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1980 242 DL option sheet

CTSwee

CTSwee

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I just got my hands on a red 1980 242 dl.
It is a non sunroof, manual everything including steering and 4 speed with no overdrive.

I'm just curious about the trans and if OD was an option or if this trans isn't original.

Thanks in advance, guys!
 
CTSwee said:
I just got my hands on a red 1980 242 dl.
It is a non sunroof, manual everything including steering and 4 speed with no overdrive.

I'm just curious about the trans and if OD was an option or if this trans isn't original.

Thanks in advance, guys!
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Anything's possible...

A bunch of links:
http://volvo.custhelp.com/app/manuals/ownersmanualinfo/year/1980/model/DL, GL, GT

VIC (not VIN) plate decoding:
http://volvo.custhelp.com/app/manuals/OwnersManual/om_id/1751
1 = M45 (no OD)
2 = M46 (OD)

Owner's manual:
http://volvornt.harte-hanks.com/manuals/1980/1980_dl_gl_gt/80DLGLGT_02.htm#pg35
"Overdrive (some models only)"
 
No sunroof typically meant M45 on pre-1981 cars. Sunroof with manual steering would be M46, as would sunroof with power steering. It wasn't until the 1981 B21F-MPG cars that M46 became standard on non-sunroof 242 and 244 cars.

-J
 
John242Ti said:
No sunroof typically meant M45 on pre-1981 cars. Sunroof with manual steering would be M46, as would sunroof with power steering. It wasn't until the 1981 B21F-MPG cars that M46 became standard on non-sunroof 242 and 244 cars.

-J
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Got a clue on the MPG on a B21F with M46? My 1980 flat hood had the m45 and poor mileage as well as no power. Thinking about swaping in a m46.
 
What is your expectation for gas mileage?
FWIW I would make sure your engine is tuned up properly before swapping in an M46.
I routinely got ~25mpg highway in a 242, B21F, M45, 3.91 diff.
 
oldschoolvolvo said:
What is your expectation for gas mileage?
FWIW I would make sure your engine is tuned up properly before swapping in an M46.
I routinely got ~25mpg highway in a 242, B21F, M45, 3.91 diff.
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Mine was around 20-21 mpg highway but not sure which rear gear is in it. 25 mpg would be nice. Oh that was on a fresh tune up. I will take your advice and check a few thing before doing the work. Got a great m46 in the Red 84 242 and going to a T5Z and some more upgrades in it. Thanks
 
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