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    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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    B20 Goals (Double check my homework?)

    By OldCarNewTricks

    I've recently acquired a late B20 short block (8 bolt) and an earlier carbureted head. My goal is building up a fun, snorty little engine for my '57 PV445. I think somewhere around 160 crank hp with a redline of 7000-7500 rpm is a good target for me. I'm planning to use dual DCOE 45. I still haven't figured out what camshaft I'd like to run, but might just do an ISKY if overseas examples prove to be too expensive. This B20 is very clean engine, but it has .030" pistons in it and one of... Read more

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    Needed: Information on EZK in general snd EZ118K in specific

    By YS3

    Hello, New here! Frist post, so go easy. If this is the wrong subforum for this please feel free to move this where it belongs. Also: is there an Introductions-Section somewhere? Could not find one so I assumed it not to be mandatory? Anyways: I'm looking for as many specs and info on the Old EZ118K boxes and on EZK in general. I have read the relevant sections in the Ignition-Greenbook on the 700 Series on ozvolvo/archive. I want to implement the system into a similar K-Jet engine, to... 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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    1979 242DL - Analog Motoring (now B6304)

    By oldschoolvolvo

    Current state: B6304 + T5 transmission ------------------------ Previously: B21 + 16v head T5 transmission -B234 16v head -n/a LH2.4 (571 ECU) -n/a EZ-117K (011 w/ 16v n/a ignition map from sbabbs) -16v white top injectors (749) -3 bar FPR -EZK ignition coil -ipd "upgrade" in-tank fuel pump -KL Racing underdrive crank pulley -Bilstein HDs -ipd sport springs -ipd swaybars... Read more

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    740 Single or Double DIN Radio

    By ronclark

    I have been wanting to upgrade my radio in my 92 740 wagon. Double DIN seems the way to go, but it seems to really get in the way of the fuses and relays. So, to the people who have done a double din do you like it and was it worth the troubles? Any recommendations on radios? The Android units look nice, but I am not sure about them since I tried one of those Android audio screens that lasted two days and returned it. buggy and painful to use.

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    LS Swap, couple questions and final results.

    By RedMagnum

    Hello, I'm in the middle of swapping a L33 5.3 LS into my 1980 242 with an Aisin AR5 transmission. So far things have been going quite well motor has been test fit and most of the wiring has been taken care of. Mated the motor to trans and made sure my clutch was set up properly, but wondering how people are getting them in still bolted up? I'm getting hung up trying to clear the front crossmember. 2nd question is about a rear end swap I have planned later down the line. The AR5 I have is... 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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    Redblockpowered chips

    By Scodfish

    Purchased NA Stage 2 chips a few months ago. They made the car run poorly. Bad AFRs. I reached out several times. I finally received an apology email about the delay and he would get in touch soon. I waited and waited. Nothing. Emailed a few more times and nothing. I know he setup a new location and was busy but, come on. I got chips that are not great and absolutely no support.. J 92’ 240 wagon 93’ b230f, m46, g80, B cam, 2.5” SS

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    Corivus' 1991 740SE v8 swap

    By corivus

    Thought I would start a build thread on my car since I'm in the middle of the process now. A few may have seen my previous build on a 1992 740 turbo wagon, it was hit by a car that was parked behind it that was hit by a Uber Eats driver who feel asleep at the wheel. the rear wagon area was sagging and when we got it up in the air it was def a loss as with frame damage and the frame cracked at the lower portions of the bend. the build thread on that one is here... Read more

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    Red Sonja - my '93 wagon

    By DME

    Picked her up a bit over two years ago IIRC from the original owners. I have virtually all the records from new. PO leased her and then bought her when the lease was up. Since having money is dumb, today I picked it up from the shop where I had the following installed: Koni adjustables IPD springs IPD adjustable panhard bar IPD swaybars BNE strut mounts BNE end links BNE adjustable track rods Already have a... Read more

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    P3 XC70 strut confusion: accidentally lowered my car

    By ortho stice

    The car in question is my 2010 XC70 3.2, very much base model. I got the car 11 months ago for $1500 because the brakes and suspension were destroyed and it wouldn't pass state inspection. I dealt with the brakes right away but left the suspension until this summer and went pretty budget on the parts, all things considered. I was feeling impatient and opted for quick struts rather than piecing together everything and I believe I have been bamboozled by rockauto (which is rare, they're... 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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    M47 Gearbox Bearing Part Numbers

    By Javier

    Recopilación de información relativa a los cojinetes internos de la caja de cambios M47. 1. Rodamiento de entrada (1377098) 1. Posible sustituto = 6306 NR C4 SKF, El modelo original C4 está diseñado para soportar una expansión de hasta 200°, y como alternativa, el C3 soporta hasta 150°. 2. Rodamiento de salida (183827) 2. Posible sustituto = 6306 NR C3 SKF. Se entiende que el extremo más alejado no alcanza una temperatura tan alta. 3. Rodamiento de entrada intermedio (1209392) 3. Posible... 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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    Wiring harness and testing methods?

    By Anson.drives

    I’ve posted about it I don’t Evan know how many times now. Can anyone recommend how to test a wiring harness that’s out of the car. (89 240-LH2.4) What test equipment are you using? Besides a multimeter. I’ve been using an oscilloscope to test the harness aswell as moving the harness. While I watch the reads to find an issue. My main issue is crank no start. As well as no injector pulse, all the parts have been tested on another. Car and runs amazing. At this point it’s down to the... Read more

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    Left drivers side turn signal double tap

    By Marvelous3

    Chasing an issue where the left passenger side front turn signal doesn’t want to light up. I’ve swapped the connections at the headlight and verified is the green wire causing the issue. I’ve pulled the bolt for the ground on the fender and hit that contact with some sand paper so that contact is good. Hazards kick on like normal except for the left front turn signal. Before I pull the cluster out is there something else I should look at? Everything on the right passenger side works... Read more

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    1990 745 GLE (16V) Stored 20 Years - Non Runner

    By lookforjoe

    Found this car 2 years ago out in Columbus, OH when I went out for a Fiat meet. Owner had it stored in his garage for the past 20 years. He bought it with a broken t/belt, took the head off & apart, then had health issues that made it impossible for him to put it together. He was very sad to see it go, but happy that it would be resurrected ... Read more

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    Marv's 1992 240

    By Marvelous3

    I've had this car for a couple of years now so I guess it's time for a project thread. This is my third 240 now with my original 1991 240 sedan, that I had from 2002, fell victim to a Mercedes rolling a stop sign in 2019. The red 240 16 valve turbo wagon I sold to one of my friends at work so rather than it rotting in my driveway it rots in his. I got this car with the idea of it remaining mostly stock as something I could just drive, enjoy with my son, and work on from time to time. I'm... Read more

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    1984 240 - does not turn off

    By Jack

    got the car started after sitting since 2013, almost everything has been pulled, replaced etc Got it started today but does not want to turn off with ignition off and battery disconnected I had to pull the coil wire to get to turn off Where should I look

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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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