Bro, I mean this in the nicest way! 1. You should get paid to do voice overs 2. You could easily have an evening love radio show where you take requests for people’s shout out love songs. (Like Delilah) Very peaceful voice!
Hi DB: We are newbee 240 owners. 1st time. We are in L.A. - Del Rey to be exact 90230. We just picked up a 1993 black on black 240 sedan. Well cared for. with 157 k mi. Just registered. Just insured. (Mercury). Tinted windows , front spoiler - i think. looks nice, rides smooth. But seems a bit slow on 405 freeway hill. only 40 mph on the steep south bound hill into L.A. and it drifts a bit. Steering drifts - but be still like it a lot. Cheers DB! U rock, baby.
I just traveled 900 miles in my 92 240 wagon. 14 hrs, some through the rockies. No issue at all except very slow through steep grades that went on for 5 or more miles. Note: it already has over 500, 000 miles on the original engine. Plus it was loaded down with hundreds of pounds. Fantastic cars.
Great trip, David. Love seeing these old cars being used. My 1990 wagon, Arthur, has recently had his 600,000 kilometer service. That is about 380,000 miles. I would drive him anywhere. He is also a one family car. For 5 of the last 6 years, he was often doing 1,600 kilometers a week, which is how I managed to add 200,000 miles or so in these last 6 years. The binder with all his receipts, back to the day Ma placed the order for him, makes interesting reading, often for what is not in there as much as for what is. These cars do seem to like 80-85 mph. On long drives it can be a challenge to keep the speed down. The mileage you got was almost exactly what I would expect. The only time Arthur uses more is when he has 2,000 pounds of cargo in the back. Still, they just go. Keep up the great work. I cannot wait to see the video of Ivy doing the run.
"The batch of car really depends on the previous owner" Ain't that the truth, I bought my 240 from my brother who beat on it, guy before that used it as a yard toy and wrecked the front end. Had to spend almost 3k on a head gasket, timing belt, lights, a wiring harness, shocks, struts, new overload springs, and all new poly bushings front and back. Even the ones in the axle for the rear trailing arms. Now that it's back on the road, It should be good for a long while
The joy of driving a 31 year volvo. My 31 year old 740 volvo is my daily driver. I would like to meet you but the borders are closed. It is a rust free volvo from the rust belt amazing undercoating from the factory.
In 2015 I made a 6.000 km trip in my 1986 Volvo 244 DL from Denmark to Spain and home again. No issues at all. They're great cars. Looking forward to your next trip video. Keep on rolling!
Although I have completely sorted my 92 43K mile 240, it gave me so much grief early on that I consider the 5 mile round trip to the grocery store an adventure!
I was just at the gas station. Right off Route 66 I think. Love the Volvo content. Trying to find a nice 240 out here now that I moved from la to Nashville but they don’t have the same love for them out here.
Great video. I just inherited my mom's 1993 volvo 240 wagon which only has 70,000 on her. I'd be interested in that volvo club seeing how this is my first volvo.
i bought ma dream car a volvo 240 from 1991 caravan in ice white i had it around 2 weeks and drove from north germany to italy to visit my brother near venice its around 1160 kilometer = 720 miles and back means 2320 kilometer = 1440 miles with three people as the only driver not one problem my little 30 year old lady has done the way like nothing im soooo proud to have her and the only way she`s going to leave me is my dead
Sounds mean so much to me. I’ve always loved the sound of the late 80’s Volvo key chime. It has a premium but purposeful sound that “ping ping ping”s my brain in just the right way. Same for the “do doo do” key chime from VW ‘s of the same era. I loved my grandfather’s ‘81 GLE but hated the jarring “baa! baa! baa!” key/ fasten seatbelt buzzer. I do regret not buying the car when it was offered to me in 1991. I was scared of the PRV v6 engine and the 3 spd. Automatic transmission that had been replaced twice during his meticulous ownership. Lots of good memories in that car though. I always looks forward to your videos
I took my '87 245 on a 4200km roadtrip in about 5 days, and there were no real hiccups, but I had to stop for gas 20 times because I could only use the top 2/5 of the tank thanks to a large dent in the tank, and I went through a few gallons of ATF due to a leak. He was never the same after that though, and developed a nasty stall after being on for a couple minutes. It was quite odd, I could start up fine, but after a minute or two, if I didn't keep the gas down, it would stall, but after a few more minutes, it was perfectly fine. I unfortunately didn't have anywhere to park him after I got my V70, and really couldn't afford him so I had to release him into the wild. I miss having a car that I could put my couch into. I did manage to keep the headlights, blinkers and grill though, so there's that.
