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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-10-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 898
Posted By dl242gt
After you reshape the top you can use a 242 GT...

After you reshape the top you can use a 242 GT strut plate to add some metal to that area. I put them on all my cars.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-07-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 263
Posted By dl242gt
When I use something I usually use the Lucas...

When I use something I usually use the Lucas stuff or Techron.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-07-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 203
Posted By dl242gt
There are a couple of timing type issues that...

There are a couple of timing type issues that come to mind on these early kjet pushrod engines. This is the first year that the four cylinder engine got breakerless ignition. It works well and is...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-02-2013, 01:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 727
Posted By dl242gt
The brake light switch is on the brake pedal. I...

The brake light switch is on the brake pedal. I think you mean the warning light switch which is on the distribution block. If you are going to run the single line calipers then just plug the unused...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-02-2013, 01:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 187
Posted By dl242gt
Sometimes these sensors aren't actually bosch...

Sometimes these sensors aren't actually bosch parts. For example back when I had a 79 242dl the thermo time switch was made by VDO. That car also had a VDO intank pump.

I'm glad you got the...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-02-2013, 01:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 124
Posted By dl242gt
I use intake air cleaner and clean out the screw....

I use intake air cleaner and clean out the screw. After you clean it, it becomes much easier to put a wrench in it and adjust the mixture. it's a good idea to also clean out the air flow sensor box...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-28-2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 187
Posted By dl242gt
BTW both sensors are still listed as available on...

BTW both sensors are still listed as available on Tasca Volvo site.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-28-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 187
Posted By dl242gt
They break down the temp sensor by chassis. Here...

They break down the temp sensor by chassis. Here are the two Volvo part numbers.
1306024 242 -206790, 244 -686099, 245 -368309
1306937 242 206791-, 244 686100-, 245 368310-
Forum: performance & suspension 02-27-2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,021
Posted By dl242gt
When I bought my feed line and adapter parts from...

When I bought my feed line and adapter parts from ATP Turbo. They told me it is not recommended to use a -3 AN line for the oil feed. A -4 AN is what they recommended. Also the 1/8 npt to -4 AN...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-27-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 147
Posted By dl242gt
The 84 and the 91 should both have the same rear...

The 84 and the 91 should both have the same rear ATE calipers if the cars are us models. There isn't anything different with the brake lines unless the 91 has ABS. Then there are less brake lines....
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-26-2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 91
Posted By dl242gt
Please provide what year engine and type number...

Please provide what year engine and type number of the engine.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-25-2013, 09:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 148
Posted By dl242gt
Absolutely replace the springs. When I needed to...

Absolutely replace the springs. When I needed to replace the springs for the 405 head I was prepping. I was able to get the large older style springs from Volvo. You do need to get the matching...
Forum: performance & suspension 02-25-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 318
Posted By dl242gt
You do know that the exact same tach as a 123GT...

You do know that the exact same tach as a 123GT with slightly different silk screen on the face was sold by Smiths as an aftermarket accessory tach don't you? I used to have one along with the real...
Forum: performance & suspension 02-25-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,308
Posted By dl242gt
Actually, the boost will vary a little but mostly...

Actually, the boost will vary a little but mostly first gear is the one you don't get full boost in. It's so low that it doesn't give a good load to spool the turbo. But in second gear and up i get...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-23-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 813
Posted By dl242gt
Ah, so you have tried out a 148 cpr? That's great...

Ah, so you have tried out a 148 cpr? That's great to see that it works well. I have wondered about trying a different cpr and was going to try out a Audi 5k turbo one but haven't tried it yet since...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-23-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 201
Posted By dl242gt
the pin being stripped I don't understand. It's a...

the pin being stripped I don't understand. It's a round pin that is smooth which slides into the linkage clevis and the shifter along with a bushing on either side of the shifter. Then the small bolt...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-22-2013, 10:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 636
Posted By dl242gt
I have the old IPD kit that mounts on the...

