Engine and trans question

rribbke · Post by **rribbke** » 21 May 2018, 11:19

Will the motor and trans from a 1989 245 fit a 1989 780? I have a chance to buy each from a running car for a cheap price, but want to make sure they will work as backups. Both are the L4’s. Thanks in advance.

lummert · Post by **lummert** » 21 May 2018, 14:02

What engine is currently in the 1989 Volvo 780? The 780 should have either a PRV V6 or a B230FT turbo 4 cylinder. The 240 is most likely a B230F, non-turbo.

rribbke · Post by **rribbke** » 21 May 2018, 15:29

That is correct. The one in the 780 is an In line 4 turbo while the one from the donor is an in line 4 non turbo.

lummert · Post by **lummert** » 21 May 2018, 17:03

rribbke wrote: 21 May 2018, 15:29 That is correct. The one in the 780 is an In line 4 turbo while the one from the donor is an in line 4 non turbo.

You'd need to figure out an oil supply for the turbo and then figure out where to run the turbo oil drain when using the non-turbo engine. With the higher compression non-turbo engine of the 240 your better option would be to locate a good B230FT.