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By Volvo940guy
Hello all I have a 1996 Volvo 940 with a b230fk and a m90, the only options it has from factory are sunroof and the turbo I guess, I've been told before that if I just bought a set of leccie mirrors and the control panel (as well as the plain mirror covers) that it would just plug in to the factory harness? I can see this being true but just wanted to see if anyone had done/could confirm this? Thank you <3 (fyi its a uk market car)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
By DennisCA
I bought this car a month ago. I've got a Volvo 850 already but I have always wanted an RWD and the chance popped up to own a 740 wagon in an extremely cool color (in my opinion!) Herein follows a photo dump and walkthrough of the car. Most obvious issue Fortunately this rubber list can be bought new! Skandix sells it and even has instructions... Read more
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
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
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
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
By navguy12
I figured I would start a thread on the Volvo EX60 (Moderator, please place this in any spot you deem the correct spot. Cheers.) It’s coming to Canada, so it is going on my short shopping list for when I replace my current ride (May 2018 build LR RWD TM3) in spring of 2028. Here is the EV60 link (to the Volvo web site): https://www.volvocars.com/en-ca/cars/ex60-electric/ With eight years experience of using my TM3 for long drives (in all types of weather), whatever car replaces it... Read more
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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