240 General: - Full service...........

Mike1967 · Mar 3rd, 2008, 19:01

Just thought to tell you guys who are interested that today I serviced the 240 , and all by myself ! ! Well ........... partly .

I bought new bosch spark plugs , a volvo rotor arm and cap and oil and air filter . And some Castrol GTX Magnatec 15W40 as i was told by another 240 owner here to buy that grade .

The oil and filter was done by my uncles friend ( which I didnt know he knew my uncle ) who owns a small garage which cost me nothing ! ! Plus I learnt a few things from him while he was doing it .

I also asked him to check the exhaust near the manifold as to me it sounded like it was blowing slightly . So up in the air the car went and was good to see the underneath of it , fair play to Ian H its solid underneath and looks well protected ! Even Keith the garage owner commented how good it was .

Anyway the exhaust , yes it was blowing slightly . It has a Jetex system on it plus its been de-catted . The problem with the exhaust is that the gasket apparently has passed its sell by date , what he done as a temp fix was to undo all three bolts that secures the exhaust to the manifold then re-tightened them all . Its now not blowing , but he told me it will happen again as there is a bracket missing , plus it can be tightened no more . Any more and theres a chance the bolts will snap he said .
He also told me that the exhaust "L" bracket is missing which is putting stress on the three bolts , especially from when the car is started with the engine movement which over time causes the exhaust to blow . Been told to get one asap . Wonder why there isnt one on there ? Any other 240 owners with this ?

So there you have it on my birthday I gave the 240 a service , and boy it runs even better now ! ! LOL , or is that all in the mind ?

Mike_Brace · Mar 3rd, 2008, 19:41

It is very common for the bracket that bolts to the gearbox to be missing - its easier not refitting it so when the exhaust place fit an exhaust . . . .

Glad you are getting to grips with the maintenace side - next time you will have to do it all yourself and use my guides to help you!

Now you can go and enjoy

Mike

Mike1967 · Mar 3rd, 2008, 19:47

Been told about the exhaust bracket thats missing but dont exactly know what it looks like plus the Volvo main dealer are saying there are two types ?

Any idea ?

Mike_Brace · Mar 3rd, 2008, 19:52

Pm sent.

Mike

Velorum · Mar 3rd, 2008, 20:26

Good work Mike!

Glad to here that all is well down below!

Mike1967 · Mar 3rd, 2008, 20:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian Hutchinson

Good work Mike!

Glad to here that all is well down below!

Oooooer matron !

Paul240480 · Mar 3rd, 2008, 21:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by I-am-the-Stig

Oooooer matron !

OOOOer Matron Indeed!

Suterman · Mar 3rd, 2008, 23:59

Well done for fighting the good fight there.

Hope it's not too depressing but its a handy sheet to look at to remind yourself of all those odd jobs that need doing (ahhrrgh)

CTCNetwork · Mar 4th, 2008, 00:32

Hi,

Not knowing exactly the details of your particular 240 here is the (a) bracket.
See the attached...

Good to see you getting your hands dirty..

Des. . .

Mike1967 · Mar 4th, 2008, 10:30

Thanks Des for the pics , the problem I have to be honest is because there isnt one on my car how would I actually know what type it is . I think the best way forward is to order the two types and return the one thats not suitable .

Mar 3rd, 2008, 19:01	#1
Mike1967 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2018 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Here ......	Full service........... Just thought to tell you guys who are interested that today I serviced the 240 , and all by myself ! ! Well ........... partly . I bought new bosch spark plugs , a volvo rotor arm and cap and oil and air filter . And some Castrol GTX Magnatec 15W40 as i was told by another 240 owner here to buy that grade . The oil and filter was done by my uncles friend ( which I didnt know he knew my uncle ) who owns a small garage which cost me nothing ! ! Plus I learnt a few things from him while he was doing it . I also asked him to check the exhaust near the manifold as to me it sounded like it was blowing slightly . So up in the air the car went and was good to see the underneath of it , fair play to Ian H its solid underneath and looks well protected ! Even Keith the garage owner commented how good it was . Anyway the exhaust , yes it was blowing slightly . It has a Jetex system on it plus its been de-catted . The problem with the exhaust is that the gasket apparently has passed its sell by date , what he done as a temp fix was to undo all three bolts that secures the exhaust to the manifold then re-tightened them all . Its now not blowing , but he told me it will happen again as there is a bracket missing , plus it can be tightened no more . Any more and theres a chance the bolts will snap he said . He also told me that the exhaust "L" bracket is missing which is putting stress on the three bolts , especially from when the car is started with the engine movement which over time causes the exhaust to blow . Been told to get one asap . Wonder why there isnt one on there ? Any other 240 owners with this ? So there you have it on my birthday I gave the 240 a service , and boy it runs even better now ! ! LOL , or is that all in the mind ?

Mar 3rd, 2008, 19:41	#2
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: May 15th, 2024 09:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	It is very common for the bracket that bolts to the gearbox to be missing - its easier not refitting it so when the exhaust place fit an exhaust . . . . Glad you are getting to grips with the maintenace side - next time you will have to do it all yourself and use my guides to help you! Now you can go and enjoy Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Mar 3rd, 2008, 19:52	#4
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: May 15th, 2024 09:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	Pm sent. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Mar 3rd, 2008, 20:26	#5
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	Good work Mike! Glad to here that all is well down below! __________________ Past Volvos 340's (2), 240 saloons (4), 240 estates (5), 740 estate (1), 760 saloon (1), 940 saloon (1), 940 estate (1)

Mar 3rd, 2008, 23:59	#8
Suterman 240 Turbo Last Online: May 28th, 2024 14:49 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: shropshire View Photos By: Suterman	Well done for fighting the good fight there. Hope it's not too depressing but its a handy sheet to look at to remind yourself of all those odd jobs that need doing (ahhrrgh) __________________ 1991 240 Turbo GL 1992 940 GL 1996 940 GLE Turbo Auto 1985 Bedford CF2 B230E

Mar 3rd, 2008, 19:47	#3
Mike1967 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2018 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Here ......	Been told about the exhaust bracket thats missing but dont exactly know what it looks like plus the Volvo main dealer are saying there are two types ? Any idea ?

Mar 4th, 2008, 10:30	#10
Mike1967 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2018 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Here ......	Thanks Des for the pics , the problem I have to be honest is because there isnt one on my car how would I actually know what type it is . I think the best way forward is to order the two types and return the one thats not suitable .

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