Double D

mblue240 · 05-21-2013, 09:32 PM

This is my new DD, so the current DD can be turned into a weekend car. The 242 was parked in the garage 13 years ago when a new car was bought, then never touched again. The windows were left open and all sort of dust and rodents got inside. There is also dust and rodent crap all over the roof of the car. The tires went flat, the gas turned bad, and she desperately needed love. I learned the car was in my neighbors garage 3 years ago, when my Dad bought a 1968 144S from him. For 3 years I kept hearing how he wanted my help to get it on the road so he could drive it again and I never pushed the issue, but he knew I wanted to buy it. After the stars aligned he realized he wasn't getting any younger and the car needed a new owner. We struck a deal and it was towed to my garage.

So far I've replaced the rear lights, front turn signals, all the belts, polished the valve cover a little, installed a K&N air filter, new plugs and wires, and a bunch of other crap that adds up to way too many weekends. At this point it should be running this weekend. Then I'll replace the brake calipers, pads, rotors, fluid, and lines. I'll also drain the differential and put in new fluid. Then I'll just need to pull out the interior and scrub everything down and it will be ready for duty.

A "before" shot of the engine bay

The battery cables were so corroded I couldn't loosen them, so I cut them off at the terminals.

A mess of zipties in the trans coolant lines.

The old tails. Good, but not great.

Sparkly new tail lights.

This is the cover for the muffler. The top one came off the car, the bottom one went on after I coated it with bedliner.

Old turn signal on the top, new on the bottom.

Old on the left, new on the right.

I think the end link bushings are shot.

A progress shot of the engine bay.

Pulled an old set of 25/22mm IPD sways out of the shed (still need to put the water pump pulley on)

That mess of zipties was replaces with new hoses and a single ziptie put on correctly.

Josh · 05-21-2013, 11:28 PM

So now there is like 10 of these cars driving around portland

mblue240 · 05-30-2013, 10:07 PM

"I'm not going to modify this car." - Me

Didn't take long to change my mind.

diponyou · 06-01-2013, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh

So now there is like 10 of these cars driving around portland

you were doing it before it was cool that is all that matters in the grand scheme of things.

slow240 · 06-01-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by diponyou

you were doing whatever made you happy, that is all that matters in the grand scheme of things.

ftfy

242 looks good! keep her up, looks pretty rust free

Old Iron · 06-01-2013, 03:47 PM

Nice find, lucky it sat in a garage and not under a tree collecting rust holes. Rat **** is better then rust holes any day.

swedishmafia! · 06-02-2013, 02:59 PM

Where is this mysterious blue 240 mine in Portland? I must find the source.

Harlard · 06-03-2013, 03:04 AM

This would make a much better weekend car than the 89...

mblue240 · 06-05-2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Iron

Nice find, lucky it sat in a garage and not under a tree collecting rust holes. Rat **** is better then rust holes any day.

I haven't found any rust yet, but sitting in the driveway wouldn't have changed that. The 68 144S we pulled from the PO's driveway 3 years ago (yes, we bought both cars from the same guy) is my Dad's weekend driver and its just about rust free.

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Originally Posted by harribert

This would make a much better weekend car than the 89...

Nope, the 244 already sucks too much gas. Swapping go fast parts from the 244 to the 242 and returning the 244 back to stock would take way too much effort. A 242 is a great DD for me, since my long legs make it so when I look left out the 244 I'm actually looking out the back window. Plus, I've always wanted to DD a car thats older than me.

By the end of summer this car will be at stage 0 and I am going to spend a lot more time on the 142. I've let it sit too long and its about time I show it how much I love it, and the boy is begging to go for a ride in it.

mblue240 · 01-16-2015, 09:59 AM

A year and a half in and it still isn't running. I blame 60+ hour work weeks keeping me out of the garage. It has a new windshield now, most of the interior is back in, front armrest, turbo triple gauge pack, and power mirrors waiting to go in.

The no start issue seems to be the in tank pump. Pulled that and found a pile of rust, looking in the tank showed even more rust.

Grabbed a rust free tank from RSI, but it was dented. The dent kept the pump from being able to drop in. I beat a piece of wood into the dent with a hammer and just splintered the wood, so I got creative in my fix.

mblue240 · 02-19-2015, 02:11 AM

The gas tank is in, just waiting for new gas lines to ship now. Got the new rollers on though. The black virgos have 2 good tires, so I'll have to find two more before I can really put on miles.

