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1994 940T's Engine as Donor for 1988 240 N/A? 200 1994

posted by  1908242DLa on  Thu Nov 29 19:48 CST 2018
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I'm looking at a good deal for a stock and for a rebuilt engine from 1994 940Ts (944T and 945T, but I'm unsure which has a rebuilt engine). Both have automatic transmissions. Pics of the outside, albeit only of the front, show straight bodies. I don't have a lot of details at the time, but both are in 940Ts that reportedly run, and look like lien sales from an auto mechanic.

Is there a mileage cutoff for these engines?

I'm not sure what type of 4 cylinder engine (B230F?) it comes with. Importantly, can I convert them into N/A engines and put them in my 1988 240 N/A (300k miles with AW-70 transmission)?

I'm not a fan of turbos, but if the 940s are in good condition, are they keepers or money-pits?

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    1994 940T's Engine as Donor for 1988 240 N/A? 200 1994

    posted by  1pocket on  Sat Dec 1 06:24 CST 2018
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    for starters if you do you will have in the present 240:

    the wrong

    1. ecu
    2.bell housing
    3. engine harness
    4 no intercooler
    5 wrong exhuast system
    6 no cooling fan
    7 wrong radiator

    shall i continue?







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      1994 940T's Engine as Donor for 1988 240 N/A? 200 1994

      posted by  Volvo From Heck on  Sat Dec 1 11:07 CST 2018
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      To add to 1pocket..'s response -- the distributor on 740/940 models run off the back of the camshaft - no room on a 240 and a B230FT (turbo motor) may not have the drive gear needed to relocate the distributor for auxiliary shaft operation.
      Finding a NA240 motor should not be difficult and they can go hundreds of thousands of mileage and still be a good motor. I have an '89 245 for parts --will gladly sell the motor + AW70 trans for $150 if you take it out. - Dave








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        1994 940T's Engine as Donor for 1988 240 N/A? 200 1994

        posted by  1908242DLa on  Sat Dec 1 12:14 CST 2018
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        Thanks. I'm so grateful for this bulletin-board from keeping me out of trouble.

        I know that the 1983-1984 turbos were not that great. I checked out the FAQs, and it looks like the turbos need more care and have more possible problems than N/As. All things equal, are the 1994 940Ts reliable?

        Dave, where are you located?








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          1994 940T's Engine as Donor for 1988 240 N/A? 200 1994

          posted by  jwalker on  Sat Dec 1 18:57 CST 2018
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          The later 940 turbos are quite robust. Turbos from the 1990’s and up are built better and are longer lasting than the earlier turbos. I wouldn’t be afraid them. I own a turbo car with 213k and the turbo acts like new: no noise, no oil leaks and plenty of power.

          Some years ago I drove a 93 940 turbo wagon with 300k that was for sale. It ran and felt like it had 70k on the clock. For comparison’s sake my 90 240 with 300k ran well but it was falling apart at the seams and was nowhere near as tight and solid feeling as the 940.
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            1994 940T's Engine as Donor for 1988 240 N/A? 200 1994

            posted by  1908242DLa on  Sat Dec 1 19:06 CST 2018
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            Thanks.

            I've been unable to find out which B2* turbo engines were used in the 940s. Can anyone advise?








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              1994 940T's Engine as Donor for 1988 240 N/A? 200 1994

              posted by  jwalker on  Sat Dec 1 19:18 CST 2018
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              B230FT

              Same engine as your 88 240 but beefed up and has oil squirters to keep the pistons cooler.

              Buy a B230F for your 240. Too much work to swap in a B230FT and not cost effective either. If you want a turbo just buy a turbo car. A good 940 is a superior car to a 240. And this from a guy who owned his 90 240DL for 11 years!
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