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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 08-10-2022, 04:24 PM
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Views: 321
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
It should be 27mm

It should be 27mm
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 07-25-2022, 11:10 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,580
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
What year 960 is it? The compressor clutch on...

What year 960 is it? The compressor clutch on newer 960s (1995+?) is controlled by the ECU directly using a separate linear pressure sensor and a dedicated fuse/relay. On late 960s the climate...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 07-23-2022, 10:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 557
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
You'll need the firewall panel from a 1991-93...

You'll need the firewall panel from a 1991-93 240. The best place to find it would be in a junkyard or posting a thread in the wanted section
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 07-21-2022, 10:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 666
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
I did this swap on 2 240s, one with a B230 and...

I did this swap on 2 240s, one with a B230 and one with a B23 using the 1993 240 B230 mounting bracket. The bracket bolted onto both engines and compressors with no modifications since the mounting...
Forum: performance & modifications 07-19-2022, 02:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,980
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
Pegasus wheels from a S60/V70R come in 17x8 or...

Pegasus wheels from a S60/V70R come in 17x8 or 18x8 and they fit with 25-32mm spacers
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 07-13-2022, 01:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 873
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
There's supposed to be some trim pieces there...

There's supposed to be some trim pieces there with a horizontal piece of sheet metal there for it to attach to. It looks like the PO just removed that metal when they did the rust repair
Forum: projects & restorations 06-10-2022, 01:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,276
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
I had a 1994 b230ft in my 1980 242 and I never...

I had a 1994 b230ft in my 1980 242 and I never got my swapped approved because of the distributor issue. The first ref I went to accused me of tampering with the ignition computer to get it to work...
Forum: performance & modifications 05-31-2022, 06:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,310
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
It should be 1/2" UNF thread (1/2"x20) with a 45...

It should be 1/2" UNF thread (1/2"x20) with a 45 degree flare on both the transmission and radiator sides and the stock hard lines are 5/16OD. It's actually the same thread as the 240 wheel lugs and...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-31-2022, 05:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,237
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
I have the same issue with the 262 cover in my...

I have the same issue with the 262 cover in my 242. The threaded cable ends and cams hit the underside/side of the cover and don't let it stay in place properly when you pull the ebrake
Forum: performance & modifications 05-18-2022, 04:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,661
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
If you have more free time than money one option...

If you have more free time than money one option for wire is to go to a junkyard and pull a whole wiring harness from another newer Volvo. Buying enough new wire to have every color on hand gets...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-13-2022, 11:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 734
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
If your car originally had an automatic with...

If your car originally had an automatic with overdrive (AW7X) and you have the push button shifter and relay for the M46 I think you can just replace the automatic relay with the manual one and...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-13-2022, 11:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,064
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
AFAIK the parking brake assemblies are the same...

AFAIK the parking brake assemblies are the same early vs. late just with the flat bar replacing the dial adjuster. If you need pictures of anything specific I have a spare axle with the parking brake...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-03-2022, 08:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,211
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
My 98 960 engine has a fairly large coolant leak...

My 98 960 engine has a fairly large coolant leak coming from the heater elbow on the back of the head. I couldn't find the leak when it started draining the reservoir every 1-2kish miles like yours...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-02-2022, 06:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,478
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
Slight threadjack but do you have any more info...

Slight threadjack but do you have any more info on this kit (pictures etc.)? I've never heard of it before but I'd love to put some later doors on my 77 244
Forum: performance & modifications 11-25-2021, 06:07 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 25,677
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
The zip tie was mostly to prevent the reservoir...

The zip tie was mostly to prevent the reservoir from blowing off while bleeding. It didn't leak when I initially filled it and I just saw no reason to take the zip tie off after I was done.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 11-22-2021, 01:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,633
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
I have Homer's...

I have Homer's (http://forums.turbobricks.com/showpost.php?p=4533168&postcount=2235) old V50 seats in my daily 244 and they're perfect for daily use. The passenger side one has 2 levers at the bottom...
Forum: performance & modifications 11-18-2021, 02:16 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 25,677
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
I used the Volvo reservoir on one of my cars and...

