Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo

Turbobricks · Thoragaverung · 10 Nov 2026

Hi, This question pertains to the Volvo 1990 240 I am turning into a rallycross car. It has an issue: it was converted to manual transmission at some point, but the rear end is the one from the automatic transmission the car was built with. The resulting gear ratio is such that 1st gear runs out of revs before I want it to. It's not that fun to drive this way. I am planning on replacing the rear end with the correct ratio unit, and also to put in some sort of limited slip differential... Read more

Turbobricks · TouzinFish · 9 Nov 2026

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

Turbobricks · Canuckistan240 · 9 Nov 2026

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

Turbobricks · Cnet · 8 Nov 2026

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

Turbobricks · Thoragaverung · 8 Nov 2026

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

Turbobricks · CoolSantaCruzer · 7 Nov 2026

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

Turbobricks · Thoragaverung · 6 Nov 2026

Hi, I'm wondering about the behavior of the Brake warnng light. If the alternator is weak... is it normal for the Alt light and Brake malfunction light to display? I know the Alt light should, does it trigger the Brake light also? Thanks 1990 Volvo 240 Alternator on order

Turbobricks · Jack · 2 Nov 2026

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

Turbobricks · Swiftfingers · 1 Nov 2026

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.

Turbobricks · TN245 · 1 Nov 2026

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

Turbobricks · tjanson · 31 Oct 2026

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

Turbobricks · ValterSmith · 30 Oct 2026

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

Turbobricks · whitfijs · 30 Oct 2026

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

Turbobricks · Hickey240 · 27 Oct 2026

My volvo 240 dripped coolant onto the 4th gear switch/wire show in the diogram. What is the correct size for a replacement female bullet connector I've heard 3.9mm and I've heard 3.5mm. Any tips or recommends thanks.

Turbobricks · Scott L. · 27 Oct 2026

Hey everyone, I'm looking for an ignition switch for my 1993 Volvo 240 wagon. The radio, windshield wipers, power windows, heater blower, and turn signals all stopped working at the same time, although the engine still starts and runs. I'm suspecting the electrical portion of the ignition switch and would like to find a replacement. Ideally, I'd like an OEM Volvo part or a known-compatible replacement. Does anyone know where I can find one, or does anyone have a good used one available... Read more

Turbobricks · petiww · 27 Oct 2026

Hello! So I finally bought my first Volvo, a brown 244 for 200$. I was always wondering about owning a classy lowered 240, and right now my dream project begins. To be able to see the locked photobucket images in chrome browser, install this photobucket hotlink fix: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/photobucket-hotlink-fix/kegnjbncdcliihbemealioapbifiaedg At first it was for sale for about 800$, then they decreased it to 600$. We checked it with my brother, and... Read more

Turbobricks · Helical · 26 Oct 2026

So I have picked up my first Volvo. I have owned an old school Mercedes, Datsun, obs, a couple of Mr2 turbos, a few e30s, and the list can go on. I have always wanted a wagon and I stumbled upon this 1990 Silver estate with an M47 transmission. I just want to document all of the work that I do and hope to gain some knowledge while I am here. Currently working on: Ceika Airbags Airlift 3p Management 4gal tank Viair 444c Weds Professor 17in wheels Parts on order Inner and outer... Read more

Turbobricks · spock345 · 24 Oct 2026

About two months ago my '89 240 gave its life to save mine. Having the poor financial sense that I do I didn't take the hint the universe gave me to stick with only one car during the current socio-economic climate. So I drove almost to Tahoe from Santa Cruz, CA to pick up a car I have wanted for a long while. A 1967 Volvo 122s in light green (no idea why they call it green). One year off of my ideal choice of '68-'69 but I can deal with that. ... Read more

Turbobricks · mopar318 · 23 Oct 2026

Will this pedal replace the plastic hydraulic clutch pedal used in the 700/900 cars? The correct pedal for left hand drive is NLA and finding one used has been difficult. Clutch pedal hydraulic clutch Volvo 240 Bolt-on clutch pedal for Volvo 240 for hydraulic clutch! Fits directly into the original pedal bracket and with the original pedal rubber! (NOTE: not included) Designed to work with the Volvo 740/940 master cylinder with hydraulic clutch, as the 240 is prepared for this in the firewall. Black... lucacarmods.com

