06-17-2012, 02:43 PM
RgrF wrote:
Depending on previous driving patterns & maintenance, it will serve both you and Mavis to your graves. If you happen to roll it into a canyon, it will probably keep you both alive but shear a few years off.
They are fantastic cars, if you decide not to take it, PM me or Matt at AS - he also hosts a Volvo site.
Things you'll need to deal with:
A/C almost never works, but they were made to run in Sweden so they didn't care a lot about a/c and you live in Dana Point so you don't care a lot about a/c either.
electrical problems - harnesses may need replacement **
don't freeway it before you have the oil seals checked out **
overdrive solenoids can cause problems - there is a switch on the left side of the gearshift - press it and see if a light comes on the dashboard, press again to see if it goes off - if it stays on you have trouble**
**all of these can be very costly, maybe beyond the value of the car if youdon't knowaren't closely related to a knowledgeable Volvo mechanic
PM me if you need more. Never turn down a freebee.
Harness problems only affect 87 and earlier models. Parts aren't all that expensive, actually, though you certainly want to avoid a bit of the aftermarket crap. ( stick with Volvo rubber parts). MVS, mentioned above and brickboard.com are two excellent resources. I'm on my 2nd and 4th 240s (90 and 92 wagons)
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