As a Swede I think it's fun to see you guys saving a piece of Swedish cultural history. I think that every third Swedish family had a Volvo 240 back in the 80s. Well done gentlemen! :) .... and the name of the car is perfect, just as someone else wrote below.
Driving slow, old cars is just something else man. My dad has an Old W107 SL which is super slow, but you get so calm when driving it's unreal. Makes you enjoy every second of it :)
You guys should be (and I hope you are!) incredibly proud of your achievements. I've loved every second of these Volvo videos. My father had two 200 series when I was a kid and this has been so nostalgic to watch. Can't wait to see what you do next on the channel xx
I remember that flashing seat belt warning light when I was a kid. It would drive my dad crazy, hang on, all we needed to do was wear out seat belts. Enjoyed your video...
@@taunuslunatic404 Don't forget I was talking about 40 plus years ago..... We had many cars at home and in those days seat belts were considered a pain to the driver. Hey ho, times change.
Memphis you are doing everything perfect, slow is right. We are all under extreme pressure to become richer, faster, more productive, but most of people aren't enjoying the ride. You keep on doing your thing and we'll be here to support you. Thanks for your videos!!
@@RamenPoweredShitFactory 2002 Volvo v40 2.0 petrol estate 133,000 miles :D Made in Netherlands! Thermostat stuck open and caused the engine to run cold, sludged up and lose oil pressure (engine knock sound and oil light) while driving. I changed the thermostat and flushed the oil and changed the filter and the engine is now running good again after a few drives :) a Volvo can survive a lot of abuse. It drives fantastic. I will flush the engine again with diesel soon and put in 5w40 full synthetic and then it should be good for another 100,000. The VVT isn't working properly right now due to bad maintenance but I just unplugged it to drive the car everyday until I get a mechanic to put a new pulley & belt on.
@@lordracula2461 I also own 2002 V40, 1.8i 122 HP :) This car is sooo sick, Im totally in love with it. It drives fantastic. Fun fact - if temperature drops below -5 celcius, car automaticly turns on front seats heating, rear windor heating. Small details that make the difference.
Pure awesomeness Been waiting for this video and its good to see Creta out enjoying the streets. Thumbs up Memphis and team putting her back on the road. Loving the content here.
As well as the diff issue, you might want to check the prop shaft couplings and centre bearing (if it has one) for wear as this can cause vibrations and noise. Great to see her out on the open road
I never get the seatbelt reminders, as I always put it on before starting the car, haha. Also, you should put some black dye on the lower trim to make it dark again. You’ll be amazed some minor detail like that will make the car look a lot newer.
@@swedenpaul11 if it’s not black, then dark grey. I used plastic dyes before. My 850 I used dark grey. Recent I did a Honda with black. That one didn’t turn out as good as I hoped. Not sure if it was because of a different brand I used or I done something different. You can also get paint for plastic. Something like a matte or satin finish.
I was just thinking about how much i would like to see one of your videos. We just connected acrossed the globe without saying anything. Cheers from Argentina!
Chapeau! . regarding the sunroof, one option would be to remove the metal sunroof and supports, guides, etc completely, and replace with a 'larger' pop up glass sunroof, just cut a bigger hole, and trim the headlining. I'm sure you can still get them, and it would not look out of place on this car.
My ‘87 245’s odometer said 113,600 miles when I got her and broke that very week. From then on I just said she was “forever young.” I estimate I did another 200,000 miles in her and she is still serving her new owner, who refused to sell her back to me when he started having some electrical issues. I have really enjoyed watching you guys bringing her back to life, it brought back many great memories.
1:40 Pro tip- If you push the button for the hazard warning lights halfway you can move the car into the garage without the annoying sound. Nice work! Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪
Nothing like Volvo's for long trips..:) We usually (before Covid) drive from the UK to Sweden twice a year - a 2,200 mile round trip. Presently we have two auto diesel XC70's - one Euro3 and one Euro4 Polestar. Both incredibly comfortable but in terms of mpg, the Euro3 is 40+% more efficient than the newer Euro4 and both do better mpg than your six cylinder diesel. Congrats on a super job rescuing this lovely car and I hope you get much pleasure from it. Looking forward to updates!
I drove my 245 1983 from northern sweden to belgium to visit friends... 2400 km single way and I agree, perfect driving comfort only complaint was the fuel economy
But in my opinion the fuel economy is pretty good on long distances. My 1993 B230F 240 wagon normally takes around 12,5 liters per 100 km (shorter distances less than 20km daily), but when I drove 600 km to a Volvo-meeting last year, it was less than 8 liters!