Old Volvo’s are what we call in Australia, “:point to point” cars. Not designed for stop and start city driving. But in their element on the Highway. I have a 1991. 940 non turbo which weighs 1.8 kilograms unloaded. Same engine as your 200 series. Cruises easily on highway. I also owned from new a 1973 145 with the same B20 engine as your new purchase . Owned it for 14 years . Twin strombergs. Manual 4 speed. Lifted up her skirts and took off after 4000 rpm. New cost $5000 AU. Sold $2000. 0ver 300,000 Klm trouble free motoring.
to the point if vue of the reliability and versatility, it is one of the best car ever done, I had 2 of them, the point that needs attention is the quality of the replacement parts, there is a huge step between the quality of the original and many aftermarket parts so when you replace a part,better to go for the best quality you can find, if you don't care, you can induce problems you can't suspect, it is particulary true for the engine management parts.
My 240 was 4 kids first car passed on to the original owners kids once they reached driving age. I have every service record but it’s beat the hell up.
Another great video David, really enjoy your work over here in the UK. Sadly, my old S60 (2004, D5 Auto) which I bought at 50K miles in 2007, and then passed to my son's girlfriend at 120k miles got taken out last week by an articulated lorry. The car had 300k miles and was in perfect condition. We are all in mourning for it. My son is intending to replace it with either the same model, or a later V60 D5, as all the safety systems deployed, and his girlfriend, who is 5 months pregnant managed to walk away relatively unscathed. Safe cars, those Volvos (I still have 2).
Hi Dan, sorry to hear about the accident but everyone walking away is exactly the intention of these safe cars. I’m glad the baby and all occupants were protected!
I think the Gas price was $6.20…you might think that’s high but I filled this morning in the UK for $8.13 converted and my V70XC is only getting 26mpg.
When you set up the new B30 engine, please be sure the crankcase ventilation is clean, flame trap and intake orifice. On the carburated manifold, there is a chamber in the center between the Zeniths that plugs up and can limit or totally restrict vacuum flow to the crankcase. We used to use a drill bit in the orifice.
Thanks! I have cleaned the breather box thoroughly, as well as the valve cover orifice. I haven’t studied the manifold yet but I noticed there’s a second set of butterflies IN the manifold and some chambers that equalise air flow? Advice appreciated. I worry about a vacuum leak at the throttle shafts
I'm assuming you are using the ZS carbs and manifold. The area most prone to carbon build-up and clogging the PCV system is under the plate on the center of the manifold. The secondary butterflies allow balancing the carbs until WOT when it's a straight shot. If you find the shafts leaking (I never did back in the day), you can machine new brass bushes. I doubt if they would be an issue. Just be sure the PCV system is breathing properly or your new engine will be in vain.
For the light adjustment, I like to go a distance infront of the car then crouch and see if one of the lights is blinding me. That way i know i wont blind others when doing light adjustment without anything to use as a refrence.
Driving from Utah to California tonight to pick up an 89 245 (b230f built/DOHC converted), towing behind an 03 GMC 2500HD. Seeing those Cali gas prices... Oi..
@@DavidBello I'm not familiar with one with no key? I bought it in Vancouver Wa but I'm in Oregon. It's in great condition just needs a new suspension. It was lowered and done cheaply I'm bringing it back to stock hight.
Just bought a 93’ 240 wagon… so excited to watch all your videos in my repair journey. 🤣 one of my headlights is melted and the front seat looks like wolverine shredded it but the rest is beautiful.. came out of a junk yard. Haha
Main fuel pump is noisy when the intank lift pump is broken. In tank pump is always broken and people is always replacing the main fuel pump because of it. It makes the noise because it has to draw fuel from the tank through the lift pump and main pump is not designed to draw it is designed to be fed.
@@DavidBello I bought a car with a noisy main pump. Two used pumps that I swapped in did the same. It turned out to be a failed FPR that was not regulating. I think there's a pressure relief valve in the pump that was working overtime . The clue was fouled plugs, soot in the tailpipe, and poor mileage, 22 -24 mpg. On a 600 mile return trip to Boston, almost all interstate, I got 32 mpg in an 88 manual sedan. I've done the same trip many times in 90 and 91 auto wagons where I've got a consistent 28-29. There's not a lot of hill climbing on this trip, which may account for your mileage, but the high pressure at the injectors of the sedan resulted in about 2 out of 10 gallons not burning properly.
FUN FACTS! a number of years ago they tested the volvo 240 vs a modern v70 (i think it was v70) you can look it up =), the test showed that the 240 had less dB in the car on a highway than the brand new v70. i love that kind of facts :D
I bought my car for a really good deal. But it also broke down 3 times in 2 states on the way home lol. As your guessed the previous owner really let her go. I’m just catching up on maintenance first. Than the fun begins!
Hi David, that was another brill video, wicked, keep them coming👍 Can't wait for more on the Volvo245, as i have said before my first volvo was a 245 and that was 35 years ago .🤗 Cheers Pete.
