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Originally Posted by loki_the_glt
Good point about the hydraulic fluid from Othen. Engine mounts, especially on the exhaust side where it is exposed to both heat and oil, are another item to check.
The Machine Mart wrench is what I use to release the timing belt tensioner; it's inexpensive, it works and it's less cumbersome that a pipe wrench or similar device.
You might not need the Boa for the oil filter; it can be accessed from above but it's easier for the left-handed among us as only the thumb is exposed to the exhaust manifold and alternator for any length of time.
You will need one of the following sockets for the sump plug: 1", 25mm or 26mm. Mine are 25mm OEM and 26mm ex Partsforvolvo but many members swear blind that they are ALL 1" A/F. A decent breaker bar might be required if the oil hasn't been changed in a long time; on my first 240 I think the previous mechanic had been a farm labourer as I needed an 18" breaker bar to crack the sump plug!
If it's a very late car it will also use Torx fittings for some trim fittings.
Keep us posted on the project please.
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I'm getting a breaker bar anyway - one of the threads I read recommended that for undoing the crank pulley, and the limited experience I have of working on old cars (going back 25+ years to my relative youth), they're useful for lots of things. I have a boa for changing the chuck on my wood lathe, nice to broaden its horizons.
And we'll definitely be doing updates, if only so you all can keep an eye on us - and I'm going to get the lad to keep a blog to document all the work he does, part of the learning process.
Thanks Loki.