I have the old IPD kit that mounts on the firewall on my 82 turbo. It was such a nice kit it had to be discontinued. :lol:
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-22-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 306
Posted By dl242gt
I have experienced the crank handle plastic...

I have experienced the crank handle plastic fusing to the shaft of the window regulator like you describe. To get it off once you remove the screw you can try some penetrating oil as suggested. Give...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-22-2013, 10:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 201
Posted By dl242gt
You can use a short bolt with a ten mm head for...

You can use a short bolt with a ten mm head for that spot. If you have a file. file the end of the bolt so it has a point so it goes into the groove on the pin better.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-22-2013, 07:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 380
Posted By dl242gt
Have you split the fuel distributor? That's...

Have you split the fuel distributor? That's really a challenge I hear but I haven't ever tried it. Once again nice work. :) The viton is probably better from the alcohol in our fuel point of view as...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-22-2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,070
Posted By dl242gt
But Bilsteins use an internal bump stop and have...

But Bilsteins use an internal bump stop and have only a dust boot. You can pull up the dust boot off the shock shaft from the bottom of the dust cover. It's only pulled over the gland nut area...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-22-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 813
Posted By dl242gt
nice work! the older control pressure regulator....

nice work! the older control pressure regulator. the 079 one does provide boost enrichment but only during warmup. that function is canceled by the thermostatic valve on the head. the control...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-22-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 172
Posted By dl242gt
I've used 205/60-15 winter tires for many years....

I've used 205/60-15 winter tires for many years. They work great. This year I bought 195/60-15 winter tires and I like them better. The smaller diameter is good for performance. Don't just buy tires...
Forum: performance & suspension 02-21-2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 476
Posted By dl242gt
the gaskets are all the same. just the heads have...

the gaskets are all the same. just the heads have large or small coolant passages. You use the B21 sized gasket for this install. My bcp 405 has been running for several years on my B21FT and it was...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-21-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 634
Posted By dl242gt
My buddy that was in the navy told me that they...

My buddy that was in the navy told me that they use an alcohol graphite mix for threads on fittings and bolts. The alcohol evaporates and leaves the graphite for lubrication.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-21-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 99
Posted By dl242gt
Unless all that stuff is like new. It's not worth...

Unless all that stuff is like new. It's not worth the effort when new parts are reasonably priced.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-20-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 424
Posted By dl242gt
Be sure it's not something else by putting the uv...

Be sure it's not something else by putting the uv trace dye in the oil and see what develops. If it's the head gasket it wouldn't surprise me. I've had multiple high mileage Volvos that plain wore...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-20-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 147
Posted By dl242gt
You mean the connector pins in the gray...

You mean the connector pins in the gray connectors? Those are either amp or molex but I forget which. Measure the diameter and length of the pins, both male and female pins. Then you can match it up.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-11-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 200
Posted By dl242gt
I used to have a M46 1986 244dl. It had a front...

I used to have a M46 1986 244dl. It had a front ujoint on the m46. I converted the car to an M47 because I had a nice one laying around and the speedo was electronic in 86 making it an easy bolt in...
Forum: showroom 02-08-2013, 12:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 973
Posted By dl242gt
Looks great! I put a 79 242DL front on my 82...

Looks great! I put a 79 242DL front on my 82 turbo.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-08-2013, 12:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 458
Posted By dl242gt
Right on! Looks great. Always have liked your car.

Right on! Looks great. Always have liked your car.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-07-2013, 11:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 292
Posted By dl242gt
I bought mine from Volvo for my turbo. They still...

I bought mine from Volvo for my turbo. They still had that stuff but that was a few years ago.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-07-2013, 11:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 304
Posted By dl242gt
I've had to repair the studs a few times now on...

I've had to repair the studs a few times now on my FCP ecode knockoffs. But they are much better than the plastic.
Forum: performance & suspension 02-02-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 857
Posted By dl242gt
I run the enem V15 n/a cam in my 93 wagon without...

