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Special Tools Req'd? 140-160 1971

posted by  83GLT on  Tue May 14 11:40 CST 2013
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I'm new to the 140 series, and have been studying my greenbook repair manual. There seems to be an awful lot of Special Tools required for many repairs. I'm familiar with the handful of OEM Special Tools needed for some of the 240 repairs and adequate "homebrew" methods/substitutes, etc., but not so much for the 140 series. Speaking generally, are all or many of these Special Tools really required? Or are there similar substitutes as with the 240 series? Any Special Tools that are absolutely required? This will be for a ground up restoration of a 1971 145 that I will be starting soon. If some of these tools are required, where can I find them? The Volvo Special Tool website does not appear to list any for the 140 series.








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    Special Tools Req'd? 140-160 1971

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    posted by  alschnertz on  Tue May 14 17:04 CST 2013
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    Special tools?
    Wait, aren't we talking about a 140 series?
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      Special Tools Req'd? 140-160 1971

      posted by  83GLT on  Tue May 14 19:34 CST 2013
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      OK guys. Now please don't flame me. I'm new to the 140 series and that's why I asked. In my greenbook each section has like 3 dozen of these special tools, seemingly for each and every repair. I'm used to the Bentley manual for the 240s that has a special tool here or there, and doesn't seem comparable to the OEM 140 manual. So I was just curious.








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        Special Tools Req'd? 140-160 1971

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        posted by  alschnertz on  Wed May 15 06:09 CST 2013
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        Sorry, apparently that was a poor attempt at humor. Wasn't meant to pick on you.

        The point I was trying to make is that these cars are so simple, there is rarely a need for "Volvo" special tools in my opinion. Would they make a job easier on occasion? Probably, but for virtually all repairs, you can get away with a good set of hand tools and maybe some creative thinking. At least that's been my experience over the past 20 years with these 140s.
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          Special Tools Req'd? 140-160 1971

          posted by  83GLT on  Wed May 15 06:22 CST 2013
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          No worries, and thanks for everyone's response. I guess I was just surprised to see so many special tools in the OEM manual. But then again, I suppose it makes sense in a factory manual vs. an aftermarket repair book like Bentley. I didn't mean to come off as having been offended. I'm likely going to be relying on you folks substantially down the road and wouldn't want to start off on the wrong foot! :) Thanks again.








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        Special Tools Req'd? 140-160 1971

        posted by  Peetz on  Tue May 14 19:58 CST 2013
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        You've asked a fair question. Dealers have specialized tools to ensure fast and reliable repair procedures. Any job can be done different ways but doing it fast and right every time means special tools.
        On the pushrod engines there isn't much that needs the SVO tools, and there are work-arounds that are fast and don't damage stuff. Same for the M40 transmissions. If you want to dig into the differential there are special tools for the Spicer like a housing spreader.
        Some people do things a dealer shop would never do, like using the "rope trick".








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    Special Tools Req'd? 140-160 1971

    posted by  someone claiming to be blackjackmc on  Tue May 14 15:05 CST 2013 [RELATED]

    If you purchased every special tool for every make of vehicle you would need Fort Knox to finance you. All mechanics use basic universal tools and their skills to effect repairs. Special tools are sold to the dealers and gather dust on their shelves. You would have engine shops machine your parts so micrometers and measuring equpment arn,t needed. You can purchase tools online cheap.







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