Abandoned Turbo 242 - Resurrected!!
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- Опубліковано 20 кві 2024
- This 1982 Volvo 242 turbo got a new lease on life recently. This is my first Kjet car and it's been a bear trying to learn the ins and outs.
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Dear Sir, you are reliving my youth as a Volvo fanatic. As earlier commenters have posted about rusty tanks, yes it happens, but you are on the right track. I noticed your fuel gauge was still reading zero after you filled it up. More than likely your fuel sender unit is gone. My experience with the "rust trail" led me to the tank with a nonfunctioning pre-pump, a clogged tank filter and a disintegrated pre-pump hose. The main fuel pump is good at pressuring the fuel to pressure, but terrible at trying to "suck" it from the tank, thus the pre-pump to energize the main fuel pump. The fuel filter that you changed was really nasty, probably never changed. But that crap and corruption came from the tank. Good choice to replace fuel accumulator, they are notorious for causing hot start problems because they don't hold residual pressure. IPD has a cheap fuel tank "bung removal" tool if you don't already have it. Makes it very easy to pull fuel sender unit. One last thing: fuel mixture. K-Jets have an O2 sensor and a "frequency valve". The frequency valve adjusts fuel pressure based on O2 readings by sending excess fuel pressure back to tank or letting pressure build to correct mixture. You can check fuel mixture very easily by "reading" the dwell cycle of the frequency valve with a good analog dwell meter and adjust it. There is a "test point" to connect to. I hope this helps, I really enjoy what you are doing and wish you and family all the best and await your next adventure.
Thank you very kindly! I did mess with the frequency valve and verify 02 function. I dont think Im getting signal out to the frequency valve! More troubleshooting is required.
I will most likely replace tank and sending unit.
Good Sir, first, I'd like to commend you for preserving what appears to be the elusive Backwoods Bertone Edition of the 242! The two tone "paint job" was a key indicator in identifying this rare variant. Secondly, your resolute willingness to press on regardless and take this Regal
Beauty onto the open road in order to determine (in no particular order) if there is enough fuel in the tank, that none of the wires will separate during Max Q from the aerodynamic forces, the engine will hold idle if you have to stop and, lastly, that the brakes will function so you can stop. If you have to. A true tribute to why we were given opposable thumbs instead of dolphins, who, despite being smarter than us have yet to build anything remotely resembling a 242 Turbo. Mad props to you, my young friend!
Though I do feel badly about the dolphins and their lack of thumbs, I am sure they would appreciate how I put mine to use saving these old Swedish machines! If not for the environment then hopefully for their pure enjoyment of UA-cam viewership. It is a well documented fact, if you look long enough, that dolphins do indeed a good Tube’n on a Sunday morning.
Now that's a cool car, that's definitely 1 that needs keeping on the fleet
Thanks Phil! It’ll stick around for a little while I would say!
@@DeanofMachines that's cool...it's definitely the kind of classic I'd want 👌🏼
@@itsmephil2255 You know that we are sick in the head around here! Classic Volvos are my Kryptonite!!
@@DeanofMachines sounds good to me 😂
Can't wait for next episode! I hope you buy new tires for Virgos, put new rotors, pads, new brake fluid, coolant and rebuild whole fuel system - seals, orings, parts. It's classic car so i think will be cool to make it 100% works - even AC! Of course it take a lot of time and money but running 242 Turbo with K-Jet system is rare classic - most people would put later engine, big wheels and lower it...
Thanks for stopping by! I hope to have it drivable soon!
I got one of Dave's harnesses on my 81 244 B19A, the second I saw that engine bay I was thinking "Just buy a new harness!" hahah.
It’s the only answer! Fortunately the rh side is basic and the left hand side is still nice enough. I need to clean it up and make permanent connections. The main engine harness is just too rough sadly. Thanks for stopping by!
I buy it if you can ship that beauty to Sweden 😃. Good job Dean. Greetings from Sweden
Helllooooo Sweden! Im sure we could figure out shipping! Thanks for watching!
You've got the best sign-off tagline of any UA-camr. My garage has an '85 Toyota Cressida I've been neglecting for years, among other smaller projects. I really need to get out there and 'fix something'.
A Cressida you say!? I love 80s Toyotas! What keeps you from fixing it?
@@DeanofMachines Laziness, mainly. I'm very good at buying the the parts I need (water pump, cam housing gaskets) for a project but never actually getting around to doing the work. Oh, and the garage door doesn't open at the moment.. Laziness again.
What a nice and rare Volvo. I once owned a 242 from '76 with a non charged B 21 and I think after the '79 facelift they were no longer sold in Germany. And even in the USA they seem to be rare. Get it on the road again!