I have seen you Guys pull this one out of the swamp. Applause. Clap, clap, CLAP. 11:10 Brakes - awesome! 12:02 that is how i steer my V70/1 - hands IN the wheel 13:10 being overtaken by a pickup with 999 HP... funny! And the Ending is perfect! Hell yea! Thank you, Thank you Thank you! Makes my Volvo Heart happy.
Brilliantly enjoyable, nice to see young guys take an interest in solid old machinery, obviously Greta wasn't built to put ripples along your face with the gas pedal just get folk reliably & comfortably from A to B. Well done guys and thanks.
ok after this series end i really enjoyed because i have volvo 240GL 1992 and i have a little things to say, i thing the heat indicater is a little high although its winter, and the noisy sound on 5th gear is normal i have same sound in 3th and 5th gears (upper gears), and the vibrations also normal its one of the best features in old volvo XD, Thanks.(English not my main language sorry if i have mistakes).
For the smoke I suggest you check the glow plugs and clean the injectors with the additive liqui moly diesel purge and change the diesel filter. To clean the injectors, just disconnect the pipes that reach the filter from the tank and close them, then take the delivery and return pipes and connect them to the tank with the additive (better put a filter on the return pipe, because I guarantee that you will see very dirty) run the engine even at moderate revs until the additive is finished.
Greta is a nice looking car. She deserves to be maintained. I'm not a fan of diesels but I like the sound of the six cylinders. And it's not a racing car, sit back, relax and enjoy the noise. And my 940 GL wagon only gets to 140km so 160km is good, and I noticed the camera was steady at that speed, nice. And as for comfort, the swedes designed the driving position ergonomically to be comfortable. The 200, 700 and 900 series are a joy to drive. Cheers.
Blue smoke on start up and when running = valve stem seals are hardened or valve guides worn or both. Most likely valve stem seals. Relatively easy fix and not expensive (if autodoc have them). It would make an interesting video!
I love the car. Takes me back to the 80s, when my dad used to have one. It was a 4-door sedan, the exact same colour and interior, but with an overdrive. It don’t remember it being a very slow car though (all cars were slower in the 80s). Loved the sound of the engine.
Drove one of these diesel bricks for some years. It was one of the best cars I ever had. With the loading area filled to the roof and a big trailer in tow it seldom went over 5 liters of diesel consumption. But I seldom took it over 130 km/h, though it would have been capable of 176 km/h. But I guess that means e new engine, not an old lady with approximately 300 k on the clock! With a little bit of maintenance and love for the detail you may have fun for the next 20+ years. She may not be a racing car (more having a heart of a truck (VW LT 28)), but she is sturdy as a rock! Wish I still had her, changed her for a 740 (which lasted 6 weeks until a neighbor parked his car in mine with 70 km/h) , both petrol guzzlers) and then a 945. Both amazing cars, but nothing topped the brick!!! SIGH!!! Had her for maintenance when I was in Sweden for holidays because I thought the swedish know best (she had approximately 350 k on the clock) and the mechanic gently smiling showed me a 240 with 1,2 million miles on the first engine which only was there for an oil change!
So pleased you enjoy 240 motoring. It’s not really like any other car to drive because it’s heart is in the 60s, it’s head is in the 70s and it was still around in the early 90s. 5th gear on the M47 gearbox is notoriously weak. You might like to look out for a good used gearbox to swap over at some point and I think you’re likely to be right about the rear end clunks being bushes rather than the shocks. Greta is looking great though and you should be proud to have saved such a grand old lady. Volvo for life! 🇸🇪
I have exactly the same car ! And I also have an issue with the mileage counter. The dealer told me that there are 2 types of little wheels in the counter, one with 25 teeth, the other with 26 teeth and that's can be the source of the problem. I discovered your channel on this series of videos and I really like your work ! (Sorry if my english isn't verry well, I hold my reputation of French 🤣
I remember when I did a VMax ride years ago with a 230.000km car. It goes up to speedo* 170kmh in flat area . But I guess it’s a good sign your engine is healthy 💪🏻
Congratulations on your great rescue of the blue Volvo, Greta. The car looks astonishing and you can be proud of your work. The Japanese have a word, "kaizan" which means continuous improvement. I hope you will continue with the car and make it even better. Best wishes. jp
You guys did a great job with the Volvo! The sunroof issue does suck, and unfortunately you may just have to bite the bullet and get a new sunroof. Not sure if that is something you can find all that easily. As for the odometer, that can be easily repaired and adjusted. Just some gears in the gauge cluster need replacing, and then there's a box underneath the hood that you can use to get the exact kilometers that the vehicle has and adjust it accordingly. My buddy Robert Spinner (aka. RobertDIY on UA-cam) has a bunch of videos on this procedure and is a very long time Volvo enthusiast.