On an Amazon or 140/164, the ball joints are pressed in, and replacements aren't always positively secured to the arms. They probably are swaged in place, with the "splines" meant to cut into the cup in the control arms.
the cure is simple, you take a tube and you machine an internal taper then, you swage the lip of the bushing support to add interference, you clean the bore to metal and wipe it and the bushing with solvent as brake cleaner to remove all oil or protection traces then you press the new bushing using e few drops of loctite 609, the bushing will never move from its installation position and it will stay tight.
I sold my manual-trans Benz 240d, and luckily picked up an m47 5-speed, '90 Ovlov 240DL wagon, and it's a great traveler; with a bit more maintenance that the PO didn't do, I'd happily drive it from Alaska to Chile. Nice 164s :) Heavier springs like Moog cargo-coil 215s -- or equivalent -- might lift Beluga's bum a bit(?) I found out that the wagons need the Moog cc217s, not 215s...
hi David ; great stuff always checking in, you are a fantastic source of information. about the fuel pump, check the in-tank pump. If this pump is not good the main pump will start to sing , suggest getting a quality in-tank pump, replace the sending unit, . thanks .
Nice to see the 240, receiving some much deserved love after hauling IVy*s engine or Amy*s engine, as a suggestion you should clean those 240 plastic headlamp lenses they tend to get yellowish and once that becomes like yellow you cannot see that good, please check them out, I see you have a new acquisition, a wagon, good luck👍👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌
Splendid content again David. Looking forward to the '75 Estate, and also progress on the 164. Pity I live across the pond, else I would have joined the social!
Huh. My 90 244, na auto like yours, always shifts from 3rd to 4th when merging by the time it hits the red mark on the speedo. Putting around town, it's in 4th by 40 mph.
@@DavidBello safe travels. FYI, in the next month or so I’m doing a headliner replacement via windshield replacement with custom sun visors / interior molding for a ‘03 S40…
A tip o next time, have the engine running, remove fuel cap and listen for a buzz noise i the tank to hear prepump. If the prepump is bad engine will lose power. If fuellines are empty turn ignition on/off couple times to build preassure.
My understanding is the fuel pump relay only gets a trigger signal *after* spark is detected from the distributor spinning when cranking. So priming the pump is not par for the course this way.
My 1980 245 would hate 80mph I imagine. It has the M46, 4 speed with overdrive but overdrive doesn't work. It seems most happy around 45-50mph, I feel like I'm pushing it at 60mph.
Dear David Bello. 👍👌👏 Uuuuh, another great green oldtimer car, this time even a wagon! Of course I'm eagerly looking forward to watch the restoration series. I really hope that you will find a green 164/264 wagon some day. Because I guess that you don't like to drive relatively rough 4cyl. Volvos any longer after Ivy does run perfectly well. 2) Beluga did great and so did you (again and as always). It can be seen that this great blue car is sagging at the rear. I really hope that the trunk wasn't emptied already as you shot the video ending. Because otherwise you damaged Beluga with loading way to heavy engines behind the rear axle. And yes, Sir, I will not get tired to mention this fact. ;-) Unfortunately you have to sell Beluga. I hope that you will achieve a very good price. This shouldn't be a problem because after all the car was worked over by the famous Volvo whisperer! ;-) As always: Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health to all of you.
Thanks! It’s definitely sagging from old springs. Common in the sedans from many generations. I’m not sure if it was sagging before hauling my engines, but that definitely doesn’t help. She’s Built well, which keeps whispering to a minimum 😉
Dear @@DavidBello Thanks for replying and especially for another heart. It's good to hear that no whispering is necessary. But no wonder after you maintained/repaired Beluga so well. The next owner will definitely be thankful. I'm a Mercedes driver since.... good grief, I'm old! Anyway: This inside and outside blue Volvo is the first one that I would like to own as a daily driver. Even though it is not green. I simply have a faible for cars with same exterior/interior colour and this middle blue is really nice. Sincerely yours. Post Scriptum: Don't know if you watch/know channel Coldwarmotors. The inside and outside green Frazer (daily summer driver) with its gorgeous dashboard is definitely one of my most favourite cars ever. Only the one brownish door isn't my taste. They did it by purpose but I would prefer it in green.
I sold my manual-trans Benz 240d, and luckily picked up an m47 5-speed, '90 Ovlov 240DL wagon, and it's a great traveler; with a bit more maintenance that the PO didn't do, I'd happily drive it from Alaska to Chile; does a vw camper top fit on a volvo wagon? Hmmm... Nice 164s :) Heavier springs like Moog cargo-coil 215s -- or equivalent -- might lift Beluga's bum a bit(?) I found out that the wagons need the Moog cc217s, not 215s...
Saw the title of the video and thought "what country are you crossing with 800 miles"? Ah, you went less than the distance of the length of CA 8-P Edit: great video btw
Great videos! Thoroughly enjoy! On your upcoming trip, will you travel through Columbus or Cincinnati? Volvo encounter would be fantastic! Let me know.