The turbo cars in the US are few and far between. Thanks for leaving a comment!
Hi Great car! im so jealous! im from sweden and finding a 240 in that great condition is like finding a unicorn in sweden! and you got a 242 turbo!!! its so expensive here! :)
I am very fortunate to know where some of these unicorns are hiding! Its not easy to find them even here in the USA!
20:39 The sound that a VOLVO 240 handbrake makes when it i set is unmistakeable. (Swedish childhood memory flashback...)👍
It’s absolutely pure nostalgia!
I'm unemployed as well atm. Buying new car parts for my 2005 Honda CR-V only happens once in a great while if I'm lucky.
Hang in there my friend! Hopefully you’ll find work soon!!
Dean, before i acquired my current silver 84 242 Turbo in 2011 from the original owner, i had a black 81 turbo, 1st year of the turbo, and the paint on it faded in spots, mainly on the roof, probably mainly from over compounding and waxing in the sun - rookie mistakes. Both are/were m46 manuals and while the 84 is more refined, the 81 was purchased new from Savanah Intl Motors ( i was stationed at Ft Stewart from 78 to 81) and i really liked the silver cloth seats and door cards. I never replaced the wiring harnesses on the 81, it really needed it. I sold it in 2001 with around 195,000 on it and wished i had kept it. The 84 is nice, like the smaller bumpers, 5 bar oil pressure gauge, and this one came with an oil temp gauge, which is very helpful here in Texas. Keep up the great work, am looking forward to your Turbo updates. Hopefully, you can snag an intercooler for it down the road and maybe fog lights and cruise control if you can find one on Turbobricks or elsewhere. Thanks for the Sunday entertainment!
Hi Al! It's great to hear you've had multiples! These cars are truly something special!! I have 2 intercoolers on the shelf so they can be installed if I can find brackets! That's been the biggest challenge so far. They are pricey! Some Hella fogs would be great too!!
The 81 had dealer installed Bosch fog lights and I picked up a used pair of Volvo Bosch fogs for the 84 from a good supplier on Turbobricks and had them installed by a local Volvo expert here in the Houston area. Don't know if the vendor on Turbobricks still has them, believe it was Philski o'flood. Will shoot you a pic of the silver 84 242 when I get a chance.
Given that it is 242 turbo and it also has the tan leather interior. Nice!
I'm jealous again.
And those Virgos, lovely
I love the Virgos and the black exterior but I am not in love with the tan interior.
Yeah it was a bit torn up in the video.
The leather is also hotter when the car is left in the sun. Hotter than a cloth cover.
Still jealous.@@DeanofMachines
You’re the DJ Khaled of abandoned Volvos. ANOTHA ONE
As long as I dont stuff it on a scooter, I’ll take it!
Great content love to see all the work you put into it.
Thank you for the love! I enjoy sharing my time in the garage! Cheers!
Hi Dean. I have an 82 GL turbo also! It has sat ten years. I have just spent a strong effort removing and cleaning the gas tank, and replacing the fuel pumps, filter, etc.. I wish I could show you the shocking rust/corrupt condition of the fuel tank refuse. For me, a reality check!
In my 92 at 38K miles when I got it, the inside of the tank looked like the Grand Canyon. I didn't even try to clean it, just replaced it. I suspect the tank in this one looks the same.
Volvo gas tanks seem like they rust really badly. Feel free to send some pics to my email! Id love to see your 82!
@@mortimergladbreath Fortunately 240 tanks are interchangeable and easy to come by!
As a Wago employee in Germany I am really happy to see that you are using Wago clamps :)
Thanks for making a good product! They are perfect for testing wiring before making permanent repairs!
I would suspect a rusted fuel tank... I had a 1983 B21FT turbo wagon that sat in a back yard a couple of years with an empty fuel tank before i bought it... After having the same type of malfunction as you are experimenting, i found out that the interior of the fuel tank was completly rusted and was contaminating the fuel system in addition to have the steel stand pipe of the pre-pump being desintegrated from the rust and sucking air when the fuel level was below half full... I would suggest you to remove the upper tank acces pannel, unscrew the fuel tank the quantity sending unit/pre-pump assy which will probably be u/s and check the interior of the reservoir...
Thats not a bad idea! Id like to just replace the tank.
Brake booster vacuum leaks can give all kinds of misery,I have encountered them many times.Pull the vacuum line from the booster and plug it with a spark plug to see a difference.
That's a good point! It might be the booster...
Lovely to see more members on the list Dean. Great video once again!
Yessir! I need to get a group chat going I think!
