Breaking Volvo 940 B230FB GLE estate - Page 2

lixah · Feb 18th, 2013, 23:13

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Originally Posted by xad001x0w

Hi,

Does this car have an ambient(outside) temperature sensor on the dash by any chance? If so, how much for the LCD gauge from the dash?

Thanks.

sorry it does not. I didn't know they came on such old cars?

James_EG_940 · Feb 18th, 2013, 23:25

Ah dash and blast it all... nevermind. I don't recall you stating how old it was? My 940, built towards the end of 1993 but L plated is pre-wired for it but didn't come with it. I think they introduced them in 1994 as an option? Not sure.

lixah · Feb 18th, 2013, 23:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by xad001x0w

Ah dash and blast it all... nevermind. I don't recall you stating how old it was? My 940, built towards the end of 1993 but L plated is pre-wired for it but didn't come with it. I think they introduced them in 1994 as an option? Not sure.

I guess i didn't, in my head all 940's are 'old' in a sense

it's a 1992

regards, matt

foggyjames · Feb 18th, 2013, 23:38

The engine is relatively unusual, and it's worth trying to find a home for it (and its matching ECUs) before it gets binned. If all else fails, the head is worth removing.

cheers

James

lixah · Feb 18th, 2013, 23:40

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Originally Posted by foggyjames

The engine is relatively unusual, and it's worth trying to find a home for it (and its matching ECUs) before it gets binned. If all else fails, the head is worth removing.

cheers

James

yes, it really runs super smooth too, ive never done anything big like engine removal before, hence really wanting to try it. Out of interest, how much less would i get for scrap value roughly if it was just a rolling shell?

wooble · Feb 18th, 2013, 23:42

Oh hell, how did I miss that it was a B230FB. Save the cylinder head off that engine for sure Lixah, like Foggy says it's worth a decent sum.

edit: scrap value can vary depending on who takes it. I got £60 for an engineless 940 shell, but it was also crammed with a bunch of other scrap I had laying around. I could have got more delivering it to the yard myself but I wasn't in a position to do so.

foggyjames · Feb 18th, 2013, 23:43

Scrap value for the shell is probably circa £150 (although I'm not that up to date on scrap rate - call your local yard and ask for the rate per ton on steel - used to be about £165/ton).

Removing a redblock is not difficult. The hardest part is getting it past the gearbox. For that reason, I tend to remove them with the gearbox still attached.

cheers

James

Pete940 · Feb 19th, 2013, 00:44

What condition/how faded are the rear light clusters and front indicators? I just need some less faded lenses to tidy mine up.

lixah · Feb 19th, 2013, 00:48

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Originally Posted by Pete940

What condition/how faded are the rear light clusters and front indicators? I just need some less faded lenses to tidy mine up.

from memory not great, i doubt they've ever been changed from new.
not great, but i have a picture here.

I will take a closer look tomorrow. I also think i remember some small cracks in them

lixah · Feb 19th, 2013, 17:21

Also checked, there is an almost complete toolkit

and a load liner

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James_EG_940 Felonious Fanatic Last Online: Jan 16th, 2024 13:07 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oxfordshire View Photos By: James_EG_940	Ah dash and blast it all... nevermind. I don't recall you stating how old it was? My 940, built towards the end of 1993 but L plated is pre-wired for it but didn't come with it. I think they introduced them in 1994 as an option? Not sure. __________________ Please PM if you know of any black 940s being broken! I'm really keen for a driver's door and both front wings! Paint code 19-23

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wooble Stay gold baby! Last Online: Jul 24th, 2022 16:15 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol	Oh hell, how did I miss that it was a B230FB. Save the cylinder head off that engine for sure Lixah, like Foggy says it's worth a decent sum. edit: scrap value can vary depending on who takes it. I got £60 for an engineless 940 shell, but it was also crammed with a bunch of other scrap I had laying around. I could have got more delivering it to the yard myself but I wasn't in a position to do so. __________________ Click to see 240 parts I want to give you money for!

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foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Today 11:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	Scrap value for the shell is probably circa £150 (although I'm not that up to date on scrap rate - call your local yard and ask for the rate per ton on steel - used to be about £165/ton). Removing a redblock is not difficult. The hardest part is getting it past the gearbox. For that reason, I tend to remove them with the gearbox still attached. cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

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Pete940 Ideal Volvo Last Online: Yesterday 23:39 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Haydock	What condition/how faded are the rear light clusters and front indicators? I just need some less faded lenses to tidy mine up.

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lixah Master Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2024 12:16 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Staffordshire	Also checked, there is an almost complete toolkit and a load liner

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