Thanks for another good video. I’ve been watching your channel for a while, and I appreciate the knowledge you share! I just started a new 240 project a month ago (my 6th project Volvo). Feel free to hit me up if you come through Chicago on your way to Gettysburg!
im big thank ful :) In sweden all volvo parts is preeety cheap to buy so if someting breaks its never over 50$ nearly But The 740 Is my Fave But also got an 240
@@DavidBello hey David thanks for the reply back Im restoring my 93’ Volvo 240: I’m just wanting some chrome rims, I’m going probably look and some other options I’m sure I’ll come up with something
Will you be going back through Barstow or up through Reno? Like to meet in Fresno on your way back through. As I will be NOT doing anything until fall now. Lol 110 is to much. 🔥2 s70s and 2 164s to show off. 😁 Orr I can catch you on a SLO roll perhaps. Either way love the videos. Traveled almost the same road migrating my 122s from Cruces back in the day. No AC summer. But I looked 😎.
@@DavidBello can't this weekend but thank you for the heads up. I will try to look for the SLO roll schedule online and plan something out. I've been all over the US by car including the AL CAN twice...and it has definitely shaped the way I see things. Good luck Sounds amazing.
Dear Chris M. Horrible??? What are you talking about? Please look over the big pond and see the real horror in Germany: 1,55 Euro = 1.85 USD per litre Super E5. That's 5,89 Euro per gallon = round about 7 USD! Prices will even go higher when it's vacation time. Best regards, luck and health.
Ya, thats crazy wih those pricing on gasoline. In Latvia 1,39€ per liter. In Germany minimum sallary ir 2x higher! ; D i drive red Volvo 245. Love Yours car scrap lots, no rust, no salt (on roads) and huge choice of excelent parts.
Nice. These were solid, well-built, quality vehicles. We used to see so many of them on our roads. Volvos back then, in my opinion, also did not carry the snob appeal that one associates with European brands as they do nowadays; they were reliable cars for everyday driving. Nowadays, it's all about pushing the concept of some hideous, overstyled "luxury" vehicle down the consumer's throat.
Bro, I mean this in the nicest way!
1. You should get paid to do voice overs
2. You could easily have an evening love radio show where you take requests for people’s shout out love songs. (Like Delilah)
Very peaceful voice!
800 miles in a Volvo 240 is child's play. They were made for 250k miles without any major issues.
Cheers from Gothenburg, home of Volvo
Hi DB: We are newbee 240 owners. 1st time. We are in L.A. - Del Rey to be exact 90230. We just picked up a 1993 black on black 240 sedan. Well cared for. with 157 k mi. Just registered. Just insured. (Mercury). Tinted windows ,
front spoiler - i think. looks nice, rides smooth. But seems a bit slow on 405 freeway hill. only 40 mph on the steep south bound hill into L.A. and it drifts a bit. Steering drifts - but be still like it a lot. Cheers DB! U rock, baby.
Driving a 240 is like driving a semi truck. Get your speed up before you get on a hill. Don't wait until you're on it.
i did 7000+ miles from va-california-va in 2019 in my 240. id do it again tomorrow!
I just traveled 900 miles in my 92 240 wagon. 14 hrs, some through the rockies. No issue at all except very slow through steep grades that went on for 5 or more miles.
Note: it already has over 500, 000 miles on the original engine. Plus it was loaded down with hundreds of pounds.
Fantastic cars.
Happy volvoing.pkease bring her back to her old glory.cheers be safe and update
Picked up a 1983 245 in Olympia Washington Sight unseen Drove it back to Ohio no problems! Love these Volvos!
I love a good success story!
Great trip, David. Love seeing these old cars being used. My 1990 wagon, Arthur, has recently had his 600,000 kilometer service. That is about 380,000 miles. I would drive him anywhere. He is also a one family car. For 5 of the last 6 years, he was often doing 1,600 kilometers a week, which is how I managed to add 200,000 miles or so in these last 6 years. The binder with all his receipts, back to the day Ma placed the order for him, makes interesting reading, often for what is not in there as much as for what is. These cars do seem to like 80-85 mph. On long drives it can be a challenge to keep the speed down. The mileage you got was almost exactly what I would expect. The only time Arthur uses more is when he has 2,000 pounds of cargo in the back. Still, they just go. Keep up the great work. I cannot wait to see the video of Ivy doing the run.
"The batch of car really depends on the previous owner"
Ain't that the truth, I bought my 240 from my brother who beat on it, guy before that used it as a yard toy and wrecked the front end.
Had to spend almost 3k on a head gasket, timing belt, lights, a wiring harness, shocks, struts, new overload springs, and all new poly bushings front and back. Even the ones in the axle for the rear trailing arms.
Now that it's back on the road, It should be good for a long while
The joy of driving a 31 year volvo. My 31 year old 740 volvo is my daily driver. I would like to meet you but the borders are closed. It is a rust free volvo from the rust belt amazing undercoating from the factory.
In 2015 I made a 6.000 km trip in my 1986 Volvo 244 DL from Denmark to Spain and home again. No issues at all. They're great cars. Looking forward to your next trip video. Keep on rolling!