Harlard · 02-19-2015, 02:19 AM

Eli is your man.

mblue240 · 02-20-2015, 04:02 AM

mblue240 · 04-29-2016, 07:15 AM

It is painful to think I've owned this car for nearly three years and haven't put a single mile on it. Life has gotten in the way and this sat way on the back burner. The car runs and drives (in and out of the driveway), I just need to put the interior back together, smog it, and buy insurance.

20160427_153106[1] by M. Blue 240, on Flickr

RP80242GT+T · 04-29-2016, 07:43 AM

I really thought this was going to be a thread on big boobs.

mblue240 · 04-30-2016, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RP80242GT+T

I really thought this was going to be a thread on big boobs.

My wife thought I was writing about her, then pointed out the last pregnancy pushed her past a DD. (pics won't happen, I've seen the TB hounds in action)

mblue240 · 06-10-2016, 06:48 AM

She drives! We drove it around the block on Wednesday and it went pretty smooth, so we insured it Thursday and I ran a couple errands.

My notes after the first drive (more so I can remember):
-still needs a driver's seat belt
-defrost vents seem to be plugged
-might be dragging the front right brake
-I'm using the driver's seat out of my 89, still need to button up the original seat
-there are no front turn signals
-hazard switch doesn't do anything
-setting up the stereo in the lower slot, while you drive, is impossible
-center lights of the quad rounds seem to glow when the headlights are on
-needs a belly pan

I love this thing though. It glides over speed bumps and the only exhaust note is from the hole in the muffler. I can't wait to take care of the little things so I can DD this.

Uncleknucklez · 06-10-2016, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mblue240;5413101.

-setting up the stereo in the lower slot, while you drive, is impossible

Ha! I literally just did this last night at 945 trying to make it to Coldstone before they closed!

Nice ride, it'll be a great daily.

mblue240 · 06-16-2016, 08:33 AM

Added to the to-do list:

-replace wiper motor
-fix gas leak between tank and filler neck

John242Ti · 06-16-2016, 04:21 PM

Headlamps: 4x6 harness is wired differently than 5.75" round and 7" round. Same thing happens if E-code 4x6's are installed without repinning the harness plugs or using the adapters.

Wiper motor: Get an SWF unit (Nahnstört band on motor housing). Can swap brown and green wires for faster intermittent mode without having it turn into a 1/2 second delay, like what happens with the newer Electrolux motors.

-J

LC4CARL · 06-16-2016, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue245Ti

Wiper motor: Get an SWF unit (Nahnstört band on motor housing). Can swap brown and green wires for faster intermittent mode without having it turn into a 1/2 second delay, like what happens with the newer Electrolux motors.

-J

My wipers don't "park" on the cowl when switched off. Ideas?

Clean 242 by the way!

mblue240 · 06-17-2016, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue245Ti

Headlamps: 4x6 harness is wired differently than 5.75" round and 7" round. Same thing happens if E-code 4x6's are installed without repinning the harness plugs or using the adapters.

Wiper motor: Get an SWF unit (Nahnstört band on motor housing). Can swap brown and green wires for faster intermittent mode without having it turn into a 1/2 second delay, like what happens with the newer Electrolux motors.

-J

I was hoping you would chime in. I was sure you had experience with the lights. What all do I have to do to get them to work right?

I have a small stack of spare wiper motors, so that will be the easiest repair on the list.

mblue240 · 09-07-2018, 01:43 AM

Something got in my head and I decided now was the time to tackle the suspension. It already has IPD sways, now I'm adding IPD springs, Bilstein TC, new rubber bushings everywhere except the trailing arms (those will come later), strut reinforcement plates, and later model vented brakes.

20180827_101028 by M. Blue 240, on Flickr

20180827_104523 by M. Blue 240, on Flickr

I'm also tracking down an oil leak, brake fluid leak, and coolant leak. While I wait for parts to come back from the powder coater I started looking into the leaks. First thing I found was a line that may have been attacked by the mice that got to this car while it was in storage. It runs from the fuel tank to the charcoal canister, so I'll need to find a replacement.

20180906_165716 by M. Blue 240, on Flickr

The brake fluid seems to be leaking from the hard lines that run to the rear of the car, just a couple inches back from the distribution block. I'll need to find a replacement for that too. The coolant seems to be from the hard heater hose that runs back from the water pump, but I need to look again to be sure. Lastly the oil is likely the front crank seal, thankfully I have spares on hand. I tore into it tonight, but I'm going to try to add some parts to my powder order.

