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/pictures.html?id=2108885082

Regards.

Hi,
I see that we have both taken over our fathers' 1987 240 GL cars, both with the B230K engine. A few facts, as questions have been asked:

The B230K has a twin-barrel 34-34 Solex Cisac carb fitted (see picture below). This was the latest generation carb before EFI took over completely (as a result of catalytic convertor requirements from 1989). This engine has both EGR and Pulsair.

Displacement is the normal 2,316 ccm, and max power output is 116 HP @ 5100 rpm. Max torque is 19.6 kpm @ 2500 rpm, and compression rate is 10.5:1. In comparison, these were the figures for the Scandinavian version of the B230F of the same year: 113 HP @ 5400 rpm, 18.8 kpm @ 2750 rpm, compression 9.8:1.

With the T-cam and the high comp, the car pulls very well in stop-and-go traffic, but it dies above ca. 4,500 rpm.

The K engine's cylinder head ("631") has no combustion chambers! The top is completely flat, the combustion chambers are found in the dish-shaped piston tops - I believe it is called a "Heron design".

The high compression rate has resulted in an interference design, so make sure the timing belt is replaced at the appropriate intervals or you may face a very costly repair. Also, the carb has a lot (and I mean a LOT!) vacuum hoses connected. Rough idle, poor fuel economy and powerless behaviour can be caused by leaky rubber connections. And the twin plastic floats may start to leak, causing a drowned carb. I had mine professionally refurbished with great success, but be aware that quite a few down-draft Webers will fit the existing intake too. The electronic ignition computer (behind the glove compartment) is less likely to fail, but beware of the crank sensor and the very suspicious looking (square!) coil.

The Solex Cisac, as seen down the barrels:


Good luck with your car! Hope you will be as happy with yours as I have been with mine.

Erling, Norway.
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My 240 Page

The '87 240 looks very nice. It should be worth keeping and driving for many years. Your father has taken good care of it! Both the exterior and interior look to be in very good condition. If taken care of, the 240s will last a very very long time.

I could see a few differences between your 240 and those we have here in the US. The headlights look to be the Euro lights which are much better than the lights we were allowed here. The front corner lights look different also.

The engine appears to be carbureted, is that right? All 240s here have been fuel injected since 1980, maybe earlier. What is the horsepower rating of that engine? (In SAE if available). The engine also appears to have a "pulse-air" air injection for reducing exhaust emissions. None of my 240s have had that.

Our family has had six 240s and now we drive a 1993 940 wagon and a 1986 Mercedes 300E. One of my sons has two 1988 240s and a. My oldest daughter has a 1983 240 which we have had for 15 years and my youngest daughter drives a 1984 240. I don't think the other Volvo models you have were sold in the US.

Welcome to the Brickboard. I've learned so much here about caring for my Volvos. You should look at the 700/900 FAQ which have a link on the pull-down menu at the right side of the page under "Site Features". There is much similarity between the 940 and the 240 engine and drivetrain. All of the information is in English but you seem to have a good command of that language. The only non-English Volvo web site I've found is in Russian.

Best wishes to you and your father.

Hi Jim.

First, sorry for a lately answer.

As you saw, my 240 is in good conditions, so I hope she go on driving for a lot of years and kms. But she has two problems, one of them and very simple I hope is repair the Km counter. One more important is rust on the front right door (in the window frame).

She has a few differences with your USA models, I know.

Right!!, the engine is carburated. Sorry, I don't remember horsepower rating, I'll read in the owners manual and then I'll tell you, I promise.

Next question about a pulse-air, I don't know what's that, but there are no modifications on the engine.

Thanks and regards

I believe that we call the KM counter an odometer here. There have been many threads on odometer repair here in the Brickboard. If you do a search on 'odometer', you should find much information on this repair. There were even pictures of repairing gears.

Nice car. See if you can get some floor mats. They help to preserve the carpet and catch water. You may not need them in Spain, but winter salt takes a toll on the floor over here.

Wondering what kind of carburettor you have.
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1980 245 Canadian B21A with SU carb and M46 trans in Brampton, Ont.