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by scorpiodad78
19 Nov 2011, 12:15
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 940 1993 turbo automatic tranny whistling / whinning noise
Replies: 0
Views: 359

940 1993 turbo automatic tranny whistling / whinning noise

Hi guys! I have a 1993 940 turbo automatic transmission with 190,000K. I got this back in february and have nursed her back to road worthiness. I changed tranny fluid and screen, MAF, all prev maint that should have been done but looks to have never been done, and replaced a hose from radiator to tu...
by scorpiodad78
10 Sep 2011, 01:15
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: Brake pad worn all the way and Caliper sticking
Replies: 5
Views: 1345

Re: Brake pad worn all the way and Caliper sticking

I have a 1993 940 turbo sedan and let me tell youI feel your pain brother, I replaced waterpump, changed the oil, rotated my tires , changed some hoses, mass air flow censor , other minor odds and ends that shouldn't be a big deal but is because all the bolts are seized and I'm looking to change the...
by scorpiodad78
12 Aug 2011, 08:46
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1984 242 head gasket+dummy=weekend of fun!
Replies: 2
Views: 723

Re: 1984 242 head gasket+dummy=weekend of fun!

I just got the car home, no broken hoses and oil is still fine as far level and color. I do have a question though, in front of the resevoir where it shows min/max antifreeze level there is another plastic tank that has dark turquoise fluid in it. It has a plastic push and click style lid on it , th...
by scorpiodad78
12 Aug 2011, 08:13
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1984 242 head gasket+dummy=weekend of fun!
Replies: 2
Views: 723

1984 242 head gasket+dummy=weekend of fun!

Hi guys! I just acquired a 1984 volvo 240 as payment for building a fence. It ran like a dream for a few days and my wife is in love with it, but today my wife took it to work and called me crying, broken down. She said the car lost power and went from 65 mph to 40 mph and started to over heat so sh...
by scorpiodad78
06 Aug 2011, 17:30
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: diff in 240 and 242
Replies: 3
Views: 934

Re: diff in 240 and 242

right on, thank you much. I'm starting to undestand the sweeds way of thinking! ; )
by scorpiodad78
06 Aug 2011, 12:58
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: diff in 240 and 242
Replies: 3
Views: 934

diff in 240 and 242

I was curious, on my title it says my volvo is 242 dl, whats the differance between that and a 240? sorry for the dumb questions, im really green to the volvo game. Thanks in advance!

Sam
by scorpiodad78
03 Aug 2011, 02:02
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: Price question: 84' 240 w/ 155k
Replies: 4
Views: 810

Re: Price question: 84' 240 w/ 155k

right on , much appreciated guys! And now with that said........my quest to become a sweedish mechanic begins!
by scorpiodad78
02 Aug 2011, 10:08
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: Price question: 84' 240 w/ 155k
Replies: 4
Views: 810

Price question: 84' 240 w/ 155k

Hi guys! I'm new to the volvo way of life, I got a 1993 940 turbo sedan I've been tinkering with for a few months and finally have it road ready and I LOVE it. I had also built a privacy fence for an elderly couple with the understanding Id be paid upon completion (quoted $1400 for material and labo...