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By srs4164
I'm hoping someone knows the answer to what I believe is an odd question. The front door on a '72 164 is 1 year only deal as it is the first year of the recessed door handle and the last year of the side vent window. So, does anyone know if the window frame from a '72 front door can be used to replace the window frame in a '73 - '75 front door without having to do any modifications? I tried to figure this out from part #s on GCP.SE, but I failed. Thanks!
By okoye
The 97 seems to be slanted at a different angle than the 93 so the bellhousing doesn’t line up. Is it as easy as swapping the transmission bellhousing?
By DennisCA
I posted this on FB and someone asked me to post it here. I repaired the blower resistor in my 1992 745 GL. It was only working at max speed (and a bit noisy). Well I found out the main reason these fail is the thermal fuse. It is a cheap components, less than a euro so I was tempted to test it considering a new 5 speed resistor blower is over 60€. If it failed I was not out much and I would move on to my backup plan, PWM controlled fan. Here is the repaired blower resistor, it works fine... Read more
By mikec4193
I am shopping for a PV544 and having not ever tore into one yet...if I was to find one and drag it home...where would problem rust areas tend to be on them? I have seen one looked really nice...a shiny car...but the floor pan had a big ole patch on it.... Do guys still try and do the ole "stuff and buff" on them?? Thanks in advance MikeC
By Jack
connection(s) in question 4 wires in a bundle at the ignition coil -brown -green and additional wire black - combined into one connectors -white connector with - pink - white/blue stripe brown - goes to #15 on ignition coil green/black combo Im guessing to #1 on coil what's the white connector go to ?
By WillettRun?
Hello, I am the forefront MaxxECU Dealer and Tuner here (6 years MaxxECU specific experience/development/tuning), providing services and support to Turbobricks. I have done all manners of engines and chassis, and can guide your purchase, sell you a unit/harness, and provide you with real-time tuning and support. I am making a thread so that anyone with MaxxECU specific questions can be put here, for all to see/comment, and I can answer them to the best of my ability.
By Jonikopsuka
I’ve been looking at getting rid of spark issues in my ’84 242 B19K rust bucket. I’ve currently got two Weber 40 DCOE’s for fuel delivery so I’m not looking for EFI systems persay but something to potentially replace the points ignition. So far I’ve looked at: Speeduino MaxxECU Microsquirt rusEFI MSD Black Box 3 Multispark Probably a few other I’ve forgotten to mention What would be the most bang for my buck and easiest to get up and running? What’s the bare minimum of accessory equipment... Read more
By ludi
Hello, this may be of interest to some of you. Last weekend, I took my Volvo 244 Turbo with B230FK to the dyno. My mate tuned it. Most important modifications: - B230FK (unopened, with unmodified original 530 head) - KL T2 camshaft - Pulsar GTX3076R 0.82 A/R with welded outlet for Tial MVR - +90 exhaust manifold milled to T3 - EMU Black Best Regards, ludi
By AlaskanPrincess
Odometer reset button broken. Since I need to have a mechanic do work on my car I make every effort to have all needed parts before making appointment. I also try to have any additional work done in ‘the immediate area’ ... Does the instrument cluster have to be removed to replace the odometer reset button? Tips? Diagrams? Pics? I need to purchase odometer reset button, part number 1384775. will I need any other parts? It seems logical to have cluster panel / window cleaned and bulbs... Read more
By VolvoLatAm
Does the post 1990 style air conditioning fit in the pre 1990 car space? here is how the copper pre 1990 one looks.
By kabrty
Hello everyone. I just swapped my 85 244 from auto to an m46 and it has gone mostly well. One thing is the clutch fork is squealing pretty loudly when the clutch is not pressed. The slightest press down makes the noise go away., and I can recreate the noise with the engine off by just moving the fork side to side. I'm thinking its the pivot ball on the fork that needs to be greased, rather than the throwout bearing since it's all new. I wanted to know if i should just adjust the clutch fork... Read more
By oneye85
So I am trying to get all my ducks in a row for an engine swap and most likely a rear end swap as well. So the question is I see everyone using the explorer rear ends for the 8.8 swap and it makes sense but is there a reason for not using a mustang rear end besides more cutting of brackets. Is the offset wrong/not wide enough/ some other issue I’m not thinking of. I do not have an issue with getting one but I have access to a nice mustang unit and was wondering. Thank you.
