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by JAGCHiker
26 Jun 2012, 00:19
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: A/C retrofit '**740 non turbo wagon
Replies: 0
Views: 371

A/C retrofit '**740 non turbo wagon

Has anyone retrofitted the original freon system to the new coolant? I've heard that all fittings, o-rings need to be replaced in system due to molecular difference in coolants. The Volvo retro kit doesn't look like it has o-rings for entire system. My AC hasn't been used for over 8 years since freo...
by JAGCHiker
28 Apr 2012, 22:34
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: Discontinued Front wheel bearing kit "88 740 non turbo
Replies: 2
Views: 708

Re: Discontinued Front wheel bearing kit "88 740 non turbo

They are out as well. This seems to be a real problem- tried getting meistersatz 271703 bearings and they were wrong as well.
by JAGCHiker
05 Apr 2012, 21:54
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: Discontinued Front wheel bearing kit "88 740 non turbo
Replies: 2
Views: 708

Discontinued Front wheel bearing kit "88 740 non turbo

Any one have solution to '88 740 non turbo front wheel bearing replacement? The Hub assembly kit ending in 45; is discontinued. Is there an aftermarket solution? Is it a reliable solution to put the orignal ring on a 44 kit( one after market solution)?
by JAGCHiker
10 Jan 2012, 18:09
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: cover removal on a '88 740 Door Handle
Replies: 0
Views: 233

cover removal on a '88 740 Door Handle

I have a diagram of the door latch/lock mechanism; and it appears that the bright part of the door handle comes off; which would help get to the nut #34 that secures front bolt #41. Just can't figure out how it comes off. Currently that bolt turns, won't back out; and now know why. If i can get it o...
by JAGCHiker
08 Jan 2012, 17:42
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 740 Door Handle screw won't come out
Replies: 0
Views: 399

740 Door Handle screw won't come out

Something in the Door handle on my 88 740 broke. I've gotten the interior panel off and the 2 screws on the rear/outside panel came out cleanly. The single 10mm bolt securing the front of the handle won't come out. It turns with varying resistance; and doesn't appear to be backing out. I thought it ...
by JAGCHiker
11 Sep 2011, 21:34
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 740 wagon antenna replacement
Replies: 0
Views: 254

740 wagon antenna replacement

anyone have the volvo instructions to replace the antenna in a 740 wagon? can't get the motor to rewind the cable.
by JAGCHiker
10 Jul 2011, 00:41
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: Temp sensor blew out of radiator
Replies: 0
Views: 325

Temp sensor blew out of radiator

I have an '88 745 non-turbo that I installed a HD 3 core radiator last year. It has a push in temp sensor. I haven't had any problems with it; until today. I drove up to a nearby mountain and parked at 9,000'. When I came back to the car, the sensor had blown out of the rubber seal/gasket, with the ...