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7365
Can anyone let me know if there is a suitable substitute for the standard 164E fuel pump? I have 6 of the buggers here and all of them are cactus in a certain ...
Paul
Pro_beat_99
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Jun 1, 2005
7:29 am
7366
240/260 pumps are the same as 164 pumps from '75-'78, those cars are a bit more common in the wreckers than 164's. A later 200 series pump could also be...
Angus
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Jun 1, 2005
9:12 am
7367
There is an AC-Delco part that I have used on my 72 for several years, don't have the receipt for part number right handy (!). Doesn't use the same wiring...
decalvas
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Jun 1, 2005
11:43 am
7368
Mine has a VL pump in it. Wasn't hard to make it fit - took about half an hour all up. Nathan. ... __________________________________________________ Do You...
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spacspeed
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Jun 1, 2005
11:49 pm
7369
i was just wondering as much as i love the volvo engines, has any one seen or better yet done a v8 conversion into a 140 chassis, after ive had my fun with my...
mr_142
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Jun 2, 2005
10:59 am
7370
i was just wondering if it is possible to put a instrument cluster into a 142 dash??? well im sure its possible but how hard is it to hook up??...
mr_142
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Jun 2, 2005
11:02 am
7371
Well the comment has been made that a V8 Volvo doesn't drive all that different to a V8 Kingswood. and a lot more effort ;) Offhand I think the 240 conversion...
Brad Morton
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Jun 2, 2005
11:03 am
7372
... The only V8 I have seen in a 140 is the Rover/ex-Buick V8, not unusual in Europe. Most other V8s will be too wide for the engine bay. Mac...
Steve MacSween
volvhalla
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Jun 2, 2005
1:36 pm
7373
My father used to tell me about Buick V6's being put into P1800's with regularity at a Volvo dealership after the original engine gave out. With the way the GM...
risqman@...
risqman
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Jun 2, 2005
2:29 pm
7374
If its a 73 or 74 140, then the cluster from a 75 to 79 (or thereabouts) 240 should go straight in, as they are the same. You MAY have to change the...
Dave Gallacher
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Jun 3, 2005
12:06 am
7375
Has anyone in Melbourne got a pair of 142 front seats (or even just the runners/mounts off any 140) sitting in the shed or in a parts-car that I can borrow ? I...
Dave Gallacher
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Jun 3, 2005
12:36 am
7376
You know what I just threw out, don't you? I may have kept one of Hagar's runners. I'll have a look on the weekend, and you can chase me up nxt week if you...
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spacspeed
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Jun 3, 2005
3:35 am
7377
I've got 4x '74 164 front seats in brown leather which are going to Simsmetal at some stage if nobody wants them. Plus the rest of the two interiors, minus one...
Angus
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Jun 3, 2005
7:28 am
7378
Dear all, please find below a car offered for sale by David Browning. Photos available via email upon request. Contact details provided below. Regards, Michael...
Michael Halloran
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Jun 3, 2005
11:23 pm
7379
So after a few weeks of mucking around, got my '72 164 "parts car" running again. When I got it, it had no carbies, no brakes and steering was disconnected....
Brad
mixer73au
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Jun 6, 2005
2:17 am
7380
re fuel pump... 1 They do wear out. 2. Recently I had a 9month old brand new pump ruined because the tube running from the primary fuel pump in the tank...
David Browning
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Jun 6, 2005
3:10 am
7381
Dear all, please refer to message from Paul below. Paul needs to locate a new mechanic for his Volvo. Any suggestions? Please respond directly to me at ...
Michael Halloran
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Jun 6, 2005
5:58 am
7382
I took my 240 to Savvas Automotive who specialises in Volvos. It's in Waterloo / Alexandria - 93104140...
Dave Whitcroft
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Jun 6, 2005
6:11 am
7383
Mike , please pass this onto Paul Gee if such a modern car is running rough it needs proper diagnosis and fixing. Even if this means a visit to an official...
Anthony Hyde
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Jun 6, 2005
6:35 am
7384
As with all no-start conditions where you can't be sure exactly what has happened (in this case car has sat in the bush/paddocks for a few years) you need to...
Angus
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Jun 6, 2005
7:57 am
7385
I just remembered, I think I remember that 245 having a blown headgasket, that won't prevent it from starting, but I guess you'll find out once it's running. ...
Angus
angus242164
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Jun 6, 2005
8:02 am
7386
Hi, I would be very interested to know the part numbers, thanks! ... seals from volvo to do the job............. could find the part numbers if u want them ......
globemaster8600
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Jun 6, 2005
8:19 am
7387
ok dont know if this will help him. surging transmission at idle could indicate the car is stalling/misfiring slightly at idle. mine was doing this This could...
andrew
ovlovau
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Jun 6, 2005
9:46 am
7388
Hey guys i just got my head (off a B20b) back from the machinist and he rekons i forgot to tell him to put hardened valve seats in, i need this in this engine...
mr_142
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Jun 6, 2005
10:22 am
7389
While the head is still off the car I'd be inclined to get hardened seats fitted, hardened seats will definitely withstand long periods of unleaded use, and...
Angus
angus242164
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Jun 6, 2005
10:27 am
7390
Damn Angus, as always your encyclopaedic knowledge impresses me greatly! Btw: I found 2 240 steelies amongst the crap in the wagon so no need for wheels for...
Brad Morton
mixer73au
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Jun 6, 2005
10:29 am
7391
get the seats. fuel star has as much chance of being snake oil as it does of working....
andrew
ovlovau
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Jun 6, 2005
10:44 am
7392
All In my weight saving quest I dissected a 244 rear door to see if any obvious savings could be made. Short answer is little, except for cardboard door panel...
Anthony Hyde
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Jun 6, 2005
11:45 pm
7393
when i sorted the door on my sports sedan i fitted later 240 doors to the fronts to get rid of the quarter windows. *inside of door is cut away completely ...
andrew
ovlovau
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Jun 7, 2005
9:40 am
7394
Andrew Why not make it a "real" sports sedan. Cut the 140 turret out and stick it over a tubular chassis with F5000 running gear and a mid mounted Chev, like...
Brad Morton
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Jun 7, 2005
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