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CTCNetwork · Dec 20th, 2007, 00:18

Hi,

Not sure if a beemer or merc one would fit.
But then an old beemer r merc one is likely to be in the same sort of condition!!! No point fitting it anyway..

The roar costs you 3-5mpg so You really do need to love it!!
Cheaper to get a new viscous coupling and you still get some of the roar..

Des. . .

grim reaper · Dec 20th, 2007, 11:26

3 -5 MPG??

wow!

my brother was right, now that ive bought an old car i need a job to run it lmao

JIM C · Dec 20th, 2007, 11:30

They are quiet expensive.

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240 Saloon : 244 2.3 Inj. B230E
FAN COUPLINGManufacturerImagePart NoDescriptionStock*Price REPLACEMENn/a206660040FAN COUPLING 240/740 ALL PETROL NON TURBO

£75.09

Andrew (UK) · Dec 20th, 2007, 14:13

According to a Volvo engineer the choice of a mechanical fan was deliberate. When an electric fan fails, the first you will know is when you overheat, risking warping your head and an expensive repair but at the very least delaying your journey while you let the engine cool down. When the viscous coupling fails then you just get a bit more cooling, no risk of any damage to the engine or need to stop the car. Running with no fan at all is always risky unless you are sure (how?) you will not get stuck in any stop'n go traffic.
YMMV,
Andrew

Andrew (UK) · Dec 20th, 2007, 14:20

BTW if it is the fan making this noise then it is probably because it is hitting something, this should be relatively obvious. A failed viscous should not in itself cause any noise, AFAIK, they just get stiff all the time.
I had a noise that behaved in the same way as described, although the noise itself was different, that I fixed by swapping the gear box as I narrowed it down to the input shaft of the box.
Andrew

grim reaper · Dec 20th, 2007, 17:07

andrew, im starting to think that it might be a G/B issue aswell, as it stops making the noise when i press the clutch (even when stationary)...ive been driving alot today so didnt get a chance to see anything in the engine bay, will have a look tomorrow

Andrew (UK) · Dec 20th, 2007, 20:42

Yes, if the noise is there in neutral but goes away when you put your foot on the clutch then it must be the input shaft to the gearbox. I have heard a few stories of people driving their cars for tens of thousands of miles with a noisy gearbox so there may well be no urgency in fixing it. Keep the oil topped up and listen for it getting worse or until it drives you mad, then fix it, is what I would do.

Andrew

grim reaper · Dec 20th, 2007, 21:53

are the boxes from the 740/940 fittable??? im assuming they are as the cars use the same engines

Mike_Brace · Dec 20th, 2007, 22:52

Yes but you do have to swap some bits over - e.g. remote.

Mike

grim reaper · Dec 21st, 2007, 00:08

hmmmm ok...i was thinking about a 740/940 turbo for abit more fun

lol

one day! im only 19 lol

edit - before anyone thinks the 240 is being replaced i meant the engine with one from a turbo volvo

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CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Not sure if a beemer or merc one would fit. But then an old beemer r merc one is likely to be in the same sort of condition!!! No point fitting it anyway.. The roar costs you 3-5mpg so You really do need to love it!! Cheaper to get a new viscous coupling and you still get some of the roar.. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

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JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	They are quiet expensive. Click Back to select other items Manufacturer: Year: Model: Search:Volvo 1988 240 Saloon : 244 2.3 Inj. B230E FAN COUPLINGManufacturerImagePart NoDescriptionStock*Price REPLACEMENn/a206660040FAN COUPLING 240/740 ALL PETROL NON TURBO £75.09 __________________

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Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2022 07:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	Yes but you do have to swap some bits over - e.g. remote. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Dec 21st, 2007, 00:08	#30
grim reaper Junior Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2010 21:26 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: west london	hmmmm ok...i was thinking about a 740/940 turbo for abit more fun lol one day! im only 19 lol edit - before anyone thinks the 240 is being replaced i meant the engine with one from a turbo volvo Last edited by grim reaper; Dec 21st, 2007 at 00:10.

Dec 20th, 2007, 11:26	#22
grim reaper Junior Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2010 21:26 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: west london	3 -5 MPG?? wow! my brother was right, now that ive bought an old car i need a job to run it lmao

Dec 20th, 2007, 14:13	#24
Andrew (UK) VOC Member Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2021 08:39 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Sutton, near Ely	According to a Volvo engineer the choice of a mechanical fan was deliberate. When an electric fan fails, the first you will know is when you overheat, risking warping your head and an expensive repair but at the very least delaying your journey while you let the engine cool down. When the viscous coupling fails then you just get a bit more cooling, no risk of any damage to the engine or need to stop the car. Running with no fan at all is always risky unless you are sure (how?) you will not get stuck in any stop'n go traffic. YMMV, Andrew

Dec 20th, 2007, 14:20	#25
Andrew (UK) VOC Member Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2021 08:39 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Sutton, near Ely	BTW if it is the fan making this noise then it is probably because it is hitting something, this should be relatively obvious. A failed viscous should not in itself cause any noise, AFAIK, they just get stiff all the time. I had a noise that behaved in the same way as described, although the noise itself was different, that I fixed by swapping the gear box as I narrowed it down to the input shaft of the box. Andrew

Dec 20th, 2007, 17:07	#26
grim reaper Junior Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2010 21:26 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: west london	andrew, im starting to think that it might be a G/B issue aswell, as it stops making the noise when i press the clutch (even when stationary)...ive been driving alot today so didnt get a chance to see anything in the engine bay, will have a look tomorrow

Dec 20th, 2007, 20:42	#27
Andrew (UK) VOC Member Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2021 08:39 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Sutton, near Ely	Yes, if the noise is there in neutral but goes away when you put your foot on the clutch then it must be the input shaft to the gearbox. I have heard a few stories of people driving their cars for tens of thousands of miles with a noisy gearbox so there may well be no urgency in fixing it. Keep the oil topped up and listen for it getting worse or until it drives you mad, then fix it, is what I would do. Andrew

Dec 20th, 2007, 21:53	#28
grim reaper Junior Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2010 21:26 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: west london	are the boxes from the 740/940 fittable??? im assuming they are as the cars use the same engines

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