I used the Volvo reservoir on one of my cars and I got it to seal by cutting the top flat ring part off the Volvo master cylinder seal and putting them onto the reservoir before putting the reservoir...
Forum: performance & modifications 11-16-2021, 09:03 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 25,677
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
I've run the 94-95 Mustang GT master cylinder...

I've run the 94-95 Mustang GT master cylinder both with the Cayenne brakes and with the R brakes and the pedal effort was fine with both. Both the Cayenne and R rear calipers have the exact same...
Forum: performance & modifications 10-17-2021, 02:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,037
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
Also make sure you check the size of the lugnut...

Also make sure you check the size of the lugnut holes. If they're the same as V50 wheels which are also P1s you may need to use the original lugnuts. I ran Clavas (16x6.5) from a V50 on my 242 and...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 09-24-2021, 04:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,782
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
I'd start with checking that the door latch is...

I'd start with checking that the door latch is closing fully. Volvo designed the door so it can't be locked while it's open to prevent people from locking their keys in the car. If the latch is...
Forum: article composition 09-22-2021, 10:28 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 155,978
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
I made this document with all the issues and...

I made this document with all the issues and solutions I encountered when doing my 6 cylinder 960 engine swaps along with any information I could find from other build threads so it might be useful...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 09-22-2021, 07:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,461
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
Usually black is GND, blue is low beam, and red...

Usually black is GND, blue is low beam, and red is high beam
Forum: performance & modifications 09-14-2021, 09:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,174
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
I did some more weighing I weighed my B23F...

I did some more weighing

I weighed my B23F w/ LH2.4 stuff and M47 with about a quart of oil in it and it all weighed 469.2lbs...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 09-14-2021, 08:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,101
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
For anyone curious how this turned out we ended...

For anyone curious how this turned out we ended up just swapping the head and the car runs great now. The cylinder 1 exhaust valve was slightly bent and caused the loss of compression and there were...
Forum: performance & modifications 07-09-2021, 02:06 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 147,030
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
The 17z brake setup is probably the best budget...

The 17z brake setup is probably the best budget big brake option for a 240 now. The Volkswagen Touareg, Audi Q7, and Porsche Cayenne that the calipers came on are old enough now that they show up in...
Forum: performance & modifications 06-18-2021, 06:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,319
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
I ran my NA B23 for about 8 months/10k miles with...

I ran my NA B23 for about 8 months/10k miles with 15w40 oil with the oil pressure at about 8psi@idle/35psi@3-4k. The oil pressure light was on solid until about 1500 rpm and it ran fine until I...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-29-2021, 06:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,100
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
I have a spare newer style pump and hose if you...

I have a spare newer style pump and hose if you need it. I may also have the mounting brackets for it too
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-22-2021, 06:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,622
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
The spare from a regular S60 will fit with your...

The spare from a regular S60 will fit with your spacers and clear your brakes. A Volan or other 17x7 FWD Volvo wheel with a 205 width tire can also barely fit in the buttcheek and clear your brakes...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-30-2021, 07:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,568
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
For factory cruise control you'll either need to...

For factory cruise control you'll either need to find a complete 1984- cruise control setup or add a speed sensor and tone ring to your differential to use the newer 240 cruise control systems. Also...
Forum: performance & modifications 01-20-2021, 06:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,174
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
6 Cylinder Whiteblock VS NA Redblock weight

For anyone curious while I had my engines out I weighed them to see how much heavier the 6 cylinder whiteblock is than the redblock. The B230F w/ AW70 weighed 509lbs and the B6304FS w/ AW30-40...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-08-2020, 11:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,213
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
IME they thread in far enough in the late struts....

IME they thread in far enough in the late struts. It's definitely more than just a couple threads. I've run Bilstein HDs in 3 different 240s over the last few years with 1992/1993 struts and never...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-25-2020, 05:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,525
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
On my car that connector plugs into this white...

On my car that connector plugs into this white relay. I have no idea what it's for though...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 04-29-2020, 05:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,101
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
There weren't any weird noises actually it just...

