240 General: - Breaking a 240 - what is worth saving?

146ken · Dec 2nd, 2007, 11:57

My 1991 240SE was written off recently after being rear ended. A local banger racer has agreed to take her away. He wants a working engine and a steering wheel, everything else I can remove.
So far I have stripped out seat belts and some interior trim items I need for my other two 240s. What else is worth saving? Any requests for bits and pieces from you lot?
Standard blue interior and trim, 7-seater conversion kit, sunroof, electric mirrors. Sadly the door pockets are cracked, before any one asks.
I could do with some advice as to how to recognise which bits of the electrics I can strip out without stopping the engine from firing.

loki_the_glt · Dec 2nd, 2007, 12:03

I'd be interested in the mirrors (assuming they're heated) - if possible, with the loom all the way back to the switches - and possibly the headlamp/indicator/sidelamp units. Please PM me if they're available.

Clifford Pope · Dec 2nd, 2007, 16:25

Driver's sun visor please, if the internal clicking/locking mechanism is functioning.
Mine has just gone with a snap, so it flops uselessly.

Also black boomerang trim round the rear bumper.

Thanks.

As to what is worth keeping - everything, just in case!

Andrew (UK) · Dec 2nd, 2007, 19:59

I'm after a clutch pedal if the connection to the master cylinder is not too worn, assuming that it is not counted as part of the working engine! If you were closer to me I'd be after the gearbox as well.

Andrew

gloster_man · Dec 3rd, 2007, 02:51

Sorry to hear about your car - I hope your seat cushioned you from the impact.

I'd be after the cat (long story - but advised to take it off - now need replacement). As it's going to be raced he'll probably take the cat off to get more power anyway. If it's the same as mine [1992] the socket for the lambda sensor is at the front, and with the pipe out the back of the cat it makes that length of exhaust 34". I'd have the sensor too if possible - and it has 5' or so of cable with it.

Many other bits perhaps - but as Cliff says ... take it all off, you never know what you'll need until it's gone!

Cheers - Dan.

Mike_Brace · Dec 3rd, 2007, 19:44

From previous posts the heater should be worth saving.

Mike

25 240 · Dec 3rd, 2007, 20:33

I'm in need of a passenger side rear brake calliper if possible. . . . I'm based in sheffield, where about are you?

davebslater(uk) · Dec 3rd, 2007, 20:38

can you check the rear axle ratio ?

Glen Morangie · Dec 3rd, 2007, 23:48

I'd be interested in the brake servo, the clutch M/c and slave (if it has one), possibly wheels/tyres depending on condition and size (can supply at least two 'exchange' wheels if required) the plastic clips for the sun visors, a numberplate light, a door hinge/restraint and possibly a front seat.

Please PM location and availability/prices, as probably only feasible if I collect.

Torslanda · Dec 4th, 2007, 08:39

Are you keeping the seatbelts from the 7seat conversion? If not I'd be interested in them. Also the rear side windows just pop out with the seal and are always handy to keep just in case (some idiot smashed one of mine last year)

Dec 2nd, 2007, 11:57	#1
146ken VOC Member Last Online: Jul 16th, 2022 19:08 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Exeter View Photos By: 146ken	Breaking a 240 - what is worth saving? My 1991 240SE was written off recently after being rear ended. A local banger racer has agreed to take her away. He wants a working engine and a steering wheel, everything else I can remove. So far I have stripped out seat belts and some interior trim items I need for my other two 240s. What else is worth saving? Any requests for bits and pieces from you lot? Standard blue interior and trim, 7-seater conversion kit, sunroof, electric mirrors. Sadly the door pockets are cracked, before any one asks. I could do with some advice as to how to recognise which bits of the electrics I can strip out without stopping the engine from firing.

Dec 2nd, 2007, 12:03	#2
loki_the_glt Torquemeister Last Online: Today 15:06 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Asgard, Cheshire	I'd be interested in the mirrors (assuming they're heated) - if possible, with the loom all the way back to the switches - and possibly the headlamp/indicator/sidelamp units. Please PM me if they're available. __________________ loki_the_glt - Skipper of the Exxon Valdez, driver of Sweden's finest sporting saloon - and pining for another Slant-4.

Dec 3rd, 2007, 19:44	#6
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2022 07:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	From previous posts the heater should be worth saving. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Dec 3rd, 2007, 20:38	#8
davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	can you check the rear axle ratio ? __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

Dec 4th, 2007, 08:39	#10
Torslanda Junior Member Last Online: Sep 9th, 2011 22:11 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inverkeithing	Are you keeping the seatbelts from the 7seat conversion? If not I'd be interested in them. Also the rear side windows just pop out with the seal and are always handy to keep just in case (some idiot smashed one of mine last year) __________________

Dec 2nd, 2007, 16:25	#3
Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: Yesterday 12:45 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	Driver's sun visor please, if the internal clicking/locking mechanism is functioning. Mine has just gone with a snap, so it flops uselessly. Also black boomerang trim round the rear bumper. Thanks. As to what is worth keeping - everything, just in case!

Dec 2nd, 2007, 19:59	#4
Andrew (UK) VOC Member Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2021 08:39 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Sutton, near Ely	I'm after a clutch pedal if the connection to the master cylinder is not too worn, assuming that it is not counted as part of the working engine! If you were closer to me I'd be after the gearbox as well. Andrew

Dec 3rd, 2007, 02:51	#5
gloster_man VOC Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2023 00:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gravesend, Kent	Sorry to hear about your car - I hope your seat cushioned you from the impact. I'd be after the cat (long story - but advised to take it off - now need replacement). As it's going to be raced he'll probably take the cat off to get more power anyway. If it's the same as mine [1992] the socket for the lambda sensor is at the front, and with the pipe out the back of the cat it makes that length of exhaust 34". I'd have the sensor too if possible - and it has 5' or so of cable with it. Many other bits perhaps - but as Cliff says ... take it all off, you never know what you'll need until it's gone! Cheers - Dan.

Dec 3rd, 2007, 20:33	#7
25 240 New Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2008 19:54 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sheffield	I'm in need of a passenger side rear brake calliper if possible. . . . I'm based in sheffield, where about are you?

Dec 3rd, 2007, 23:48	#9
Glen Morangie Economy motorist Last Online: Aug 13th, 2022 07:48 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London	I'd be interested in the brake servo, the clutch M/c and slave (if it has one), possibly wheels/tyres depending on condition and size (can supply at least two 'exchange' wheels if required) the plastic clips for the sun visors, a numberplate light, a door hinge/restraint and possibly a front seat. Please PM location and availability/prices, as probably only feasible if I collect.

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