Volvo Thread

>>16321594
hnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggg

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I love the 140 series, probably my favorite cars of all time. Here's the one I used to have four years ago, should never have sold it

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>>16322080
Here's what the new owner did with it

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>>16322088
Aaand here's what I've just made a deal on that I'm flying out and picking up next month

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>>16322080
>>16322088
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>>16321594
Someone want to fill me in on volvo?

In terms of reliability, how do they overall compare to other European car makers?

>>16322549
The older rwd Volvos are indestructible and pretty fun to drive, I think they are generally viewed as the most reliable euro marque of the time? I also had an 850R, and it had a lot of minor things going wrong all the time electrical -wise, but it was still fun to drive and the engine sounded great. I am not sure what other guys have experienced with fwd Volvos though, but I prefer the older ones.

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>Trying to find a 242 turbo on craigslist that's not 5000+ dollars.
>6 months
>Still waiting

>>16322583
>>16322549
I own a 2000 S80 2.9
engine sounds nice and is pretty smooth
reliability is really bad on 2000s stuff though, every week something new goes wrong and when it's big it gets very expensive to repair
never owned anything older but I've always wanted a 240 sedan

>>16322764
forgot to mention, it's FWD (duh) and surprisingly nimble considering how fucking huge and heavy it is
fairly fun to drive, but it seems to have moods, especially the engine
sometimes it'll get great power off the line and whoosh you up to 60 without breaking a sweat, sometimes it'll wimp out and whine about having to do work before moaning you up to the speed you need
60-70 is slow as fuck, 70-80 barely happens, pretty sure 80-90 is impossible without a hill and a tailwind
I'd never buy another one but I do love this car

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>Reporting
My 850 platinum would recommend a volvo to anyone who asks I'm a lifelong fan after this car.

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>>16322583
Drive chain should go forever, everything gets changed in half leaps so some 140 stuff fits on a 240 etc

But you will get the normal issues as with any car, plastic interior breaking, leaky engines etc

>>16322088
Mistakes have been made.

>>16322549
anything made after 2000 is shit because they have electronic throttles that are known to fail.

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97 855T5 reporting,

Needed motor mounts, pcv, intake gasket, turbo controls an o2 sensor and suspension bushings to get it up to snuff but it's been doing arctic commute duty for 3 years now with no issues. Just put bosch whites and an R tune ecu in this summer.

>>16322849
?
That car is dope, you're high

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i-i'm a real Volvo, i promise....

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>>16323028

Chinese impostor!

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>>16323057
b-but look at me! soo much space in the back!

>bought fwd volvo
>bought volvo with non flat-folding seats

at least i have a turbo? i'm cool now, right?

>>16323069

Your car is like a adopted child who simply uses the family name.


Youre not one of us

>>16322710
Just buy N/A and slap a turbo on it

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>>16323287

kek, this.


Sup volvbros! Racking up the miles on my 245 as usual. Just turned 270k (approx.) and already 300 more tacked on.

A 93 244 hit the yard just before the weekend, so I ran out there Sat to grab what I could. '93 had a couple one year only items(last year for the 240). This includes heated power mirrors and a flip up cupholder armrest. When I got there the armrest and center console were gone, and someone had snipped the wires for the power mirror adjusters! As I'm poking around a bro comes up and we get talking, told him about the console and he admitted he took it and cut the wires. Turns out he's an 850 bro who just got an '87 245 and luckily he had left the plugs for the adjusters in an 850 in the yard. I ended up scoring the mirrors with wiring (minus the adjusters, he said he will let me have them) and the wheel spacers since it had fwd wheels on; all for $80.