Worth every Euro. I would get rid of the sunroof myself. Having spent days and days repairing sunroofs on various cars over the years, they are always problems.
Had the same problem with the roof box in my mk2 golf... temporary fix was tape on top of the roof! Longer term... trying to work out how to repair or fix. Definitely not as easy as the tape on the outside! Great vids, thanks
Consider adding sound insulation mats to the floor and ceiling. Unfortunately they are surprisingly expensive so look out for a good deal. NVH has improved a lot since Greta was made.
Memphis Find a used one Turbo on junkyard from golf mk4 from 1.9 TDI 66KW engine, took the turbo and intercooler, put on that 6 cylinder engine, you will have a better air presure and better aceleration, just make that turbo turn on 1500 rpm and everything will be better :)
Great happy ending with this car, it’s slow and unappreciated by most people but you guys really pulled through! I personally like seeing stuff like this rather than powerful sports cars that most people film. Cheers and all the best. Steve.
The odometer on my Audi 100 C4 stopped working. I lubricated it with WD40 and it came back to life. Check the resistance of your glow plugs. Best to replace all 6.
For your info if you have not seen. On ebay UK there are 2 volvo 240 estates that they are breaking for parts. Maybe you can get your rear door etc from them? Really enjoy your content and your approach to your subjects and videography.
Great job! Hopefully you will manage to win the battle with rust, it's always tough. Speaking of glow plugs- if you need to heat them up for that long and there is white smoke then there is definitely something wrong with them :D pro tip: before pulling them out though, some them in WD40 a week before- trust me :p
The smoke and the rough idling is related to a faulty glowplug. Beru brand is nice. The 6th glowpark is very hard to change. Also always soak the glowplug overnight with a penetrating solution, otherwise , removing it can be a pain in te ass .
You should get the overdrive rear end to help out that top speed, highway cruising in general. Also exhaust cutouts would make that diesel sound really nice... if you are into that. Idk if that will pass inspection there tho, I assume it wouldn't :( .
Glow plugs and an injector clean will sort that cold smoke. Short shifting may improve acceleration on that engine too, as peak torque is probably somewhere around 2500-3000 rpm (so change gears ~3500rpm?) and diesels excel at torque, instead of power. Pity you don't have a tachometer! Also, 4th gear will be 1:1, so everything in the gearbox is spinning at the same speed. It's always the quietest gear in the gearbox. Not to say you don't have any issues in 5th, but if there's no bearing noise in other gears, I wouldn't be too concerned.
Diff whine is an issue, to check how bad it is. Brake hard with then without gears engaged. Often peoples forget to replace the fluid and that ruins the diff. On mine the center driveshaft bearing was shot, the vibrations killed the rear axle bearing and gearbox output shaft bearing. I bought a box and rear axle for 100€
If you dont want the seatbeltwarning to flash and click just disconect the cabel under the drivers seat! The system activates by a closed circut so if you disconect it the circut Will remain open
Het is wel even goed dat je hem op zijn staart getrapt heb. Dan kan alles weer even goed inlopen en versoepelen. Wij hebben een 240 2.0i polar uit 92' de benzine motor is echt veel beter en niet eens duur. Misschien een tip voor je.
Returning with Greta to the place you rescued her from was a very nice touch. You and your friends have done her proud!
As a Swede I must say your choice for the name of the 240 is brilliant :D
Hej Daniel : Go East Go West VOLVO is The Best .
5 door, 245. Right?
@@TH-bj1pb They got rid of the numbers later on, made them all a 240 or 260, etc.
I have a Volvo named Sven. Gotta name all my cars
My car is similiar to his, smoking when its a little colder. I just pull "Greta better not see it" jokes xD
Nice thing is you can always go full throttle because you won't break the speedlimit
I can break speedlimit with D24..... Because i installed it in a tractor 🤣
They don’t have to worry anyway it’s an autobarn
@@nicostenfors5690 woooooow
@@scuffedpickles8902 The Autobahn is in Germany, the limit in Belgium is 120 kph on their motorways (and from personal experience strictly enforced !)
