Volvo Car Knowledge Needed - Page 7

STBNE · 03-20-2013, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by motoretro

Nice Ride, I see sometime in the past a set of the 85 and back wheels, rings and caps were installed. Definitely a bonus over the plastic covers. I purchase a new 240 DL, same color, in 1986. It was as solid @ 110K as it was at 1 mile. Enjoy.
Motoretro

Thanks...I wish I still had that one...like Scott's mine was owned by a female college student in Fla...i the car was in NJ at her parents house...it was all of $1200...the car did have some issues but most of them were with the interior plastics which become very brittle over the years...it also needed new tires and a 4 wheel alignment...and the entire ehaust system was replaces with a stainless steel version... I found the rims and wheel covers on ebay... As for the Gold color...one of my least favorites but over time i grew to like it...

tdvt · 03-20-2013, 12:09 PM

Voluparts was the place, thanks! They had new & used stuff. I know I bought a few of those wheel cover there.

I DID live in Riverland Terrace on Plymouth Ave, the ex/kids were on St James.

This was my favorite time of year there, miss the live oaks most of all.

motoretro · 03-20-2013, 12:11 PM

Ahh, looks Silver in the picture like mine, I've never seen a gold one. Mine was about $17K OTD in 86. I was trying to talk the wife into a French blue wagon although she balked. Now she feels the wagon would have been best
Built in Newfoundland, only real issue was the "Rotate-a-fuse", location. Drew moisture and would trigger different things. Use to rotate the fuse to get things working although after this wore thin, I used die-lectric grease and voila, success.
Motoretro

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Originally Posted by STBNE

Thanks...I wish I still had that one...like Scott's mine was owned by a female college student in Fla...i the car was in NJ at her parents house...it was all of $1200...the car did have some issues but most of them were with the interior plastics which become very brittle over the years...it also needed new tires and a 4 wheel alignment...and the entire ehaust system was replaces with a stainless steel version... I found the rims and wheel covers on ebay... As for the Gold color...one of my least favorites but over time i grew to like it...

scottalot · 03-21-2013, 03:34 AM

Riverland Terrace is a great area and you're right that is something to see this time of the year.. The Oaks really are awesome :)

Not sure that I want to search the heater Fan switch, I take it that they're either impossible to find or a major PITA to replace.. Hmmm, maybe I'll do a search

Going after some seat covers today and picking up some upholstery glue for re-covering the rear dash.. The fabric is long gone back there. I just so happened to have a pc. approx 6' by 2' that my wife picked up a while back for recovering a seat.. High quality BLack Pleather, LOL.. Or should I call it Corinthian Leather hahaha.. It isn't kepping things original, but I think it'll turn out pretty good.. Oh, might I add I know nothing about sewing or upholstery but I've done a headliner or two over the years and this looks like it takes about the same amount of technology..

Fixed a tail light yesterday that was working intermittently.. Found it was a little weak on the connection where the bulb socket meets the 'Circuit-Board' terminal that feeds the rest of the lights in that housing.. Its really weird how Volvo set up the Brake/tail light/turn signal assembly.. Have never seen that before.. Whatever works though,,

foxtrapper · 03-21-2013, 04:03 AM

It's not the heater fan switch, it's the fan itself. It's the proverbial belly-button of the 240. The theory is they hung a fan on a wire, and then built the car around it. Which considering what's involved with replacing one, seems plausable. There are some interesting cutting tricks that work. Cutting panels to access parts is a speciality of Volvo repairs it seems.

Congrats on the 240 (or did I already say that?). Didn't realize you were thinking of going back that far. To me, the 240 was the last of the rather simple Volvos.

scottalot · 03-21-2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by foxtrapper

It's not the heater fan switch, it's the fan itself. It's the proverbial belly-button of the 240. The theory is they hung a fan on a wire, and then built the car around it. Which considering what's involved with replacing one, seems plausable. There are some interesting cutting tricks that work. Cutting panels to access parts is a speciality of Volvo repairs it seems.