Congrats on resurrecting the 242! Just a few things to button up and she'll be a nice daily.
Just a little here and a little there!
A lot of these were parked after turbo failure at least pre-intercooler. The cost to repair was more than the car was worth. I’m hopeful we’ll see these get full restoration now that enough time has passed.
Their value has increased a lot in the last few years. They are getting saved!!
I was looking to get myself an old school Volvo and came across your channel. Absolutely LOVE your videos. I hope your channel attracts more subscribers!!
Thank you very much! I hope it grows big but not too big to where I loose touch with my subscribers. I enjoy hearing from you guys!
i cut my teeth on a b20 engine 244DL with the SU carbs. Dad also had the 242. my uncle had a brand 144 that got nicked when it was 6 months old. i would nick my dads car in the evening for parties etc without him knowing. wow took me back over 40yrs hearing the engine start with the viscous fan. it consumed more fuel than a car with 6 or 8 cylinders. build like a tank. had Dads friends with 245GLE, US spec and othe 244 variants. memories. thanx
Glad a could take you back!
Love the fingerstick😂
It’s a staple of the channel! Great way to point things out lol
This seems to be fingerstick V2.0
Reminds me of Bendin with Bendon
U getting it tonight right onman
Yessir! Making sure its happening today!
Hi Dean, I am amazed that it runs on rusty water. Keep going, you will get there in the end.
Hi Ian! Its incredible that its running at all in my opinion!
Hey Dean! Great job on diagnosing the engine! You will make it run right, man! It's a gem of a car! Hope your work situation improves too. All the best!❤
Hi Marcin! Thanks for coming back!! It was tricky but I figured it out somewhat!
i cut my teeth on Bosch K-Jetronics on a 1969 VW Type 3 while stationed in Fairbanks AK in 1987. I replaced pretty much every hose in that system. it did finally run and drive. good luck with the repair, looks like a beautiful car.
Yep, you are correct about that! This system is going to need a complete overhaul
The plan is to dig in deep when time and money allow. It needs a lot of help.
@@DeanofMachines I would start with that first. If you were to pay a shop to do that, you’d be looking at upwards of 3 grand just for the fuel system. M539 restorations has a video on the process of overhauling this K Jet-Tronic injection system. In his case it was a BMW 323i. It’s the same process on any car that has this system.
@@mds2465 I will have to check them out!
Oh, I hope you get this one running well. Recently sold my 240 wagon and already looking at 242's. So rare here in the UK. Great channel.
Thanks Dan! This one runs OK. There are some issues with the KJet components that I am working through. Just need more time in the day
That’s a change ! A complete set of Virgo’s! Most of the cars had 4 different wheels! And I also thought it was black !😂😂😂 Well the most of it is black….ish! But it’s a beaty and she kinda runs! 👍🏻👍🏻🆙 Dean like allways!
This one actually had 5 Virgos! This did not come from the farm thankfully!
That explaines a lot!
bro you are too funny, love this car! Can't wait for non-sketch mode
The sketch is what makes it fun!
Wat a timeing! Sting in my blue 97 S70 watching this
That sounds like a very comfortable place to watch!
My buddy has a bunch of olv Volvo's, and I definitly see the aappeal now. He let me track his 740 Turbo once.
Your buddy sounds like the best kind of buddy to have buddy!!
My gas tank was full of rust, it ran just like yours.
It seems like I need to drop the tank!
No idea why this came up on my feed, but this is super cool. As cool as a Thor. (262c)
Glad you enjoyed it Cheryl! Thanks for checking it out.
If only you had another set of wheels lying around.
Nice to see a working odometer!
I didn’t even notice! Is it rolling over? Which wheels did you have in mind?
It's a beaut Clark!
Definitely has it’s own bit of charm!
Great video man! That car is ace and hopefully with some new wiring the thing will be spot on.
Fingers crossed! It’s already coming together nicely!
I miss my Volvo, Estate 200 bhp and sompletely understated
They really are the best ever made!
LOL at the 242 deciding when to close out the video.
I was hoping it would stay running since it had not randomly died yet…
Pour a couple of jars of Techroline in the tank! Can't hurt.
I like the way you think Erik!
Awesome video like always ❤//mac from 🇸🇪👌
Volvo 242 turbo 💯❤️
Howdy Mac! Thanks for coming back!
The only way it gets better is if it’s a wagon!
Ofc you have the youtube channel with my dream cars and our Swedish history 💯👌❤️
@@marcussopranos4138 Stick around! There's more to come!!!
Great job, well done! I have an 82 244 Turbo. Spent a lot of time and $$ getting it to look and run like it does today!
