Ok guys I am going to bring the old 242 (1981) out of the garage to cheapen my gasoline bill . I bought this car for 250.00 and drove it home and parked it...
After the snow melted, I went out to take the wagon for a spin. Everything starts fine, I let it warm up a few minutes then head out. When I hit the gas the...
In a message dated 3/1/2003 2:26:36 AM Pacific Standard Time, ... The sixty degree V6 is really too small for a car as heavy as a 740. The ones out of S-10's...
... philcome@f... ... Alpine is one of two manufacturers of original Volvo equipment (if I remember right). The other being Mitsubishi. From 1975 or so most ...
In a message dated 01/03/03 18:24:57 GMT Standard Time, kbohn@... ... very true , even the alpine cd changer for the alpine cr 900 series radio doesn't...
I've had 240s for years...love 'em. You might want to check out a mailing list called—I think—SwedishBricks, or SwedishBricks.com! Matthew In a message...
I purchased my S80 T6 March 8 2002 and the car has been in the shop for 14 separate repairs in the first 10 months. Among the issues that concern's me the...
... the PRV6 is a problem-prone engine if not maintained properly, also, how many B280F engines do you seen in the Junkyards??? plus, the PRV6 volvos are...
Take your T6 back to whoever sold it to you. Take it back to the dealer and tell them it is a "lemon" and that Volvo should get the car off the road and...
KMurphyAL@...
Mar 3, 2003 1:42 pm
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I'm not trying provoke anyone or start a "Ford is trying to steal the 1800" discussion. Really. I apologize in advance to any of you who still think Ford is...
As far as Ford goes they own Mazda as well but you really don't see a whole lotta those at the ford events. Not that they wouldn't come but they might not get...
Hi I'm new to the group.I recently inherited a 1970m140 that has been sitting in a field since 1985.The body seems to be in good shape.It was parked,according...
Ed, has my boss replied to you on this yet. From A-One in CT. If not, have you bought a Volvo yet? If not, I am the Office Manager oin a used dealership in ...
HELP!!!! I jut bought my teenager a 1983 DL with 130,000 miles. It is beautiful, immac maintained, bought it for a song. HOWEVER, we have the above problem and...
Help! My automatic windows in my 1990 240 Volvo all of the sudden stopped working, is this a matter of a blown fuse or something more serious? I just got it...
... Suspect the alarm, immobiliser system, I had the same problem on a 480 threw the unit over a hedge. Worked fine untill my son parked it under a 30 ton...
I had simliar problems with my '86 740. Replacing the engine wiring harness has solved them and made it dependable. The older models had problems with the...
Have you checked the main fuse and its holder--high on the inside of the left front fender? It can corrode and cause intermittent shutdown. IPD sells a...
check for a broken wire in the harness between the front of the door and
the fender.. check the door that is not working..and the drivers door harness. gary ...
paperboy
garyalan@...
Mar 5, 2003 8:26 pm
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Thanks for the ideas, guys. I will pass the info along to the mechanic when i find one! Bob, what is IPD? Is that where you order parts? is that less expensive...
I ordered the new fuse holder, i am hoping that will be the problem as the part was only $16! A new engine wiring harness is $478. If the fuse doesn't do it, i...
Personal Details or hobbies: Bought both cars for my teenage girls. The 740 has been a dream to own, do nothing but change oil and rotate tires. This daughter...
Check Dave Barton's site and see if he has a harness for your year/model. Still pricey but a lot less than new. ...
don.dehass@...
Mar 5, 2003 11:07 pm
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Hi, I'm new to this group, I own a '92 940 SE Turbo Estate (wagon) with a B200FT engine that, at 150 000 miles, has a failed turbocharger (Mitsubishi tdo4). ...
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