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    First Volvo - 1988 760 Turbo

    By robotmaxtron

    Backstory I've been on the hunt for something fun to drive and something to wrench on. Today, I picked up my first Volvo and will be my first project car. A 1988 760 GLE Turbo. Looks like the car was originally purchased in Arizona before making it's way to Colorado. 156k miles with the first owner, seems like I'm the second owner. Body is in good shape, as is the interior. Headliner is sagging but the service history looks like it's been maintained pretty well. Very pleased it came... Read more

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    1987 240 M47 5 speed clutch pedal suddenly soft & no power above 2000 rpm in all gears

    By everyhumanvovo

    Driving my warmed up 244 and when coming onto highway revved to about 5500 in 1st and 2nd gears. Then, when pressing clutch pedal to shift to 3rd, noticed it was suddenly very soft to press in. No odd sounds during any of this and still no sounds. Also, no burning clutch smell. Following this, with the clutch pedal suddenly being very soft, have little torque and does not seem to stay engaged at all above 2,000 rpm. For some reason have been thinking this just might be a small spring... Read more

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    1991 Volvo 240 not working properly after fuse maintenance.

    By Cnet

    Hi everyone, Hope someone can help. I'm working on my 1991 Volvo 240 I pulled the fuses in the cabin fuse box for yearly maintenance (there are no fuses in the engine bay), and ever since it starts, then stalls after about 15 seconds. Holding the throttle keeps it alive a little longer, but it always dies. What I've tried: Cleaned the fuse box contacts and put the old fuses back Cleaned the IAC valve Unplugged the MAF: it ran without stalling Swapped in a used MAF: same... Read more

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    B230FT oversized piston options

    By M@B

    Looking to see if anyone has any advice on oversize pistons. Getting my block bored to get rid of damage from a blown head gasket and was looking at the 0.6mm oversized mahle pistons. But can’t find many specs on them. I’m probably only looking at making 250-300hp in the foreseeable future, will these be ok and have some safety margin? It seems a little excessive to go forged, which if I did that it seems like I should update the rods as-well. Anyone have some advice that would help me out?

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    89 240 Compressor removal

    By nel621

    Getting ready to remove old compressor, clutch locked up and took out the PS belt. Got the PS pump for the most part loose. The bolt holding the tensioner I think it stripped, only spins, doesn't come out. I wanted to remove to remove the entire set up. For a second I thought there was nut on the back ,but no. I'll figure something out. How best to remove the compressor? From the top, bottom? Any short cuts? No freon in system. Thanks

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    Adjustable heated seats?

    By Bilbo19

    Hi, I'm going to try to find out why my two heated seats don't work on my 1990 740. And I was thinking, why not try to make the heat adjustable? Is anyone done that previously? If yes, how? I did some quick research, and it should be possible to add a 12v PNW controller to adjust the heat. Or maybe a switch with multiple positions like in the P2's?

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    1982 245 K jet conversion

    By humbert

    Rather than mess with the K-jet which few know how to work on, I'm thinking about converting it to a Weber. I've seen pics but wonder about the intake manifold change. I don't know if Weber sells an intake manifold for such a conversion Thanks

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    1992 740 Turbo...died while parked and idling then no start?

    By Steeech

    Hello forum! Been putting a 1992 Volvo 740 Turbo back on the road. Had it working pretty good, got inspected, then while at local Aldi's...died. No start, then just cranking. Towed home and been going through the old girl. Here's what I got: getting fuel and air (new main pump and filter - smells like gas after cranking a bit) spark plug light on a plug between wire and plug doesnt light when cranked. The Tach does not move when cranking. Tested CPS at 178Ohms at the coil and .24V AC while... Read more

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    Thomas Fritz a.k.a. Stealthfti

    By Chilm

    Hi fellow brickers, A while ago I asked here whether it would be OK to preserve parts of the galleries of Thomas Fritz, a.k.a. stealthfti . The answer was that nobody would object, so I went ahead. His work meant a great deal to me personally. His galleries are where my hobby as a Volvo wrench-turner really started. I've also been worried that PBase might shut down one day, or that the account could disappear when nobody is paying for it anymore. With this archive, his Volvo knowledge... Read more

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    New V70R Laser Blue 2000 - And you get a M66 swap, and you...