Thank you very much! They do get a little pricey to put back together.
@@DeanofMachines especially with kjet. In addition to the replacement accumulator and the check valve, I will be mighty surprised if that fuel distributor doesn’t need rebuilt. WUR likely just needs a clean, injectors, the stupid seals (2 on each)…..and all the fun of correct fuel pressure…
@@lifehappens7776 you aren’t wrong! Have a list of things to order. Just trying to put the coin together!
Pure antistress. Thanx
Anytime! Thanx for checking out the channel
A fuel quality issue? No, you have an issue with your dirt being contaminated with fuel. LOL
I thought the dirt would help clean the fuel pump internals!!
LOL. Good luck with that.@@DeanofMachines
Sick car-Sick Collection of Volvos very nice 👍 💪
Thank you very much!!!
Nice car !
Good work
Hello from France 🇫🇷 !
Hellloooo France! Thanks for checking out the channel! I really appreciate the love.
Countdown to having to drop the fuel tank and finding it rustier than a sacrificial anode on the Brooklyn bay bridge.
We already have a need new one ready to party
@@DeanofMachines I friggin *knew* it. Hahahah sweet vindication.
Hi Sir, the issue is that the fuel distributer need to be replaced, just replace it and you will feel the difference. I had the same problem before then i realized that the fuel distributer is not working properly and thats why the engine is rattling in low RPM. And about the air leakage, i think its from the brake booster.
You might be right! Theres a lot on this car that needs constant figuring!
My grandfather Arthur seyss incart posseded 1985-1999 it's car VOLVO 244 year 1983 .my grandfather died November 2006 .i have souvenirs
😢
Sorry to hear about your grandfather. If he loved Volvos then he was a great man!
@@DeanofMachines it's life yes .thanks for your like
@@karlchtraybell5850 thats true. Still isn’t easy. We feel for ya!!
This Volvo 242 turbos will go for lots of money in Sweden...
I imagine so! They are a great little car.
paint roller tray test!! When i did my accumulator swap it clogged 3 injectors
Oh really? All the junk came out?
@@DeanofMachines just replacing parts knocks things loose, got past the filter even. with the bad accumulator mine was hard start in warm weather, no hot start
Not hard to find vacuumleaks, just buy a can of Starter Gas and spray around. When it revs up, there is the leak.
Thats what I did initially and it barely made a difference.
The best Volvo ever.
100% yes!!! I live this little car.
What's your pressure at the warm up regulator? Probably too high so you're getting a lean condition. It'll also make it stumble when you try to rev off of idle.
Great advice! I will check it again when I have a chance. I’ve slowly been working through the issues.
Did you do the basic stuff like new plugs and the wires for them?
Yes I did! The old plugs were fouled.
Got yourself a new sub.
Thank you very much! Theres plenty around here to see!
@@DeanofMachines Nice to see a guy keep these old boats on the road.
Have you seen involvo’d channel? English guy living in Germany who shares your passion/lunacy for Swedens finest.
Hello Dean here from Greece! , i have also one 244 , Nice the 242 and rare, from the dirt in filter seems that Your petrol tank needs to be removed and get a good clean , otherwise it will create problem to the pumps again and again, i had these issues in the past so that would be my advise 🙂
Hey Alex! You might on to something! I keep getting fuel in my dirt tank!
Hi Dean, driving unregistered/unworthy vehicles with no third party insurance on public roads in Australia is strictly verboten.
Is the US vehicle registration legislation more lenient in this regard?
That’s a great question! Its very easy to register and insure an old car in the US. There is no safety check in my state. It is area dependent.
@@DeanofMachines That was my assumption, thanks.
Sheesh that's hot.
Good looking ride isn’t it!?
What does these go for in the US? Currently, there's three for sale here in Norway on the biggest auction site for cars, and the price range is $19k and upwards.
It depends on condition. This one was very rough but it can still cost a few thousand dollars.
Only in other countries can this happen. In Sweden even a pile of rust would sell for $100
I believe that! Here in the US some cars are very rusted.
If you haven't located it yet, the catalytic converter on the 240 Turbos sits in the down pipe next to the bell housing and not under the front seat like the NA 240s. I'm sure the in-tank pump and filter sock will also be looking quite crusty as well.
I did see it next to the 02 sensor. I am seriously considering a new tank just for peace of mind.
i relocated mine under the car where it belongs, no comments or disqual from 'test only' shop
My 244 turbo had a check valve on the brake booster so boost would not enter there. Noticed yours do not seem to have that. Also the distributor should have a check valve for vacuum advance.