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>>16323577

So in other news; There has been a black 245 parking in the lot at my work that I parked next to a few times (only once a week usually). I never saw the owner in the 3-4 times I parked next to it, until Monday. I just started my lunch break and saw a dude with the hood up and trying to jump it with a friends car. It was cranking but no start. Batt had 12.3 volts, fuel pressure relay was clicking, both pumps working, had spark. I told him if he left me the key and his number I would poke around more. I pulled the #1 plug and verified it was getting spark, I could smell fuel after cranking; I pulled the top of the timing belt cover and verified timing was correct. Scratching my head I walked around the car, and found the gas cap was cross threaded. Corrected that and after 3 more attempts if fired up but struggled to idle, brought the rpms up slowly and it idled fine when it came down. Started up every attempt after, so with out a proper diagnosis I can only assume the fuel filter is restricting flow (he said he has no idea when it was changed) or the Engine Coolant Temp sensor is faulty. He said he and his mom share the car, and it's been pretty neglected. It had a massive leak from the water pump gasket, the drivers door handle was fubar, tail gate hinge wiring all broken (some typical 240 stuff here but still...). I told him I got it running and he picked it up that night; called me a day or two later and said it as having charging issues. Told him to check the batt and alt +voltage reg, have yet to hear back. I told them I could put in a new WP and maybe check some other things out. We'll see. I need time for my own cars, but they'll pay.

>>16323578

>be me
>buy 89 244 dl
>replace radiator
>vaccum lines
>battery
>starter
> a ton of smalls
>doesnt start
>everything that would cause it not to start is working

>neutral saftey switch was disengaged

I was so fucking mad

>>16323674
Ah yes, I dug into this as well and found once of the screws loose, but couldn't determine if that was causing the no start. I haven't dug into a neutral safety switch on these yet. I know starting in 91 they put in a shift lock mech thats a PIA, (car is a 91). I think they might be the same neutral safety switch though.

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>>16323287
b-but i have like 180 horsepower...

>>16323287
Buzz off, the cara were still made by Volvo for the majority of the Ford years

Now for the China years..

>>16323578
Do the temp sensor, thats exactly what mine was doing

>>16323838
They are still built in Sweden and are very good cars these days

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>>16322710
theres one for sale on turbobricks right now I think

also Volvo related

>>16323578

What state are you in senpai? Im in PA, 717 to be exact.

>>16323980

I'm in Baltimore. Dylan?

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>>16321594
mmmmmm ye

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Just bought this brick for $100

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So i picked up a b234 head last friday, so my.
Have i dun goofed?

>>16324146
no, good find. I've got one too, not sure what I'm gonna do with it yet. Are you trying to put in a 240?

>>16324127
fug yes, good buy m8! Check the engine wiring harness for bio-degrading. The early 80s ones were known for it, but you can get a new one from davebarton.com. Good luck!

>>16324127
wow thats awesome! What year?

>>16324146
Are the valves okay? Usually those heads have bent valves as timing belt idler sucks

>>16324335
85

>>16324037

No, but I know Dylan.

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Went from an 850 n/a to this. I prefer the new school. As hard as it was to find a M66R, it'd be twice as hard to find a good brick

>>16324369
they are going to bully you and tell you it isn't a real volvo

t. V40 owner

>>16324329
it's going in a 940, i'm thinking of making a destroker engine
>>16324342
Stupid question: How do i see if the valves are bent?

>>16324355
werd. I'm the dude who sold him the 850 front lip. Do you have a 240 too?

>>16324374
at least is awd (albeit dodgy) m8.

>>16324511

No Ive got a 96 850 GLT wagon im actually trying to get rid of... if you know anyone looking for one. $650 gets it.

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http://topclassiccarsforsale.com/volvo/251611-volvo-264-te-034top-executive034-limo.html

Muh Fucking Dick!

>>16324582
Cool, I know an 850 guy, what's the skinny on it? You want to set up a burner email or whatever so I can let you know if hes down?

>>16324688

hhhhnnnngggg. Worth fucking with a PRV over!

