Ghost Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/52254-ghosts-1988-volvo-240-wagon/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brocky41 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Cool wagon man - always had a soft spot for Brick Volvos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeezy Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Very nice score. What does she need for a wof? I may be able to help. Here is the link to buy the odometer gear that is broken, with instructions: http://www.davebarton.com/240-odometer-repair.html#1986-93_240 Giz an engine bay pic, curious to know if mechanical or electronic injection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 Doesn't actually need a whole lot, everything still works as it should, drives and stops in a straight line etc. Tail lights, one side totally smashed and the other is cracked (someone glued another random bit of red lense where it had also been smashed. Rust, around boot door and below drivers door but nothing major. Tyres Oil leak, the entire bottom of the engine and gearbox was covered with thick oil. We may have resolved the oil leak last night while changing the filters and oil, appears someone damaged the seal on the old filter when it was installed. New tail lights arrived from Germany yesterday so that will be tomorrows job. New tyres also ordered today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan360 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Pics mate. If you need parts I can always help. I'm the finda guy when it comes to volvo parts worldwide it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhyscar Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 This is pretty cool. I'm on the lookout for a 244 sedan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeezy Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 This is pretty cool. I'm on the lookout for a 244 sedan. I have a 144 (or 2) that I could be persuaded to part with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 Been a bit slack this month, got some new plates for it and stuck them on. Undecided if I should paint the bumpers or leave them as is, kinda suits having them the way they are? Still need to get the missing trim pieces sorted (no one has parts for these locally?!), got a WOF on it so next weeks job is to get it registered with the new plates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtailfred Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Sweet! 240 wagons are my second favourite Volvos, beaten only by Amazon wagons, which I don't want to afford. I fell in love driving a friend's one around in Vancouver running my software. Such nice cars to drive! Re the rust, it's a shame they didn't start galvanising them until later. No rust in my one, really. A piece of bare zinc in the tail gate that hasn't changed in a year Also beware pre-90 wiring, which is described as "biodegradable", can't find the picture of a rats nest of bare copper, but it happens. Question: Are the tail lights OEM or replica? And from whom/where did you buy them? Mine are OK but some fresh ones wouldn't go astray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan360 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 The oil leak is quite common from the back of the head, or the dipstick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan360 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 But she is a very tidy old girl she is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan360 Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 She looks a very nice whale. Volvo wagons , except for the 2L 10 valve 850s, are amazing work horses, and the red blocks just won't die either. If your on Facebook look up Volvo Marketplace (nz). There's a few 240 people who would be quite interested in this little project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piazzanoob Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Now that this thing is up and running You must come to the OS monthly meet this coming Wednesday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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