By buzz
Making this a sticky. (REMOVED LINK. SEE BELOW) Mike P edit: That link is currently not working. quoting Dana (from this post.. https://www.turbobricks.com/index.php?threads/new-board-new-host-new-year.366546/ ) "I know a lot of people have asked me where to send donations and I really appreciate all the support. As some are aware, our host went out of business and in doing so cut us 2+ years short of our pre-paid hosting. Additionally the software and addons and new host were... Read more
By TobyHobbs
In August I was involved in a collision which resulted in my airbag deploying. The damage to the car was almost completely non structural, but Admiral wrote off my car as a CAT B (must be crushed). Over the past 7 weeks I have been fighting this and finally got an engineer sent out to confirm it is not a CAT B, but a CAT S, meaning that I can fix it and get it back on the road. The only hitch is I have been told I need to buy a new airbag, not second hand. Does anyone know where I... Read more
By mopar318
I acquired this one from a local member for free since he was getting hassled by the City of Indianapolis. He brought it from Georgia where it spend its live until 2012 or so in Indiana. Thanks Joe! Brought it home and the paint will clean up to a really nice patina! It is oddly mostly rust free but even the rusty portions have really solid metal. 75 must be built... Read more
By caugmented
Like a year ago, i did a T belt on this guys 82 or 81 244T. Car was pretty normal from the outside. But it had some crazy shit on the inside. Sorry for the shitty photos. But i cant stop thinking about this This shit boggles my mind. No idea what half of this does. Ive NEVER seen the Stereo Cassete/radio switch OR the switch that says fuel???? I’m horrified. Amazed. And jealous?
By sethfc
Hey guys, Yesterday my gauge cluster died on the 1990 740T. I actually call it ''half dead''. Here's the symptoms: Left/Right turn signals show up on the car The "battery is not getting charge" light is on Ocassionally I get a temp When the car has O.D. on, the "O.D. off" light is on -- In addition, when I turn O.D. off, the "O.D. off" light goes off That's it. I have no speedo, no RPMs, no gas, no voltage, nothing. I've checked all my fuses. I think the gauge cluster just died... Read more
By Drew745T
Hello members, My brick suddenly died on my way to work stopped at a red light idling, it does crank but don't start ! 1991 Volvo 740 Wagon Turbo B230ft M46 So I did some diagnostic and the Fuel Pump relay don't turn on, I have tried 2 other relay for fun I had and properly working, I even tried another good Interference Relay in the engine compartment and nothing fixed it ! Fuse 11 don't get voltage from the relay so both pump won't run, even if I jump voltage to the pin of... Read more
By lookforjoe
This needs a separate thread - I've been posting it in my 740 pickup thread & a separate thread for the 4 round light conversion. I'll be registering & using the wagon whilst I do the V8 conversion on the 740 pickup, that way I'll still have a haul vehicle of sorts. ... Read more
By hessam69
What do folks do about the power steering when there is no AC to turn the belt? Is there a power steering only mounting bracket that doesn’t use AC? If so does anyone have pictures of the setup?
By ZVOLV
Isn't there some "ball bearing" that can get sucked into the intake on FWD cars? What else on the 2001 XC70? I have it in the garage right now. I am doing the timing belt and the blown spring/strut mount. The strut has freed itself from the rubber and I fear it is a threat of blowing thru my hood. Lemforders spring mounts going in right now. I have a Service Alarm message. Research says there is a battery that needs to be replaced in a siren module in the right tire well. What else... Read more
By threewagons
I figured I'd make a new thread to document this. I just finished building a ported/big valve cylinder head for my 940. I swapped my IPD turbo cam (purchased in December 2021) from my old cylinder head to the new one, and purchased new shims from IPD a few weeks ago. After about 150 miles of driving, I could see scratches and wear on the lobes of the cam that hadn't occurred in over 10,000 miles of running this cam on OEM shims. Cam/buckets/shims were installed with assembly... Read more
By Docsmitty
The last exhaust stud I’m trying to remove has been a real pain. Unlike all the others the area around the stud is actually recessed - which makes me wonder if some sort of repair was done previously that now is making my life difficult. I’ve tried heat, oil, scraping away rust, etc. So far nothing seems to come close to budging it. Are there any options here that an inexperienced DIY-er can manage? Just say F it and force the copper nut onto the bolt when I’m putting everything back... Read more
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