How was your km/l for a trip like that?
@@thomasj5722 12,5 to 13 km/l at 110 km/h cruising speed.
Finishing 1800es refreshment. Looking terrific😎
I spent an afternoon in one yesterday. That’s the car to have!
Although I have completely sorted my 92 43K mile 240, it gave me so much grief early on that I consider the 5 mile round trip to the grocery store an adventure!
I relate completely
Good to see you back I love listening to you while I’m at work
I was just at the gas station. Right off Route 66 I think. Love the Volvo content. Trying to find a nice 240 out here now that I moved from la to Nashville but they don’t have the same love for them out here.
Hope you find one soon. Mine is a 1986 4-door I got West of Nashville for $500 about three years ago. They are out here
@@beandude141 I was looking of offer up and couldn’t find anything. Cheapies Facebook market last night and found a few.
Great video. I just inherited my mom's 1993 volvo 240 wagon which only has 70,000 on her. I'd be interested in that volvo club seeing how this is my first volvo.
0:06 - Absolutely on queue! 🛑
i bought ma dream car a volvo 240 from 1991 caravan in ice white i had it around 2 weeks and drove from north germany to italy to visit my brother near venice its around 1160 kilometer = 720 miles and back means 2320 kilometer = 1440 miles with three people as the only driver
not one problem my little 30 year old lady has done the way like nothing im soooo proud to have her and the only way she`s going to leave me is my dead
Great video my friend👍 I have a Volvo 240 & Volvo 245 wagon they are BIG STRONG & so easy to work on 👍😶👊 Cheers BIG RESPECT
Sounds mean so much to me. I’ve always loved the sound of the late 80’s Volvo key chime. It has a premium but purposeful sound that “ping ping ping”s my brain in just the right way.
Same for the “do doo do” key chime from VW ‘s of the same era.
I loved my grandfather’s ‘81 GLE but hated the jarring “baa! baa! baa!” key/ fasten seatbelt buzzer. I do regret not buying the car when it was offered to me in 1991. I was scared of the PRV v6 engine and the 3 spd. Automatic transmission that had been replaced twice during his meticulous ownership. Lots of good memories in that car though. I always looks forward to your videos
I took my '87 245 on a 4200km roadtrip in about 5 days, and there were no real hiccups, but I had to stop for gas 20 times because I could only use the top 2/5 of the tank thanks to a large dent in the tank, and I went through a few gallons of ATF due to a leak. He was never the same after that though, and developed a nasty stall after being on for a couple minutes. It was quite odd, I could start up fine, but after a minute or two, if I didn't keep the gas down, it would stall, but after a few more minutes, it was perfectly fine. I unfortunately didn't have anywhere to park him after I got my V70, and really couldn't afford him so I had to release him into the wild. I miss having a car that I could put my couch into.
I did manage to keep the headlights, blinkers and grill though, so there's that.
Old Volvo’s are what we call in Australia, “:point to point” cars. Not designed for stop and start city driving. But in their element on the Highway. I have a 1991. 940 non turbo which weighs 1.8 kilograms unloaded. Same engine as your 200 series. Cruises easily on highway. I also owned from new a 1973 145 with the same B20 engine as your new purchase . Owned it for 14 years . Twin strombergs. Manual 4 speed. Lifted up her skirts and took off after 4000 rpm. New cost $5000 AU. Sold $2000. 0ver 300,000 Klm trouble free motoring.
Hey, I bet it weighs more than 1.8 kiliograms unloaded. I had a '91 960 when I lived in Australia, Bega Valley. It weighed about 1800 kilograms.
@@alexveldhuis6004 Oops! Late at night typo 1,800 kilograms. 😂
to the point if vue of the reliability and versatility, it is one of the best car ever done, I had 2 of them, the point that needs attention is the quality of the replacement parts, there is a huge step between the quality of the original and many aftermarket parts so when you replace a part,better to go for the best quality you can find, if you don't care, you can induce problems you can't suspect, it is particulary true for the engine management parts.
Great to see this car do so well. Good job David.
My 240 was 4 kids first car passed on to the original owners kids once they reached driving age. I have every service record but it’s beat the hell up.
I drive my ‘88 190e 2.6 400 miles a week!
Another great video David, really enjoy your work over here in the UK. Sadly, my old S60 (2004, D5 Auto) which I bought at 50K miles in 2007, and then passed to my son's girlfriend at 120k miles got taken out last week by an articulated lorry. The car had 300k miles and was in perfect condition. We are all in mourning for it. My son is intending to replace it with either the same model, or a later V60 D5, as all the safety systems deployed, and his girlfriend, who is 5 months pregnant managed to walk away relatively unscathed. Safe cars, those Volvos (I still have 2).
Hi Dan, sorry to hear about the accident but everyone walking away is exactly the intention of these safe cars. I’m glad the baby and all occupants were protected!
