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240 GLT saloon restoration project

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Old May 11th, 2022, 20:42   #241
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Completely agree that the Volvo saloons are great looking cars, not as practical but most definitely a far better looking car.
The 240 back end improved no end about 1980, rear panel/ boot lid!

Subjective, I know!😀🤔
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Old Aug 16th, 2022, 11:18   #242
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This is still going strong, some small-ish jobs have been done.

The wiper motor has been slow and very noisy ever since I got it running again.

This is what the shaft bearing inside the motor looked like when I took it out.



A local bearing place had these on the shelf for a couple of pounds.



Another source of noise was the case magnets which were a little loose, and moving out of alignment and catching the stator. This was a simple fix with some araldite.



Finally I eliminated the poor earthing point on the bulkhead by running a bit of solar cable straight to the negative terminal on the battery.



The result of this was quieter, faster wipers that felt less like they were going to die at any moment.

Other little niggles were dealt with. It was a bit shaky at idle and I decided the injectors could do with being replaced as the spray patterns were a bit off. Euro car parts were selling them for £15 each! I think this was a mistake on their part because not long after I bought a set, they went up to £65 each.





Distributor cap and ignition leads were also replaced for good measure.



Finally I decided to do something about the ridiculous stance at the front.



I bought some 40mm lowering springs, which as you can see are an incredible drop from the aftermarket so-called "GLT" springs that I bought.



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After:



Looks so much more normal!



An unfortunate effect of this is that one of the shocks has burst, presumably as the upper part of the shaft is a bit corroded and has blown the seal now that it sits lower.
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That looks better bud, sitting pretty!

The other stuff you’ve done won’t hurt either, well done with the price on the bits.👍
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Old Aug 16th, 2022, 14:35   #244
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Isn't it just great to be able to beak into a motor and replace a bearing for a very low cost (same with electric window motors)
Try that on later/newer cars!
Good work.
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Old Aug 16th, 2022, 16:07   #245
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Great work, lowered front especially interesting for me, as my 940 Estate has had new rear shocks and standard springs, but still sits up like yours was at the front.

On my to do list, and your positive outcome hopefully can spur me onto getting mine sorted.

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Just finished renewing the shocks on the 240.



Really strange mode of failure, though. It would only compress halfway before reaching a hard stop.



New one to me!

As you can imagine, the ride was a bit.. harsh.
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I had a few jobs to finish off before the shock swap was complete. I needed to retighten the gland nuts as all of the manouvering loosened them slightly.

The replacement nuts are quite different, but I found that an angle grinder disc changing tool is perfect for slotting into the holes for tightening them.



And then tightening the top nuts with the struts in the car - not as easy as before since the impact gun is just spinning the shaft.

I had to make something from an old spanner and a 24mm socket.



This allows me to get an 11mm spanner on the shaft top to counterhold it.

Tracking set up. Again...



Good to have this back on the road, it's currently my daily.

I really love a good 80's dash at night.

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I don't think it's unusual or even discouraged to put in a windscreen claim without knowing precisely when the damage started, or even if it started in your ownership of the car. For example, I suspect many claims will happen when an MOT tester fails for a crack, which may have been there several years, developing into a prescribed area. Or from people who have just bought a car and realised it has a chip / crack, and putting in a claim.

Yes, this is different, and for the record, I haven't decided what to do yet. However getting into a debate concerning ethics and insurance will make it turn into one of 'those' threads, so I'll try to keep this on track by posting a small update.

I sealed the bulkhead in 2 pack epoxy, which I may paint body coloured at some point (most of it will be hidden).



I took a little trip to a place some here may recognise.





This allowed me to pick up a few bits I needed, including the brake line clips for the crossmember so I could secure the pipes.



I can then start on connecting the brake brackets and hoses. As you can see I'm using new braided hoses, as the original rubbers were long gone.



I think I have everything to start properly putting the front suspension back on now.
Looks a great place this to find bits where is it? Awesome progress on this car.
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Looks a great place this to find bits where is it? Awesome progress on this car.
Sorry just noticed this.

The owner of the site is quite private and has asked me not to disclose the location, sorry!
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Isn't it weird how the 240 seems like such a small car these days?

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