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What do you guys think of the 262c?
I'd probably pick this up if it wasnt so far away.
http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/5919741175.html

>>16323838
>Volvo is Chinese now
what the fuck
when did that happen

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Almost 3 weeks ago I bought my first car. A 1998 940 Station with comfort line options. Getting to know the car and I have found some things that need mending. But nothing big. I love riding in it and the Space it has. I hope it keeps me Safe when I love to Finland next Spring.

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>>16324722

Its been in my family since 97-98. My dad used it, my sister used it, then I got it in 2012. The head was rebuilt around 170k. The water pump.had gone and 4 valves got bent. New timing belt put in in 2014. New rack and pinion put in last year. New struts, shitty off brand but I put under 20 miles on them. New brakes, new rotors. The Odometer broke a few years ago at 236k. Its been well maintained and ive always changed/kept up with the oil bc there is some blow by. Will need a drivers side door and passenger. I was going to find parts but decieded to focus on my 240 instead.Will need new tires and an alignment, but shes sturdy and shes reliable. Unfortunately I cant keep her.

Pic related, but she has beauty guff on the lip from a snow bank now.

>>16324511

Its 717 here.

You on the gram?

>>16325035
stay away if it has the v-6

>>16326413
Oh believe me I know the PRV sucks ass. That one has a v8.

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I put my bike up for sale, and if it sells I've been kicking around the idea of buying a V70R and selling my Jeep. I like both generations, but prefer the 2nd gen. Are V70Rs(both generations) good cars? How are they as far as reliability and cost of repairs/maintenance goes?

>>16325035
I owned one with plans on doing what you have there. in the end it was going to be too much time and money.
the interior is nice tho and that chopped top is sexy as hell

>>16325035
>tbi 350
that engine is literally trash, why the fuck did they even waste their time on that?
at least you could rip it out and put a 5.3 in its place I guess, still a lot of work to wire all that up though.

>>16323784
You can easily get 200+ out of a b230 turbo just by chiptuning it and raising the boost, and close to 300 if you put bigger injectors on it.

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>>16322875
I really like what he did with it, and I'm at least glad that the car went to a good home. But for my new one I'm probably going to keep it beige and stock looking on widened steelies. It's already got a high compression B20E with a hotter cam and all the iPD suspension stuff.
>>16326603
My knowledge is limited outside old volvo and porsche; but knowing its a shit engine at least makes it seem less like I'm missing out on a great deal.

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Brick thread ? count me in

>>16326861
TBI 350s are so shit that every junk yard has like 20 trucks with the engines sitting in them, they will never be removed.
They are basically worth scrap value even if they are running fine, literally nobody wants them because they weigh a ton and get like 12mpg and make 170hp.
5.3 is like 100 times better and could swap in with a bit of work though.

940 Swagon Guy here, I want Rally farbeamers, do you guys have any tips on what brand to get and if there are any kits to get?

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Just ordered the special oil pan that clears the crossmember and a bunch of AN fittings, V-bands and hoses and little tidbits to get the LS swap done, get hype

>>16327488
>ls swap 240? muh diqq
I am very hype, anon.

>>16327508
an ls swapped volvo is like an rb26 swapped mustang, its nice, but it isnt right

>>16327520
You're stupid.
After it's all up and running right i'm slapping an ebay GT45 on it

https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Volvo-360-1985/SSE-AD-3752424/?Cr=9
its fucking tempting guys.
already have a '99 v70 t5, but i've babied it for as long as i've had it and I want something i can mess around with both on the road and in the garage

>>16327520
You're wrong, ls swapping Volvos is like the national sport in Sweden. It's the most right thing ever. It just fits.
7/940's can even be registered with v8's.

>>16327520
>ara ara, you want to put such a big v8 into an old car like me...?
>shut up and take it, you slut
Volvo is for rough v8ing, not sweet 4banging.

>>16324369

The NA only has sound going for it. The 850/940/740 turbo are best volvos. Ive driven modern ones too at 110+mph on light sweepers and DD duties id still take a beat sloppy old school one that cant do 80 mph.