I’m glad my fuel pump isn’t the only loud one haven’t had an issue in over a year
Phew, good to know.
Drove my 240 to California and back from RI this February ! Did fantastic.
Wow!
I think the Gas price was $6.20…you might think that’s high but I filled this morning in the UK for $8.13 converted and my V70XC is only getting 26mpg.
Yeah I’m going electric for my commuters now
Great video David! Keep up the good work. Keeping old Volvos going is the green option!
Thank you, Adrian
When you set up the new B30 engine, please be sure the crankcase ventilation is clean, flame trap and intake orifice. On the carburated manifold, there is a chamber in the center between the Zeniths that plugs up and can limit or totally restrict vacuum flow to the crankcase. We used to use a drill bit in the orifice.
Thanks! I have cleaned the breather box thoroughly, as well as the valve cover orifice. I haven’t studied the manifold yet but I noticed there’s a second set of butterflies IN the manifold and some chambers that equalise air flow? Advice appreciated. I worry about a vacuum leak at the throttle shafts
I'm assuming you are using the ZS carbs and manifold. The area most prone to carbon build-up and clogging the PCV system is under the plate on the center of the manifold. The secondary butterflies allow balancing the carbs until WOT when it's a straight shot. If you find the shafts leaking (I never did back in the day), you can machine new brass bushes. I doubt if they would be an issue. Just be sure the PCV system is breathing properly or your new engine will be in vain.
For the light adjustment, I like to go a distance infront of the car then crouch and see if one of the lights is blinding me. That way i know i wont blind others when doing light adjustment without anything to use as a refrence.
That’s brilliant. I’ll try that next time
Driving from Utah to California tonight to pick up an 89 245 (b230f built/DOHC converted), towing behind an 03 GMC 2500HD. Seeing those Cali gas prices... Oi..
@David Bello, Glad to see your drive back home to California went well 👍I'm Happy to share that I finally got a 98 Safron v70R !
Is this the one that had no key? Congratulations!
@@DavidBello I'm not familiar with one with no key? I bought it in Vancouver Wa but I'm in Oregon. It's in great condition just needs a new suspension. It was lowered and done cheaply I'm bringing it back to stock hight.
@@nbleys5696 stock is best. I was just helping a friend on his Amazon and he has a very clean Saffron. It’s definitely becoming a collector’s car!
Just bought a 93’ 240 wagon… so excited to watch all your videos in my repair journey. 🤣 one of my headlights is melted and the front seat looks like wolverine shredded it but the rest is beautiful.. came out of a junk yard. Haha
Main fuel pump is noisy when the intank lift pump is broken. In tank pump is always broken and people is always replacing the main fuel pump because of it. It makes the noise because it has to draw fuel from the tank through the lift pump and main pump is not designed to draw it is designed to be fed.
The in-Tank pump was replaced too. There’s no leak at the hose and the car has been driving quite well. 🤔
@@DavidBello I bought a car with a noisy main pump. Two used pumps that I swapped in did the same. It turned out to be a failed FPR that was not regulating. I think there's a pressure relief valve in the pump that was working overtime . The clue was fouled plugs, soot in the tailpipe, and poor mileage, 22 -24 mpg. On a 600 mile return trip to Boston, almost all interstate, I got 32 mpg in an 88 manual sedan. I've done the same trip many times in 90 and 91 auto wagons where I've got a consistent 28-29. There's not a lot of hill climbing on this trip, which may account for your mileage, but the high pressure at the injectors of the sedan resulted in about 2 out of 10 gallons not burning properly.
FUN FACTS! a number of years ago they tested the volvo 240 vs a modern v70 (i think it was v70) you can look it up =), the test showed that the 240 had less dB in the car on a highway than the brand new v70. i love that kind of facts :D
What an excellent channel! Something to learn and enjoy every episode.
YES! A 245 wagon!!!!!
I bought my car for a really good deal. But it also broke down 3 times in 2 states on the way home lol. As your guessed the previous owner really let her go. I’m just catching up on maintenance first. Than the fun begins!
Man, I really enjoyed this trip.
Hi David, that was another brill video, wicked, keep them coming👍
Can't wait for more on the Volvo245, as i have said before my first volvo was a 245 and that was 35 years ago .🤗
Cheers Pete.
That's funny my 86 244 had the exact same problem with the control arms
On an Amazon or 140/164, the ball joints are pressed in, and replacements aren't always positively secured to the arms. They probably are swaged in place, with the "splines" meant to cut into the cup in the control arms.
@@Gothamauto that explains why one is Welded on Ivy!
the cure is simple, you take a tube and you machine an internal taper then, you swage the lip of the bushing support to add interference, you clean the bore to metal and wipe it and the bushing with solvent as brake cleaner to remove all oil or protection traces then you press the new bushing using e few drops of loctite 609, the bushing will never move from its installation position and it will stay tight.
