What would you do with a 1983 Volvo 240 GL...

New fuel pump.
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"Steve Lawrence" <ka0pmd RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote:

>....To get the best life from it? This car has 172,000 miles,
>and I've got the money to fix it up. It runs now, but I'm eyeing
>repairs that will help avoid breakdowns on long highway trips.
>
>I've already decided on a new water pump, and a new timing belt.
>
>What else am I missing?
>

What you mentioned and the hits and tips of others are all spot on. I
kight add that you should visit a pink and pull yard and get some
spares. Particularly a spare air mass meter- sure, call me paranoid,
but I carry one spare in the car and have two more spares on the
shelf. You get that way after spending two weeks trying to trace down
a problem and have it be the AMM. A ten minute switch and the car ran
like new.. well much better anyway.

I also carry a spare ignition module and fuel pump relay.
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Clay wrote:
> You didn't say if you just acquired the car or have had it a while so
> assuming it's new to you...
> A tune up is nice.
> While you're in there doing the water pump and timing belt, replace all
> the belts, hoses, filters, fluids, cap, rotor, and wires, and thermostat.
> If the radiator is the least bit questionable, replace it. It's easier
> to do most of the above with it out anyway.

oops... forgot the fan clutch.
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Steve Lawrence wrote:
> ....To get the best life from it? This car has 172,000 miles,
> and I've got the money to fix it up. It runs now, but I'm eyeing
> repairs that will help avoid breakdowns on long highway trips.
>
> I've already decided on a new water pump, and a new timing belt.
>
> What else am I missing?
>
> TIA,
>
> Steve
>


Resolder the fuel pump relay, check the engine wiring harness, measure
the amp draw of the main fuel pump, check the brakes and suspension
bushings, the rest is just standard tuneup stuff.
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Clay wrote:
> Clay wrote:
>
>> You didn't say if you just acquired the car or have had it a while so
>> assuming it's new to you...
>> A tune up is nice.
>> While you're in there doing the water pump and timing belt, replace
>> all the belts, hoses, filters, fluids, cap, rotor, and wires, and
>> thermostat.
>> If the radiator is the least bit questionable, replace it. It's easier
>> to do most of the above with it out anyway.
>
>
> oops... forgot the fan clutch.


Nah, just replace that if it fails, it won't leave you stranded. If it
does fail to engage you could make a temporary fix with some twine or
wire, or just keep the speed up so the fan isn't necessary.
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James Sweet wrote:
> Clay wrote:
>
>> Clay wrote:
>>
>>> You didn't say if you just acquired the car or have had it a while so
>>> assuming it's new to you...
>>> A tune up is nice.
>>> While you're in there doing the water pump and timing belt, replace
>>> all the belts, hoses, filters, fluids, cap, rotor, and wires, and
>>> thermostat.
>>> If the radiator is the least bit questionable, replace it. It's
>>> easier to do most of the above with it out anyway.
>>
>>
>>
>> oops... forgot the fan clutch.
>
>
>
> Nah, just replace that if it fails, it won't leave you stranded. If it
> does fail to engage you could make a temporary fix with some twine or
> wire, or just keep the speed up so the fan isn't necessary.

agreed... but since it's already out of the car (when changing the water
pump) might as well change it.
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This model year used the "environment-friendly" wiring insulation that
crumbled into dust and led to electrical shorts and grounds. At this date,
there's a good chance that the wiring harness in the engine bay has already
been replaced or repaired with more durable wiring, but it should be
inexpensive to have this checked by an experienced Volvo 240 mechanic who
will be very familiar with this all too common problem. This problem has
left many a driver stranded or frustrated with mysterious electric problems.
Upgraded wiring harnesses are available from aftermarket suppliers.


"Steve Lawrence" <ka0pmd RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> ....To get the best life from it? This car has 172,000 miles,
> and I've got the money to fix it up. It runs now, but I'm eyeing
> repairs that will help avoid breakdowns on long highway trips.
>
> I've already decided on a new water pump, and a new timing belt.
>
> What else am I missing?
>
> TIA,
>
> Steve
>
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