>>16323578
is that philly?

>>16324374
lol nice focus

>>16325066

2010 ish, only cars part were sold and the chinks does not bother volvo and let them do their own thing, the only thing i know they wanted was the L model S90 which is slightly longer.

Volvo Trucks, Penta, VCE is still swedish owned.

/Volvo Employee

>>16329221

He he lives in Balmer

>>16323838
>>16325066

they are the most fucking swedish they've been in a decade

>>16327548

Succeeding in registering a LS in a 940/740 is unicorn unless entire chassis is rebuilt and the car is registered as "changed vehicle" (Ombyggt fordon)

The thing that most people do is have a stock engine for inspection day and the rest of the year run chevy 350

/swefag

>>16329272

No proof whats so ever.

>>16329295
what are you talking about? everything was a frod shared platform of suck previously. there's your proof

>>16326588
1st gen: Old, needs motor mounts, pcv, vacuum lines, turbo controls and possibly the injectors cleaned. Same angle gear problem as below but more likely due to age and depreciation. Electronic throttle can be problematic but it's prob already been replaced.
Heater core could be coming unbonded at the tanks and leaking. suspension bushings. I sold our 00' at 190k and it was still going strong

2nd gen: the active susp is expensive as shit. angle gear can get lunched if tires weren't rotated properly, slave cylinder, misc small problems, 06+ is the one you want as they got some updates.

lol this thread is so full of shitboxes
enjoy your shitty old bricks with 100hp i4s

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>>16329417

Enjoy your engine rebuild after 80k faggit

>>16329417
8 series turbos are 225-250hp factory tune with a 2500rpm torque peak and can do 150+ mph stock

FUN FACT: in 1995 the Volvo 850 turbo was the 8th fastest car sold in the U.S.

bread on the hood fgt, let's see what you have.

>>16329221
>>16329260

The man is correct, I live in Baltimore, but I did live in Philly for 6 years and I bought the 245 from South Philly.

>>16329489

Is your guy into that 850?

>>16329466
lol easily spanked by saabs

>>16329599

Saabs dont run long enough to even try.

>>16324127
only $100? is it rusted out?

>>16324688
How mad would you be if I bought this and LS1 swapped it?

>>16330073

Its your money asshole

>>16326861
>>16327408
The TBI system was a known choke point on those engines. The seller changed it to a 4 barrel carb with and edelbrock intake. It's probably up into the low 200's for HP now. Better heads and a cam are less than $2000 and will easily yield 300 some-odd HP. That's far cheaper than doing a 5.3 swap which being LS-based shares nothing with that existing 350. You would need different mounts, different exhaust, different fuel system, wiring out the ass, an aftermarket low profile oil pan to enable it to fit around the crossmember ($$$), etc, etc.....

>>16326977

What fog lamps are those?
Hella?

>>16330106
>Better heads and a cam are less than $2000 and will easily yield 300 some-odd HP.
5.3 is 300hp stock and costs 300 dollars from the junk yard
>That's far cheaper than doing a 5.3 swap which being LS-based shares nothing with that existing 350
Except the bolt pattern from the trans to the motor??????? it's the same fucking bolt patern, the motor literally drops in.
They less SBC to LS adapter plates, they cost like 30 dollars on ebay lol... All they do is move the bolt holes like 2 inches forward on the mounts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Billet-Engine-Swap-Bracket-SBC-LS-Conversion-Motor-Mount-Adjustable-Plate-LS1-LS-/142206889173
exhaust is easy, fuel system is 160 dollars for the whole thing except the fuel line
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/LS1-EFI-Fuel-Pump-And-Regulator-Filter-Kit,41792.html

Wiring isn't hard, I just converted my own LS hardness and ECU I got off ebay for 100 dollars to standalone, oil pan??? you know the oil pan on the 350 wont clear just as much as the oil pan on the LS wont clear.

