1991 244 Build Thread by Smokeyfan1000

8 minute(s) of a 720 minute read

I've ordered an OEM Volvo 82C* T Stat from FCP. It should be here Tuesday or Wednesday. I'm going to try the 82C* and see if WT gauge reads what I want t to read. I'm shooting for 185F* hot & running, as i have VDO Vision F* WT & OT gauges, as well as , OP,VM and Vaccum gauges too.

I took some pics of the car today, showing the ride height. here are those and a few others......





























9/8/11

Well, today I decided to tackle the HL lenses install. Followed TrickMick's method of a "ground to fit lense channel on hsg pocket screwdriver" to dislodge the existing Volvo sealant. Worked like a charm. I removed all traces of the OEM Sealant too.

Fortunately my HL relectors were in pretty darn good shape. So I carefully/lightly wiped the dust of of them with a damp rag. AOK, worked well.

I used the clear "3M #8061 Plastic And Emblem Adhesive" he suggested also. I carefully filled the channel the lenses sit in, with the 3M , then sat the lenses in place. In other words , I glued the hell out of them.

Here's a pic of the first HL lense I replaced, and I now have both done & waiting on them to dry before installing them.

FWIW, naturally, my CVOCD kicked in, & I just had to wipe the dirt off the metal areas, behind , above & around the HLs & PLs, & then wax the paint. I got CVOCD pretty bad, huh guys? ..... I figured "Why not?"..........

That's a hair on the camera lense, not a scratch in the HL lense guys. Yep, scared me a minute too.

Here's an "new compared to old pic... and I'll post a after installed pic later.



CVOCD pic.



1/3/12

A few days ago, I decided to do my annual "winterizing" to the exterior of the car.

After I removed the wheels and cleaned both sides of rims, and tires, I then, rotated the tires, frts to rear, rears to frt. I'll get my free 5000 mile balancing at Discount Tires a few days from now.

Then I washed,dried, waxed,the paint and then cleaned all the windows & vacuumed the car out.

Then I cleaned the ends, bottoms and leading edges of all four of the doors & all of the door jamb's area and waxed them, then lubed the hinges.

Sure makes for a much cleaner appearing car......here's a few pics of some of the doors/jambs.....









OK, was having problems with passenger side tailight. So I got a new circuit board from www.vlvworld.com.

It came in the mail very quickly, so I decided to put it on.

I pulled the taillight off, wiped dust/dirt of with a wet rag, dried it off & then waxed the paint behind it. Let it dry, then removed it.



Then took the tailight hsg. into the house , layed a towel on the table, and removed the old OEM/CIBIE Circuit Board.

Notice the width of the copper contact area on the OEM/CIBIE circuit board, where the TL bulb's bases turn & lock. You'll see why shortly......

I found where the wiring plug slips on the circuit board looking like this....





I then installed (if ya can call it that, as it's too easy) the new replacement circuit board I bought from www.vlvworld.com.

Notice the wider width of the copper contact area on the new replacement circuit board, where the TL bulb's bases turn & lock. I figure it'll work better, and last longer.



Then re-installed the pass side tailight assebly/housing back on the car,tightened the mtg nuts on the studs, and then, of course re-installed the bulbs.

I plan to replace the driver's side taillight circuit board in a week or two. hat way they'll match. LOL



I bought a new "OEM quality replacement power antenna mast, for my 91 240 sedan. Mine's mounted on top edge of dvr's side rear 1/4 panel.

The other week, the mast refused to act like a antenna should on a automoblie that has a male symbol for the company emblem.

In other words, it would not go up all the way. Nor go down all the way. It's stuck there in "power antenna limbo".

After much searching on the web,checking quality & prices, and calling the dealership, I settled on a mast from...... www.AntennaMastsRUs.com .

They sell the masts that are made by the same suppliers that make themsupply them, for the car manufacturers.

After Volvo's price of $59.12 plus sales tax, I thought $12.50 plus $6.00 shpg was a helluva deal, for a quality, NON AFTERMARKET, antenna mast.

I do think I'll check to see if the rubber seal, that seals the antenna trim piece to the 1/4 panel's top, is still available, as I think the old one is leaking, or if not soon will be IMO. I'll call the dealer ship tomorrow & find out.

Here's a link to the website and the mast I bought, below:

http://antennamastsrus.com/Volvo/240...01976-1993.htm

And a pic of the mast I received...



I've never replaced one of these power antenna masts before, but after looking at the site's instructions , it doesn't look like it'll be hard.

We're experiencing a pretty cold weather snap to day and looks like it'll continue for a little while.

So I'm not sure exactly when I'll tackle this job. Shouldn't be but a few days, at most, I think. Stayed tuned....