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1st time 240 owners - Basic Service Items

I recently acquired my first Volvo. A 1989 240 DL w/150,000 miles registered on a broken odometer. This post is intended to encourage other Volvo novices to take care of the basics.

Currently I only have the Haynes Manual and the internet for reference. Both have seemed adequate for my needs up to this point in time.

I've replaced the Steering Rods & Ends with no problem and no apparent alignment issues, though a check at the Alignment Shop is certainly the best follow-up. I just replaced the Timing Belt (Conti). I resorted to the "bump the key" method of loosening the Crank Pulley Hub Bolt. The Haynes Manual suggests wedging a screwdriver in the Flywheel/Starter Ring,,,??? Yikes! I really think I had more time spent removing and replacing the drive belts (Alt/PS/AC) than in the actual Timing Belt Replacement. There's one nut/bolt on the AC that really gives me a tough time. My next endeavour will be fixing that broken odometer. The internet has been the most useful source of information regarding repairing broken odometers and replacement parts. Again this post is intended to encourage 1st time 240 owners to get after the basics.

Best Regards - Mike Baldwin

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Michael Baldwin
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Actually keeping the flame trap clean probably will avoid more problems than any other simple chore.

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Howard

Some things I do with ALL used vehicles I purchase and plan to keep in the family:

Wash, wax, vacuum.

Full tune up, inspecting and replacing all parts as necessary.

Replace all fluids, and filters; oil, transmission, power steering, rear end, coolant, and brake.

Replace air and gas filters.

Examine and replace hoses and belts as required.

For Volvos, remove the intake manifold and examine the wiring harness: repair and replace as needed.

With the harness off, inspect and replace all vacuum lines as needed, and remove and thoroughly clean the breather box.

Remove and thoroughly clean the idle air control motor, and the throttle body and switch.

Replace wiper blades.

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Mr. V

Wisdom likely gained from experience. Well worth heeding.

Chuck Fiedler Nothing but Volvo since 1974

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Chuck Fiedler

I'll second that! I was amazed when my '83 245 pushed the front cam seal out and pumped three quarts past it in less than ten miles. Had I been on the freeway, I probably would not have noticed the smoke (limo tint all around the back) and fried the motor...

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clay

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