I bought a 1989 Volvo 240 for $900. Here’s what’s wrong with it

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  • @montyzawinski6767
    @montyzawinski6767 Год назад +2

    Cool car! Your wagon is Glorious!!!

  • @robins4209
    @robins4209 2 года назад +4

    In Sweden, it's very hard to find a 240 in that condition for 900 dollars.

  • @j.cristinamendivil660
    @j.cristinamendivil660 2 года назад +3

    I inherited my mother's 1989 244 DL Volvo in August, 2010, she was the second owner, and the car was well serviced & maintained. BUT, once I moved away from the San Francisco Bay Area to a rural county in Northern California, the Volvo has required deep monetary pockets to main under the hood as well as the exterior--- car was repainted 9/2013...yes, my 244 Volvo looks quite handsome, it hums, 259K miles today, automatic with over drive (7) Volvos later..
    trying to locate 2006 Volvo S60, my daughter is 5'10" and definitely needs more leg room. Happy Volvo parts hunting ...have had to buy parts from as far away as Portland, Oregon and South Carolina.

  • @volvowagon70
    @volvowagon70 5 лет назад +42

    Hell that’s in better shape than 75 percent of the 240’s I’ve owned.

    • @worldhello1234
      @worldhello1234 2 года назад +2

      That's why you don't buy a banger and think it is an easy fix. There is a reason why good ones cost about 10x as much as you think because you bought expensive steel if you factor in the rust. 🤫

  • @thomaspettersson7749
    @thomaspettersson7749 2 года назад +2

    Looks great. Compared to many of the rost wrecks here in Sweden.

  • @mailjabber
    @mailjabber Год назад +2

    looks pretty clean!

  • @daw7563
    @daw7563 Год назад +3

    They all have aluminum heads except in 1975 that used the old pushrod B20.

  • @supastah68
    @supastah68 2 года назад +3

    Beautiful!

  • @toddhoodenpyle6989
    @toddhoodenpyle6989 2 года назад +2

    This is awesome! Wagon. Defo the wagon for videos. How you going to mod it? Exhaust?

  • @patrickphippspa584
    @patrickphippspa584 Год назад +3

    Great channel and looks like it's been around about 3 years now. Always happy to see someone who enjoys the 240 like I do! Thanks for taking the time to even create your fantastic channel!

  • @andersf5464
    @andersf5464 2 года назад +2

    Nice car. Some small problems. The fan is an issue though, but there are some cornerings to be cut there. If you know your Volvos...

  • @bearfoot3526
    @bearfoot3526 4 года назад +18

    Man you did good! Nurse her back to health....geez; Leather interior, Sunroof, Tach...all the gauges...you scored.

  • @gregthebaritone
    @gregthebaritone 2 года назад +2

    I went looking online for 240s this summer. I believe that almost all of them were over $10.000.

  • @mayflowerlash11
    @mayflowerlash11 3 года назад +3

    At 11:11 we have "a little bit of surface rust around here ..." Very funny, we appreciate the humour but I think it's a bit deeper than surface rust. Gotta love your Volvo.

  • @LongbowMedia
    @LongbowMedia 5 лет назад +4

    The plastic trim in the lower console is supposed to mount in the roof/liner behind the mirror. The hole in the trim is for the sunroof crank.

  • @TheFezMan96
    @TheFezMan96 5 лет назад +7

    I just bought my own at the same year! I can’t wait to see your next upload!

  • @TheFezMan96
    @TheFezMan96 5 лет назад +12

    Oh-and I’d love to see your 245, and your improved method for the blower motor.

    • @eddisc4205
      @eddisc4205 3 года назад +2

      i'll bet its a butcher job... I say having done probably 30-40 of them...

  • @worldhello1234
    @worldhello1234 2 года назад +1

    @2:59 There are $900 cars with working ACs, bruh. 😉 The really expensive stuff is bodywork AFAIK.

