Damaged volvo 740 suspension,

LankyTim · May 5th, 2005, 18:53

Im thinking of buying a volvo 740GLE estate, G reg, meant to be FSH and excellent condition, except the front passenger wheel has been pushed back into the bulkhead. Many of you may have seen it on ebay.

Im guessing the tie bars either bent in half, or snapped. Is damage like this usually repairable? Is it worth repairing? The cars a 2.3i automatic.

It would be nice to save it from the jaws of the crusher. I think it should have some miles ahead of it.

Tim

May 5th, 2005, 20:52

Those bars are super-thick. No way has the chassis not been damaged. My guess only not having seen the car but I'd say it is a parts car.

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1995 Volvo 945 LPT Auto +170k
1991 Volvo 945 GL Auto +150k
1989 Volvo 765 Turbo Auto +150k
1988 Volvo 745 GL +220k

LankyTim · May 5th, 2005, 21:44

Thanks for the quick reply!

Those tie bars are thick, but thin walled. I have seen one bend and not damage the chassis, but that was only on the one I saw. If somone has had the same experience with their 740 it would be good to hear from them!

Is there a chance the wishbone could have pushed the bush over the "washer" and down the tie bar? Its common on cars like sierras if they hit a kerb hard, and is very easy to fix.

I guess the only soloution is to personally inspect the car. There is no doubt though, that it has suffered a hefty impact. I would be suprised if somthing structural wasnt out of alignment.

May 5th, 2005, 23:18

Maybe I am an idiot but where is the wishbone on a 740 front suspension.

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1995 Volvo 945 LPT Auto +170k
1991 Volvo 945 GL Auto +150k
1989 Volvo 765 Turbo Auto +150k
1988 Volvo 745 GL +220k

LankyTim · May 6th, 2005, 17:41

Sorry George, I think its me thats the idiot

When I said wishbone, I meant the track control arm. I make the mistake of calling all suspension parts that go directly from the subframe to the wheel a "wishbone"

Come to think of it, I dont think theres many cars on the road that still use "wishbones"

LankyTim · May 10th, 2005, 19:23

Did not get that volvo in the end. The seller said the chassis was damaged. Looks you was right George! Its back on ebay right now for about a tenner, and its in Buckingham if anyones interested.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...548319685&rd=1

The seller is looking for around £100

May 5th, 2005, 18:53	#1
LankyTim Missing the point Last Online: May 1st, 2024 18:59 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent View Photos By: LankyTim	Damaged volvo 740 suspension, Im thinking of buying a volvo 740GLE estate, G reg, meant to be FSH and excellent condition, except the front passenger wheel has been pushed back into the bulkhead. Many of you may have seen it on ebay. Im guessing the tie bars either bent in half, or snapped. Is damage like this usually repairable? Is it worth repairing? The cars a 2.3i automatic. It would be nice to save it from the jaws of the crusher. I think it should have some miles ahead of it. Tim

May 5th, 2005, 20:52	#2
George Holmer Guest Location:	RE: Damaged volvo 740 suspension, Those bars are super-thick. No way has the chassis not been damaged. My guess only not having seen the car but I'd say it is a parts car. ------------------------------ 1995 Volvo 945 LPT Auto +170k 1991 Volvo 945 GL Auto +150k 1989 Volvo 765 Turbo Auto +150k 1988 Volvo 745 GL +220k

May 5th, 2005, 21:44	#3
LankyTim Missing the point Last Online: May 1st, 2024 18:59 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent View Photos By: LankyTim	RE: Damaged volvo 740 suspension, Thanks for the quick reply! Those tie bars are thick, but thin walled. I have seen one bend and not damage the chassis, but that was only on the one I saw. If somone has had the same experience with their 740 it would be good to hear from them! Is there a chance the wishbone could have pushed the bush over the "washer" and down the tie bar? Its common on cars like sierras if they hit a kerb hard, and is very easy to fix. I guess the only soloution is to personally inspect the car. There is no doubt though, that it has suffered a hefty impact. I would be suprised if somthing structural wasnt out of alignment.

May 5th, 2005, 23:18	#4
George Holmer Guest Location:	RE: Damaged volvo 740 suspension, Maybe I am an idiot but where is the wishbone on a 740 front suspension. ------------------------------ 1995 Volvo 945 LPT Auto +170k 1991 Volvo 945 GL Auto +150k 1989 Volvo 765 Turbo Auto +150k 1988 Volvo 745 GL +220k

May 6th, 2005, 17:41	#5
LankyTim Missing the point Last Online: May 1st, 2024 18:59 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent View Photos By: LankyTim	RE: Damaged volvo 740 suspension, Sorry George, I think its me thats the idiot When I said wishbone, I meant the track control arm. I make the mistake of calling all suspension parts that go directly from the subframe to the wheel a "wishbone" Come to think of it, I dont think theres many cars on the road that still use "wishbones"

May 10th, 2005, 19:23	#6
LankyTim Missing the point Last Online: May 1st, 2024 18:59 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent View Photos By: LankyTim	RE: Damaged volvo 740 suspension, Did not get that volvo in the end. The seller said the chassis was damaged. Looks you was right George! Its back on ebay right now for about a tenner, and its in Buckingham if anyones interested. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...548319685&rd=1 The seller is looking for around £100

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