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01-18-2021, 01:21 AM
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Yup. That's how they should be.
Certain...
Yup. That's how they should be.
Certain 240s, like 1985-86, and 1993 cars with Bosch arms, I have seen with them reversed. Mainly because of the fact that Bosch stamped RL and RR on them,...
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Forum: showroom
01-17-2021, 02:36 AM
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01-09-2021, 10:50 PM
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242 saw some road time...
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242 saw some road time...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50819405452_393b402507_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kqJJHJ)
First shot taken since sometime in spring 2017 that shows the car...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-05-2021, 08:21 PM
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While the 5 panels are much less likely to have...
While the 5 panels are much less likely to have issues, I have had a pair of Bosch tails on my original 242 that were just as bad as the Cibie 6 panel tails about losing connections. So, it might be...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-05-2021, 07:57 PM
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Forum: showroom
12-27-2020, 12:08 AM
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Forum: showroom
12-18-2020, 06:16 AM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
12-14-2020, 08:47 PM
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Forum: performance & modifications
12-07-2020, 05:07 PM
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Remember, there are three different OEM Volvo...
Remember, there are three different OEM Volvo non-AC PS brackets. The 1976-77 ZF bracket for the early external reservoir pump, the 1977-84 style used with the P-type Saginaw pumps, and the 1985-on...
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Forum: events
12-03-2020, 05:08 PM
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^Hence my comment about iPd. The lack of herd...
^Hence my comment about iPd. The lack of herd immunity might be debatable, but, the governors of WA, OR, and CA seem to want to keep things locked down. Only way I see things changing is when/if...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
11-30-2020, 01:58 AM
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Forum: events
11-29-2020, 02:53 AM
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11-28-2020, 09:13 PM
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11-28-2020, 08:35 PM
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Forum: performance & modifications
11-01-2020, 05:30 AM
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Forum: performance & modifications
10-30-2020, 01:02 AM
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You could. That said, a B230FT head might be...
You could. That said, a B230FT head might be more desirable, since it wouldn't be a kludge when it comes to sourcing gaskets, etc... It will also have the correct cam cover for use with the B230...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-26-2020, 11:08 PM
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^This. The other possibilities:
- Mixture...
^This. The other possibilities:
- Mixture is off. If the engine still idles wonky after the oxygen sensor kicks in (that's when the car begins surging for a few seconds), it may need to have the...
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Forum: showroom
10-25-2020, 05:08 PM
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10-23-2020, 01:21 AM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-21-2020, 01:03 AM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-20-2020, 08:45 PM
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Switch is on the left side of the AC rheostat...
Switch is on the left side of the AC rheostat switch. Easiest way to check to see if it's the problem is to tilt the console out after verifying that the rheostat knob is turned all the way over to...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-20-2020, 08:41 PM
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Forum: showroom
10-20-2020, 08:23 PM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-19-2020, 05:13 PM
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Maybe a Yakima or a Thule rack would be more...
Maybe a Yakima or a Thule rack would be more useful. Looks cooler, too. There were also a couple of Volvo-branded wagon luggage racks that mounted to the raingutters. One was curved to match the...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-19-2020, 04:28 PM
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Idle speed in gear should be 750 rpm. With AC...
Idle speed in gear should be 750 rpm. With AC switch completely turned off. If AC switch is even slightly turned to the right of the "0", the idle will be elevated to around 900 rpm in gear and...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-19-2020, 04:16 PM
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Forum: showroom
10-19-2020, 02:02 AM
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10-19-2020, 12:17 AM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-18-2020, 11:55 PM
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Use the HT-204/205 style grilles and mount some...
Use the HT-204/205 style grilles and mount some Pioneer 5.25" coaxials in the grille bases. The tweeters are usually low profile enough to allow use of the stock HT-204 or HT-205 outer grilles. The...
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Forum: projects & restorations
10-17-2020, 02:58 AM
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Forum: showroom
10-17-2020, 02:46 AM
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10-15-2020, 01:54 AM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-09-2020, 04:28 PM
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A 1988 240 uses a 007 Air Mass Meter. Same one...
A 1988 240 uses a 007 Air Mass Meter. Same one used by the 1985-87 cars, as well as other 1988 4-cylinder 200/700 series cars, and 1989 700 Turbo cars. So, it should be easy to locate, considering...
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Forum: performance & modifications
10-09-2020, 03:51 AM
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^Same setup on my wagon.
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^Same setup on my wagon.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50120636501_8e40b18993_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jmZn4c)
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-09-2020, 03:32 AM
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Closer to 57mm.
But, yes, 50mm is 2".
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Closer to 57mm.
But, yes, 50mm is 2".
The turbo exhaust drops from 2.5" to 2.25" where the under axle pipe is located. For a full 2.5" system, you just need to cut the 2.25" section off and...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-05-2020, 03:29 AM
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10-05-2020, 03:20 AM
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10-03-2020, 04:57 AM
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09-30-2020, 06:13 AM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
09-25-2020, 07:04 PM
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Happened to my 245 a little more than 9 years...
Happened to my 245 a little more than 9 years ago. Needed gas, so I pulled into a gas station. Noticed that the pedal went to the floor. Had to use the parking brake to stop the car. Shut it off,...
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Forum: projects & restorations
09-18-2020, 02:47 PM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
09-13-2020, 09:51 PM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
09-11-2020, 04:22 PM
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
09-11-2020, 12:54 AM
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If you can camp, or even hit a Motel 6 (or, if...
If you can camp, or even hit a Motel 6 (or, if not pet-friendly, another motel that is) on those nights that are cold, it might be best to just load everything in the back, then use three Thule or...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
09-02-2020, 01:38 PM
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When you get the crap gas drained, consider...
When you get the crap gas drained, consider getting some non-ethanol stuff to run through the systems... My 245 runs better on E0 gas. Previous 245 developed severe runnability problems before I...
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