Decent drivers seat/tank sender wanted

mikeallington · Dec 27th, 2008, 16:34

1989 240 GL manual,drivers seat collapsed (due to 220k miles and a liking for pies).
Dark grey velour.
Fuel guage always empty,new sender required.
Do any other seats fit in a 240?

Paul240480 · Dec 27th, 2008, 19:54

Hi, scrappys may be your best bet, although 200's are getting a bit rare in yards these days.

Try Braydons : http://www.braydonmotors.co.uk/ They may well have a choice as they're always breaking oldens.

If you get no joy, try a pm to 'Stiggy' on here I'm sure I recall that he refurbished a 200 drivers seat in his old lpg 200. May be able to give you an idea of how easy (or not) it is.

Good Luck.

pete-d · Dec 27th, 2008, 20:55

I seem to recall reading somewhere that the seats from an Alfa 156 could easily be adapted to fit.

Oh look - here's the link - hopefully it'll work without you needing to be a member there.

Pete

Mike1967 · Dec 27th, 2008, 20:58

Indeed I rebuilt the drivers seat in my old 240 GL . Was sagging pretty badly . I found a 240 passenger seat at my local scrap dealer just by chance , removed the old foam base and backrest and transferred it to my seat .

The hardest part is removing the hog rings that secure the cloth , my hands got pretty sore afterwards I can tell you !

Its not a difficult job , just awkward . As IH on here will tell you as he now has my old 240 , he says its the best 240 drivers seat he has ever sat in .

Laney760 · Dec 27th, 2008, 22:15

I've been wondering too if 2,7,9 series seats are all interchangeable. My 940 seat squeaks like mad sometimes, not always, but when it does it drives me crazy, it's the interior springs. It looks good, is comfortable but I expect my only option is to change it. I'm not heavy, lol but the previous owner was quite big..

Mike1967 · Dec 27th, 2008, 22:38

removing 240 front seats is very simple as there are no airbags in the seats . Im unsure as to how the 9 series seats would be removed , as I know some have airbags .

Dec 27th, 2008, 16:34	#1
mikeallington New Member Last Online: Dec 28th, 2008 22:53 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Redhill	Decent drivers seat/tank sender wanted 1989 240 GL manual,drivers seat collapsed (due to 220k miles and a liking for pies). Dark grey velour. Fuel guage always empty,new sender required. Do any other seats fit in a 240?

Dec 27th, 2008, 19:54	#2
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	Hi, scrappys may be your best bet, although 200's are getting a bit rare in yards these days. Try Braydons : http://www.braydonmotors.co.uk/ They may well have a choice as they're always breaking oldens. If you get no joy, try a pm to 'Stiggy' on here I'm sure I recall that he refurbished a 200 drivers seat in his old lpg 200. May be able to give you an idea of how easy (or not) it is. Good Luck. __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

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pete-d pete-d Last Online: Feb 16th, 2024 13:57 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Yorkshire	I seem to recall reading somewhere that the seats from an Alfa 156 could easily be adapted to fit. Oh look - here's the link - hopefully it'll work without you needing to be a member there. Pete __________________ Pete Denton C30 T5 SE Lux 2007 S80 2.5T SE Lux 2009 S60 D4 R Design 2013

Dec 27th, 2008, 22:15	#5
Laney760 VOC Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 12:17 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Henley on Thames	I've been wondering too if 2,7,9 series seats are all interchangeable. My 940 seat squeaks like mad sometimes, not always, but when it does it drives me crazy, it's the interior springs. It looks good, is comfortable but I expect my only option is to change it. I'm not heavy, lol but the previous owner was quite big.. __________________ [IMG]Volvo2 by Strider'swoman, on Flickr[/IMG] Current '96 945 2.3 lpt - Aurigas, tailgate spoiler, sports grille, lpg fuelled Previous '88 764 TD, '92 945 TD, '88 745, '81 244 DL

Dec 27th, 2008, 20:58	#4
Mike1967 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2018 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Here ......	Indeed I rebuilt the drivers seat in my old 240 GL . Was sagging pretty badly . I found a 240 passenger seat at my local scrap dealer just by chance , removed the old foam base and backrest and transferred it to my seat . The hardest part is removing the hog rings that secure the cloth , my hands got pretty sore afterwards I can tell you ! Its not a difficult job , just awkward . As IH on here will tell you as he now has my old 240 , he says its the best 240 drivers seat he has ever sat in .

Dec 27th, 2008, 22:38	#6
Mike1967 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2018 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Here ......	removing 240 front seats is very simple as there are no airbags in the seats . Im unsure as to how the 9 series seats would be removed , as I know some have airbags .

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