out. Everything went well. Reused the existing Volvo carrier which was way more malleable then the URO I had in stock, making the re-install almost a breeze. The two carriers look identical however except the URO has no markings whatsoever. Bearing was a Volvo 183265 and also went on without issue.

This was hardly worth a post but recalled how frustrating the 84 install was and thought maybe there was a better way. Maybe not. Thanks for your input!

It sounds like you were trying to fit a bearing for the 50.8mm shaft into a carrier for the 44.5mm in your earlier endeavor.

I believe the part number you need for the '90 is 1221635. Should be on the carrier if it's OE.


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'80 DL 2 door, '89 DL Wagon

"I could cook the rubber to soften it some but thats about the extent of my creative thinking on this one. Am hoping someone sees something different to speed things along that I'm missing."

As I remember that rubber carrier was only 15 to 20 bucks.

That '84 was an older car but salt can harden more than a sailors cuss words!

The Navy even tried something new! Women on board....just after I got out! Shucks!
:-) Phil