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The car, with only ~169,500 miles, is Non-Smoker (no bad smells at all). Its exterior is in much better condition than it’s age would suggest, having been garaged both at home and at work. It’s interior is remarkably better than would be expected – the upholstery looks almost new. And it runs flawlessly (except as noted in “Cons” – e.g., the A/C doesn’t work).
Many pictures follow after written content. I’ve merged some pictures just to minimize the number of uploads – hope they aren’t confusing.
Pros
- This year has the L-engine (with oil splashers for better piston cooling and reduced cylinder wear – see this thread for confirmation: http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1571522/220/240/260/280/b230f_engine_oil_squirters_years.html)
- Fender turn indicators (a.k.a. “fender blinkers”) on the sides
- IPD anti-sway bars, front and rear.
- Front end bracing: upper diagonal and also transverse (cross-tower) braces, and lower (longitudinal) “YoshiFab” braces
- Front end bushings are all poly
- Rear springs are (Volvo brand) wagon springs
- Metal (IPD’s aluminum) splash pan
- Rear cam plug IPD retainer.
- Nissen 3-row (50% larger) radiator – with Mercedes’s glysantin yellow coolant (same as Volvo’s, but dyed yellow instead of blue, and clearer for visibility in the reservoir) + distilled water.
- ATE-brand brake fluid, alternated blue and amber to visibly ensure thorough flushes
- Accessory drive bushings are all poly
- Timing belts, tensioner, seals, water pump, etc., are always Volvo-brand (from Volvo parts counter)
- Used AmsOil synthetic engine oil (AMO 10W-40 in early years, and newer AFL 5W-40 in later years) throughout ownership (many years)
- Volvo-brand Auxiliary ATF cooler; and AmsOil synthetic transmission fluid.
- Center arm rest with cupholders
- Headrests’ cushioned inserts, front and rear
- Special “R-Sport” (from Dave Barton) white-on-blue gauge faces (including full-size tach and small ambient temperature and voltmeter gauges); and the Temperature Compensation Board of the temperature gauge has been removed/bypassed for true coolant temperature indication.
- Euroheadlights (genuine Cibie-Volvo, and relayed/fused 10-ga wiring harness).
- Quadruple horns, relayed & fused (in place of wimpy single horn and OEM wiring).
- Volvo TSB cable for controlling auxiliary fan by coolant temperature (as well as A/C system pressure) – see my article in Rolling 25(4), “Improving the Auxiliary Radiator Fan”, July/August 2007, pg 25.
- LED taillights & front lights – see my article in Rolling 25(2), “Converting to LED Lamps”, March/April 2007, pp 34-7; plus Hella-made center-rear LED brake light.
- Daytime running lights
- Hydra 16x6.5 wheels, with Michelin Exalto PE2 205/55ZR16 summer tires; and also 4 Nokian Hakka IV 185/70-14 on OEM steel wheels for winter.
- Two (2) Volvo 240 Trunk (organizer) baskets (see picture of trunk)
- Snow caps, painted body color and with screens.
- There is a Garmin GPS mount on the dash, with a dedicated (molex type) power plug, if you wish to install your own.
- Air filter box’s thermostat mechanism has been removed and the hot-air intake is blocked (the duct from the exhaust manifold, and the stove as well, have also been removed) to better protect the AMM.
- A metal 100,000 mile badge (to use when you finally reach that mark).
- Front brakes’ flex hoses are braided stainless steel.
- I am also including the original taillights (the LED taillights were installed on brand-new, Volvo-brand taillight housings) as well as the original “plastic” headlights; and the original grill, in case you don’t like the badges and large, yellow LED lights.
- Has NJ inspection sticker valid until May 2017. And it runs great, with no issues.
- The car is registered and insured and legal to drive*
[ * you may think this is a strange statement, but over the years I’ve gone to see used cars and sometimes found that it has no plates or insurance or current inspection sticker, making a test drive a questionable situation regarding curious or summons-happy police.]
- Last but not least, many Volvo Green books (see the trunk picture), many in Volvo’s binders but some are loose, dating from 1980 to 1993 model years; other Volvo resources such as the Bentley manual, the microfiche parts-diagram films (if you can find a microfiche reader – I use a dissecting microscope); and as an added bonus, I’m including the Volvo green books for both the 1973 and also the 1975 164E.
I am also including my crankshaft holding tool (from IPD) to do the timing belt (instead of the “rope trick”) – last done on this car at 136,000 miles, or about 33,000 miles ago.
Cons
- A/C doesn’t work
- Trip odometer doesn’t work (the reset arm is broken) – this doesn’t affect the cumulative total odometer and speedometer, which works fine. Current mileage is 169,500.
- The ABS doesn’t work: seems to need a new “Overvoltage Relay” (the one with the fuse in it), which for a very long time has been no longer available. The little warning bulb is also removed, to eliminate its annoyance.
Provisions of sale:
- Cash only. [And certainly not that old scam, asking me to “accept an overpayment check from you to pay a shipper and keep the remainder” ]
- Sorry, but to take the car away after purchase, you cannot borrow my license plates to drive to your home – they’re custom vanity plates. And I do not deliver, unless you live in my town, so your options are anything else of your own choice after you buy the car.
[If you want to go to the local DMV office (to either register the car immediately or get temporary plates to take it out-of-state), I’ll be happy to go with you to show you how to find it.]
DAVE BARTON'S "R-SPORT" GAUGE FACES, and the manuals I'm including in the trunk with two trunk basket organizers (strapped together).
THESE SHOW THE QUADRUPLE SET OF HORNS (with a relay), the Volvo ATF cooler, and the snow caps, painted to match the body, and screens.
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