Congrats on the 240 (or did I already say that?). Didn't realize you were thinking of going back that far. To me, the 240 was the last of the rather simple Volvos.

Wasn't planning on getting one quite this old.. But when it came up for sale, with the low price, low miles considering age, and seems to run and drive well, I figured what the heck - why not..

So far, no fan issues, fingers are crossed not to run into an issue with it :)

I really like the simplicity of the mechanics on this car.. I could do a lot of part changing in less time than it would take to go after the parts, lol

STBNE · 03-21-2013, 11:19 AM

I have a friend who is a Volvo specialist with over 30 yrs of experience and he loves the simplicity of the 240' s design...one that he much prefers to work on. Its his favorite Volvo and he has a few in his yard...;)

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scottalot · 03-21-2013, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by STBNE

I have a friend who is a Volvo specialist with over 30 yrs of experience and he loves the simplicity of the 240' s design...one that he much prefers to work on. Its his favorite Volvo and he has a few in his yard...;)

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Well, for my sake I hope I don't have to 'work' to much on this 240. Nevertheless, if & when I do, because I'm sure that day will come. I am very glad that its an easy vehicle to repair.. Hopefully, I can do most of the work myself. From what I hear, Volvo's don't require to many specialty tools to do repairs. I have all of the basic stuff, do most all of my own bike work/repairs and alike :) The bike is much newer than the car, so hopefull that means the car will be easier to work. Of course, if its like most things in life. It takes a few minutes the first go around. After that, you could almost do it in your sleep in half that of the first try..

scottalot · 03-23-2013, 08:49 AM

Finally got some time in on the car Friday evening. Changed the nasty looking oil/filter, got the Antenna up, cleaned up the inside a little and replaced the material on the back dash.. Oil that came out was pretty nasty.. I had notice some knock/piston slap on it as well. It started after I put fuel in it the other dday. So, I did a little reading about the 240's and found many have slap that is 'ok' and keep on going for many more miles.
After my oil change I got to thinking .. Maybe the fuel I got was not the best, but more so it was regular unleaded with ethanol. I decided to run down the road yeasterday and filled the tank of with Non-Ethanol Premium fuel. Well Lord and behold - When I started the car today and ran some errands it was a totally different car. No more slap/knock and running better all around. I already run only non ethanol in my Bike, now it looks like the Volvo will get the same :) Not an issue if it'll run this happy on it :)

Bandit240 · 03-24-2013, 10:13 PM

Scott, LKQ up in North Charleston always has a half dozen or so 240's. Quite often you see really nice ones with perfect seats. Well at least I always did when I wanted better seats for my '88 760 sedan. As for the ac down here, it sucks. Mine would run full blast all the time and just could keep the car cool.

I was going to suggest to keep a look out for a Subaru before I saw you bought a Volvo. Good thing I read the whole thread. I've switched from Volvo and Nissans over to Subarus. We have 2 1995 Legacy wagons now. If you see a red RHD wagon around, that's me.

scottalot · 03-25-2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bandit240

Scott, LKQ up in North Charleston always has a half dozen or so 240's. Quite often you see really nice ones with perfect seats. Well at least I always did when I wanted better seats for my '88 760 sedan. As for the ac down here, it sucks. Mine would run full blast all the time and just could keep the car cool.

I was going to suggest to keep a look out for a Subaru before I saw you bought a Volvo. Good thing I read the whole thread. I've switched from Volvo and Nissans over to Subarus. We have 2 1995 Legacy wagons now. If you see a red RHD wagon around, that's me.

Thanks for the tip on parts :)
I am a fan of the Sub's and could see myself driving one one day.. I'll keep my eyes peeled for a red one on the road..