I sold my manual-trans Benz 240d, and luckily picked up an m47 5-speed, '90 Ovlov 240DL wagon, and it's a great traveler; with a bit more maintenance that the PO didn't do, I'd happily drive it from Alaska to Chile.
Nice 164s :)
Heavier springs like Moog cargo-coil 215s -- or equivalent -- might lift Beluga's bum a bit(?) I found out that the wagons need the Moog cc217s, not 215s...
Love these vids. Wish I had your energy to juggle 4 cars.
I don’t think I do, Gary. My heart is elsewhere and my sleep schedule is no where to be found
My ‘78 242 was excellent vehicle!
That was my very first Volvo
hi David ; great stuff always checking in, you are a fantastic source of information. about the fuel pump, check the in-tank pump. If this pump is not
good the main pump will start to sing , suggest getting a quality in-tank pump, replace the sending unit, . thanks .
Great stuff - I just replaced all my bushes with poly ones - the kit needed the casings left in so all got burnt out :(
Nice to see the 240, receiving some much deserved love after hauling IVy*s engine or Amy*s engine, as a suggestion you should clean those 240 plastic headlamp lenses they tend to get yellowish and once that becomes like yellow you cannot see that good, please check them out, I see you have a new acquisition, a wagon, good luck👍👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌
In Sweden they are referred to as Swedish Tractors. Had my 850 Estate new from 94. 👍🏻🏴
Splendid content again David. Looking forward to the '75 Estate, and also progress on the 164. Pity I live across the pond, else I would have joined the social!
I made thay journey on HWY 40 from Needles through Barstow in my 240 and my 740 many times. Great memories. Fun cruise in both
My fuel pump, which I replaced in August 2019, is probably even a bit louder than yours. But not once has it given me any issue.
Huh. My 90 244, na auto like yours, always shifts from 3rd to 4th when merging by the time it hits the red mark on the speedo. Putting around town, it's in 4th by 40 mph.
Well I’m relieved!
I could have sworn I saw you in Burbank today (Saturday) ! Were you at the GW on magnolia around 5pm?
Love your inspiring content.
Hey Daniel, I’ve been in San Diego the past two days
@@DavidBello safe travels. FYI, in the next month or so I’m doing a headliner replacement via windshield replacement with custom sun visors / interior molding for a ‘03 S40…
Epic trip and some nice tips 👍👍
A tip o next time, have the engine running, remove fuel cap and listen for a buzz noise i the tank to hear prepump. If the prepump is bad engine will lose power.
If fuellines are empty turn ignition on/off couple times to build preassure.
My understanding is the fuel pump relay only gets a trigger signal *after* spark is detected from the distributor spinning when cranking. So priming the pump is not par for the course this way.
My 1980 245 would hate 80mph I imagine. It has the M46, 4 speed with overdrive but overdrive doesn't work. It seems most happy around 45-50mph, I feel like I'm pushing it at 60mph.
Dear David Bello.
👍👌👏 Uuuuh, another great green oldtimer car, this time even a wagon! Of course I'm eagerly looking forward to watch the restoration series. I really hope that you will find a green 164/264 wagon some day. Because I guess that you don't like to drive relatively rough 4cyl. Volvos any longer after Ivy does run perfectly well.
2) Beluga did great and so did you (again and as always). It can be seen that this great blue car is sagging at the rear. I really hope that the trunk wasn't emptied already as you shot the video ending. Because otherwise you damaged Beluga with loading way to heavy engines behind the rear axle. And yes, Sir, I will not get tired to mention this fact. ;-)
Unfortunately you have to sell Beluga. I hope that you will achieve a very good price. This shouldn't be a problem because after all the car was worked over by the famous Volvo whisperer! ;-)
As always: Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health to all of you.
Thanks! It’s definitely sagging from old springs. Common in the sedans from many generations. I’m not sure if it was sagging before hauling my engines, but that definitely doesn’t help. She’s Built well, which keeps whispering to a minimum 😉
Dear @@DavidBello
Thanks for replying and especially for another heart.
It's good to hear that no whispering is necessary. But no wonder after you maintained/repaired Beluga so well. The next owner will definitely be thankful. I'm a Mercedes driver since.... good grief, I'm old! Anyway: This inside and outside blue Volvo is the first one that I would like to own as a daily driver. Even though it is not green. I simply have a faible for cars with same exterior/interior colour and this middle blue is really nice.
Sincerely yours.
Post Scriptum: Don't know if you watch/know channel Coldwarmotors. The inside and outside green Frazer (daily summer driver) with its gorgeous dashboard is definitely one of my most favourite cars ever. Only the one brownish door isn't my taste. They did it by purpose but I would prefer it in green.
I sold my manual-trans Benz 240d, and luckily picked up an m47 5-speed, '90 Ovlov 240DL wagon, and it's a great traveler; with a bit more maintenance that the PO didn't do, I'd happily drive it from Alaska to Chile; does a vw camper top fit on a volvo wagon? Hmmm...
