kalns_rsi
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- Joined
- Dec 20, 2017
- Location
- Latvia, Riga
Hello everyone !
This is my first thread in turbobricks and also my first Volvo. Right now I don't have any thoughts about Turbo and of course it's D24 , so problbay it would be a boring thread, but any way since, there is lot of people who have huge experience about Volvo 240 and D24 also, I hope to fine some answers.
More than 10 years ago, my first ride with 240 ? I really like this car, but at that time I was for 230 / 230 Turbo and it was hard to find something at acceptable condition. In Latvia (Europe) 240 was popular at ~1995-2000 years (740 or 940, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedess was way more popular) and even in 2008 there was problems to find 240 in good condition. The biggest problem is rust. During the winter time salt are putted on the roads and that?s terrible ? cars rust super-fast. That?s the reason why I bought classic BWM at that time. Now in 2018, there is only few of them are left, so last chance to buy 240. Since I have two small kids and we like to go road trips I decide to look for 245 with diesel. Diesel because it?s cheaper and lower fuel consumption. Also from my point of view D24 is so primitive, that properly maintained engine can run lot of miles without any problems. For me there was no choose ? only one 245 (1988) was sold and with D24. Millage 442 0000 km (~274 000), condition is terrible, but at least engine somehow works, it is in one piece and it?s possible to drive.
First, I want to get that car back to road, so in Latvia to get permission to drive on the roads, ever year car has to pass technical inspection ? everything works properly on the car (lights, breaks, engine etc.), no oil leaks, rust holes, tires are suitable for driving (at winter winter tires with at least 4mm protector, and in summer tires with at least 2mm protector) and so on. From outside car can look like a crap but it has to be safe to drive and in more or less good technical condition.
So I need to take care about:
- New rear tail light, drivers side
- Drives safety belt,
- New power steering high pressure hose
- No oil leaks from engine
- No rust holes
- New tires
- New suspensions
- Some problems with running gear ? probably need to change steering tie rod end?s , bearings maybe something else, it has to be check by qualified mechanic.
- And lot of small things.
When I will get car back on the road I would like restore it, new painting, all seats in same color/style, new chrome lines and so on. So it looks like original. Also would like to put electric fan and maybe some other small upgrades. And maybe later on swap M57 bmw
NOW
At the begging...
The biggest problem is rear - super big rust hole (ther was bumper and taillights, I just take them off)
The first thing was oil change (Belts , brake pads and rotors, engine oil was already changed by previous owner). I change also engine oil because there was some kind of dino oil, I put fully synthetic, because average temperature during the summer is +20-25C (68-77F) and in winter -15-10C (5-14F). Also change differential and M47 gear box oil. Differential oil looks liked mud and that?s the reason why I check also gearbox oil. It was little bit better than differential oil, but still terrible. There was problems with refilling, so I used big syringe.
Next step is glow plugs and fuel filter change, but I am worried, that there will be air in system if I just take off old filter and put new one. About the glow plugs, I am not sure if there is problem with glow plugs, glow plug relay or both. But for one I am sure, at cold time I need 15-20 sec. cranking engine before it?s start. And even then, only 4 or 5 cylinders are working first minute ? lot o smoke, terrible sound and big vibrations. After one or two minutes engine works properly and after 10 minutes when it warms up, even no smoke. Also if the engine is worked before that day ? it?s starts easy and no terrible sound, big smokes or something like that. So I think glow plugs is the problem.
For the air in fuel system there is probably some kind of system how to get it out? Also maybe someone know how to properly adjust fuel pump?
Also, I change rims and tires, there was good offer for R16 Hydra rims. Actually, in Latvia there no chose for Volvo 200/700/900 series rims, so I was very happy to find something.
before
now
This is my first thread in turbobricks and also my first Volvo. Right now I don't have any thoughts about Turbo and of course it's D24 , so problbay it would be a boring thread, but any way since, there is lot of people who have huge experience about Volvo 240 and D24 also, I hope to fine some answers.
More than 10 years ago, my first ride with 240 ? I really like this car, but at that time I was for 230 / 230 Turbo and it was hard to find something at acceptable condition. In Latvia (Europe) 240 was popular at ~1995-2000 years (740 or 940, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedess was way more popular) and even in 2008 there was problems to find 240 in good condition. The biggest problem is rust. During the winter time salt are putted on the roads and that?s terrible ? cars rust super-fast. That?s the reason why I bought classic BWM at that time. Now in 2018, there is only few of them are left, so last chance to buy 240. Since I have two small kids and we like to go road trips I decide to look for 245 with diesel. Diesel because it?s cheaper and lower fuel consumption. Also from my point of view D24 is so primitive, that properly maintained engine can run lot of miles without any problems. For me there was no choose ? only one 245 (1988) was sold and with D24. Millage 442 0000 km (~274 000), condition is terrible, but at least engine somehow works, it is in one piece and it?s possible to drive.
First, I want to get that car back to road, so in Latvia to get permission to drive on the roads, ever year car has to pass technical inspection ? everything works properly on the car (lights, breaks, engine etc.), no oil leaks, rust holes, tires are suitable for driving (at winter winter tires with at least 4mm protector, and in summer tires with at least 2mm protector) and so on. From outside car can look like a crap but it has to be safe to drive and in more or less good technical condition.
So I need to take care about:
- New rear tail light, drivers side
- Drives safety belt,
- New power steering high pressure hose
- No oil leaks from engine
- No rust holes
- New tires
- New suspensions
- Some problems with running gear ? probably need to change steering tie rod end?s , bearings maybe something else, it has to be check by qualified mechanic.
- And lot of small things.
When I will get car back on the road I would like restore it, new painting, all seats in same color/style, new chrome lines and so on. So it looks like original. Also would like to put electric fan and maybe some other small upgrades. And maybe later on swap M57 bmw
NOW
At the begging...
The biggest problem is rear - super big rust hole (ther was bumper and taillights, I just take them off)
The first thing was oil change (Belts , brake pads and rotors, engine oil was already changed by previous owner). I change also engine oil because there was some kind of dino oil, I put fully synthetic, because average temperature during the summer is +20-25C (68-77F) and in winter -15-10C (5-14F). Also change differential and M47 gear box oil. Differential oil looks liked mud and that?s the reason why I check also gearbox oil. It was little bit better than differential oil, but still terrible. There was problems with refilling, so I used big syringe.
Next step is glow plugs and fuel filter change, but I am worried, that there will be air in system if I just take off old filter and put new one. About the glow plugs, I am not sure if there is problem with glow plugs, glow plug relay or both. But for one I am sure, at cold time I need 15-20 sec. cranking engine before it?s start. And even then, only 4 or 5 cylinders are working first minute ? lot o smoke, terrible sound and big vibrations. After one or two minutes engine works properly and after 10 minutes when it warms up, even no smoke. Also if the engine is worked before that day ? it?s starts easy and no terrible sound, big smokes or something like that. So I think glow plugs is the problem.
For the air in fuel system there is probably some kind of system how to get it out? Also maybe someone know how to properly adjust fuel pump?
Also, I change rims and tires, there was good offer for R16 Hydra rims. Actually, in Latvia there no chose for Volvo 200/700/900 series rims, so I was very happy to find something.
before
now
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