Volvo 240 Tailgate Chomped My Wires

A common problem on 240 estates (wagons) is breakdown of the wiring to the rear lights and heated rear screen due to bad design. The wiring runs around the hinge on the tailgate and eventually wears through. This is a … Continue reading →

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1. Fix Tailgate Rattle Once and For All
2. 850 Wagon Tailgate Strut Replacement Tutorial
3. Where to Run Stereo Wires

Volvo 240 Wagon Timing Belt Replacement

The tensioner is a spring loaded eccentric held by the center fastener. You’ll have to pry this outward and tighten the nut to hold it while routing the belt. Loosening and tightening the tensioner nut will set it in place. … Continue reading →

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1. 850 Turbo Timing Belt, Water Pump Replacement Marathon
2. Volvo S80 Timing Belt Tips
3. Replace Timing Belt Tensioner?

Replace Fuel Filter on a Volvo 740 Tips

I recently changed out the filter on my 240 which has the same set up. I had the thing in and out about 5 times before I got it right. When you to get it out put that fuel line … Continue reading →

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1. Fuel Filter Replacement DIY
2. How to change the fuel filter on a 2004 V70 (video)
3. Change Fuel Filter Tutorial

Volvo 240 Diagnose & Repair: TPS, MAF, PCV, Acceleration, Fluids

This Volvo Forum topic covers a whole slew of 240 issues. It’s “all over the map”, but you’ll find something to interest most 240 owners in it. mass airflow sensor (MAF): how to check it throttle position sensor (TPS): how … Continue reading →

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1. Change 740/760 Transmission Fluid? How Much?
2. S80 1G 6Cyl Auto Transmission Fluid & Filter Change How-To
3. XC90 Transmission Fluid Flush

S/V 70 Terminal Repair

Bad Terminal Symptoms Headlights intensity lower when rear defroster is used or when ABS activates. Lights are dimming in dash pod when electrical system is stressed. ECC unit lights flashes after car is started in freezing condition. Starter motor turns … Continue reading →

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1. Drain on Battery 1997 850 GLT
2. 2001 S40 Stalling
3. Blower Motor Replacement (How To)

Dull headlights, what’s the cheap fix?

Where to go for inexpensive, DIY improvement in light? SilverStars? E-code glass? jewel headlights? HID Xenons? I have a 98 S70 and the headlights are really not very powerful at all. I can drive with my brights on and nobody … Continue reading →

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1. New Headlights – A Good Brand
2. New Headlight Bulbs – Worth Every Penny
3. Low Beam Bulb Failure Triggered by Aftermarket Xenons

Fantastic 1991 240 For Sale NYC

1991 Volvo 240 4 door for sale 1991 Volvo 240 4 door sedan from Southern California. Silver with sun roof. Ex+ condition, completely restored. New interior, air conditioning, cruise control, driver’s airbag and CD/MP3 car stereo. Single car owner 1991-2006, … Continue reading →

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1. VOLVO 850 REAR DOOR REPLACEMENT
2. Japan Has Mint 850s!
3. Drivers door panel removal XC90

Fixing cracked leather seats.

I have a 1998 V70 T5. The light beige interior is in good shape for a car of this vintage, but the leather is showing some serious signs of wear. After a TON of research, I have concluded that my … Continue reading →

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1. Leather Lotion & Restoring Leather Seats
2. Swapping seats from ’97 to ’94
3. Fix Cracked ABS Module and Save Money

How to Use Seafoam

How to Add Seafoam to your Engine This is a step-by-step tutorial with photos on what to do with that can of Seafoam you just bought. How to use Seafoam Related posts:Seafoam Instructions, The Official Seafoam Works Seafoam Doesn’t Work

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1. Seafoam Instructions, The Official
2. Seafoam Works
3. Seafoam Doesn’t Work

Correct Belt Routing for Volvo 240

Correct Belt Routing for B230F Engine Volvo 240 Five pulleys, three belts… where does everything go? Hello to all. I\’d like assist with v belts if possible. Related posts:Belt chirps no more – replace auxiliary belts and alternator bushings Vacuum … Continue reading →

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1. Belt chirps no more – replace auxiliary belts and alternator bushings
2. Vacuum Hose Routing for ’94 850 Turbo
3. Broken Timing Belt

Inability to Close Sunroof – RWD Volvos

Sometimes you may notice that your sunroof is no longer closing correctly due to the wind deflector not closing before the roof slides into the closed position. It appears to be a common issue with our RWD Volvos, and a … Continue reading →

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1. 850 sunroof headliner repair
2. S60 Sunroof Rattle Fixes
3. Dead Sunroof Help

“Bumpy” gear change?

