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Homer's 1990 240 redblock exorcism

Practice practice practice.
Also. This should be fun (not).
2013-03-13
 
Homer said:
Practice practice practice.
Also. This should be fun (not).
2013-03-13
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Why did you choose the n/a version of the bushing? With the HP you have I think I would have chosen the beefier turbo bushes.



However I did use those pictured on my n/a 240. I think it helps keep from lifting the inside tire on turns a tad.

But PO had the turbo bushes in mine before I changed them.
 
AFAIK there is not a separate part number for turbo models. The older versions of these bushings had the metal inserts in them, but those have been phased out.
 
Homer said:
AFAIK there is not a separate part number for turbo models. The older versions of these bushings had the metal inserts in them, but those have been phased out.
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You mean the metal yours has in the middle, the sleeve?

The ones in my '79 axle look like this. Good shape, so I didn't change them. It's in the autocrosser like that now.

http://www.pbase.com/towerymt/image/110986157.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/towerymt/image/110986158.jpg

Never heard of a "Turbo" or otherwise upgraded Volvo-branded bushing for the axle.
 
Homer said:
AFAIK there is not a separate part number for turbo models. The older versions of these bushings had the metal inserts in them, but those have been phased out.
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I wasn't aware the turbo style bushes were NLA

=towerymt;4521406]You mean the metal yours has in the middle, the sleeve?

The ones in my '79 axle look like this. Good shape, so I didn't change them. It's in the autocrosser like that now.

http://www.pbase.com/towerymt/image/110986157.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/towerymt/image/110986158.jpg

Never heard of a "Turbo" or otherwise upgraded Volvo-branded bushing for the axle.
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Mine were different from those ^ I was told by PO they were Volvo 240 turbo style bushes

Pic of my old ones I removed. (scroll down a little for several different pics of them) http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=203083&page=6&highlight=smokeyfan1000
 
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only 1 bushing for all 240s.
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JUst saying that counting Homer's original pic, seems there were 3 different styles over the years.............I suppose the new ones have superceeded the old ones..........
http://www.pbase.com/towerymt/image/110986157.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/towerymt/image/110986158.jpg


Notice the cresent moon shaped metal between the bolt sleeve & outer shell on the ones I removed from mine (scroll for different pics of the bushings)http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=203083&page=6
 
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Homer said:
Well I'm glad we got that cleared up. I was freaking out.
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Maybe they were just 3 different iterations of same part over 20+ years of 240 production?

I do think the ones I removed would hold up better/last longer under heavy loading, but flex less on turns.:e-shrug:.

I apologize if I disrupted your thread..
 
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Thanks for the cleanup mr. towery.
Pulled the rear muffler to see how it was holding up. You can see in this black abyss, a more detailed view on how I made the muffler innards.
Aluminum perf sheet stitched together with stainless safety wire. I wrapped that in fiberglass mesh tape to help keep more of the fiberglass packing in. Looks like it's doing its job.
2013-03-13
 
Alright. These Kaplhenke quick steer roll correction spacers are the bees knees. Best $300 I've spent on this car in a long while. So much more than just quicker steering.
 
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