  • @brittsaunders4621
    @brittsaunders4621 3 года назад +5

    I'm late to this party, but the video just showed up in my feed. You have no idea how lucky you are to have a 240 with leather in THAT decent condition; mostly, the seats dry out, crack and split. Someone took care of those. The driver's side bolster is an easy repair. Regarding all plastic trim pieces for the interior - Ebay, Ebay, Ebay. My dad had a 1989 240DL, and I found perfect new door pockets, sun visor clips and a nice set of original factory carpeted mats for it there. The license plate bracket has pre-installed bolts, all you have to do is fit the license plate over them and find nuts that fit them. Overall, not a bad 240GL for $900. I'll have to check your page to see what came of this.

  • @volvopete2761
    @volvopete2761 3 года назад +2

    Like all your volvos there wicked 🤗
    Keeo them coming , you wil soon be giving David bellow's videos a run for their money .
    Cheers Pete

  • @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn
    @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn 4 года назад +10

    Usually what happens, with the exhaust is where it is put together from the manifold, to the catalist that tends to rust, then the other part all the way to the back, also tends to rust, but what is even more interesting, is that it has an after market exhaust, that when those things rust they make sounds like a motorcycle, as to the air conditioning, the switch that starts the compressor, usually get damaged, unless it is missing refrigerant then only hot air comes out,by the way, if you can you should convert it to R-134 since it probably has the old type freon gas which has been banned, as to the glovebox, see if the key fits, you can take the glove box out,.it is only 8 to 10 Phillip's screws, and the whole thing comes out, then if you can bring it to a locksmith so he can check it out, this way you can have it working properly, what I would suggest, is if you can go the junkyard and see if you can sort out some used parts, that would help keep the costs down, like get a cluster from the junked car and reconstruct the one you have, that would make a world of difference,have you checked the speedometer cable, if that is broken it will not work, you have the electronic one the cable or speed sensor has to do with that, as to the back light, when you go to the junkyard you could probably check for the light, change it and keep the parts from the other light, another possibility would be E-Bay put Volvo parts 240 you would be surprised the amount of places they have of parts including key blanks, good luck on the roject,👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽💪💪💪

  • @bradleykurtz5536
    @bradleykurtz5536 4 года назад +23

    It’s in pretty damn good shape for $900!!

  • @AndrewKNI
    @AndrewKNI 2 года назад +1

    Great video JP. If you are still videoing, a review video of your other Volvo cars it would be very interesting. Superb examples 🙂

  • @sheldonw4798
    @sheldonw4798 3 года назад +5

    I’m thinking about picking up an 84’ 240DL. Faded paint, not a garage queen. He says it runs and drives so we shall see. Lol! That’s part of the fun tho right? Shout out to Strong Island!!

  • @denmarksoul1184
    @denmarksoul1184 5 лет назад +2

    Excited to see your progress with this car. I have the same year, model and color. I just subscribed.

  • @peem1244
    @peem1244 3 года назад +2

    I can recommend a course in videography...right away.

  • @antoineriosz
    @antoineriosz 3 года назад +2

    Lovely

  • @airplane1831
    @airplane1831 Год назад +3

    Good video. My father has a Volvo 240 estate and later a 1986 built 740 estate. I drove the 740 and it was a very nice car to drive with great steering lock. The H pattern manual gear stick was made of solid metal and felt like it could last a million miles. Had the 740 for 16 years. The 740 had gotten involved in a slight accident to the front right fender (like your car) even before my father owned it. Unfortunately this meant that there was some water ingress and eventually, over 16 years later, the accumulated water in the base of the chassis rusted away a lot of the thickness of the solid metal floor. The car eventually failed it's British ministry of transport MOT annual test because of this. Being 22 years old. The mechanic who performed the inspection said that he was very surprised, as Volvo cars are so solidly built. If it wasn't for that accident that caused the water ingress, then that car might still be around today. It was a reliable car.

