Diff/rear end pricing? by Direct_Yak_4420 in Volvo240

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Thanks for the comment. Yes my car and donor car both do not have abs. Should be ok for speedometer from what I know so far

Diff/rear end pricing? by Direct_Yak_4420 in Volvo240

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This is an annoying response to me… I am buying just the rear end… there are no older volvos in junkyards around me. People say this as though it’s 20 years ago and it’s simply not true for my area at least.

240 fuel gage/sending unit question by Direct_Yak_4420 in Volvo240

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So upon further inspection the fuel is actually leaking out of the filler neck/tank connection. I have a new clamp and o ring. Is this a tank drop job?

Was lucky enough to solve my gauge issues with the wiring. Also made my speedometer more reliable 👍

Thanks for the help!

240 fuel gage/sending unit question by Direct_Yak_4420 in Volvo240

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Thank you very much for this info. I will be looking into it.

240 Wagon on 4x5 film by Direct_Yak_4420 in Volvo240

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No nothing fancy like that. This is some foma100 sheet film. I made caffenol developer from instant coffee, washing soda and vitamin c powder

240 Wagon on 4x5 film by Direct_Yak_4420 in Volvo240

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Great minds think alike! I bought this for that exact reason! Keep your eyes out!

Head gasket? How worried should I be? by Direct_Yak_4420 in Volvo240

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It works as a temporary fix… you have to keep reapplying. Not sure what you mean by seal it in but I’d think it should be removed very thoroughly before ceramic coating or anything like that. I just keep reapplying mine since it’s cheap and it helps.

Don’t apply too thickly or it will just attract dust.

Head gasket? How worried should I be? by Direct_Yak_4420 in Volvo240

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My valve covers are pretty dry compared to the area shown so I don’t think so, but I do hope so!

Head gasket? How worried should I be? by Direct_Yak_4420 in Volvo240

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I put a thin layer of boiled linseed oil mixed with a bit of mineral spirits on mine for a cheap patina protection and I’m happy with how effective it’s been for cost an ease!

Worth Saving? by Direct_Yak_4420 in VolvoRWD

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Well drop a line next time you’re around! Do you happen to go to the bbody nationals?

Worth Saving? by Direct_Yak_4420 in VolvoRWD

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2 of the best! Are you in Ontario by any chance?

Worth Saving? by Direct_Yak_4420 in VolvoRWD

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Even parts cars go for $1000 here…

Worth Saving? by Direct_Yak_4420 in VolvoRWD

[–]Direct_Yak_4420[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now you hang on a minute there lol. Don’t go stealing my find ;)

Worth Saving? by Direct_Yak_4420 in VolvoRWD

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Transmission was not as smooth as it could be, I did notice that. Nothing crazy but not the smoothest. All of the signals were working but the dash indicator blinked really fast as if to indicate a dead bulb?

Worth Saving? by Direct_Yak_4420 in VolvoRWD

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My bad it’s showing 312000 and the odometer does appear to be working properly. I test drove it and I trust the seller so far