General: 164: - 140/164/240? propshaft centre bearing interchangeability

Pigeon · Nov 5th, 2006, 01:20

How interchangeable are the prop shaft centre bearing assemblies on 164s with other models? I would guess that they're the same as on the 140... is this true? How about the 240 series - do 240 centre bearings fit? And to what extent are the answers to any of these questions "yes but only for certain model years"?

If the options for interchanging centre bearings are restrictive, how about complete propshafts? If the cars concerned all have the same transmission option, will a complete 140 propshaft fit a 164 or do the back ends of the gearboxes end up in a different place on the two models? How about a 240? I know on the Amazon you can interchange the various different propshaft assemblies complete but not the centre bearings between them, and the last Amazon variant was the same as the 140. If a 164 propshaft problem can be cured by fitting a complete propshaft assembly from a dead 240 it makes things a lot easier.

If only 164 centre bearing assemblies fit 164s, I'd like to know the part number please...

classicswede · Nov 5th, 2006, 10:51

If does depnd on model.

Early 140's use a similar support to the amazon.

After that it all depends on the size of the prop.

dl have the smaller dia prop. Injected car have the next size up and GLT's have the biggest. The 164 has the fuel injection size.

There are more variations - just oreder the correct one for the car they are not expensive.

Sam Barker · Nov 5th, 2006, 22:26

Yo pigeon, I am so with Classic Swede on this one, see my description of the pain I got into trying to cross breed an early and late 140 running gear. Unless you are attempting a dramatic re-engineering it ain't worth the hassle.

Enjoy!

Sam

Pigeon · Nov 7th, 2006, 14:52

No, no re-engineering intended. I'm not seeking to modify the car, I was just wondering if it would be less hassle to go down the scrappie and whip a part off a 240 rather than ordering one in. If this is not the case then fair enough. Thanks.

classicswede · Nov 9th, 2006, 20:04

For the couple of quid they cost its not worth the hassle + time.

Only bither if you are getting one foc and have the time to spare buggering about.

Nov 5th, 2006, 01:20	#1
Pigeon Volvo-loving biker Last Online: Feb 3rd, 2019 05:24 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: All alone in the crazy city	140/164/240? propshaft centre bearing interchangeability How interchangeable are the prop shaft centre bearing assemblies on 164s with other models? I would guess that they're the same as on the 140... is this true? How about the 240 series - do 240 centre bearings fit? And to what extent are the answers to any of these questions "yes but only for certain model years"? If the options for interchanging centre bearings are restrictive, how about complete propshafts? If the cars concerned all have the same transmission option, will a complete 140 propshaft fit a 164 or do the back ends of the gearboxes end up in a different place on the two models? How about a 240? I know on the Amazon you can interchange the various different propshaft assemblies complete but not the centre bearings between them, and the last Amazon variant was the same as the 140. If a 164 propshaft problem can be cured by fitting a complete propshaft assembly from a dead 240 it makes things a lot easier. If only 164 centre bearing assemblies fit 164s, I'd like to know the part number please... __________________ Pigeon's Nest Be kind to pigeons

Nov 5th, 2006, 10:51	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	If does depnd on model. Early 140's use a similar support to the amazon. After that it all depends on the size of the prop. dl have the smaller dia prop. Injected car have the next size up and GLT's have the biggest. The 164 has the fuel injection size. There are more variations - just oreder the correct one for the car they are not expensive. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Nov 7th, 2006, 14:52	#4
Pigeon Volvo-loving biker Last Online: Feb 3rd, 2019 05:24 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: All alone in the crazy city	No, no re-engineering intended. I'm not seeking to modify the car, I was just wondering if it would be less hassle to go down the scrappie and whip a part off a 240 rather than ordering one in. If this is not the case then fair enough. Thanks. __________________ Pigeon's Nest Be kind to pigeons

Nov 9th, 2006, 20:04	#5
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	For the couple of quid they cost its not worth the hassle + time. Only bither if you are getting one foc and have the time to spare buggering about. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Nov 5th, 2006, 22:26	#3
Sam Barker Member Last Online: Aug 26th, 2020 14:12 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lymm	Yo pigeon, I am so with Classic Swede on this one, see my description of the pain I got into trying to cross breed an early and late 140 running gear. Unless you are attempting a dramatic re-engineering it ain't worth the hassle. Enjoy! Sam

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