Volvo 240 repairs-upgrades-Links
All the posts about my Volvo on this blog, click here.
My YouTube channel & My favorite Volvo 200 series YOUTUBE videos
Articles, Forums, Blogs, Photos, Tech tips, Advice, How to’s, parts and classifieds.
www.davebarton.com/ Check out his Moose decals and stickers
Suspension Tips 200 series (currently not available)
www.jimjmorris.com/cvcoa/wipers.htm Tech article with pics how to repair/replace wiper linkage/motor on Volvo 240 series
www.nuceng.ca/bill/volvo/database/ecu.htm Cross reference table for ECUs and Air Mass Meter #’s
www.swedishbricks.net/faq/volvofaq.html 200 series tips, articles, links
www.oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~ridgely/e-code-comp.htm 240 E-code headlamps comparisons
www.flickr.com/photos/jetstar5224/sets/72157622512917998/ Rear Trailing Arm Bushing replacement photos
Suhaimi “Kri” Othman – Growing Old Gracefully with a 1985 Brick
Mostly 85 and older 200 series models tips
My YouTube channel & My favorite Volvo 200 series YOUTUBE videos
My favorite Ebay Sellers of parts for Volvo 200 series cars.
Volvorecycles – Great prices, new stuff being added.
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VolvoPaul007
Volvonest
Swedish Auto Lamps for Less
Matts-Coins and Volvo Parts
Volvo-Recycles
LeBlancs-Garage
COVOLVO
240 Salvage
Parts Sources
Seat bottom foam (new) and accessories for Volvo 240 wagonmeister.com
www.ipdusa.com/ Many of most commonly replaced parts, many special aftermarket parts, great advice and suggestions – moderately priced, competitive, great values and shipping.
www.fcpgroton.com/ Many of most commonly replaced parts, some special aftermarket parts, moderately priced, competitive, great values and shipping.
www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/markerflash/markerflash.html Side marker turn signals kits and how to.
www.partsgeek.com/ Some harder to find OEM type replacement parts for 240 series
www.odometergears.com High quality plastic gears for odometers. For ’86 – ’91 Volvo 240s and more.
www.stylingkompaniet.com/ Body kits for Volvo 240s Located in Sweden Great Prices Overseas shipping.
www.injectorwhse.com/servlet/the-19754/1985-dsh-93-VOLVO-240-SERIES/Detail fuel injectors
www.rceng.com/Fuel-Injector-Cleaning-P43C0.aspx fuel injector cleaning and flow testing
www.injectorrx.com/ fuel injector cleaning and flow testing
OEM style replacement for 240 series heater flow valve (ipd.usa sells the original design; still searching for other retailers. See link near top of this page. www.volvoforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36316
www.vlvworld.com/indexframe.html?200/toc.htm Most OEM style replacement parts for 240
www.tascaparts.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=213668 OEM dealer type replacement parts for 240
www.swedishautoparts.com/240/240parts.htm Most replacement parts for 240
www.avalancheperformance.com/ Performance aftermarket parts for 240
www.kaplhenke.com/?gclid=CIDB8bXL15oCFQKJxgodDxZcGA Performance aftermarket parts for 240
www.yoshifab.com/store/ Performance aftermarket parts for 240 and more
www.yhst-26451710505916.stores.yahoo.net/index.html Performance aftermarket parts for 240 and more
TOOLS for working on your Volvo
www.williammaloney.com/LandRover/VolvoBushings/VolvoBushings.htm Trailing Arm Bushing tool
www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/TOOL/POR_TOOL_VOLVOS_pg11.htmTrailing Arm Bushing tool
www.harborfreight.com/ Many specialty tools like ones for inner tie rods, bushings, pullers, etc.
Of course there are dozens of good sources for parts on Ebay, Craigslist, etc.
Engine
timing belt change/tensioner
Ignition
ECU and Fuel chips for 240
Intake separating air preheat shutter valve
oil in the intake and throttle body
Emissions ECU and AMM cross reference matches
Diagnostics OBD codes
Fault codes, ECU loose, wiring
Replacement Options O2 sensors
Electrical strange charging issues
Lighting – Headlamps – Taillamps – Interior – Side markers – Turn Signals
Side Marker Lights wiring
www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/markerflash/markerflash.html Side marker turn signals kits and how to.
Keyless Entry system wiring.
Keyless entry system aftermarket wiring Volvo 240 series doors.
Remote start install 90-93 200 series
Fuel System
Fuel pump and filter under car
fuel injectors cleaning and testing service
fuel injector cleaning and servicing
Transmission
Automatic
auto transmission linkage bushings
center driveshaft bushing bearing replacement
Manual
driveshaft support bearing/bushing and flex coupling
Rear Axle
center support bearing noise
Differential differential pinion
Suspension
replacing steering rack ball joints tie rod ends
Struts
strut mount to insert shaft nut tightening
clunk from front – strut insert nut
Shock Absorbers
shock absorbers replacement options
Springs
Ball Joints
ball joints replacement without a vise
ball joint replacement experience
Bushings
bushings
torque rod bushings removal install
drive shaft center support bearing removal and replacement
front control arms rear bushing replacement
oem trailing arm bushing orientation
hole saw and trailing arm bushings
engine and trans. mounts replacement
Transmission tailshaft bushing removal and tool-240
polyeurethane control arm bushings
control arms and rear end issue
control arms and strut mounts
trailing arm bushing photos
Anti-Sway Bars
anti-sway bars/wheels
Brakes brake trouble
Front
Rear
Exhaust
Exhaust system components/brands Starla vs Volvo
downpipe and system replacement
Steering
steering rack stiff when cold
replacing steering rack ball joints etc.
Front end vibration/shake at 40 to 50 mph
Rack
steering rack
Replacing inner tie rods on 240 rack CAM and ZF
Swapping the steering rack
Wheels for 200 series. 240 244 245
Stock Virgos are 15×6″ with 20mm offset.
The higher the offset, the more inset the wheel will sit.
20mm offset, 17×8 wheels fit fine on a 240.
Wiring harnesses for Driver and Passenger side tailgate.
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