240 General: My new estate

[Velorum]

Originally Posted by 740 In France

Hi,

Your new volvo looks a real nice example, and looks very well cared for. My next volvo in the future will be a fuel injected model over a carburetted one. I was thinking of a 940 turbo but I think its not for me, as more to go wrong.
Congratulations on a good purchase.
James.

Thanks James.

I think that the injected ones are smoother, perform better and are not that much more complicated.

Ian

All the best with the new purchase, really does look mint.

[James_N]

Id like a 940 turbo but im of the same opinion that there is more to go wrong on the turbo model!

Sometimes, less is more

Looks very nice Ian Get some more detailed pics up once you have picked it up!

Best of luck with it

[Velorum]

Originally Posted by James_N

Id like a 940 turbo but im of the same opinion that there is more to go wrong on the turbo model!

Sometimes, less is more

Looks very nice Ian Get some more detailed pics up once you have picked it up!

Best of luck with it

Thanks James - will do!

[Mike_Brace]

[quote=Ian Hutchinson;194589] There is a rust hole in the tailgate sill - due to its position I can attend to this and I should have it sorted in an afternoon.[quote]

Hi Ian,
Congratulations on your new arrival. With regards the rust hole - this area is very prone to corrosion as this panel meets on from underneath and the corrosion starts from the seam. You need to check this panel underneath - they often rust right through along the length with the "sill" not far behind. For those with more severe corrosion a repair panel is availablke for the sill from Volvo for about £75 which makes an easy repair (the panel even has the rim clip holes!). Look forward to some more pics when you have given it some attention.

Mike

Hi
Well done on the new estate. I have a 2.3 model the year before yours on a d plate.I have just bought her for pennys so i could not say no .she aint as nice looking as yours but is pretty tidy and runs as sweet as a nut as they say.my estate has the alloys on and handels well.
I have just got 12months test on her so will enjoy her for the next year.
good look with the hunt for the wheels.
Best regards phill

[Velorum]

[QUOTE=Mike_Brace;194831][quote=Ian Hutchinson;194589] There is a rust hole in the tailgate sill - due to its position I can attend to this and I should have it sorted in an afternoon.

Hi Ian,
Congratulations on your new arrival. With regards the rust hole - this area is very prone to corrosion as this panel meets on from underneath and the corrosion starts from the seam. You need to check this panel underneath - they often rust right through along the length with the "sill" not far behind. For those with more severe corrosion a repair panel is availablke for the sill from Volvo for about £75 which makes an easy repair (the panel even has the rim clip holes!). Look forward to some more pics when you have given it some attention.

Mike

Thanks for that Mike. Just got home about 1/2 an hour ago from picking it up. Very impressive engine and gearbox considering its done nearly 200K - very quiet and smooth, cruised along the M4 at 80 no problem. I will attend to the slight dents and scratch on the front wing first that then investigate the rear sill.

My wife loves it and is very impressed by the two childseats in the rear - bearing in mind that the first grandchild is arriving in March!

[Velorum]

Originally Posted by phill newsome

Hi
Well done on the new estate. I have a 2.3 model the year before yours on a d plate.I have just bought her for pennys so i could not say no .she aint as nice looking as yours but is pretty tidy and runs as sweet as a nut as they say.my estate has the alloys on and handels well.
I have just got 12months test on her so will enjoy her for the next year.
good look with the hunt for the wheels.
Best regards phill

Thanks Phil

Dont forget to post some photos of it! (You can upload them into your profile)

Ian

[Mike_Brace]

My 87 245 GLT had 198k when I was given it 3 years ago. Now at 290k the engine still runs well but uses a little oil (head). It is currently off the road for some major refurb work - hopefully back together bt the end of the week in time for its 4th MOT with me.

Mike

[Velorum]

Originally Posted by Mike_Brace

My 87 245 GLT had 198k when I was given it 3 years ago. Now at 290k the engine still runs well but uses a little oil (head). It is currently off the road for some major refurb work - hopefully back together bt the end of the week in time for its 4th MOT with me.

Mike

Im looking forward to seeing some photos when its completed Mike!