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posted by  Dave Stevens on  Sat Nov 23 11:11 CST 2002
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Here's my personal list of Volvo reference material for the half-serious DIY'r.

For service and repair technical info:
#1 Volvo -service manuals, bulletins and pocket data booklets
#2 Bentley -manual (unfortunately 240's only)
#3 Haynes -manual
#4 AllData -old CD (from Popular Mechanics) or current on-line system (free access at many public libraries)
#5 Chilton's -manual(s)
#6 Internet -see links below
distant #7 The Volvo Problem Solver -book and tape
A proper Volvo wiring diagram (not just a schematic) for your exact model and year is highly recommended. Either get it from Volvo or you may luck out and find it reprinted in one of the other manuals.

For troubleshooting:
#1 Internet -web pages (esp. club sites), Q&A areas (esp. their archives), news groups, ...
__a) BrickBoard -search then ask
__b) SwedishBricks -mail and FAQ
__c) =Steve Ringlee's 700/900 Maintenance FAQ -it's good for 240's too
__d) alt.autos.volvo newsgroup
__e) The Volvo Lovers Web Ring -links galore
__f) Volvo on the Net for a hundred other good sites (in amongst hundreds of non-technical personal pic sites)
#2 Volvo -service manuals and bulletins
#3 The Volvo Problem Solver -book
#4 A local 240 DIY'r or friendly mechanic -bribery helps

All that depends on what kind of work you're willing to do, your level of expertise, model vintage and condition, and of course your budget. I'm sure I've missed some. Tomorrow I might give you a different list.

Just MHO though. Others have good comments.





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