I just sold my '87 project 240 for $1450! This is the one that didn't start because of various small things, and didn't pass emmissions inspection because of a broken fuel pressure regulator. I bought it for $500 and probably put $200 of parts on it and spent a total of 1.5 weekends on it.

Thanks to the brickboard for great advice which helped make this possible.

FYI pictures and info are at

http://lietzke.home.mindspring.com/volvo/1987_volvo_240_dl.htm

Now I got to finish fixing up my other project car, the '89 740...

wow.matt..that looks exacly like my 1987 dl that i just bought..1 owner
has 200K. paid 1500. I'm getting timing belt and water pump replaced today.
I need new tires. I'm looking at the original size, 18570-14?? Any
recommendations? a/c works. I'm planning on keeping this a long time..
i know that this will require constant maintenance.
thanks-Marty

Are you new to owning a Volvo? If yes, two area are first-to-do. One is to get the books, two is to do the zero-mile maintenance work.

The books. Single volume shop manuals are Haynes, or Bentley, I read both.
Then there are the Volvo Service Manuals, different books for different areas. Get at least the Wiring Diagrams. http://www.volvotechinfo.com/index.asp Be prepared for more $$$, but it'll be worth it.

The zero-mile maintenance. If you have not got the records on when certain things were done, start your own mile count. Things like PCV service, Timing and drive belts, engine seals, suspension bushings, motor and transmission mounts, brake system and cooling system and transmission flush, and (obviously) oil and filter change, etc.

I have a 1986 244GL (paid 1800 two years back, OD broke in 1997 at 185K) and even without putting in the bux for full a/c repair, it's done great.

Remember: Veni Vidi Volvo

Good Luck,

Bob

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