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    D5252T swap on a Volvo 740

    By Smule5

    Hi! I'm from Norway For a bit of context: I have a Volvo 740 with a B230A engine and M47 gearbox. I'm going to use the same gearbox (because M90 diesel gearbox are hard to find) but I'm going to weld the clutch housing so that it fits the D5252T. I'm also converting the D5252T to fully mechanical with a dieselpump from a VW Transporter 2,4L Diesel (AAB engine) so that I don't have to struggle with the electrical wiring. I was just wondering if you could have used the stock flywheel from... Read more

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    940 Heater Core, Vacuum Actuator Repairs

    By philski o'flood

    I'm in the middle of a heater core replacement on a '95 940. The yellow line is currently plugged and I fished some broken stuff out of the vents. I haven't split the box yet, will do that today. Questions: What is the green book number for this HVAC stuff? Is is at Oz? What is currently available to replace the 2 way floor / defrost actuator? I've got Volvo # 9463042 (3522945) & Delco # 15-71438 and can't find anything to buy. What's this busted thing for and am I missing pieces. Center... Read more

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    Automotive Diagnostics with a Cheap Handheld Oscilloscope

    By bobxyz

    Overview Over the last few years, simple handheld battery-powered oscilloscopes have become available for less than $40. This thread is about the FNIRSI DSO152 oscilloscope, and how it can be used for automotive diagnostics. The examples here are from a Volvo Redblock Engine with a Bosch LH2.4 Fuel Injection System (pre OBD-II). Many other cars of the same era, late 1980s and early 1990s, have similar systems. The information is split up over several posts: - Overview and What to... Read more

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    Back with another redblock

    By Wesdunns70t5m

    https://imgur.com/a/mC9pEmk For some reason when I go to post pictures from imgur here with the button that looks like a mountain, it says it is unable to post the pics. The link at the type should (maybe) get y'all to the album though. If not I'll have to figure something out So I've been on this forum for many years now, but haven't been active for a few now as I haven't had a Volvo. The itch to get one has been getting worse so I set out in finding the cheapest one I could for the least amount... Read more

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    Regina heads fuel pressure issue solved

    By oleseahorse

    Stupid. Owned Volvo 240s and now a 740 for 40 years. Car started running poorly with some hesitation and bucking. I checked fuel pressure + sometimes got 28 PSI sometimes 23 and I figured my fuel pump was on its way out. I had the shop replace the fuel pump + the fuel filter to no avail. I then replaced the fuel pressure regulator initially with a 2.5 bar unit and then subsequently with a three-bar unit also to no avail. Pinched the return hose and removed the vacuum hose still 28 PSI. With... Read more

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    Volvo Redblock tappets stuck

    By Buß

    Hi, i just recently bought myself a Volvo 940 B230FB with just over 400.000km on it as a non-runner. I threw a new timing belt on it and it ran just fine. A day later it wouldnt start so I checked under the valve cover because the crankshaft took lots of force to turn, so I took the head of for inspection of the crankshaft and valves. The problem of the crankshaft not really turning was soon identified as valves not returning to their seat when closing and not wanting to open with easy... Read more

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    Tailpipe always smoking...

    By turbojose

    My tailpipe is always smoking and i'm finally tired of it. I have always just ignored it because its a 40 year old volvo. but today i have had enough. Some back story, i have a built 2.5 liter with only about 2000 miles on it. and It's a turbo car with a garette gtx3076bb turbo. this is with a 16v head and a 90+ manifold and 3" exhaust. list of the important modifications: 1.) 16v head 2.) 2.5 stroker crank 3.) newly rebuilt bottom end (abot 2000 miles) 4.) head was rebuilt about... Read more

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    B6304s timing gears seem to not be in line and power steering air

    By Dosmanx2

    i recently bought a 1994 volvo 960 3.0 700 bucks that had been left in a field for around 5 years and immediately replaced the timing belt and wp as you do with an early whiteblock, but i notice the timing gears seem to be axially misaligned where the passenger side sits ahead of the belt and the driver side allmost flush. Any clue why and what should i do? Also i replaced my steering rack it was fine before but it seems to keep getting air in the system after rotating a turn and a half... Read more

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    1982 244 GL High MPG - daughter's first car

    By Jack

    Picked up this 1982 244 few years ago for a cheap. I saw it parked in Chico, left a note and got a call the next day, not really wanting another car. Woman said it had a charging issue, new alternator and battery just replaced. She was asking $800 but I talked her down to $550, she even got is Smoged (after I told her not to) and we drove it home. There I parked it with the intention of getting to it someday. 130k automatic Volvo's B21 high MPG car repainted but someone did a pretty good... Read more

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    Mudflaps

    By stannaracing

    Hi is there a diagram that shows how to fit the mud flaps. I have front and back but they are not fitted correctly and it seems there a holes missing in the car I'm not even sure they atr genuine Volvo ones fitted

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    240 upper strut mounts - BNE or equivalent

    By Jack

    Stock KYB with plates failed after 20-25k Besides BNE (who’s out of stock) who else makes something more durable I found these but don’t know of anyone running them Volvo 780216-1J Front240, 260, 262 ('74-'93) ( Pair ) Top Strut Mounts Camber & Caster adj. (Stage 1- Street) Click For Model Details Brand : K-MAC Make : Volvo Model : 240 260 Year : 1974- 1993 Part Number : 780216-1J ( Pair ) k-mac-camber-kits.com I need two sets asap for GFs and Daughters car. I would Buy BNEs but he’s out of stock with no eta

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    1993 245 - a 50 footer resto attempt