I run the enem V15 n/a cam in my 93 wagon without any other mods. 4 degrees advanced. It gave a nice performance boost but still has all the good low rpm torque of stock. Makes it a good running wide...
Forum: performance & suspension 02-01-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 513
Posted By dl242gt
Why not add the line to the intake at the top of...

Why not add the line to the intake at the top of the catch can so the vacuum can actually help the pcv system work? Without any vacuum you're just going to have whatever the engine pukes up go to the...
Forum: performance & suspension 01-30-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 661
Posted By dl242gt
I have a rare small coolant passage 405 head from...

I have a rare small coolant passage 405 head from a B23ET. It's got six cracks. Four cylinders of cracks between the seats and two cylinders have cracks from the spark plug hole to the exhaust valve....
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-30-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 348
Posted By dl242gt
The hose that goes from the flame trap to the...

The hose that goes from the flame trap to the intake pipe gets clogged as well. It's best to replace it but you can clean it out if it's in good condition.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-30-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 859
Posted By dl242gt
Just be sure the main stuff is good. Because late...

Just be sure the main stuff is good. Because late model manuals are quite uncommon and you gotta take what you can get. When I bought my wagon back in 2005 I had to do the head gasket and the car is...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-30-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 482
Posted By dl242gt
Only 35.33 for that symbol strip at Tasca Volvo...

Only 35.33 for that symbol strip at Tasca Volvo online site.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-28-2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 442
Posted By dl242gt
The resistor is green ceramic nowadays. If there...

The resistor is green ceramic nowadays. If there was fabric around it, then it would stink for a good long time if that wasn't taken off the resistor. The other question is. Was the resistor...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-15-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 338
Posted By dl242gt
my understanding is you don't have the socket in...

my understanding is you don't have the socket in the lamp on the us model parking lights. If you buy the ecode ones then there are two sockets in the lamp housing. I believe the ecode lights install...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-07-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 728
Posted By dl242gt
Haha, I have also tried the AC platinums you can...

Haha, I have also tried the AC platinums you can buy cheap at Walmart in my 93 wagon and it liked them just fine. They actually seemed to get better mileage than the copper plugs. These had large...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-07-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,130
Posted By dl242gt
Without the wire for the starter 12V on the coil...

Without the wire for the starter 12V on the coil while cranking. The engine can be very reluctant to start. It works best with that boost.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-07-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 728
Posted By dl242gt
I bought over 60 champion nos chrysler plugs that...

I bought over 60 champion nos chrysler plugs that are the application for redblock B230F and have been using them for several years without any issues. They seem to have a decent service life.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-07-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 278
Posted By dl242gt
When I had this issue it was two main problems,...

When I had this issue it was two main problems, actually three main problems. My 82 turbo had bad injector seals, and after troubleshooting it was determined that the control pressure was stuck too...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-03-2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 683
Posted By dl242gt
the new style windshield uses it's own very small...

the new style windshield uses it's own very small rubber trim piece. You won't have anything covering the outer edge of the hole where the windshield goes if you try to use the new trim with an old...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-03-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 303
Posted By dl242gt
I like to use a thread sealant like Loctite 592...

I like to use a thread sealant like Loctite 592 on the fittings. It makes a mess because you have to put it on all the fittings especially on the sealing surfaces. The payoff is that you only have to...
Forum: showroom 12-31-2012, 10:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 893
Posted By dl242gt
Nice to see the Open House event come back. I...

Nice to see the Open House event come back. I attended many until it's untimely death at the hands of ford. Maybe someday my 123GT will make it up there again.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-31-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 363
Posted By dl242gt
Whew man that was close. Glad you made it through...

Whew man that was close. Glad you made it through that one. I can lookup the service bulletin and see what parts are used. Although they might no longer be stocked being that it's for a 240.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-31-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 6,656
Posted By dl242gt
Cool project!

Cool project!
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