1986 240 DL Prioritizing repairs

mhgreen · Post by **mhgreen** » 06 Jan 2015, 11:42

Can I advertise my need on the forums? I know that many Volvo owners have stuff laying around. I am asking if it is appropriate, as I am new to the site.

mhgreen · Post by **mhgreen** » 06 Jan 2015, 14:17

Moreover, I just realized that the AMM is not OE. The brand is Fuel Injection Corporation. Thus, if I am going to install OE (used), how would I go about pinpointing which part number I need?

Post by **rgk** » 06 Jan 2015, 14:42

Matt's Volvo forum has a board especially for that. It's called Classifieds - Parts.

Just go to eBay or your favorite auto parts store website, type in your year, make and model, and you will see which parts are available for it.

Post by **rgk** » 06 Jan 2015, 15:13

On eBay, for example, type '86 Volvo 240 OEM MAF'. Just be careful: non-OEM parts WILL show up in the results.

Post by **mtd240** » 08 Jan 2015, 08:18

Register on Turbobricks and post a wanted ad there ("Wanted" section under "Classifieds" section). You will likely get a response in less than an hour, with a good used AMM at a great price. Be sure to post the last three digits of the AMM in the wanted ad ("016", "007", "002", or whatever it is). You have LH2.2 fuel injection, I believe.

mhgreen · Post by **mhgreen** » 08 Jan 2015, 23:28

Found an AMM/MAF on Turbobricks classified forum. Thank you for pointing me in that direction.

mhgreen · Post by **mhgreen** » 09 Jan 2015, 17:33

Update:

- radiator hoses replaced (coolant drained and filled)
- spark plug wires replaced
- purchased OEM AMM on turbobricks, will install once it arrives

- had transmission leak from cross-threaded pan bolt after transmission drain and fill by the incompetent technicians at a massive chain quick-lube (I will never go there again). Local tranny shop replaced pan, gasket, flushed transmission fluid - - the quick-lube will be reimbursing me.

- oil change is right around the corner… Any advice? Type of oil? I have Lucas oil stabilizer that I would like to add as well.

lummert · Post by **lummert** » 09 Jan 2015, 17:43

These cars have a transmission pan drain plug for a reason.

mhgreen · Post by **mhgreen** » 15 Jan 2015, 07:23

Update:

- Brake junction block replaced
- Replaced aftermarket, bad AMM with Bosch OE *** car starts much better in the morning. Doesn't struggle

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Now I want to replace the temperature sensor but I would prefer to leave the intake manifold in place. Any thoughts on doing this? I assume the flame trap will be a b**** to maneuver around. Any suggestions would be appreciated for this project. Thanks again everyone.

Post by **mtd240** » 15 Jan 2015, 11:06

Nice you're making progress.

For the temperature sensor, I use a 3/8 ratchet and an assortment of wobble extensions with a u-joint adapter, and a deep socket (17 or 19, I think?). Facing the intake manifold, youwill have to reach one hand under the left side to guide the mish-mash socket assembly directly onto the sensor from the right.

Confusing, but it can be done.

1986 240 DL Prioritizing repairs

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