264DL or 260GLE wanted - Page 2

Rich 264 · May 25th, 2012, 00:22

There's definitely something wrong with that steering, I thought the V6 slightly lighter than the red block, and with a red block my 740 is very light. Have you tried changing the fluid? If the fluid is ok could be a pump or rack problem, or possibly top mounts?

Incidentally on all my cars I have fitted power steering filters, works wonders at taking the crap out of the oil and cleaning the system and with clean fluid it works so much better and smoother. It is common on heavy commercials to have steering system filters so why not cars???

I think a 260 retro-fitted with a B280E or F would be a dream, all the plus points with many of the B27/8 problems reduced. Anything to do with the engine best looking to delorean or renault alpine circles where parts and info is very available.

OldBlueVolvo · May 25th, 2012, 00:52

Lubricating the two universal joints on the steering column in the engine bay can make quite a difference.

Dan J · May 26th, 2012, 07:32

Cheers for the tips guys. I will check out all your pointers and see if anything improves it.

Dan

Volvoclassic · Jul 22nd, 2013, 20:37

Hi, I see that the 264 DL auto is rare in u.k so also in sweden, only 6 left and mine is the only in traffic.

Mine has 12.200 kilometers on the trip and the car is in very good condition inside and under, the motor is running perfect and also so the automatic.

The car has only 3 owner before me and have a full history.

May 25th, 2012, 00:52	#12
OldBlueVolvo VOC Member Last Online: May 4th, 2023 20:38 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Sussex	Lubricating the two universal joints on the steering column in the engine bay can make quite a difference. __________________ William 745 GL - 1986, B230K 745 GLE - 1987, B230E

Jul 22nd, 2013, 20:37	#14
Volvoclassic New Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2013 16:18 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Rättvik	Hi, I see that the 264 DL auto is rare in u.k so also in sweden, only 6 left and mine is the only in traffic. Mine has 12.200 kilometers on the trip and the car is in very good condition inside and under, the motor is running perfect and also so the automatic. The car has only 3 owner before me and have a full history. Last edited by Volvoclassic; Jul 22nd, 2013 at 21:11.

May 25th, 2012, 00:22	#11
Rich 264 Pinball Wizard Last Online: Feb 6th, 2013 00:53 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: cheshire	There's definitely something wrong with that steering, I thought the V6 slightly lighter than the red block, and with a red block my 740 is very light. Have you tried changing the fluid? If the fluid is ok could be a pump or rack problem, or possibly top mounts? Incidentally on all my cars I have fitted power steering filters, works wonders at taking the crap out of the oil and cleaning the system and with clean fluid it works so much better and smoother. It is common on heavy commercials to have steering system filters so why not cars??? I think a 260 retro-fitted with a B280E or F would be a dream, all the plus points with many of the B27/8 problems reduced. Anything to do with the engine best looking to delorean or renault alpine circles where parts and info is very available.

May 26th, 2012, 07:32	#13
Dan J VOC Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2019 22:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Essex	Cheers for the tips guys. I will check out all your pointers and see if anything improves it. Dan

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