Dear Michael, I just got back from Value Auto where I had my timing belt replaced and a 90k service done for less than 370.00. The only reason it was that ...
Really glad it worked out for you. Tom IS a honest man. wish he was closer to Orange Michael ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
You may want to add him to Car Talk's Mechanics Files http://www.cartalk.com/ct/mechx/add_shop.jsp after all us Volvo drivers are typecast as NPR types trash...
There are some events coming up that everyone should be aware of.. SoCal VCOA is resuming their Monthly Chapter Dinner Meets The next one is Sunday, April 22,...
Hi Volvonians, :-) In my never ending quest to improve my already great 85 245DL, I am changing the stock head to the Canadian "405" head. Could anyone fill me...
A Normally Aspirated B230F is a thing of overkill for reliability. Performance is not it's strong suit. To wring out the most, you need to be looking at a...
paul jones
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Apr 9, 2007 5:50 am
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I will add my 2 sense for what it is worth. I would go with the 405 head (or 530) the way it is and the K cam. The B23E motor in the 1981 Canadian GLTs was a...
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Apr 9, 2007 5:16 pm
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HI GUYS, THANKS FOR YOUR THOUGHTFUL AND INDEPTH REPLYS. I SHOULD HAVE SAID, I "HAVE" THE 405 HEAD (JUST FRESH OFF EBAY) AND WANT TO STAY WITH THE NON TURBO...
Clay just about covered it all in his response. He's got loads of experience with 405 heads... ;-) The Canadian market B23E was good for 136hp which is...
So you have the head, that helps some. Another note that most miss is the Canadian B23F, had higher compression and different fuel injection settings. Cam...
paul jones
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Apr 10, 2007 6:26 am
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Hi Guys, yeah buddy, that's the kind of info I can sink my tooth into!:-) Thanks so much. I've always built/raced my own engines, whether they were 2 or 4 ...
Does anyone have recommendations for placing speakers in a '66 122 (2 door)? I would like to expand beyond the original set. I hesitate to cut the door panels...
One thing to note is the Cdn B23F had a 398 head, not a 405 and came with an M cam. The manual had 10:1 while the auto had 10.3:1. I'm not exactly sure how the...
Hey all, Any recommendations on this- About 4 years ago I replaced my leaking radiator on my '81 245 with a new tripple row Nissens i ordered from IPD. I went...
They should last longer than 4 years before leaking, but unfortunately some don't. I don't know if Nissens has lower quality than they used to, but I have...
Boots, I had Ed Hale machine shop do the extra porting on the 405 head. Ed did the mild port before he passed away but I am sure Skip at the shop can do it....
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Apr 12, 2007 1:03 am
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If you are in Orange county Tom's radiator in Orange is a good honest shop. Also A 1 radiator in Santa Ana HTH Michael ... [Non-text portions of this message...
Patrick, I have 2 electric sunroof kits for the 240 used and in good working order. I would like to get $100 a piece plus shipping. Please let me know if you...
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Apr 16, 2007 12:33 am
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He is absolutely correct. But what he forgot to mention was the mess that wet sandding makes. You need to run water almost constantly and be careful not to...
paul jones
locopablo90703@...
Apr 17, 2007 5:07 pm
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Forwarding from John Melcon regarding a SoCal to Davis caravan on Saturday morning the 28th. _____ From: John Melcon [mailto:johnmelcon@...] Sent:...
That google link didn't come out very good... here a better one: http://tinyurl.com/3xzxmy Dave B. ... Forwarding from John Melcon regarding a SoCal to Davis...
Hello all, I'm forwarding the below message for those of you interested in earning a little cash with your Volvos. There has been a substantial increase in ...
HI Volvo folks. I"m new to the Volvo world but always wanted to own one. Have owned my 2001 S60 now since Dec 2006 and love it very much. This past January...
just a guess - sounds like they did not install it properly or used the wrong parts. Is the tranny fluid full and the correct type? Jon Charles Fortman...
Hi Jon, Having been a service manager for dealers and independents, both auto and motorcycles. for over 30 years, I've seen the good and the crummy side of ...
hello, I have a 1980 DL stationwagon and a 1990 245 stationwagon. My old volvo shop in Redondo Beach closed their business. I was wondering if anyone would be...
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