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06-18-2022, 07:10 PM
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06-13-2022, 03:01 PM
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If I remember correctly, there is a wire that...
If I remember correctly, there is a wire that goes to the headlamp dip relay from the rear fog lamp harness. Is used as the power wire for the rear fogs, run through fuse 14. It's possible that you...
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Forum: showroom
06-13-2022, 02:48 PM
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06-11-2022, 08:53 PM
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06-01-2022, 04:52 AM
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Forum: events
05-31-2022, 04:38 PM
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Cool. Kinda glad that the pesky Puget Sound...
Cool. Kinda glad that the pesky Puget Sound Convergence Zone remained where it was all day, even though it did make for a wet day at home.
Another TB'er showed up near the end of the meet. ...
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Forum: events
05-29-2022, 08:56 PM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
05-28-2022, 04:24 PM
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It's also possible that the door hinge is just...
It's also possible that the door hinge is just too worn out. Is there any slop if you try to lift the door up while it's partially open? Not a hard fix, just have to use a floor jack under the...
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Forum: events
05-28-2022, 04:08 PM
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Forum: events
05-23-2022, 09:08 PM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
05-23-2022, 08:40 PM
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Forum: showroom
05-23-2022, 08:33 PM
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Forum: events
05-23-2022, 08:31 PM
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Forum: showroom
05-22-2022, 05:07 AM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
05-22-2022, 05:06 AM
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^If the holes for the body cladding aren't...
^If the holes for the body cladding aren't filled, it will. If you get them filled (ideally by welding metal in the holes), then painted, it won't look much different than a 1983-85 wagon from the...
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Forum: performance & modifications
05-20-2022, 12:40 AM
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Correct. Was used on all B230 cars. Both in a...
Correct. Was used on all B230 cars. Both in a remote reservoir configuration from 1985-1990 on 240 series, and most 700 and 900 series cars; and in an integral reservoir configuration from 1991-93...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
05-19-2022, 03:12 PM
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Forum: performance & modifications
05-19-2022, 03:10 PM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
05-18-2022, 05:05 AM
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Yep. The '92 245 I used to drive pretty much...
Yep. The '92 245 I used to drive pretty much always showed a 2-1-2 or 2-3-2 code, due to a crack that had formed in the headpipe. Since WA didn't test emissions in my area, I just kept driving the...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
05-17-2022, 07:18 PM
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^Good points...
There aren't any holes in...
^Good points...
There aren't any holes in the headpipe, perchance? Not uncommon to develop holes on the non-turbo headpipes. One thing you could try is a pre-'89 exhaust manifold, if the car is...
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Forum: website & board
05-17-2022, 07:00 PM
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Forum: events
05-17-2022, 02:33 PM
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Forum: performance & modifications
05-15-2022, 04:54 AM
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You'd need a 1985-90 pump. 1991 cars had the...
You'd need a 1985-90 pump. 1991 cars had the integral reservoir pump. I'm assuming you're going to the late 940 regina fuel system B230 accessory layout with the alternator and AC compressor on the...
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Forum: website & board
05-14-2022, 10:21 PM
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Other sites I know of that use it:
...
Other sites I know of that use it:
https://68kmla.org/bb/index.php
https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php
https://www.photrio.com
https://www.radiodiscussions.com
https://tinkerdifferent.com...
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Forum: website & board
05-14-2022, 05:19 PM
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Forum: events
05-14-2022, 03:46 AM
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Forum: website & board
05-14-2022, 03:24 AM
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Forum: events
03-19-2022, 04:32 AM
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Forum: performance & modifications
03-16-2022, 08:40 PM
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Forum: showroom
02-26-2022, 08:47 PM
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Forum: events
02-26-2022, 06:55 AM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
02-26-2022, 06:50 AM
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Those doors might be a little too old for the...
Those doors might be a little too old for the car, btw. Volvo changed the door latch mechanisms in 1978. Doors look like they're from 1975. To use them with the door latch hardware from your 244,...
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Forum: performance & modifications
01-25-2022, 05:59 AM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-18-2022, 05:00 PM
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The Anco 25 series blades are an option, if...
The Anco 25 series blades are an option, if they're still available. They came with that metal pin that inserted into the blade frame for use with the 262C and first generation Honda Accord wiper...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-07-2022, 06:42 PM
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^1988-on 760, 960, etc, use an inverted laser-cut...
^1988-on 760, 960, etc, use an inverted laser-cut key, where the cuts are inside the key shaft, not on the outside. 1983-87 760 use the normal keys, like a 240, 740, or 940.
Early 760 key, also...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-06-2022, 01:44 AM
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To make a master key from a valet key, all you...
To make a master key from a valet key, all you need is a master key blank. Aftermarket key manufacturers call it the "VL8" key. Have said locksmith make a duplicate of the valet key on the VL8...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-06-2022, 12:40 AM
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Difference is that the valet key has a center...
Difference is that the valet key has a center spine that's not shaved down to fit the glovebox lock and the trunk lock (or storage compartment lock if a wagon). It'll also have the old style...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-05-2022, 09:56 PM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-04-2022, 07:51 PM
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Continuing on what Ben suggested:
4) Is the...
Continuing on what Ben suggested:
4) Is the ballast resistor connected? If it isn't, the engine will start and die. Coil power then gets cut as the key is returned to the run position.
5)...
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Forum: showroom
12-29-2021, 04:36 AM
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Forum: showroom
12-29-2021, 04:34 AM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
12-22-2021, 12:28 AM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
12-21-2021, 11:41 PM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
12-21-2021, 11:40 PM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
12-21-2021, 11:37 PM
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Forum: performance & modifications
12-21-2021, 10:13 PM
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Ran the similar B cam in an '84 245GL with the...
Ran the similar B cam in an '84 245GL with the iPd exhaust. Was fine. Had a little more oomph over the M cam, but still a decent "daily driver" cam. Also ran a K cam in an '85 245DL many years...
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Forum: projects & restorations
12-21-2021, 10:08 PM
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Forum: performance & modifications
12-11-2021, 03:56 AM
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I'm not sure if the B23E/F block had the same...
I'm not sure if the B23E/F block had the same issues as the B23FT did, but, since the cylinder walls are kinda thin, I probably would go ahead and run a later head. Either a 160 or 398 will work, as...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
12-11-2021, 03:51 AM
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^A dead short to ground will cause the oil...
^A dead short to ground will cause the oil pressure gauge to read zero bar... Unlike the oil temperature gauge and ambient temp gauge, shorting the sender wire to ground won't cause it to peg. No...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
12-10-2021, 06:35 AM
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Sounds like some welding occured between the...
Sounds like some welding occured between the alternator and the oil pressure sender contacts... Wonder if the cluster got fried as well... Even though the key may've been off, there's a chance that...
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