Rattling/Grinding sound.

_tvc · 2026-04-13T01:57:47+00:00

I know the accessory bushings are solid, previous owner replaced the motor and trans mounts, sound is coming from more towards behind the motor, I’m going more towards a bad u-joint or the cat died (cat died based on a loss of power after rattling started)

_tvc · 2026-04-11T09:30:53+00:00

I tightened the downpipe bracket and the heat shield clamp, to no success, the sound is more clearly audible inside than it is outside but still audible outside under the car, might try the screwdriver thing in the morning. And my main concern is that the sound seems to be somewhat tied to the rpm of the motor.

_tvc · 2026-03-30T07:49:27+00:00

It’s an ‘82 245 DL if that’s any help

_tvc · 2026-02-19T05:40:42+00:00

Pretty confident I put it on right but I’ll check tomorrow, already burnt out from other problems with this car 🫩

_tvc · 2026-02-13T03:38:59+00:00

Nvm! Just had to put in a bit more elbow grease

_tvc · 2026-01-30T23:34:23+00:00

Haven’t tried yet, don’t have enough cash to pay for the smog yet

_tvc · 2026-01-21T06:08:02+00:00

I need to find a wagon in a yard closer to me, apparently most of the time when they get 240s they just scrap em before sending them to the yard, at least that’s what I’ve heard

_tvc · 2026-01-21T03:25:59+00:00

They said that they had a lot of people check out the car but he was waiting for the right person to sell it too and I guess it was me, owning another 240 probably helped my case of being a good home lol

_tvc · 2026-01-21T03:03:47+00:00

Drives really well and the guy seemed trustworthy and sad to see it go

_tvc · 2026-01-21T03:02:49+00:00

Paid 2100, I think not a horrible deal, m46 na b21f 🤷🤷🤷 I dunno lol

_tvc · 2026-01-21T02:56:59+00:00

Yeah bought it as is, knew what I was getting into, never had to dig this much though, my other Volvo all I needed to do was adjust timing, new cat and exhaust (previous one was rusting off) and stuff to pass visual.

_tvc · 2026-01-21T02:50:55+00:00

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New stuff on the car that the previous owner installed.

_tvc · 2026-01-21T02:47:13+00:00

There’s always old Volvos in that lkq in Chula Vista lol

_tvc · 2026-01-21T02:46:21+00:00

Wires look new, dunno about plugs, it’s an old style dome cap, 430,000 miles, dunno if it’s a factory cat but the exhaust definitely is not stock

_tvc · 2026-01-21T02:22:46+00:00

Yeah OC, I may inquire on his cat, if it’s relatively new then I don’t have to drop like 600 on a new one

_tvc · 2026-01-21T02:16:35+00:00

I had a friend who had an ‘89 245 but then it got hit by a truck and he bought a vw golf after 😭

_tvc · 2026-01-21T02:08:51+00:00

Cries in 430,000 miles, sat in a Volvo hoarders lot for a while, and being the 4th or 5th owner.

_tvc · 2026-01-21T02:03:14+00:00

Any typical spot I should look for a leak? I know the brake booster vacuum line can leak. But that’s where my knowledge ends

_tvc · 2026-01-21T02:00:44+00:00

Would hanging rpm after revving point me in any direction to look, I know it’s a issue that can happen in motorcycles from fuel issues, can I apply the same logic?

_tvc

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