I am about to replace a clutch in a '90 240 wagon. Can anyone furnish me with the specs for them so that I can buy them from a fastener house, or is it better to get them from the Volvo dealer?

Thanks,
Rich

Rich,
I went throught the same thing when replacing the clutch in my 91 back in September and ended up getting the correct bolts from the dealer. The Volvo p/n for the flywheel bolts was 946379-5. Discounted price was around $2.50 each (need 8). Also, don't forget to check your socket screws that hold the pressure plate to the flywheel. Mine were strectched and necked down under the head, probably from being previously tightened with an impact wrench. Volvo p/n for those was 959220-5, discounted price was around $2 ea. (need 6). The bottom line is that replacing all the bolts cost less than $40. Lastly, it isn't a commonly mentioned item here, but don't forget to look at the pivot screw (in the bellhousing) for the release fork. Mine was worn so much it had a hole in the top of it. Volvo p/n for the 91 pivot pin is 6814409-6, cost was around $6. If your dealer won't give you the discounted price, I've had good luck with Jaffarian's Volvo in Mass (Volvo Partsworld). They'll take orders over the phone and ship the parts. Ask them up front for the discounted prices.

For all new flywheel bolts (crank to FW) and pressure plate bolts (FW to PP) it was like 35 total. None of the Volvo OE bolts have locktite on them. When I did my transmission swap I purcahsed all new bolts. I think the PP bolts go to like 20-30 ft lbs, and the flywheel ones are 57 (i did em to 60).

My local shop refinished my flywheel for 24 bucks. It is shown in the picture below. You should have the same style on yours. A machine shop shouldn't charge that much for it to be done. I would suggest buying the ENTIRE sachs clutch kit from fcpgroton.com. Cheapest place around, and you get all the Volvo OE parts you need. This includes a new PP, clutch disc, and Boge throughout bearing. Also, buy your pilot bearing from the dealer, don't get the scantech one that FCP has.

If you don't already have one, buy the clutch alignment tool from ipd for like 4-5 bucks. It keeps the thing centered when you install the pressure plate.

If you have any other questions, or need part numbers, feel free to email me at runabout4fun@yahoo.com.

the pressure plate to flywheel fasteners will be hard to find. I think the volvo ones come with loctite on them already. Also, a lot of places can't turn the flywheels because they have a step in them and the dowel pins need to be removed before turning and pressed back in when done. Most dealers have flywheels pre-turned on the shelf, and are willing to swap them for $60-80. Also, you should get the fork too. the dealer I worked for had a whole kit of things we'd replace while we were in there, pilot bearing, throwout bearing, rear main seal, and the springs. You can always return what you don't use.
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'86, '88 740 GLE; '88, 89 740 Turbo, '88 760 Ti (stolen), now '92 965