240 General: - Universal joint fixed - thankyou.

Mikelly · Nov 23rd, 2007, 11:01

- If anyone remembers, I had to get a universal joint investigated and fixed on my 245.
- Well, the man I took it to knows his Volvos. He has stock, including a full set of universals for the 1980 240. The central universal joint was seized up. He said it had been "thrashing around" as it worked. From the look of the spider I can believe it. One "leg" of the spider was corrugated like a miniature sheet of iron. Without doubt I'd been lucky, because a breakdown on these country roads can be very inconvenient as regards getting help.
- The trip was about three hours there and back, the job took about an hour, I was back home by midday. *Much* more comfortable than the overnight job that might have been necessary.
- Thanks to all for the discussion, since it put me on the right track, saving a lot of inconvenience and extra expense.
- Incidentally, three cheers for the WWW and this site especially!

brens-s80 · Nov 23rd, 2007, 12:24

Hi,
Yip second that, this is the best volvo site and thanks for letting us know how you got on.

regards

brendan

JIM C · Nov 23rd, 2007, 12:34

Glad to hear your all sorted out.

Best of luck.

Mike_Brace · Nov 23rd, 2007, 20:24

Glad we could help - it is nice for you to let us sknow the outcome. Thanks.

Mike

Nov 23rd, 2007, 11:01	#1
Mikelly Mikelly Last Online: Jun 27th, 2014 03:28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bathurst	Universal joint fixed - thankyou. - If anyone remembers, I had to get a universal joint investigated and fixed on my 245. - Well, the man I took it to knows his Volvos. He has stock, including a full set of universals for the 1980 240. The central universal joint was seized up. He said it had been "thrashing around" as it worked. From the look of the spider I can believe it. One "leg" of the spider was corrugated like a miniature sheet of iron. Without doubt I'd been lucky, because a breakdown on these country roads can be very inconvenient as regards getting help. - The trip was about three hours there and back, the job took about an hour, I was back home by midday. Much more comfortable than the overnight job that might have been necessary. - Thanks to all for the discussion, since it put me on the right track, saving a lot of inconvenience and extra expense. - Incidentally, three cheers for the WWW and this site especially!

Nov 23rd, 2007, 12:24	#2
brens-s80 VOC Member Last Online: Jun 17th, 2022 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: naas View Photos By: brens-s80	thanks Hi, Yip second that, this is the best volvo site and thanks for letting us know how you got on. regards brendan

Nov 23rd, 2007, 12:34	#3
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	Glad to hear your all sorted out. Best of luck. __________________

Nov 23rd, 2007, 20:24	#4
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: May 15th, 2024 09:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	Glad we could help - it is nice for you to let us sknow the outcome. Thanks. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

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