Hello all! I just wanted to take a second to share my recent project of converting my 1983 Volvo 760 GLE to a more modern powertrain:

I purchased the car in 2015. It came from the factory with the D24T 2.4L VW inline 6 turbo diesel – basically a six-cylinder version of the Rabbit engine. It also ...

Anyone interested for $500?

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Neil - yes I did change that bearing when I had the angle gear out. It was in poor condition and I thought it would help, but there was no change in the noise unfortunately.

Thanks Matt!

I also tried those clip on microphones to listen to where the noise is coming from, but all I could make out was the entire front was noisy, and the noise wasn't coming from the back.

I did proactively change the front wheel bearings with OEM a few years back, they might have 30k ...

2000 V70R for same in Southeast Michigan (48145).

The good:

-the car runs and drives, has 280k miles on it.
-ECU has a tune from ARD
-tires have lots of tread, and are about 2.5 years old (Michelin)
-newer battery
-new timing belt and plastic covers
-rebuilt angle gear
-new steering rack

The ...

...and I just got a refund from the website because the 1229646 isn't available.

I guess it's back to modifying the 240 mounts...

"1229646 comes up as fitting 1984 760 GLE with 2.4L Diesel and 2.8L V6."

Ok thanks again , I ordered two of the 1229646

Thanks- I did see those from a Reddit link too.

"More part number for strut mounting kit:
Sachs 802378
Moog K9668
Rein AVQ0123R
SKF VKDA 35608 T
Westar ST2911
Delphi TMK65
TRW JSL237
Monroe MONMK085"

I looked at most of those, they look like the wrong type for the 1983 760 (mine at least). Thanks for digging them up though.

At this point I've ...

The 1387188 is what I got from rock auto originally.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/mXnVdb3ms9FDpRR02