looking for some advice. the transmission on my 81 245 has been gradually getting noisier and I have been advised that a bearing in the gear box (m46...
When I had to rebuild my AW a few years back I was able to find a shop somewhere in OC I cannot remember the info now that sold me and entire rebuild kit for...
Jason Rush
Jason@...
Feb 2, 2008 7:05 pm
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Greetings, I have a set of European headlights for my 1987 245DL wagon. But the right one has a reflector bucket that doesn't look anywhere near as nice as the...
Rennsurfer@...
Feb 13, 2008 12:20 am
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Mark, My secret for the longest time for finding rare parts for the 240 flathoods was to find out the German word for parts. So the German word for headlight...
dewpest@...
Feb 13, 2008 2:38 am
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WOW! That's a great idea using the German words for the search engine. Thank you, I'll try that. I'm going to sell this set and look for another set in better...
Rennsurfer@...
Feb 13, 2008 6:01 am
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Don, is this wagon a 5 speed? Also, is the car in So Cal? I'm in the Long Beach/Lakewood area. Thanks. Cheers, Mark 1987 245DL 5spd. 1982 BMW 320i 5spd. ... ...
Rennsurfer@...
Feb 13, 2008 4:30 pm
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I hope you all will consider joining up with the SDVSA Temecula Wine Tour a week from Sunday on March 2nd. Details can be found at: ...
I only go out that way to hit the skateparks. Near me, is Fjords Of Sweden. Art owns the shop and has been working my Volvos since 1989. They're located on...
Rennsurfer@...
Feb 22, 2008 8:57 pm
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I just found out that Shelly Volvo in Buena Park is gone! An Acura dealership replaced it. ... Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. [Non-text...
Bummer... another Volvo dealer gone. Cheers, Mark 1987 245DL 5spd. 1982 BMW 320i 5spd. ... From: Sonny V <sonnyvgoode@...> To: scvcoa@yahoogroups.com ...
Rennsurfer@...
Feb 25, 2008 5:53 am
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I think Kramer Volvo is still in Santa Monica. It just so happens that it was 30 years ago today that I drove my 242DL off their lot. Because it was so...
McNees, Templeman
rpmcnees@...
Feb 28, 2008 4:52 pm
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WOW! I think Kramer is the dealer where a few of us met up about 7-8 years ago. It was to start up the So Cal chapter of VCOA. The club rules stated that a...
Rennsurfer@...
Feb 28, 2008 5:37 pm
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All I can say about power Volvo in Cerrito's is stay away, they have got to be the worst dealer my wife and I have ever delt with. Also a good friend of mine...
Jason Rush
Jason@...
Feb 28, 2008 5:53 pm
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Jason, thanks for the tip on Power. Thanfully, I've never walked into that place for anything. The only I do is go drool over the new C30 cars on the outside...
Rennsurfer@...
Feb 28, 2008 9:06 pm
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I'm very much looking forward to the SCVCOA Spring Picnic on March 15th. Since the picnic is in the Irvine area, I thought I'd swing by the infamous Cars &...
Nice! Thanks for the heads up, John. Sounds like a great event. Cheers, Mark 1987 245DL 5spd. 1982 BMW 320i 5spd. ... From: johnmelcon <johnmelcon@...> ...
Rennsurfer@...
Feb 29, 2008 12:43 am
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Any Power automotive center would be something to avoid. Brian 1960 PV544 In a message dated 2/28/2008 1:07:03 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, Rennsurfer@......
brintam@...
Mar 8, 2008 6:06 pm
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For those in the Chatsworth, CA area I can recommend a very trustworthy shop. He declined to take on one bit of my work as he wanted me to be aware that it...
Article in today's LA Times.... Volvo is closing its Irvine facility and moving all operations back to Rockleigh by the end of the year. Additionally, Chrysler...
Paul, I 100% second your support of Mark's Independent Volvo off the 118. I live 45 minutes from there, but take my cars to him whenever there's something I...
Hi John, that's great to hear.... I will need him again I am sure ..... its worth a hellava lot to find one like this. Rgds Paul ... From: johnmelcon To:...
I can't recall who referred me (it may indeed have been someone who's part of this group) BUT if you are looking for hard to find parts... I can't speak highly...
located in Southern California and will be in my trunk at the Irvine picnic this weekend. Free to taker, just don't want to see it on E-Bay later......I just...
I'm selling my baby. This is a Volvo 240 station wagon. It's a 4-cylinder Automatic. I purchased from the original owner last May. I had work done last May, ...
April 19-20, 2008 The Scandinavian Festival 2008. A tradition at California Lutheran University for over 30 years. Over 6000 visitors last year. Once again...
Hi everyone, I own a 1983 240 DL and I'm having problems passing the smog test. Have replaced both the cat. convertor and oxygen sensor. Been told that it is...
Ralph, Not exactly Glendale, but an excellent shop. JK Volvo 1599 Walnut Street Pasadena 91106 800-60-VOLVO or 626-792-2240 - ask for Mike By the way their...
I've had the not-so-good fortune of having mine lay down on me. I'm in the midst of trying to track one down. On a scale of 1-5, 5 being the hardest, how hard...
Replacing the fuel pump is a 2 . Its like changing spark plugs.. that are a little hard to reach. You need 1/2 open end wrench and a screwdriver. Two bolts...
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