Nice 164s :)
Heavier springs like Moog cargo-coil 215s -- or equivalent -- might lift Beluga's bum a bit(?) I found out that the wagons need the Moog cc217s, not 215s...
I live in new mexico as well and recently got a 242 turbo kjet and it runs great. great videos on the volvos though keep it up
Ohhh love the wagon.
I Can guess why! 😆
Saw the title of the video and thought "what country are you crossing with 800 miles"? Ah, you went less than the distance of the length of CA 8-P
Edit: great video btw
You really narrate beautifully David. Must ask. Do you write out your script or do you wing it? 😆
I keep a pocket full of feathers and hope for wind
My 2006 V70 clocked 150,000. Disappointly low for a Volvo 🤣 great video David and a fabulous car 😍🇸🇪 absolutely love the 245 btw
Keep up on those oil changes and don’t forget to drive it!
Can you do a video about removing the black paint on the windows for the 81-93 cars
Great videos! Thoroughly enjoy! On your upcoming trip, will you travel through Columbus or Cincinnati? Volvo encounter would be fantastic! Let me know.
That gas price is still cheaper than in Sweden.
Lovely car
Strange that just about two short years ago, a gallon of gas cost around 60% of what we are seeing today...I wonder why that is...? 🤔
Thanks for another good video. I’ve been watching your channel for a while, and I appreciate the knowledge you share! I just started a new 240 project a month ago (my 6th project Volvo). Feel free to hit me up if you come through Chicago on your way to Gettysburg!
Thanks Bradley, you got it!
im big thank ful :) In sweden all volvo parts is preeety cheap to buy so if someting breaks its never over 50$ nearly But The 740 Is my Fave But also got an 240
Swing by Houston on your way east, I’ve got a Mercedes project you may enjoy
I heard a Jar Jar Binks reference but I’ll allow it
We are paying equivalent of of 8.77 dollars for a gallon of fuel here in the U.K. Are we way more picey than you guys in the US?
that Chevron is just HWY robbery!!!!! WTF!!!!
Cruising is what this brick does best. It has a really poor drag coefficient.
I Have 1974 Now!
Please let me know are those chrome rims if so where can I find some I have a 1993 Volvo 240
They’re $7 wheel covers…
@@DavidBello hey David thanks for the reply back Im restoring my 93’ Volvo 240: I’m just wanting some chrome rims, I’m going probably look and some other options I’m sure I’ll come up with something
There’s nothing sexier than a Volvo owner who is also a cute grease monkey!:)❤
How or did you really say 29mpg? What??? I'm never close on my sedan or wagon. How you do that?
I don't like the hubcaps. Nice interior though.
Will you be going back through Barstow or up through Reno? Like to meet in Fresno on your way back through. As I will be NOT doing anything until fall now. Lol 110 is to much. 🔥2 s70s and 2 164s to show off. 😁 Orr I can catch you on a SLO roll perhaps. Either way love the videos. Traveled almost the same road migrating my 122s from Cruces back in the day. No AC summer. But I looked 😎.
There’s a SLO rolling cruise this weekend, will you attend? Los Olivos start
@@DavidBello can't this weekend but thank you for the heads up. I will try to look for the SLO roll schedule online and plan something out. I've been all over the US by car including the AL CAN twice...and it has definitely shaped the way I see things. Good luck Sounds amazing.
How do I find out about your Volvos for sale here in So. Cal?
What's the colour code of that one bud?
7,7$/gallon in sweden, or 1.8€/liter
Those gas prices are horrible I just got gas for 2.68 in North Carolina
Dear Chris M.
Horrible??? What are you talking about? Please look over the big pond and see the real horror in Germany: 1,55 Euro = 1.85 USD per litre Super E5. That's 5,89 Euro per gallon = round about 7 USD! Prices will even go higher when it's vacation time.
Best regards, luck and health.
Ya, thats crazy wih those pricing on gasoline. In Latvia 1,39€ per liter. In Germany minimum sallary ir 2x higher! ; D i drive red Volvo 245.
Love Yours car scrap lots, no rust, no salt (on roads) and huge choice of excelent parts.
But those hub caps! Unless they're ironic.
Super
Nice. These were solid, well-built, quality vehicles. We used to see so many of them on our roads. Volvos back then, in my opinion, also did not carry the snob appeal that one associates with European brands as they do nowadays; they were reliable cars for everyday driving. Nowadays, it's all about pushing the concept of some hideous, overstyled "luxury" vehicle down the consumer's throat.
Hey David, I also replaced the odometer gear on my 240 which worked for a little while but it stopped again.. any tips?
Could be stuck again or the motor burned out. Diagnosing that on a friend’s car too
Me video volvo 244 VolvoTron
Why?
*science*
$6 for a gallon of water?! 😑
Buy Volvos. They're Boxy, But They're Good.
Good content, naming cars girls names is silly...
Beluga is gender fluid