There weren't any weird noises actually it just cranked a bit and stopped and you could hear the starter solenoid click. The engine does have a slight rattle but it sounds like it could just be...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 04-29-2020, 05:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,101
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
This was definitely a learning experience and I...

This was definitely a learning experience and I won't be making that mistake again (hopefully). The piston looks fine through the spark plug hole and I couldn't feel any damage when sliding the...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 04-28-2020, 11:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,101
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
What did I break? Engine cranked with an extension in the spark plug hole

So my friend changed his timing belt on his B230FT and after lining up the timing marks the car refused to start. I suspected the harmonic balancer slipped so I pulled the #1 spark plug and stuck a...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-13-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,531
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
I found this under the rear seat of a 1993 240...

I found this under the rear seat of a 1993 240 Classic I parted recently. I assume someone at the factory was bored and decided to weld their name into the floor since it's under the original paint
...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-21-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,916
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
You might have to install a new antenna for the...

You might have to install a new antenna for the radio. On my 1977 244 it's built into the windshield like on the rear window of the 940 wagons. Probably not a huge deal but something to be aware of
Forum: performance & modifications 09-15-2019, 02:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,386
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
It's definitely just a heater. I believe I...

It's definitely just a heater. I believe I connected mine to the AMM power wire when I did this swap. Hopefully you have better luck than I did with the smog. Depending on the referee you go to they...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-12-2018, 02:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,871
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
It turns out this problem was because of a...

It turns out this problem was because of a mistake I made when I originally swapped this car to LH2.4. Apparently during the installation I never connected the power wire for the O2 sensor heater...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 08-12-2018, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,697
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
Car keeps running with ignition coil disconnected

While I was trying to find the cause of a rough idle issue I disconnected one of the ignition coil wires to turn the car off and instead of stalling the engine continued to run roughly. I also...
Forum: performance & modifications 01-11-2018, 02:37 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,179
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
Update: I made a front mount for the 940...

Update: I made a front mount for the 940 distributor with some aluminum bars and a 14mm socket glued to the distributor shaft and went to the referee. Unfortunately he said that he still won't pass...
Forum: performance & modifications 12-15-2017, 05:46 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,179
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
The guy I took it to today actually called the...

The guy I took it to today actually called the guy from yesterday so I think no matter what I told him he was going to fail me on that.
Forum: performance & modifications 12-15-2017, 04:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,179
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
So I took it back in today to a different referee...

So I took it back in today to a different referee and got failed again for the wrong distributor and the wrong ecu. Apparently the ecu I got with my engine is from a 1995 940 so I just need to find a...
Forum: performance & modifications 12-14-2017, 01:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,179
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
That sounds like a good plan. I scheduled an...

That sounds like a good plan. I scheduled an appointment at a different station for tomorrow and hopefully the guy there will be more reasonable.
Forum: performance & modifications 12-14-2017, 01:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,179
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
The thing is all of those things are the correct...

The thing is all of those things are the correct parts. He didn't even check the ecu and he assumed the head was modified to remove the 940 distributor.
Forum: performance & modifications 12-14-2017, 01:09 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,179
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
B230FT Swap Failed California referee inspection for wrong distributor

I swapped a 1994 B230FT into my 1980 242 about a year ago and went to get the swap approved by the referee today. They failed me for not using the 940 head mounted distributor. The referee insists...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-13-2017, 11:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,711
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
Or he could swap one of the front strut...

Or he could swap one of the front strut assemblies to an ABS strut
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-13-2017, 10:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,711
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
One major difference is the 92 cluster gets...

One major difference is the 92 cluster gets powered through the blue wire on the 3 pin speedo connector and the 82 cluster gets powered through the normal cluster connectors. Beyond that I'm not sure...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-13-2017, 06:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,711
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
The wiring is different but it isn't that hard to...

The wiring is different but it isn't that hard to rewire the connectors to work with the 92 cluster.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 10-21-2016, 08:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,252
Posted By AnthonyHardy2
The pump sounds fine but I'll get a pressure...

The pump sounds fine but I'll get a pressure gauge on the system tomorrow morning. I checked the intank pump when I was trying to get the car to start with the lines backwards and it's working...
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