Turbobricks · Sk00bie · 20 Oct 2026

Hi there guys I have a 1993 volvo 244 N/A +t its an LH 2.4 car and it’s got a td04 13c, 940 intercooler and rad, orange top injectors with a 0 280 000 954 ecu and a 0 227 400 207ezk. The computers were from an unknown turbo egr car so they throw codes but I don’t believe that would cause any running issues, correct me if i’m wrong. The car has had all the afr lean/rich codes since being turboed but for the most part has run well once the computers adapt. I have a wideband gauge but I believe... Read more

Turbobricks · Thoragaverung · 19 Oct 2026

I'm looking, I only see bearing kits (and not too many of those). I'd rather just swap a new hub inand shorten the screwing-around time. Pressing bearings in and out of old rusty hubs is not my fave. Thanks

Turbobricks · HardBaz · 18 Oct 2026

I have some slotted and drilled rotors on my 1990 245, I am thinking of (if possible) swap rotors to a 1987 volvo 745 turbo. Is there any restrictions? is this even possible???

Turbobricks · caugmented · 15 Oct 2026

Wow i bought another car! Another rusty, beaten up, station wagon! This is a 1984 240 turbo intercooler. This car used to be someones pride and joy that person did a lot of mods to this car before i succumbed my paycheck to it, and a lot of good ones too! Here’s a short list i found Shaved head .040" RSI cam 1990+ exhaust manifold 15G Turbo (from Volvo 850), IPD recirc valve block off NA Kjet intake manifold (longer intake runners) Isuzu NPR intercooler 3" full... Read more

Turbobricks · AlaskanPrincess · 14 Oct 2026

Odometer reset button broken. Since I need to have a mechanic do work on my car I make every effort to have all needed parts before making appointment. I also try to have any additional work done in ‘the immediate area’ ... Does the instrument cluster have to be removed to replace the odometer reset button? Tips? Diagrams? Pics? I need to purchase odometer reset button, part number 1384775. will I need any other parts? It seems logical to have cluster panel / window cleaned and bulbs... Read more

Turbobricks · VolvoLatAm · 14 Oct 2026

Does the post 1990 style air conditioning fit in the pre 1990 car space? here is how the copper pre 1990 one looks.

Turbobricks · TouzinFish · 9 Oct 2026

October 2024 After owning 40+ Volvos, I've met a lot of awesome people, and have realized that while Volvos are great, the fellow enthusiasts are often better. I recently received a very cool car with a very, very cool story from a very, very, very cool guy. I'm excited to start this thread, here we go! A few years ago, I sold my 1991 Volvo 240 Wagon 5-Speed to a nice guy named Jeff over in the Portland area, who drove the car from Boise to Portland and has been taking... Read more

Turbobricks · just_some_guy · 9 Oct 2026

Howdy This will be a progress/maintenance/modification log thread for my 1993 Volvo 240 Classic. This is a car I daily, so I have no choice but to maintain it as much as possible. Limited edition maroon #1566 of 1600. Wanted an LH 2.4 car and something 1991+ for the better AC system. Would have liked a manual, but this one was too nice to pass. Will try to piece parts together for a manual swap (eventually). Car was bought sign unseen. Bought one-way plane ticket and drove it home 8... Read more

Turbobricks · GeorgiaTechFan12 · 8 Oct 2026

After selling my 92 245, I was on a quest to try something new and venture into the more classic Volvo models. You could say I got jealous of all the chrome and classic styling that Volvo was doing in the 60s. I knew that the 140 series was something that was a little different, but still had that old school Volvo charm. The 140s struck me as the unforgotten series, the Amazon before screams classic design and the 240 after is beyond a cult classic. I've also always loved stuff that leans... Read more

Turbobricks · dl242gt · 6 Oct 2026

240 I wish there were color matched headlight and grill trim and mirrors on all of the cars after 86. 240 Color matched bumpers would have been a nice option. The IPD blizzard car looked great. 240 leather gear shift trim on all cars. These were expensive cars they should have more than just rubber around the shifter. 240 egg crate grill available on the 86+ cars in the US. 240 late model GLT package available for US 86+ 240 G80 in all cars starting in 1990. 240 A cool badge like the... Read more

Turbobricks · resunoiz · 5 Oct 2026

Due to fact I have to put hand under the egine for the OD 4th gear switch, I decided is time for the engine/trans mounts for my 240 B19A. I contacted Volvo with the OE codes and they said that the trans mount n° 1221967 "does not exist" and the engine ones 274110 and 274111 are not actually available, they not have any arrival/availability date. So I have to stick on aftermarket. I see that febi is the most common online and saw it in a lot of threads around. I saw that... Read more