    By Alan29

    Pretty much finished up the 745 turbo and instead of finishing what I started or working on what I already have (Gen 1 Montero) we decided to take on another Volvo. Initially this was going to be a daily driver type classic restoration for my wife but she chickened out last minute. The deal was already done so I picked it up anyways thanks to the help of a friend. This one is a 1993 automatic with the screwed in roof rack everyone loves but no sunroof. Odometer shows 45k but the trip... Read more

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    1967 122S Coupe Rehab: Waking An Amazon After A 40-Year Hibernation

    By polaris

    Two months ago I received a text from a friend of mine who recently moved out of SF and up to Santa Rosa (about an hour north). They were sending me contact info on a guy they had just met who has a bunch of Volvo 122s he was looking to sell. Call him up and find out there are 5 cars he is trying to find homes for; two 1964 sedans, two 1967 wagons and a 1967 coupe. They had originated from a Volvo collector in Walnut Creek who passed away last year. After getting details on each one of the... Read more

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    E-code comparison [240]

    By Swiftfingers

    Has anyone put together a comparison of the e-code headlights available for the 240? I read some mixed reviews of Skandix, so I'm trying to be sure I get some good ones. Seems like there's a few options: Volvo (NLA) Hella (NLA) Cibie (NLA???) DJ Auto Scandix Pro Parts Sweden If anyone has the NLA ones on their car, I'd love some detailed pictures of fit and finish for comparison purposes.

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    Oil pressure issue 1993 245 - need a hand.

    By TN245

    Happy Halloween. Short version: Looking for advice on no oil pressure after resealing the oil transfer pipe on 1993 Volvo 240. As I posted previously I changed the oil trap on my 1993 245 and broke off the drain tube in the process. I dropped the oil pan to replace it. While in there I dropped the oil pump and replaced the seals on both ends of the delivery pipe with genuine Volvo seals. Before I started this repair the car ran and drove fine but the oil pressure sensor wire was missing... Read more

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    The $100 Amazon

    By Tanglefoot

    After many years of being Volvo-less, that has finally changed! I made the mistake of opening Facebook marketplace a few weeks back and a listing for a 122 wagon caught my eye. Rusty and non-running, it did say "Lowballers welcome." With nothing to lose, I sent an offer of $100, and was extremely surprised when the seller got back to me asking when I could pick it up! Some logistics juggling and a 4 hour round trip later, I had a 1967 Amazon wagon sitting in my driveway. Loaded up... Read more

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    1993 245 DL OEM+ Project

    By tjanson

    I have had this 93 245 since 2018 when I bought it with 150k miles from Connecticut. It was rust free and overall in great shape for a New England 240. Downsides were that it had some body work and repaint on the driver rear quarter, it was auto and had a blue interior, which is not my preference. I have been working on it on and off since then and not driving it much. Goal for the car: Make a clean, reliable wagon, modified to what I imagine what a 1994 240 Turbo would be if Volvo had... Read more

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    Finally some decent hydraulic motor mounts for 7/9 series cars.

    By mattd1205

    I’ve been fighting a loud vibration noise on my 1990 Volvo 740 for close to a year now and finally found some decent mounts that dampen pretty much all of the vibration. I’ve tried all of the remaining brands of hydraulic motor mounts as well as solid motor mounts and they’ve all been really crappy. Autozone just got some decent ones on their website and they’re only $22 each. I installed them last weekend and they’re fantastic. Who knows how long they’ll last but at $22 a piece I’d be ok... Read more

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    1988 Volvo 740 Carburetor Adjustments

    By (insert name here)

    I have a new-to-me Volvo 740. It's a 1988 with a carburetor and an automatic transmission. This is the ID tag on my carburetor: The car was deregistered in 2013, but based on the odometer, was still used in some small capacity during at least part of that time prior to my purchase of it this month. The car is drivable and does great on the highway, but the carburetor needs work for around-town driving. I'm familiar with carburetors, but not the Pierburg 2B family, so I'm... Read more

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    Volvo 240, Fault code 3-1-1 & High idle

    By ValterSmith

    Greetings ladies & gentlemen, I have a Volvo 240 B200F 1990 station wagon with high idle (1000-1200 rpm), hesitates and jerks under load on low rpm. Sometimes the Check engine light flashes and a 3-1-1 code is found in memory. - I have sprayed brake cleaner and water on everything between the mass air flow sensor and head while engine running, no reaction. - Throttle body cleaned and adjusted to spec with throttle position sensor. - Idle control valve bench tested with 12 volts, opens and... Read more

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    Volvo 240 Digital Dash Retrofit

    By whitfijs

    I've been working on a digital dash project on and off for a few years now with varying degrees of intensity. It's a little fuzzy as to why I started doing this. It was probably a combination of work projects using embedded linux + Qt so I wanted to learn more about both and a lack of 240 tachometers in the local junkyard. This thread will be as much for me to log some of the design decisions that I'm rapidly forgetting as well as hopefully helping someone in the future who wants to do... Read more

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    Mike K? ruin another volvo. 945 pickup build

    By Stiggy Pop

    My Dad and I got on the idea of building a pickup conversion out of a 7/9 as a fun winter project and for me something to haul my dirt bike around in. After some staring at pictures we decided a wagon was the best starting point and I picked up a 1994 945 turbo with 250k on it. It's in typical shape for a cheap 940, needs a little love but a good car to start with. We're not expert metal workers so figured this will be a good project to get a little more practice from. Will be doing lead (or... Read more

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    Oil leakage on top of engine

    By Coopers98XC

    Hello my 1998 Volvo V70 xc has a bunch of problems and one of them is that it leaks oil onto the top of the engine. I thought it was the oil filler cap, so I got a new one, still leaking. Now the oil is seeping into the ignition coils causing the car not to start, or stutter. I have done a PCV system check (putting a glove over the oil filler cap and running the car) and it turned out good, I am confused. Does anyone know what is happening??

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