  • @mathuetax
    @mathuetax 4 года назад +4

    I used to have a 1989 244.
    I got a different car and it sat for 3 or 4 months. It's last emissions test it passed HC by ONE point so I just chose to firesale away. 'Craiged' it for $300.
    3 years later I got snail mail from a towing company that had towed it abandoned since the new owner hadn't sent in the paperwork.
    Farewell red 89, you made it farther than I expected you to.👋🏻👋🏻.
    Funny thing is the vehicle that replaced it eventually could not pass the emissions test so that vehicle got donated and I bought a 1970 142S. No more testing!

  • @rjherb5895
    @rjherb5895 4 года назад +5

    You have good taste in cars! I own a rust-free 91 240 with 140000 original miles on it. It's my daily driver.
    Please share with us your method of dealing with the heater fan without pulling the dash. Thanks!

    • @jpvolvo4592
      @jpvolvo4592  4 года назад +2

      RJ Herb I hope to make a video on it in the next few months!

  •  4 года назад +3

    The mystery piece in the bottom cubby goes to the sunroof crank. It it’s just a plastic cover pretty much.

  • @houseonpleasantstreet9774
    @houseonpleasantstreet9774 4 года назад +1

    Nice wagon. I also started my own chanel. 5 subs lol

  • @mds2465
    @mds2465 4 года назад +7

    Well the odometer is actually a very easy fix on Volvo’s believe it or not. There’s chipped gears ⚙️ inside the gauge cluster which can be easily replaced. You can also figure out the actual exact mileage on Volvo’s so that you can update the odometer reading on the car. Robert Spinner aka. Robert DIY has a video or two on how to do that. The empty space by the gear shifter would be where the radio is sometimes. Some Volvo’s like yours have it up too by the vents, others have it down below. Most guys just install a blank storage compartment there or stereo controls I guess if you wanna do some upgrades. Your glove box is locked, I can tell by the position of the key, just unlock it with the key and that should fix it. Emergency brake issue is another common problem on that generation but is fixable. As for your exhaust leak, you’re probably gonna wanna get in there with a smoke machine and figure out where the leak is coming from because it’s kinda difficult to tell at first glance. The rust by the windshield is something that I recommend you address immediately because that can cause serious internal water leaks. You may have to pull the windshield and repair it from inside. I wish you luck and look forward to seeing more videos on your Volvo’s

    • @sjbock
      @sjbock 4 года назад +4

      Love Robert Spinner's videos. I wouldn't be able to afford to keep my 94 850 on the road if it wasn't for Robert.

  • @abelsalaz5188
    @abelsalaz5188 4 года назад +5

    Love the video I own a 93 Volvo 240

  • @ThePolaroid669
    @ThePolaroid669 3 года назад +2

    So gorgeous, the car is nice too!

  • @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn
    @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn 3 года назад +3

    I imagine by now, the front fender with rust was replaced, to much work to fix the fender , it would be cheaper to go to the scrayard/ junkyard, get a used one and replace it as to the rust on the fender, that mainly has to do with the drain holes of the sunroof being clogged up,the water comes out from there the manual handle you can still get new, or if you can , opt for the sunroof motor

  • @michaeldean2447
    @michaeldean2447 3 года назад +4

    Man I am thankful for my 1990 240. That motor looks like shit. You guys are doing great things but there is no way real mechanical people will take you seriously. You have so so much to learn.

  • @Matt-bm5fv
    @Matt-bm5fv 5 лет назад +2

    Awesome car! Love the 240s (in perticular that wagon haha) good luck with the rust and several other "issues" (most of those just give it character anyway)

    • @jpvolvo4592
      @jpvolvo4592  5 лет назад +3

      Darkounetpigs Shiny Hunter I’ll have videos coming of the wagon and my other sedan that wasn’t in the video. Stay tuned!! And thank you so much!!

  • @mrsweed2118
    @mrsweed2118 4 года назад +3

    Nice car! I got a 242 , my car was repainted couple of weeks ago.😁
    I want those leather seats and those wide bumpers, very hard to find here.
    //From sweden.