I will double check the vac lines when I have the intake off. I need to dig up a diagram sine much of much lines were chewed by squirrels just like the wiring harness. I think I removed the T to the gauge and ran a line directly to the boost sensor with a check valve.
@@DeanofMachines dont forget to clamp all "vacuum" lines if youre going for higher boosts. You can expect about 190hp with an intercooler and about 0,8-0,9 bar boost on a stock B21ET. It is not "fast" but fun to drive. The stock gearbox may not survive the torque for long.
I truly recommend the Volvo K-kam for a redblock, with or without turbo. It just makes it a way better engine. Old school power!
Wiring made in The Netherlands?? I'll be d...! :) Greetings from a Dutch 740 owner!
Hello my Dutch friend! The wiring harness is very nicely made! I hope to install it soon!
부동엑체크하셨나요. 엔진오일 미션오일도 교체가 필요해 보입니다.
All of it needs to be replaced!!
Goodbye clutch 😇
More like Hellloooooo clutch! Its an automatic!
In the shots with the hood up, your plenum cover was flexing in under negative pressure when you revved it. Shouldn't a turbo motor make positive pressure there. I dont know much about the kjets but that seemed odd.
It should be! Ill look at it more closely!
The K-jet plate that you pushed down should move more and be very easy to move, to me the distributor head looked frozen.
I’ll have to mess with it some more. I’ve gotten similar thoughts from others so its worth looking in to.
how easy or hard the plate is to move, that resistance is the regulated control pressure at work
@@DeanofMachines random tips. Since it is a mechanical injection, the most you need to worry about is electrical to the fuel pump and the idle valve. The rest is pretty much unimportant when it comes to eletrrical and k-jet. Most of the electrical to other stuff is just heat elements, heating the fuel pressure regulator to compensate for cold start and stuff k-jet has an unfortunate bad reputation, I see it as analog injection. And it is more durable that people give it credit for. The one thing that k-jet is extreme sensitive for is vacuum leaks. I also mentioned check valves in anoter comment. Thats my 2 cents. 🙂
@@1CoupedeTat have you worked on one? It is easilly moved by your fingers, very sensitive.
@@daw7563 yeah i know kjet, i once step in it! i have one of these, there's a video on my channel of it putting a spanking on a noisy honda.
the plate on mine is harder to lift, as my car has the good rest pressure, where his has a leaky accumulator after the check valve... it's only easy to move if there's no rest pressure e.g. bad check valve on the main pump, leaky injector
3:36 is it 1st gen RX7 next to mx-5?
You are correct! We have some video about it!
kjet cars love techron injector cleaner
Im going to give that a shot for sure!
@@DeanofMachines be advised it will foul the oil
LOVE THE CAR :) I WANT 1 :)
I’ve wanted one a LONG time!!!
patina!
Fantastic patina. I really want a super nice car but this one looks cool!!
Wow you must have some money big house and land new toyota suv plus all the toys what you do for a living?
Between jobs at the moment! Our Toyota Sequoia is a 2010 with over 200,000 miles on it. Its the only car payment. Our property was cheap 7 years ago. We have about .5 acre.
Very nice car..just a shame it's fallen into your hands..you're just messing with it with no knowledge
Have to learn somewhere! There’s not exactly a K-jet school…
Get rid of the super ugly us headlights and replace them with some european units its will surprise anyone on here how good they look
I’ll probably keep the turbo car original and swap out the quads on one of our other early 240s
Nice car, but I would change the headlights to the original European ones.
Thats an idea! Do you have any to donate?
@@DeanofMachines I would like to but I don't have any right now.
LOL "ABANDONED" ...sure
Left to rot for years!!
This car is just crying for a V-8. Particularly a 383 stroker.
I think it's time for you to leave.
@@DeanofMachines Oh Wow!
@@peterarsenault2671 I apologize if I hurt your feelings. I might of been a little out of line there.
All good, all good! I admit that I just came across your channel without watching a video. I should have as l did assume it's a "purest" audience and good on you for that. I had a 81 240 wagon 4 speed with the electric OD.
Car had 375000 plus kms when l bought it and payed a whopping $375 Canadian for it.
Unbelievably reliable wagon that ran like new and wouldn't quit. l wish l still had it.
When l saw your 2 door in the video, l had a vision of a " sleeper", but yes you're right. Fix it and preserve it.
@@peterarsenault2671 its all good. Humor doesn’t come across well if you don’t know the tone. Welcome to the channel!
Where is the N
The N? What do you mean?
@@DeanofMachines the N
@@-Barracuda-426 It's next to M and O.
@@DeanofMachines that's right! N
Nice junkyard. Sad
We are going to need some clarification.