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  • Turbobricks

    Different Throttle Body with Integrated Idle Air Control?

    By sstory0626

    Hi all, Wondering about TB options for use with standalone. I'm in the middle of a conversion from LH2.2 on a B230F in my 262c, going to a RusEFI unit and am refreshing the wiring harness. Got to thinking about the nasty mess of plumbing under the intake for the IAC and remembering the TB on LT1 GM motors. There's a nice integrated idle speed bypass motor on those and wondered if anyone has found something similar that would work with redblocks? Or is the stock Volvo AIC still the way to go... Read more

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    eabras - Volvo 740, friday is dynoday!

    By eabras

    eabras - volvo 740 with b21, holset and vems - 352whp, then kaboom Sorry, dropboxlinks are dead. New pictures in post #11 Been a member here for years, but just lurking around mostly. Thought it would be fun to show off my small project and see what you guys think. Any input is greatly appreciated! I know it says 740 in the title, but the story begins with a beat up 1996 940 estate. It had the original b230fk engine (much the same as a late model b230ft) with a m90 behind it... Read more

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    Aw heck, another 240? - 1984 M46 Wagon

    By TouzinFish

    Busy season for people wanting to unload their Volvos to me, I guess. A couple weeks ago, I'd posted a thread when I got one of the routine "hey please buy my Volvo" messages. The guy felt defeated because he couldn't fix his car and offered it to me for $500. While I wanted the car, I showed him how to fix it instead and he's a happy camper... hoping it'll be good karma or whatever. Maybe fate was keeping my parking space clear for this: Friend reached out wanting to unload a 1984 Volvo... Read more

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    Lumpy, Stuttery, Stalling B230FK in a 1979 245

    By Nelkz

    hello all, very new here Have wanted a Volvo wagon all my life and i won an amazing one in the last 2 weeks - all good until now She starts, but after about 2-5 mins as she warms up she stutters, and is about to die then fights back and so on until she eventually dies. when i give a little gas it makes it worse and i even hear some pop back. she will start again straight away but soon dies again. I have read through lots of posts across the web and have done this so far (please bear in... Read more

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    Undiagnosed ADHD and the art of Volvo modification

    By Canuckistan240

    Long read: I realized recently that I have been using this forum as a tool without contributing to the vast knowledge it contains. What follows is a complete build recap of my 1990 Volvo 240 DL, this has been an almost ten year journey and I will try my best to include as much detail and as many pictures as I can remember/find. My Dad has always been a Volvo guy. His first car was a 1960s Volvo 122 in british racing green. My dads father and older brother bought identical cars new in the... Read more

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    New here: 940 2.3 turbo vs. a manual V70R, how do you guys see them?

    By Alejandro_XC70

    Hey all, Alejandro here. Originally from Tenerife, living on Fehmarn up in northern Germany these days, and my daily is a 2012 XC70 D3, so yeah, Volvo guy. I've always had a soft spot for the 940 with the 2.3 redblock turbo. Simple, tough, and from everything I've read there's a lot of room to turn it up without it coming apart. Then a few weeks ago I fell down a YouTube hole, ended up watching a manual V70R, and that interior got me. The seats, the details, the whole feel of the cabin. I... Read more

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    How do i remove tailgate trim on a 740 wagon without breaking the plastic? Also the tailgate doesn't fully close?

    By FridgeAerodynamics

    The patient here is a 1990 volvo 740 GL wagon, i wanted to fix the tailgate/hatch opening mechanism(i don't know the correct name for it) bc right know i can only open it from the inside of the cargo space, i have to take off this plastic trim, i already managed to unscrew the plastic screws but something is holding it very tightly in the middle and im afraid i would break it, what i found on other forums didn't really help so if someone can show me in a picture on how should i pop it out... Read more

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Costly PV544 parts?

    By mikec4193

    Hi Volvo Folks I am trying to talk myself into buying an old PV544...still trying in my head to decide how much I want to spend...I will probably get a crusty rusty survivor rather than a pretty shiny car....I like old smelly vehicles the best to work on.... So my question of the day is...what are the most costly parts to replace on these old PV544's??? Thanks for any insight. MikeC

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  • Lucid Owners

    3 days out of warranty so service is my $?

    By SteveR

    Yesterday dropped off my 2022 Air GT at Millbrae Svc for the 4th time in 3 years (purchased in 2023 not from Lucid with 1k miles, now 35k). Usual known issues on this forum and a couple things I paid for like chip upgrade I've lost weeks of use and suffered Enterprise loaners from Chevy to Volvo incl time to pick up & drop off loaners at their office Yes, I knew the 4 year anniv was coming up in September and booked an appointment for a couple issues I put up with for the summer months 1)... Read more

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    Volvo 940(740) with 302mm 850 Brakes (Picture Heavy)

    By thelostartof

    Ok so first off most all of this info is a copy from this thread. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=156900 Edit, I found the post about it on TB https://forums.tbforums.com/showthread.php?t=261539 Thanks again to the OP But I figured I would put something up here since for the TB Crowd with a bit more pictures. This is a quick listing of the parts I used and where I got them that allowed me to upgrade from the stock 11"(280mm) Jumbo brakes on the late model... Read more

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    Just another fake race car? garage queen.

    By turbojose

    This is my first project thread Going for 10's? History: I have spent more than 10 years on TB soon after I got my first Volvo in 2007... sure it started off as just transportation as the point in my life I just needed practical. but being a car guy as it is, it didn't take long for me to start looking for ways to make it faster and faster. I'm a little late starting a project thread as the car has already gone through a number of upgrades and transitions, so I will just start... Read more

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