  • @johndue2366
    @johndue2366 3 года назад +2

    That takes me back..:-)
    I have owned a 245/B21/1981/van and a 245/B230K/1986, - they have both been translated into some new steel parts out there...
    Even though Volvo's from that time was made from thick plates of original Swedish iron ore, they needed some after market protection like Tectyl or similar.
    Without this extra corrosion protection, they corroded very fast in countries where salt is administrated in large quantities to the roads during winter.
    ..Been there, seen that, got the T-shirt... :-)
    --
    One problem with exhausts systems in all cars is, that the original exhaust system lasts longer than what you can buy as spare parts.
    That is unless you opt for at stainless steel version, when available...
    --
    It seems like you are missing an oxygen sensor: At the straight part of the exhaust, two feet from the cat towards the engine, there is a plugged outlet.
    --
    I like your definition of surface rust in the bottom of the car :-).
    --
    Apart from the corrosion below the front window, it is all as could be expected in a 32 year old 240.
    My 245's were without ABS, without aircon, with manual windows, with manual gearbox, without gasoline injection.
    I still loved them, - they made you feel safe.
    Now I own a S60T/Summum/2005 and a V70T/Momentum/2007
    The S60 was bought in 2018 and is a dream.
    The V70 was bought in 2015 and has been a beast due to the former owners negligence, - missing
    A new engine was needed due to piston/valve contact, and it was not caused by a broken timing belt.
    --
    Let us all see what you can make out of this car that probably is older than your self.
    Good show
    /JD

  • @Michaelajacksonfilms
    @Michaelajacksonfilms 5 лет назад +7

    The engineers actually put the fan on a stick and assemble around it :)

  • @hippieJOSH420
    @hippieJOSH420 3 года назад +6

    I just bought a red one for $510.75. rough but has potential

    • @nobodynoone2500
      @nobodynoone2500 3 года назад +2

      What was the $10.75?

    • @hippieJOSH420
      @hippieJOSH420 3 года назад +2

      @@nobodynoone2500 what it came out to after buyers fees

  • @rajapoultry7706
    @rajapoultry7706 5 лет назад +3

    Your fan is not working on number 1 & 2, will work only you have to clean the switch which is beside the blower under the dashboard

  • @jacobfleming565
    @jacobfleming565 5 лет назад +21

    Damn you're so lucky its black I cant find a black one anywhere

    • @josealegria3615
      @josealegria3615 4 года назад +3

      Same bro, the black looks so sleek.

    • @timohubregtse5020
      @timohubregtse5020 4 года назад +2

      I have 2 volvo 240gl whites, bought one for €600 at the junk and the other one for €1000 and they are both completely and nothings is missing!

    • @jacobfleming565
      @jacobfleming565 4 года назад +5

      @@timohubregtse5020 I cant find any under $1800 in America

    • @sk1nnybonez
      @sk1nnybonez 4 года назад

      im so jealous fuck

  • @volvowagon70
    @volvowagon70 5 лет назад +4

    I picked up a 1993 wagon that had been t-boned and totaled, and drove it 300 miles home.

  • @johnharrison4817
    @johnharrison4817 2 года назад +2

    Lovely 240, just bought a 93 2.3 estate, I'm selling my 2010 focus rs because I'm sick of cleaning it! Put a 3x2 accross your garage door and run 2 pies of wood up to the ramps 👍💪😎

  • @gabrieltan3515
    @gabrieltan3515 4 года назад +2

    bro........ i really laugh my ass out when you pull that hand break

  • @colinbradley-howath5235
    @colinbradley-howath5235 5 лет назад +2

    I've owned two 240s the first was a saloon and second one that I still own now is a 240 wagon witch I find so useful for the load capacity such fantastic cars for their time and a joy to work on apart from the heater motor 🙄😂

  • @cmw184
    @cmw184 4 года назад +3

    NOW ABOUT THAT EARTHQUAKE WHEN YOU BRAKE..... My 240 had the same problem. Took forever to find out, but it was A BAD U JOINT and center bearing. Like the u joint literally only moved in 1 direction. So, might want to pull the driveshaft and take a look.

  • @longfade
    @longfade 4 года назад +1

    Yeah, you did great on that man. I’d have bought that one in a minute!

