1980 244 gl

P1800Ray · Nov 25th, 2021, 14:40

Hi, quick question, contemplating getting a 1980 244 GL, would this be carbs or injection?
Thanks

Othen · Nov 25th, 2021, 15:11

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Originally Posted by P1800Ray

Hi, quick question, contemplating getting a 1980 244 GL, would this be carbs or injection?
Thanks

Single carburettor - probably Pierburg (the same as the RB):

Moomoo · Nov 25th, 2021, 15:14

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Originally Posted by P1800Ray

Hi, quick question, contemplating getting a 1980 244 GL, would this be carbs or injection?
Thanks

I can only admire your good sense in the acquisition!

Lucien · Nov 25th, 2021, 15:15

Yes, Othen is right. The GL had rectangular headlamps instead of square, overdrive, tinted windows, sunroof, metallic paint and choice of leather or plush upholstery. The GLE got the fuel injection if I remember correctly.

Regards
Lucien

Othen · Nov 25th, 2021, 15:22

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Originally Posted by Lucien

Yes, Othen is right. The GL had rectangular headlamps instead of square, overdrive, tinted windows, sunroof, metallic paint and choice of leather or plush upholstery. The GLE got the fuel injection if I remember correctly.

Regards
Lucien

P1800Ray · Nov 25th, 2021, 17:32

Why did they move away from twin SUs?

heckflosse · Nov 25th, 2021, 20:13

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Originally Posted by P1800Ray

Why did they move away from twin SUs?

Beastly things. Injection better.

Othen · Nov 25th, 2021, 23:12

The 1980 244 GL is a pretty good solution for most people interested in classic cars (in my humble opinion) because:

A. It will be eligible for historic taxation class (so no road tax), this makes it quite a lot more valuable than the younger motor cars.
B. It will not need a MoT test.
C. It is young enough to have disc brakes all round, halogen lights, an OHC engine and PAS.
D. It is old enough to not have any computers or complex electronics (except the quartz clock).
E. It is really simple to maintain, which is probably the most important factor with 40 year old motor cars - there is no point having some complex beast for which spares are impossible to obtain. The single carburettor is a really good solution in this context - far easier and cheaper to maintain in fairly good order than a FI system.
F. 244s are sill relatively cheap (compared with contemporary motor cars such as Ford Escorts and Capris). Like all 240s the prices top out at £6,000 - cars have to be almost perfect to make that much.

:-)

Othen · Nov 25th, 2021, 23:23

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Originally Posted by P1800Ray

Why did they move away from twin SUs?

I’m not sure the 244 came with twin SU carburettors - not for the UK market anyway.

loki_the_glt · Nov 26th, 2021, 08:47

240s don't really need PAS if they're running 175/80/14s and even 185/80/14s, which the estates have, because the original geometry was so good. Negativer Lenkrollradius was the German phrase, originally coined by Audi, to describe the set-up and Volvo adopted the configuration for the 200-series chassis.

Go to low, in this context 70-series, profile rubber and PAS is probably desirable.

The last 4-cylinder Volvo with twin carbs was the 144S (for sporting).

Nov 25th, 2021, 14:40	#1
P1800Ray Member Last Online: Yesterday 08:28 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Berkshire	1980 244 gl Hi, quick question, contemplating getting a 1980 244 GL, would this be carbs or injection? Thanks

Nov 25th, 2021, 23:12	#8
Othen Premier Member Last Online: Today 06:15 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Corby del Sol	The 1980 244 GL is a pretty good solution for most people interested in classic cars (in my humble opinion) because: A. It will be eligible for historic taxation class (so no road tax), this makes it quite a lot more valuable than the younger motor cars. B. It will not need a MoT test. C. It is young enough to have disc brakes all round, halogen lights, an OHC engine and PAS. D. It is old enough to not have any computers or complex electronics (except the quartz clock). E. It is really simple to maintain, which is probably the most important factor with 40 year old motor cars - there is no point having some complex beast for which spares are impossible to obtain. The single carburettor is a really good solution in this context - far easier and cheaper to maintain in fairly good order than a FI system. F. 244s are sill relatively cheap (compared with contemporary motor cars such as Ford Escorts and Capris). Like all 240s the prices top out at £6,000 - cars have to be almost perfect to make that much. :-) __________________ ... another lovely day in paradise. Last edited by Othen; Nov 25th, 2021 at 23:35.

Nov 26th, 2021, 08:47	#10
loki_the_glt Torquemeister Last Online: Yesterday 16:24 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Asgard, Cheshire	240s don't really need PAS if they're running 175/80/14s and even 185/80/14s, which the estates have, because the original geometry was so good. Negativer Lenkrollradius was the German phrase, originally coined by Audi, to describe the set-up and Volvo adopted the configuration for the 200-series chassis. Go to low, in this context 70-series, profile rubber and PAS is probably desirable. The last 4-cylinder Volvo with twin carbs was the 144S (for sporting). __________________ loki_the_glt - Skipper of the Exxon Valdez, driver of Sweden's finest sporting saloon - and pining for another Slant-4.

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Nov 25th, 2021, 15:15	#4
Lucien VOC Member Last Online: Today 14:00 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Walton-on-Thames	Yes, Othen is right. The GL had rectangular headlamps instead of square, overdrive, tinted windows, sunroof, metallic paint and choice of leather or plush upholstery. The GLE got the fuel injection if I remember correctly. Regards Lucien

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