20180906_213214 by M. Blue 240, on Flickr

mblue240 · 10-22-2018, 11:58 AM

242 by M. Blue 240, on Flickr

243 by M. Blue 240, on Flickr

mblue240 · 04-13-2019, 06:51 PM

Life has been busy and I'm dealing with constantly being exhausted, so progress has been slow. I have a couple hours each day to work on the car before I head off to my job. Each one of these pics is the progress I made each day. I have a few wiring things to tidy up and I'll be done in the engine bay. Even after new brake lines I still have a brake fluid leak, so I suspect the junction block. The leak is right below it, but I don't see any fluid anywhere. I have to replace the under axle exhaust pipe, then I should be done and driving.

242-4 by M. Blue 240, on Flickr

242-3 by M. Blue 240, on Flickr

242-1 by M. Blue 240, on Flickr

242 by M. Blue 240, on Flickr

05-21-2013, 09:32 PM	#1
mblue240 Board Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon	Double D This is my new DD, so the current DD can be turned into a weekend car. The 242 was parked in the garage 13 years ago when a new car was bought, then never touched again. The windows were left open and all sort of dust and rodents got inside. There is also dust and rodent crap all over the roof of the car. The tires went flat, the gas turned bad, and she desperately needed love. I learned the car was in my neighbors garage 3 years ago, when my Dad bought a 1968 144S from him. For 3 years I kept hearing how he wanted my help to get it on the road so he could drive it again and I never pushed the issue, but he knew I wanted to buy it. After the stars aligned he realized he wasn't getting any younger and the car needed a new owner. We struck a deal and it was towed to my garage. So far I've replaced the rear lights, front turn signals, all the belts, polished the valve cover a little, installed a K&N air filter, new plugs and wires, and a bunch of other crap that adds up to way too many weekends. At this point it should be running this weekend. Then I'll replace the brake calipers, pads, rotors, fluid, and lines. I'll also drain the differential and put in new fluid. Then I'll just need to pull out the interior and scrub everything down and it will be ready for duty. A "before" shot of the engine bay The battery cables were so corroded I couldn't loosen them, so I cut them off at the terminals. A mess of zipties in the trans coolant lines. The old tails. Good, but not great. Sparkly new tail lights. This is the cover for the muffler. The top one came off the car, the bottom one went on after I coated it with bedliner. Old turn signal on the top, new on the bottom. Old on the left, new on the right. I think the end link bushings are shot. A progress shot of the engine bay. Pulled an old set of 25/22mm IPD sways out of the shed (still need to put the water pump pulley on) That mess of zipties was replaces with new hoses and a single ziptie put on correctly. __________________ -Michael IG: @mblue240 1989 244DL 1983 242DL 1971 142E Son's 1988 244DL Upgraded fuel injectors for sale

06-02-2013, 02:59 PM	#7
swedishmafia! Board Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Shore Boston	Where is this mysterious blue 240 mine in Portland? I must find the source. __________________ 1991 245-Medium Beige M47 A cammed

04-29-2016, 07:43 AM	#15
RP80242GT+T R-Sport Cluster Guy Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cape Coral, FL	I really thought this was going to be a thread on big boobs. __________________ RP R-Sport and OEM Stock Instrument Cluster Restorations, Sales, parts, service, and customizing. LED Conversion Services Volvo GT Stripe Kits. 1980 242 GT Turbo 2006 Mini Cooper S GP number 1148 1989 240 Wagon " The Beast" Daily Driver

06-16-2016, 04:21 PM	#20
John242Ti LH-Jet & Carb Free Zone Join Date: May 2003 Location: Duvall, WA	Headlamps: 4x6 harness is wired differently than 5.75" round and 7" round. Same thing happens if E-code 4x6's are installed without repinning the harness plugs or using the adapters. Wiper motor: Get an SWF unit (Nahnstört band on motor housing). Can swap brown and green wires for faster intermittent mode without having it turn into a 1/2 second delay, like what happens with the newer Electrolux motors. -J __________________ 1982 242Ti - black, B23FT/M46 combo. @john242ti on IG

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05-21-2013, 11:28 PM	#2
Josh Board Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Redmond, OR	So now there is like 10 of these cars driving around portland

05-30-2013, 10:07 PM	#3
mblue240 Board Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon	"I'm not going to modify this car." - Me Didn't take long to change my mind.

