240 General: 1992 240 Torslanda - Newbie Query!

[240dogbus]

I just wanted to thank everyone for taking the trouble to reply to my query

...I already like it here

[the_traveller]

Originally Posted by kev240

In the 'Torslanda' brochure I can only find the following options:

Automatic Load Compensating Rear Suspension
Automatic Locking Differential
Airbag SRS Drivers Side Only
Anti lock Brakes ABS


The 240SE has other options including Rosewood Inlay Dashboard etc.

Kevin.

my torslander has non of these, if heard that they can vary. going to miss air con this summer. wonder if i can fit a unit in?

[Mike_Brace]

You can retro fit but the problems are:

a) Finding all the necessary fully functioning secondhand parts - I've only ever come across one 240 in all my years and that it fitted to my Italian spec 244 GLE.

b) It involves replacing the whole heater unit - one of those dreaded but possible jobs.

c) Will need gassing up afetr instal and checking for leaks.
Likely to be expensive - probably need to source parts from Europe or US with no guarantee it will all work.


Mike

[John Tancredi]

Originally Posted by Mike_Brace

You can retro fit but the problems are:

a) Finding all the necessary fully functioning secondhand parts - I've only ever come across one 240 in all my years and that it fitted to my Italian spec 244 GLE.

b) It involves replacing the whole heater unit - one of those dreaded but possible jobs.

c) Will need gassing up afetr instal and checking for leaks.
Likely to be expensive - probably need to source parts from Europe or US with no guarantee it will all work.


Mike

Might be able to get parts from Aussie as well, as most (?all) 240s sold there have aircon. Mine (ex Aus) has, but it doesn't work... I might get it looked at at some stage, but standard 240 ventilation is pretty good, helped by the good old boxy shape that doesn't seem to trap the heat as much as modern cars with their huge front screens etc. Even on 35+ degree days I find I can travel quite comfortably in the 240, just with the blower fan on low and the windows open... John.

[the_traveller]

Think i'll just put the windows down instead

They do exist, I used to have an ex Hertz rental 2 litre UK spec RHD estate, That had both airbag and airco.

Originally Posted by Mike_Brace

You can retro fit but the problems are:

a) Finding all the necessary fully functioning secondhand parts - I've only ever come across one 240 in all my years and that it fitted to my Italian spec 244 GLE.

b) It involves replacing the whole heater unit - one of those dreaded but possible jobs.

c) Will need gassing up afetr instal and checking for leaks.
Likely to be expensive - probably need to source parts from Europe or US with no guarantee it will all work.


Mike

[k999ste]

I rescued one a few months back and trned into a peach, it sold in two days with several people fighting for it, quite literally, the only thing i would differ from the above, is , it had 14" wheels not 15" and it had upgraded stereo and speakers etc! i have lots of pics if you want to see and i did absolutely every conceivable job to it including dash bulbs, cam belt and of course fuel sender unit rebuild......