    By maartenlientje

    Hi Guys, I'm new to the forum. I'm from the Netherlands, and own a few Volvo's at the moment. My current project car is a V70R awd from 2000 in the colour Laser Blue. I've done a lot already to make it in good shape: BC coilovers, TME complete exhaust, brakes, interior, etc. Only... my gearbox is shot. what I believe is a good time to swap it with a M66 from a V50 T5 awd. I already bought a 9482340 gearbox, this will be delivered next week. But, I have a few questions. I already read a lot... Read more

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    Would the Rear Control Arm Axle IPD poly bushings fit in the metal shell of the original bushing?

    By Thoragaverung

    Hi, Here's a weird one. I was unable to remove the stock bushings from the rear axle of my 1990 Volvo 240 using the specialty tool. They just won't budge. 64 years old and laying on my back in a garage, I can't muster the leverage and strength. I thought I'd just pay somebody else to do it... None of the small independent Volvo shops in town here want to work on a 1990. That leaves me with the 'destructive removal' methods, I guess. Drilling out/burning out the rubber, then using a saw... Read more

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    Volvo 940 white smoke from exhaust

    By Buß

    Hi, I recently bought myself a 940 B230FB as a non runner, pulled the head for restauration, after putting it on white smoke and water droplets still came out the exhaust, so I put a CO2 tester on the cooling system, which showed no signs of exhaust fumes in the cooling system. Compression ratio was about 10bar/145psi on all cylinders. Since its my first Euro 2 car/first Redblock Im not familiar with how much smoke is normal (engine fully warmed up) and how much shows failiure. Thanks in... Read more

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    Bleeding air from a new power steering rack on a 240, vacuum adapter ideas?

    By gothink3

    1993 240 sedan, B230F, AW70. I replaced the power steering rack myself with a new FCP ProParts unit, plus new hoses and tie rod ends. I flushed the pump and reservoir first, filled with Valvoline MaxLife Multi-Vehicle ATF, and did a lot of lock to lock with the engine on and off, with the wheels up and down. No leaks. The problem is tiny star-like bubbles still coming up in the reservoir, no foam and no big bubbles, and a slight stutter when I turn at low speed. I've read that this style of... Read more

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    Diesel swap

    By Bilbo19

    Hi, I'm from France and I have started to swap my 740 D24 wagon with a D5252T 2.5 tdi engine. I'm basically doing the same thing as this guy did : https://turbobricks.com/index.php?threads/white-940-2-5tdi-wagon.357583/ So nothing new, but it's my first swap and not so easy for me. For the moment I did a couple of things : find a doubtful engine, shortening the oil pan and pickup tube, engine mounts, etc... Today is the day the volvo enter the shop for the last time with suffering... Read more

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    The $500 auction 1977 242

    By Xeroni

    I was browsing the IAAI and Copart auctions during a lull at work as one does when I stumbled upon this. The bases of base models. No passenger mirror, no a/c, no power steering. Just a B21 and an M46. I added it to my watchlist back in May and forgot about... Read more

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    From Spain

    By Javier

    My name is Javier and I’m from Spain; last year, I bought a 1992 Volvo 940 B230FT automatic. I plan to convert it to an M47 manual transmission. So far, I’ve just been removing the old automatic system and sourcing all the right parts for the M47 swap.

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    Rookie Roll Cage install

    By JoeLouis

    Howdy fellows, I'm mocking up an 8 point roll cage, just looking at placement of the windshield runner and main hoop at the moment, for the 24 Hours of Lemons race, and I'm wondering what would be a good/better option for the positions of the following: 1) Windshield runner baseplate - Center the plate and the tube on top of the frame? Run the cage closer to the edge and relocate the "computer"? 2) Main Hoop - Not sure what to do here at the base plate. Floor... Read more

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    Best Cost-Effective Alternator Upgrade for a 1987 Volvo 240 – Denso vs. Bosch, Pricing, and Installation Advice

    By CoolSantaCruzer

    Best Cost-Effective Alternator Upgrade for a 1987 Volvo 240 – Denso vs. Bosch​ I'm looking for recommendations for the best cost-effective alternator upgrade for my 1987 Volvo 240DL (B230F) , which currently has the original 80A alternator. I have additional audio equipment and other electrical loads, so dependable charging is important. In particular, I'd like better charging at hot idle and low engine speeds, not simply a higher maximum amperage rating. I'm open to 100A, 115A... Read more

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