My 1987 Volvo 240 GL

Feb 24th, 2006, 16:46

Hi:

I´m a new member from Spain.

This is my Volvo 240 GL, my nearly dead father brougth it new in 1987 when his old 244 GL called for a change.

Now I want to preserve her as a tribute to my father.

Also you can see the pictures of the other Volvos in my family, my father in law has a Volvo 460 1800i and my brother had a 480 ES.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2108885082

Regards.

Mike_Brace · Feb 25th, 2006, 10:22

Welcome to the 200 series section. We actively try to help anyone here with their 240s. It is a lovely tribute to your father to preserve the car. I hope that youy will continue to use it. If ever you need any help please ask.

Mike

Feb 25th, 2006, 15:31

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Originally Posted by Mike_Brace

Welcome to the 200 series section. We actively try to help anyone here with their 240s. It is a lovely tribute to your father to preserve the car. I hope that youy will continue to use it. If ever you need any help please ask.

Mike

Thanks for your answer Mike.

Of course, I'll drive often my Volvo, she is in perfect order to drive as you can see for the photos, preserve her stopped in the garage is a nonsense. She loves to drive.

First at all I want to buy a service & repair manual, I'm looking for it in , Emule, eBay and e-shops. It´s the Haynes one really the best?

Regards

Mike_Brace · Feb 26th, 2006, 10:19

The Haynes is quite good but does tend to cover complete strip down and rebuild rather than replacement of a specific part. The forum is always very good though for diagnosing problems, advice on how to repair and help obtaining parts.
Mike

Steve Curtis · Feb 26th, 2006, 18:09

Right on mate. It is a realy good tribute. I bought mine when my dad was gonna buy a new car an I could not bear to see it go to a builder who would not look after it. I'm glad you drive it to. Mine is off the road at the moment an I miss it teribaly. There is a manual by a company called "Peter Russek" That is rearly good. Best of luck Steve Curtis

Erling · Feb 27th, 2006, 11:22

The Haynes book is good. I also like the Bentley book; "Volvo 240 Service Manual: 1983-1993", with its 544 pages and 882 illustrations. As it is aimed at the US market it does not cover carburators though.

For what it's worth, I found that the old edition of the Haynes book covers the Solex Cisac carb in your car better than what the new edition does.

Feb 24th, 2006, 16:46	#1
luis240gl Guest Location:	My 1987 Volvo 240 GL Hi: I´m a new member from Spain. This is my Volvo 240 GL, my nearly dead father brougth it new in 1987 when his old 244 GL called for a change. Now I want to preserve her as a tribute to my father. Also you can see the pictures of the other Volvos in my family, my father in law has a Volvo 460 1800i and my brother had a 480 ES. http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2108885082 Regards.

Feb 25th, 2006, 10:22	#2
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2022 07:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	Welcome to the 200 series section. We actively try to help anyone here with their 240s. It is a lovely tribute to your father to preserve the car. I hope that youy will continue to use it. If ever you need any help please ask. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Feb 26th, 2006, 10:19	#4
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2022 07:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	The Haynes is quite good but does tend to cover complete strip down and rebuild rather than replacement of a specific part. The forum is always very good though for diagnosing problems, advice on how to repair and help obtaining parts. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Feb 27th, 2006, 11:22	#6
Erling VOC member Last Online: May 8th, 2007 20:15 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Stavanger	The Haynes book is good. I also like the Bentley book; "Volvo 240 Service Manual: 1983-1993", with its 544 pages and 882 illustrations. As it is aimed at the US market it does not cover carburators though. For what it's worth, I found that the old edition of the Haynes book covers the Solex Cisac carb in your car better than what the new edition does. __________________ The older I get, the better I used to be.

Feb 26th, 2006, 18:09	#5
Steve Curtis super cruising 240 Last Online: Jul 3rd, 2018 21:35 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Swindon	Right on mate. It is a realy good tribute. I bought mine when my dad was gonna buy a new car an I could not bear to see it go to a builder who would not look after it. I'm glad you drive it to. Mine is off the road at the moment an I miss it teribaly. There is a manual by a company called "Peter Russek" That is rearly good. Best of luck Steve Curtis

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