hybrid |ˈhīˌbrid|
noun
a thing made by combining two different elements

OK - so here is my project. I live in CA, and old Volvos that pass smog are hard to come by, due to the new evap test. I recently purchased a 1975 (read: no smog required) 244 with a great body, a running but worn B20/M41 drivetrain, and a 33 year old GL interior. The seller included an M46 in good condition in the sale.

I picked up a parts 1985 245 with a strong B230F and the auto tranny for a great deal. The tranny is in great condition when I drove it home, but it will be coming out and going up for sale. It is an AW 3+OD unit.

The following components will be installed in the '75 using the stuff from the '85 wagon and the parts I have gathered:

- B230F - it has about 200k mi on it so I'm going to install it then get everything running, then probably rebuild the top end. I may do the oil pump while it is out of car (obviously).
- M46 tranny
- B230F wiring harness and injection system
- Power steering system
- A/C system
- Front suspension system
- Fuel tank (if possible) and related pumps (otherwise, rebuild)
- As much of the braking system as possible
- I will replace or rebuild worn parts as necessary

I'll document the swap here with pics and such. Any advice as I embark on this adventure would be greatly appreciated - for instance if some of the stuff mentioned above will not install into the '75, let me know so I don't tear it all down for nothing! ;)

Thanks,
Phil
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1996 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80