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Hi Trey,
Sorry for your problems.
Had you visited this brickboard forum, you would be able to search, ask in a new post, and read posts to diagnose your starter motor issue that motivate you to remove the engine to replace the starter motor.
You also have the FAQ that supports the 700-900-and RWD 90 series. See FAQ, above.
There do exist means by which you can remove the start motor bolts. You issue may have been a tooling or access issue. Perhaps others here have had extraordinary start motor removal issues in 240. Of the bell housing to engine block bolts, these two bolts are the worst.
So you issue seem to be making connection of you cut-up primarily engine control or wire harness. I guess you guys cut the engine control wire harness near the exhaust side firewall. Most of the wires comprising this harness carry lot volt signals. So, you want a better method to secure the wires, and then seal them so the connection endures in under hood conditions.
You or your friend did not need, and should not have, cut up the engine control wire harness. The engine control wire harness disconnects from the two engine control unit in the passenger side foot-well under the carpet and other coverings.
There may be other issues such as faulty rotor and cap, incorrectly connected spark plug wires, and such. I'm unsure. One or more injectors not firing, or other issue.
I know I cannot walk you though re-connection and diagnosis to complete your repair so your 1988 Volvo 240 operates reliably again.
So, comprehensive wiring diagrams you can find here:
http://volvowiringdiagrams.com/
See the 240 directory and the 1988 PDF file.
Else, maybe other can give you guidance to complete your repair.
Hopefully that helps you.
Questions and comments?
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