Clay, I have a 84 240 Turbo (242). The engine I have in mine is a B21FT not a B23. The sluggish problems can be some basic issues---first of all, did the car ...
carmine
carmine1@...
Jun 1, 2003 7:01 am
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Clay, have you had the motor's compression checked? or a leak down test? what about vacuum leaks? Have you tried to run a little richer, by turning the CO...
LOCOPablo@...
Jun 1, 2003 7:21 am
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I run KYB front and rear on a 244 am very happy with the way they preform on the road, money for value I'm very happy :-) Boyd ... From: Ian Hattie To:...
In a message dated 6/1/2003 2:21:22 AM Eastern Standard Time, LOCOPablo writes: Pual, ... No but that is a great starting point. I drove Mike Kudrows 1983...
dewpest@...
Jun 2, 2003 3:14 am
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... No the car runs well it has always been pretty sluggish off the line. If ... Another issue is the timing belt, they do ... I have an IPD adjustable cam...
dewpest@...
Jun 2, 2003 3:23 am
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Dave, I agree as Mike's was definitely quiker than mine off the line. I would think with some of the mods that I have done I would get a better result off of...
dewpest@...
Jun 2, 2003 3:30 am
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Clay, Thanks for the reply, I now have more info on your car and can "visualize" things alittle better now. Interesting, I recall when I bought my 84 240T (in...
carmine
carmine1@...
Jun 2, 2003 4:23 am
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How do i get ride of am radio noise ? stared to effect distant stations only now all station @#$%~ any seggestions. I have new dist cap, rotor, plugs and bosch...
I once had the same problem and spend plenty of money trying to cancel out noise from the engine only to find out later that the problem was in the radio...
Ian Hattie
ihattie@...
Jun 3, 2003 1:49 pm
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Yes, see if the radio is noisy with the igntion "on" but with the engine not running. If it is, then it's likly you have a bad radio. If not, then check the ...
bartj@...
Jun 3, 2003 5:08 pm
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I have been very happy with Lusti Motors in North Park. You can find them in the yellow pages. They are honest and on time. It's very easy to get to off of...
Mascheffle@...
Jun 4, 2003 7:00 pm
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Simply wrap electrical tape around them. End of problem. I've had my Turbo wheels on my wagon since 1994. Haven't lost a center cap yet. Cheers, Sumdumsurfer ...
Rennsurfer@...
Jun 7, 2003 10:55 am
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or put some clear silicon on the them and let it dry....
dewpest@...
Jun 7, 2003 8:00 pm
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Hey guys/girls, Two questions: 1. I was underneath a 78 GT today and noticed that the panhard rod was different than normal 240 GL DL and turbos. It...
dewpest@...
Jun 7, 2003 8:04 pm
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Clay, If the car is running better when cold it probably "likes" the richer mixture. If your base mixture is off it will make a difference! I've found best...
do you have a dwell meter? What you can do is check the dwell when warm and cold, when cold, it should read 44 deg dwell, and when warm. fluctuate at about...
LOCOPablo@...
Jun 7, 2003 11:01 pm
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I've found a guy who has some KYB rear shocks that he claims will fit my 242 GT. Could anyone give me any kind of feedback about them? I know that the Bilstein...
John Emmons
johncyn@...
Jun 9, 2003 9:17 pm
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Like I said last week in our discussions, I have run with KYBs for years now on my 242 and like them just fine. I had Bilsteins on my 142E and they were...
Ian Hattie
ihattie@...
Jun 9, 2003 9:45 pm
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John, I just installed the KYB's all around...GS2 or GS2 in the front, Gas A Just Hi Pressure in the rears. They give a real nice ride. Not stiff like a...
Hi Does any one Have the proper procedure for setting up my Throttle Body, Throttle position switch, Micro switch and Throttle cable for my 1989 B234F 16V DOHC...
Hi Gang, looking to tap the expertise here; Is there a good place to get a turbo hose for a '90 745t (the one to the air mass unit)? (is this a dangerous thing...
Zipward@...
Jun 12, 2003 10:39 pm
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ECOLOGY, PICK YOUR PARTS try them bring you own tools and if you are not in a hurry check back teh following week for the hose....
dewpest@...
Jun 13, 2003 5:01 am
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I don't know if anyone else responded to this with the same answer, so my apologies if I am repeating something. I had the same problem on my 88 740 Turbo....
Thanks, I'll give them a try. TW [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Zipward@...
Jun 16, 2003 4:43 am
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Anyone have a spare 240 Intercooled flywheel that they want to get rid of? Please let me know, Clay...
dewpest@...
Jun 22, 2003 2:13 am
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I have a 8 1/2" flywheel off a B21FT laying on the ground, if you want it you can have it, it is in Cerritos CA. Cheers Paul Jones...
LOCOPablo@...
Jun 22, 2003 7:08 pm
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Anyone intersted in buying a 91 volvo wagon with a bad engine for 1,200 dollars? the rest of the car is great, it's green and the body has never been hit. ...
... What model exactly? Normally aspirated or turbo? Auto or Manual? It's a long shot for me, since I've got enough projects as it is already, but then...
Hi Kane. its regular, not turbo, and it's automatic. George ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! ...
Greetings. I have recently purchased (for my girlfriend) a 1989 Volvo 240DL sedan. I drive a Citroën CX25GTi myself, so am no stranger to European cars, or...
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