>>16330142
They sell SBC to LS adapter plates* lol sorry just woke up

>>16329599
only the aero

9000 CSE turbo 5 speed, 7.5 0-60, 143 vmax
volvo 850 estate turbo m/t 7.5 0-60 149 vmax

I like saabs too but you're wrong.

>>16329599
I see plenty of real saabs still running about only the GM era were crap, same can be said about ford era volvo

I will never buy a GM product because of what they did.

>>16332484
http://www.autoevolution.com/cars/saab-9000-cs-1991.html#aeng_saab-9000-cs-1991-23-turbo

http://www.autoevolution.com/cars/volvo-850-estate-1993.html#aeng_volvo-850-estate-1993-23i-turbo-226-hp

aero was only .1 0-60 and lost by 3mph on the top. could out handle but couldn't out run a turbo brick

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>>16329417

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My Blizzaks are at my parents hous 130 miles away, but that doesn't even matter with a 240. Actually it makes hektik skids that much better!

>>16332659

Shit buddy, lets get together. Go to Lancaster city for a meet

>>16325230
Usually I'd say fuck off, we're full, but since you're bringing a rwd volvo with you it's all cool. You're gonna love winters in that thing, I bought my 240 just for winter fuckery.

>>16333056
Whens the next one? We should do a middle of winter one for the die hard DDers.

Are those bricks aesthetic? How can you 80size them more?

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>>16333623
Rear window louvers

Hey b/o/ys tell me why my t5 s40 was a good purchase and why I should reconsider selling it. Blew the engine and the works have already totaled around 5k

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My cosmic white R

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Wrong pic

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something a little older

Would getting an old Volvo as my first car be a bad idea?

>>16338048
If you want a reliable daily driver it's a bad idea to buy any 70s/80s car 2bh
It's gonna be a money pit unless you're mechanically inclined.

>>16338048
No it would not.

>>16338182
what about a 90s one like 940

>>16333584

Hell yeah man, Im not sure but I think theres a meet in York somwtime.

>>16338182

Ehhhhh, 50/50. You could buy a nicer body one and replace everything mechanical. Or find a decent maintained one with rust on it.

I have a 16 valve head for a b230, is making a destroker (for revs) a bad idea?

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>>16321594
I'm looking to upgrade from from my bricks to something a little less archaic and slow
I've got a '90 sedan, auto, 157k, mechanically sound and rust free
and a 89' wagon, stick, 260k, mechanically sound and a little body rust
They both have little issues as expected with 25+ year old cars but they both run good and have never left me stranded (except once). I know I'll miss em if I sell them but I think it's time to move on from them.
Do yall think 2k USD each too much too ask for them? I ain't tryin to overvalue them because I realize in the end they're still just old slow shitboxes but the ones I do see for sale in my area vary wildly in price regardless of condition/mileage.

>>16338862

If you drive to PA Ill buy your wagon. No bullshit.

Can someone learn me some 242 wagon? I've always toyed around with buying an indestructible shoebox as a DD.

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>>16321594

My 940 5.0 swapped with a 5 speed tremic and 8.8 rear end.

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>>16339553

bay shot

>tfw 95% done with AW70 replacement in my 1990 244 DL.


Anybody from 816/913?

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>when I started browsing /o/ pure Volvo threads were a rarity
>Now it's common to see one every few days
Feels good man

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Do you live in a snowy area?
Do you go full dagumi every day?

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>>16335922
I don't know why people have a fetish for Volvo bricks when their pre-brick cars were so much sexier.

>>16338403
If you're getting anything besides a 2001+ Japanese normiebox you should be prepared to have to do stuff. 940s are OK, probably at least as reliable as any other 90s car. Rust will be a concern, it will leak oil if you have the turbo model, every plastic piece will be as brittle as glass, the seats will be torn unless you go over $4000, everything else is up to chance. I love mine though. I've only had one issue that rendered the car undrivable, and that was the starter.