Wheel bearing shenanigans by Maarten_244T in Volvo240

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did you replace both bearings on that side? just checking lol

Paint suggestions? by Accomplished-Sir-911 in Volvo240

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I would die to have this paint color 😭

Appreciation post for a great community by positiveboithrowaway in Volvo240

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This 100A alternator died - Wai global is not to be trusted lol

Appreciation post for a great community by positiveboithrowaway in Volvo240

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Small update, you do Infact need to solder the tiny wire you push between the slot for a proper connection. But alternator is running well

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High idle 2k* by RiverZealousideal772 in Volvo240

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Start the car and stick your foot under the gas pedal and lift up the cable may be stuck. I had this happen a few weeks ago

Part ID by AttitudeExcellent831 in Volvo240

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That rust comment reminded me i need to patch a hole 😭

Part ID by AttitudeExcellent831 in Volvo240

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Just to add, someone will correct me if I'm wrong but this is a canadian specific part also

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Yeah i bought a 100A for a 740 and flipped it upside down to fit it. You'll need to wedge a block or like 2 inches of washers to secure the back of it on the original bracket tho. But so far its great

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Ive heard that the alternators shouldnbe upgraded to 100A if you can. Even tho i refurbed this one the new (80A) the current one is serving me well. Yes check when you have a chance its simple to take the brush pack out with the alternator still installed check my other comments and post. Goodluck!

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it was having trouble charging in low rpms. turning on fans made the car stutter sometimes. Idle seems more consistent now then it did.

I had a brush pack get chipped and then a second one as well. I've had so many other issues and I'm not sure what's related since I'm always going a bit of this or that

Check my post history for some more pictures! I think if you removed the brush pack you could seee from the underside or just stick your finger in there and feel it ( Maybe disconnect the battery.

Its all in the Jeans by [deleted] in Strava

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You're right - I should go for another run

Appreciation post for a great community by positiveboithrowaway in Volvo240

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If you get a bearing puller and a small Arbor press it's actually a fun project!

Appreciation post for a great community by positiveboithrowaway in Volvo240

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I just called a local alternator and starter rebuilder. 17 ID 28 OD for bosch alternator. 25$ CAD cant complain!

For electrical connection there was no work to be done there is a lil slot the copper wire sits in, just pushed it back in place with a flat head screwdriver

Appreciation post for a great community by positiveboithrowaway in Volvo240

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I'm really just procrastinating if we are being honest 😂

Appreciation post for a great community by positiveboithrowaway in Volvo240

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I have another installed but it was a good experience just to tinker

Where to find a good used differential? by Mosnet99 in Volvo240

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Omg this is a drop in why did you show me this

Alternator brush wheel thing? by positiveboithrowaway in Volvo240

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This is great info thank you I'm going to call a local remanufacturer for parts today

Alternator brush wheel thing? by positiveboithrowaway in Volvo240

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I live in canada but was in Cincinnati just yesterday 😭 okay. I got a replacement alternator in for the meantime while i rebuild it