01-16-2015, 09:59 AM	#10
mblue240 Board Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon	A year and a half in and it still isn't running. I blame 60+ hour work weeks keeping me out of the garage. It has a new windshield now, most of the interior is back in, front armrest, turbo triple gauge pack, and power mirrors waiting to go in. The no start issue seems to be the in tank pump. Pulled that and found a pile of rust, looking in the tank showed even more rust. Grabbed a rust free tank from RSI, but it was dented. The dent kept the pump from being able to drop in. I beat a piece of wood into the dent with a hammer and just splintered the wood, so I got creative in my fix.

02-19-2015, 02:11 AM	#11
mblue240 Board Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon	The gas tank is in, just waiting for new gas lines to ship now. Got the new rollers on though. The black virgos have 2 good tires, so I'll have to find two more before I can really put on miles.

02-19-2015, 02:19 AM	#12
Harlard Hurlurd?Harland?Bueller? Join Date: May 2007 Location: PDX	Eli is your man.

02-20-2015, 04:02 AM	#13
mblue240 Board Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon

04-29-2016, 07:15 AM	#14
mblue240 Board Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon	It is painful to think I've owned this car for nearly three years and haven't put a single mile on it. Life has gotten in the way and this sat way on the back burner. The car runs and drives (in and out of the driveway), I just need to put the interior back together, smog it, and buy insurance. 20160427_153106[1] by M. Blue 240, on Flickr

06-10-2016, 06:48 AM	#17
mblue240 Board Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon	She drives! We drove it around the block on Wednesday and it went pretty smooth, so we insured it Thursday and I ran a couple errands. My notes after the first drive (more so I can remember): -still needs a driver's seat belt -defrost vents seem to be plugged -might be dragging the front right brake -I'm using the driver's seat out of my 89, still need to button up the original seat -there are no front turn signals -hazard switch doesn't do anything -setting up the stereo in the lower slot, while you drive, is impossible -center lights of the quad rounds seem to glow when the headlights are on -needs a belly pan I love this thing though. It glides over speed bumps and the only exhaust note is from the hole in the muffler. I can't wait to take care of the little things so I can DD this.

06-16-2016, 08:33 AM	#19
mblue240 Board Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon	Added to the to-do list: -replace wiper motor -fix gas leak between tank and filler neck

09-07-2018, 01:43 AM	#23
mblue240 Board Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon	Something got in my head and I decided now was the time to tackle the suspension. It already has IPD sways, now I'm adding IPD springs, Bilstein TC, new rubber bushings everywhere except the trailing arms (those will come later), strut reinforcement plates, and later model vented brakes. 20180827_101028 by M. Blue 240, on Flickr 20180827_104523 by M. Blue 240, on Flickr I'm also tracking down an oil leak, brake fluid leak, and coolant leak. While I wait for parts to come back from the powder coater I started looking into the leaks. First thing I found was a line that may have been attacked by the mice that got to this car while it was in storage. It runs from the fuel tank to the charcoal canister, so I'll need to find a replacement. 20180906_165716 by M. Blue 240, on Flickr The brake fluid seems to be leaking from the hard lines that run to the rear of the car, just a couple inches back from the distribution block. I'll need to find a replacement for that too. The coolant seems to be from the hard heater hose that runs back from the water pump, but I need to look again to be sure. Lastly the oil is likely the front crank seal, thankfully I have spares on hand. I tore into it tonight, but I'm going to try to add some parts to my powder order. 20180906_213214 by M. Blue 240, on Flickr

10-22-2018, 11:58 AM	#24
mblue240 Board Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon	242 by M. Blue 240, on Flickr 243 by M. Blue 240, on Flickr

04-13-2019, 06:51 PM	#25
mblue240 Board Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon	Life has been busy and I'm dealing with constantly being exhausted, so progress has been slow. I have a couple hours each day to work on the car before I head off to my job. Each one of these pics is the progress I made each day. I have a few wiring things to tidy up and I'll be done in the engine bay. Even after new brake lines I still have a brake fluid leak, so I suspect the junction block. The leak is right below it, but I don't see any fluid anywhere. I have to replace the under axle exhaust pipe, then I should be done and driving. 242-4 by M. Blue 240, on Flickr 242-3 by M. Blue 240, on Flickr 242-1 by M. Blue 240, on Flickr 242 by M. Blue 240, on Flickr