  • @franciskreig3396
    @franciskreig3396 3 года назад

    It looks like your ramps are missing the rubber stopers

  • @glynjones2540
    @glynjones2540 5 лет назад +7

    Sit the ramps on pieces of old carpet.

  • @yosemitesam8529
    @yosemitesam8529 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome cars man. Do you auto cross your 245?

  • @danielfair4675
    @danielfair4675 3 года назад +1

    I have a '90 240dl wagon ... your sedan is a treasure compared to my wagon. My odometer hasn't worked since 2001, speedo is hit & miss and my heater motor only works on high, lol. Want air conditioning, roll the windows down, lol.
    I'm well over 300,000 miles and its a true P.O.S. ... but I still drive it when it runs. 😁
    Slap some good snow tires on it and you'll own the winter months with snow. There's nothing better when it's crappy.

  • @Left-Earth
    @Left-Earth 3 года назад +4

    *Please use a hydraulic jack and jack stands when working on your car !* 🔧
    Using car ramps without jack stands can *KILL* . 💥
    Great video 👍✨

  • @volvopete2761
    @volvopete2761 3 года назад +1

    Sorry about the previous spelling its David Bello.
    Cheers Pete

  • @bigwo56
    @bigwo56 4 года назад

    LOVE ya taste in OLD Volvos! That black one is a REALLY good one to fix up/restore! Mainly just a lot of minor shit to do, except the rust repair.. Maybe some aerosol expanding foam around windscreen, else ya GOTTA remove the glass to fix it right. Good luck man!

  • @molaroismorais1955
    @molaroismorais1955 4 года назад

    Proud of you, kiddo.

  • @eddisc4205
    @eddisc4205 3 года назад +3

    "Secret" to driving onto ramps? DON'T let off the throttle as soon as you hit the damn thing !!! "Hinges break all the time" because idiots never lubricate them !! It's actually the very 1st thing I noticed when the video started.

  • @plightn
    @plightn 4 года назад

    Can't win man, when I was in NY the cars have rust, in the south the paint it trashed from the sun.

  • @tompas11A3n52KkX
    @tompas11A3n52KkX 4 года назад +2

    That 89' 240 of yours got an alu head as well as yours 90' Volvo.

    • @Bratfalken
      @Bratfalken 3 года назад +1

      Yes, long time answer I know, but all the slanted redblocks have an alu head, since 1974.

  • @Jandeganjaman
    @Jandeganjaman 3 года назад +2

    900?! A good one goes for 9k in NL

  • @miningforpennies4225
    @miningforpennies4225 4 года назад +1

    I WENT TO LOOK AT THAT CAR BRO!

  • @TL243
    @TL243 5 лет назад +2

    Love Volvo’s

  • @kurtti1043
    @kurtti1043 4 года назад

    4:34 what causes the rust on that spot?

    • @jpvolvo4592
      @jpvolvo4592  4 года назад +1

      On each side there are small drains to help water drain out of the rocker panel but over time they can clog AMG water collects inside the rocker and causes rust in that spot

  • @gangsterpig8231
    @gangsterpig8231 4 года назад +1

    Nice

  • @claudiotartagni9898
    @claudiotartagni9898 Год назад

    We want to se u fix volvo Amazon combi o duett.....

  • @cmw184
    @cmw184 4 года назад

    Btw wtf is that siren going off at 9:25?

  • @therightnuke
    @therightnuke 4 года назад

    Where do you live on the island im in Suffolk

  • @ultimatemassive9501
    @ultimatemassive9501 4 года назад

    How are the floor boards?

    • @jpvolvo4592
      @jpvolvo4592  4 года назад

      Mostly solid. There’s one spot of rust that’s just starting that shouldn’t be a problem to patch

  • @rileyblack5426
    @rileyblack5426 4 года назад +1

    As much as I want to subscribe, your sub count is at exactly 240... you will be missed /s

  • @barryedwards1336
    @barryedwards1336 3 года назад +2

    That's what you get when you use crappy plastic ramps, they are far to light for a heavy car like a Volvo 240, not all that sure they are strong enough to carry it's weight either, I would not trust them, especially if you are planning to get under the car, a much better idea would be to use a trolley jack and axle stands to sit the car on.