03-21-2013, 03:34 AM	#94
scottalot ^OP Blank Space Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Chucktown Oddometer: 143	Riverland Terrace is a great area and you're right that is something to see this time of the year.. The Oaks really are awesome :) Not sure that I want to search the heater Fan switch, I take it that they're either impossible to find or a major PITA to replace.. Hmmm, maybe I'll do a search Going after some seat covers today and picking up some upholstery glue for re-covering the rear dash.. The fabric is long gone back there. I just so happened to have a pc. approx 6' by 2' that my wife picked up a while back for recovering a seat.. High quality BLack Pleather, LOL.. Or should I call it Corinthian Leather hahaha.. It isn't kepping things original, but I think it'll turn out pretty good.. Oh, might I add I know nothing about sewing or upholstery but I've done a headliner or two over the years and this looks like it takes about the same amount of technology.. Fixed a tail light yesterday that was working intermittently.. Found it was a little weak on the connection where the bulb socket meets the 'Circuit-Board' terminal that feeds the rest of the lights in that housing.. Its really weird how Volvo set up the Brake/tail light/turn signal assembly.. Have never seen that before.. Whatever works though,, __________________ Cool stuff inserted here

03-21-2013, 11:19 AM	#97
STBNE Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Southern Comfort Oddometer: 4,365	I have a friend who is a Volvo specialist with over 30 yrs of experience and he loves the simplicity of the 240' s design...one that he much prefers to work on. Its his favorite Volvo and he has a few in his yard...;) Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 2 __________________ STOC# 7000 2001 Honda ST1100...1979 Yamaha XS1100F Go Your Own Way "Never too Far...Never too cold...Never too wet..." Moonshine Lunch Run Mantra... RIP Terry Hammond

03-23-2013, 08:49 AM	#99
scottalot ^OP Blank Space Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Chucktown Oddometer: 143	Finally got some time in on the car Friday evening. Changed the nasty looking oil/filter, got the Antenna up, cleaned up the inside a little and replaced the material on the back dash.. Oil that came out was pretty nasty.. I had notice some knock/piston slap on it as well. It started after I put fuel in it the other dday. So, I did a little reading about the 240's and found many have slap that is 'ok' and keep on going for many more miles. After my oil change I got to thinking .. Maybe the fuel I got was not the best, but more so it was regular unleaded with ethanol. I decided to run down the road yeasterday and filled the tank of with Non-Ethanol Premium fuel. Well Lord and behold - When I started the car today and ran some errands it was a totally different car. No more slap/knock and running better all around. I already run only non ethanol in my Bike, now it looks like the Volvo will get the same :) Not an issue if it'll run this happy on it :) __________________ Cool stuff inserted here

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03-20-2013, 12:09 PM	#92
tdvt Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: NEK Vermont Oddometer: 127	Voluparts was the place, thanks! They had new & used stuff. I know I bought a few of those wheel cover there. I DID live in Riverland Terrace on Plymouth Ave, the ex/kids were on St James. This was my favorite time of year there, miss the live oaks most of all.

03-21-2013, 04:03 AM	#95
foxtrapper Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Oddometer: 279	It's not the heater fan switch, it's the fan itself. It's the proverbial belly-button of the 240. The theory is they hung a fan on a wire, and then built the car around it. Which considering what's involved with replacing one, seems plausable. There are some interesting cutting tricks that work. Cutting panels to access parts is a speciality of Volvo repairs it seems. Congrats on the 240 (or did I already say that?). Didn't realize you were thinking of going back that far. To me, the 240 was the last of the rather simple Volvos.

03-24-2013, 10:13 PM	#100
Bandit240 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Charleston SC USA Oddometer: 424	Scott, LKQ up in North Charleston always has a half dozen or so 240's. Quite often you see really nice ones with perfect seats. Well at least I always did when I wanted better seats for my '88 760 sedan. As for the ac down here, it sucks. Mine would run full blast all the time and just could keep the car cool. I was going to suggest to keep a look out for a Subaru before I saw you bought a Volvo. Good thing I read the whole thread. I've switched from Volvo and Nissans over to Subarus. We have 2 1995 Legacy wagons now. If you see a red RHD wagon around, that's me.