Well, I fixed the brake lights and cruise on our '90 240DL this weekend. The brake light problem was due to a failed switch at the brake pedal. I thought the new switch might fix the cruise, but it didn’t. While checking the vacuum lines I discovered a hole in the accelerator actuator caused by the diaphragm rubbing against something. I replaced the actuator, bent the bracket that supports it to prevent future wear, and now the cruise control works like new.

The hubcaps (plastic, silver unreadable centers) on this brick need replaced due to a case of severe curb rash. Rather than spend $100 for a set of new Volvo replacements, I thought I might be able to apply that money toward a set of alloy wheels. Most folks on the board seem to think poorly of them, but to be honest, I kinda like the corona wheels. To me, they sort of say "Volvo." What should I expect to pay for a decent set of coronas with center hubcaps?

PS - I made a trip to the P&P this weekend looking for suspension and interior components. Our '88 240GL needs a new heater core, and I decided to pull one and get an ideal of just how bad the job would be. I now understand why bricksters describe this job as traveling to the center of the earth. While I was careful not to break things that might have value, I did not label parts and fasteners so I could reassemble them. Even so, it STILL took me more than two hours to get down to the heater core (it useless due to bad corrosion). I can't tell you how much I dread the job on our car!

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'88 240DL, '91 240