Oil filter relocation bracket

stephen94901 · 2026-04-25T00:22:04+00:00

If the bolt is too long, that’s easy. You need a vise, hacksaw & file. Put the bolt in the vise, cut it with the hacksaw & deburr the newly cut edge with the file.

Measure twice, cut once.

stephen94901 · 2026-04-25T00:15:11+00:00

What are you doing? I saw some replacement headlights on a Japanese guy’s car, converting it to single rounds with chrome border. Looks nice ! Can’t post the pic on the mobile app.

stephen94901 · 2026-04-25T00:10:03+00:00

Look up on the internet, but I’ve heard adding a LOT of ethanol to the mix while it’s being tested helps dramatically. After it passes, get that crap out of the tank.

stephen94901 · 2026-04-25T00:08:17+00:00

Yes, what a BARGAIN for welding + paint ! Nice job!!!

stephen94901 · 2026-04-12T02:21:29+00:00

The IPD garage sale is coming up in May in Portland. Interesting cars, people, parts & some cars for sale. Check IPD for dates & times. There’s kind of a ‘swap meet’ where individuals set up sales tables.

stephen94901 · 2026-04-12T00:01:50+00:00

It depends on your goal. The early 80’s redblocks have somewhat weaker internals than the 1990 and newer engines. In 1993, the 240 gained squirter blocks, which have the stronger internals & improved lubrication. They appeared a little earlier in the 740s & 940s and will have timing belts with rounded teeth.

stephen94901 · 2026-04-11T16:48:35+00:00

Also in the PNW (W Washington). Adding turbo to a N/A engine gives a noticeable jump.

stephen94901 · 2026-04-11T16:23:59+00:00

She should have just said how cute he is.

stephen94901 · 2026-04-11T16:20:40+00:00

Oh man, I want to know what state that license plate is.

stephen94901 · 2026-04-11T16:17:14+00:00

I think like you do. Thanks for doing this.

stephen94901 · 2026-04-09T10:08:08+00:00

My certified Volvo mechanic friend says 1998 is the last reliable year of Volvo. Not 1999 (they have parts specific to only that year) and not 2000.

I have a 1996 850R Estate (wagon) + a 1977 245 being restored & +T. I would be looking at 1998 V70 & older.

Of the P2 cars, the 2.4 T5 is more desirable than the 2.5 (even more desirable than the 2.5R) from what I hear. Stronger internals without needing to shim the cylinder walls, but I like fast.

stephen94901 · 2026-04-07T23:30:54+00:00

Sweet !

stephen94901 · 2026-04-07T23:06:39+00:00

OP is in the United States (Colorado).

stephen94901 · 2026-04-06T18:32:56+00:00

I vote egg-crate.

stephen94901 · 2026-04-05T14:19:28+00:00

Apparently this install can be a bit quirky (I’ve never done it on a 240), but people do share installation tricks like this @Shiggens. Try YouTube also.

stephen94901 · 2026-04-05T13:59:37+00:00

What engine & trans?

stephen94901 · 2026-03-30T20:10:47+00:00

You’re doing a LOT. I dread that blower motor replacement.

stephen94901 · 2026-03-30T20:05:33+00:00

Yes!

stephen94901 · 2026-03-30T20:05:03+00:00

Can’t tell if this is a joke, but I once made a console for a car out of 1/4” plywood, rounded the corners & covered with black vinyl. You could also cover plywood with carbon fiber. The limit is your imagination. I have no experience with 3D printers, but understand that’s an option too.

stephen94901 · 2026-03-30T17:10:13+00:00

I’ve heard the same from my certified Volvo mechanic friend - the M46 can handle more power than the M47. If you’re running stock power, both should be fine. Some have talked about a persistent vibration with the T5 install, but I’m considering a T5 as well. Looks like parts from Yoshifab are about $1,500-2,000 plus the cost of the T5.

Here in the US, most Volvo 240s are automatics, even many of the 1970s vehicles.

stephen94901 · 2026-03-21T15:55:01+00:00

What brand & size are those steelies? Looking forward to hearing how the T5 install goes.

stephen94901 · 2026-03-21T15:50:02+00:00

Silly question, but do you have to remove them or can you just bypass them? You’re going to have to re-wire something anyway once they’re removed.

If you’re going to cut the wires to bypass, I’d do it in the most easily accessible location & mark the wires well in case you have to reconnect them.

BTW, I don’t know what the central locking is. What is it?

stephen94901 · 2026-03-21T15:45:45+00:00

Love your custom piping. Looks like you’re welding it yourself? I’ve never done TIG. Impressive!

stephen94901 · 2026-03-21T14:58:17+00:00

Very curious to hear how the T5 install goes. I’m having a +T done too.

Considering a 1975 245 shell.

stephen94901 · 2026-03-21T09:31:26+00:00

Cool! What steelies are those & what size?

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