there is a plumbing related tool to take out the fuel sender unit and related. I have heard the rear bushing TAB is very useful. A friend suggested that these tools might be readily made by a high school class (auto and / or machine tool) for a little fund raiser. Anyway, I do think several people have multiple Volvo's and could use the tools. Thanks.

Not many special tools needed for a 240, IME. Probably the most essential tool for the 240 is the trailing arm bushing tool. Timing belt can be done with rope trick or impact gun, the timing counterhold tool isn't really needed. Art's engine hoist is nice, if you don't have a cherry picker.

hi john- good suggestion. i would like to see an article here on the board listing known home made tools for exotic repairs on the volvo. havent done the timing belt replacement on the 240 yet. mine has 30k since the po did it. would like to acquire the crank holding tool sometimes discussed here which i understand is needed to r and r the belt and tensioner. dealer at clip city wants $800 for this job. thanks tons oldduke ps- has anybody here yet invented a magical transporter to instantly remove the blower motor like they had in the movie the fly from the 50s(for you old fuds that was the one with david hedison).