Bumpy gear change on automatic gearbox could be kick down cable and throttle linkage out of synch. “Bumpy” gear change? Related posts:Bevel Gear Maintenance on 1997-2002 Volvo AWD Cars How to Change Starter Motor S40 & V40? S80 1G 6Cyl … Continue reading →

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1. Bevel Gear Maintenance on 1997-2002 Volvo AWD Cars
2. How to Change Starter Motor S40 & V40?
3. S80 1G 6Cyl Auto Transmission Fluid & Filter Change How-To

240DL 86 Instrument Cluster weirdness

You may be alarmed when the temp gauge on your 240 is heading to the danger zone. As a precaution, always immediately discontinue driving the car until you can pull off to a safe location and check your engine coolant … Continue reading →

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1. Instrument Cluster conversion with installation instructions
2. New Instrument Cluster
3. Instrument panel on the dashboard does not illuminate

New Headlight Bulbs – Worth Every Penny

To anyone who, like me, is complaining about their headlights seeming dim, I finally got around to replacing mine today. Coughed up the rediculous amount of approx. $40 at the big W for 2 Sylvania SilverStar light bulbs. I’ve purchased … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo 850 Dash Switch Bulbs
2. Volvo Radio Light Bulb Replacement
3. Interior bulb designation, sizes, etc.

240 Alternator Replacement

There is no tensioner per se on the 240. The tensioning is done by moving the alternator. At the top of the alternator there is a tensioning arm with an elongated hole in it. There is a square necked screw … Continue reading →

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1. Alternator replacement
2. Timing Belt Tensioner How To?
3. Steps for Replacing Ignition Switch 760/960

How to use the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) unit.

OBD unit is in the engine compartment The Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780, 940 and 960 cars from 1989, non-turbo engines only and 1990 to 1995 for both turbo and non-turbo engines were fitted with an On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) unit … Continue reading →

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1. ’93-’96 Engine Diagnostic Codes
2. Diagnostic Codes And How To Read Them
3. 240 Fuel Filter Location & Dieseling Problem

Borg Warner Gearbox on my 240

Volvo 240 3 speed w electronic overdrive – Good Unit? Both boxes are good and will notch up high miles if they are serviced according to Volvo specs. On ’83 – ’85 models the fluid should be changed at 22,500 … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo XC90 Transmission Problems
2. S80 1G 6Cyl Auto Transmission Fluid & Filter Change How-To
3. Replace Timing Belt Tensioner?

Leather Lotion & Restoring Leather Seats

In college I worked for a leather store (Gepetto’s) near campus. When somone came in with a ‘quality’ leather garment to have cleaned, the owner would take over. Mark would take it for two or three weeks. First, he would … Continue reading →

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1. Restoring Oxidized Paint
2. Drain on Battery 1997 850 GLT
3. Thermostat Replacement on Heated Seats

240 Fuel Filter Location & Dieseling Problem

B21F Engine – 240 Fuel Filter Location Disconnect the battery negative lead making sure that you have the radio code if applicable. In the luggage compartment lift the carpet and you will see an inspection plate in the floor. Remove … Continue reading →

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1. Where is the Fuel Filter on my Volvo 240?
2. Fix for ‘Dieseling’ on a Volvo 240
3. Change Fuel Filter Tutorial

89 240 Crank Pulley Looks Unbalanced?

Crankshaft Pulley Vibration Damper Volvo call the pulley ‘an oscillation damper’ and the rubber insert is built in. The problem comes when the rubber stretches and allows the metal to move on its own. There is a possibility that the … Continue reading →

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1. Crankshaft Pulley – Timing Belt – Poor Idle and Drivability
2. Timing Belt Change Tips
3. Replace Right Front Motor Mount