    • @nobodynoone2500
      @nobodynoone2500 3 года назад +1

      I used those exact ramps today, they are rated for 2x the weight of the volvo.
      Sorry you're dumb, but don't go around asserting it.

  • @kahviholisti5021
    @kahviholisti5021 5 лет назад

    Its not always a mile odometer it can be a kilometre odometer

  • @stevehill6966
    @stevehill6966 3 года назад +1

    You are being way too picky for 900 thats not bad but I would of turned it down due to unknown actual miles could be 450K for all u know

  • @ogremgtow990
    @ogremgtow990 5 лет назад

    kid, grease the hood hinges before the hood springs break.

  • @rueblast3119
    @rueblast3119 4 года назад +1

    Hey dude im on LI too and i got a volvo too, hmu lol

  • @bigwo56
    @bigwo56 4 года назад +1

    p.s. NOT a bad deal for $900.00! Just my opinion..

  • @Nicholas_Devine
    @Nicholas_Devine 3 года назад

    Whatever happened to a jack and jack stands? I've heard of ramps collapsing on people.

  • @christianholms
    @christianholms 5 лет назад +1

    Volvo content please

  • @sledstorm4703
    @sledstorm4703 4 года назад

    but hey, if nothing else you could make it a snowdrifter

  • @honguenloh4612
    @honguenloh4612 4 года назад

    Cute boy!:)

  • @herendii
    @herendii 4 года назад

    8:31 pain

  • @craazyy22
    @craazyy22 3 года назад

    I hate to brake it to you but its not a iron head. Almost none of the 240's had iron heads. Actually i am not even sure if any of them had iron heads. Atleast the fuel injected ones did not have.

  • @shehzaadcaunhye5299
    @shehzaadcaunhye5299 3 года назад +1

    Rally

  • @mahoganyrushfan5688
    @mahoganyrushfan5688 4 месяца назад

    Worst vehicle I ever bought 1993 240 wagon these things are plagued with gremlins

  • @Michaelajacksonfilms
    @Michaelajacksonfilms 5 лет назад +1

    Exhaust sounds like a Lamborghini (tractor).

  • @mayflowerlash11
    @mayflowerlash11 3 года назад

    Also driving a car up onto ramps which are not bolted down is a recipe for a disaster. Why not jack up the front end, put the ramps under the wheels, lower the wheels onto the ramps and use the ramps to drive the car of the ramp when you are done. Those free range ramps are a menace, bolt them down.

  • @richardcrouse9074
    @richardcrouse9074 4 года назад +5

    I have had Volvo 240s for years and I don’t have the common problems that 240 owners talk about. The only thing I experience is fuel pumps and engine coolant temperature sensor, that’s it. Wonderful cars

    • @worldhello1234
      @worldhello1234 2 года назад +1

      Oh, so you basically have a rust free car because that is a common problem. 🤨

    • @richardcrouse9074
      @richardcrouse9074 2 года назад +1

      @@worldhello1234 I have three rust free 240s, an 83 two door, a 92 sedan and a 93 sedan. I also have an 81 two door and an 82 two door turbo that have minimal rust and In addition to these 240s I have a 91 940 GLE and yes it has the rare twin cam engine and a 2004 S80 turbo.

  • @normanrhone2791
    @normanrhone2791 5 лет назад

    Who said common sense is common?

  • @DoubleDaneLife
    @DoubleDaneLife 3 года назад

    Bent at 90degrees lol

  • @michaelattner550
    @michaelattner550 11 месяцев назад

    You have some work to do.

  • @celestelongway7315
    @celestelongway7315 2 года назад

    Ha ha ha Scotty Kilmer style garage. ha ha ha .

  • @chrismartinez3160
    @chrismartinez3160 4 года назад +1

    I've seen worse 😐

  • @dee106ful
    @dee106ful 4 года назад

    $900 was too much for a pile of junk