@@scuffedpickles8902 auto barn.... :D
was wondering why this is a 20 minute video - then i got to the 0 - 100 test.
Great work so far!!
Very funny
As a Swede I think it's fun to see you guys saving a piece of Swedish cultural history. I think that every third Swedish family had a Volvo 240 back in the 80s. Well done gentlemen! :) .... and the name of the car is perfect, just as someone else wrote below.
To think the Volvo stood for ten years in a field to now being driven, huge credit to you. Top work 👍😎
Driving slow, old cars is just something else man. My dad has an Old W107 SL which is super slow, but you get so calm when driving it's unreal. Makes you enjoy every second of it :)
She might be slow but she does sound good. Congrats and well done for getting her this far. Greetings from a very grey and cloudy England.
Good sound is an opposite to the real Greta...
You guys should be (and I hope you are!) incredibly proud of your achievements. I've loved every second of these Volvo videos. My father had two 200 series when I was a kid and this has been so nostalgic to watch. Can't wait to see what you do next on the channel xx
I remember that flashing seat belt warning light when I was a kid. It would drive my dad crazy, hang on, all we needed to do was wear out seat belts. Enjoyed your video...
Or you can disconnect it so it doesn't piss you off anymore. It's what I'd do.
And, by the way, I always wear seatbelts.
@@taunuslunatic404 Don't forget I was talking about 40 plus years ago..... We had many cars at home and in those days seat belts were considered a pain to the driver. Hey ho, times change.
i am hearing that sound every time i sit in my 940, but honestly comparing to newer car warning sounds, it does sound quite nice
@@eisbr5482 Isn't that the point though? To annoy you so you put your seatbelt on.
@@kaspar1909 yeah but when it comes to reminding me, i still prefer pleasant sounds over annoying ones :)
AFR in the license plate? It needs a door chime of Toto-Africa! Please check it on youtube, someone already done it!
Yes! Exactly what I thought! Get this comment to the top!
@@antonism9479 absolutely
Unfortunately not possible on European models, they were not equipped with a door chime
Da He NOOO
Memphis you are doing everything perfect, slow is right. We are all under extreme pressure to become richer, faster, more productive, but most of people aren't enjoying the ride. You keep on doing your thing and we'll be here to support you. Thanks for your videos!!
Absolutely loved your video ,🤔 A word of advise : remove the whole sunroof unit and weld a sheet of metal .
End of problems..
It really hit home how much you've brought her back to life with that ending. Amazing work!
I love to see old cars been saved from the scrap heap.. Well done to all.. Look forward to your next project 👍😎
Congrats on the saving of a true Swedish icon. A beautiful car to look at and one of my favorites of the past.
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Been waiting for this one. I bought a volvo because of these videos man
Yess! Save the Volvos
What model?
@@RamenPoweredShitFactory 2002 Volvo v40 2.0 petrol estate 133,000 miles :D Made in Netherlands! Thermostat stuck open and caused the engine to run cold, sludged up and lose oil pressure (engine knock sound and oil light) while driving. I changed the thermostat and flushed the oil and changed the filter and the engine is now running good again after a few drives :) a Volvo can survive a lot of abuse. It drives fantastic. I will flush the engine again with diesel soon and put in 5w40 full synthetic and then it should be good for another 100,000. The VVT isn't working properly right now due to bad maintenance but I just unplugged it to drive the car everyday until I get a mechanic to put a new pulley & belt on.
@@lordracula2461 I also own 2002 V40, 1.8i 122 HP :) This car is sooo sick, Im totally in love with it. It drives fantastic. Fun fact - if temperature drops below -5 celcius, car automaticly turns on front seats heating, rear windor heating. Small details that make the difference.
There is something about a 240 that nothing quite matches. Everything just feels "right" in a very special way.
Pure awesomeness
Been waiting for this video and its good to see Creta out enjoying the streets.
Thumbs up Memphis and team putting her back on the road. Loving the content here.
Wow such an amazing project and great to see Greta back on the road being enjoyed once again 👍
When you started Greta up outside, even my computer started shaking :D
haha das your 240 diesel shake that bad as well?
As well as the diff issue, you might want to check the prop shaft couplings and centre bearing (if it has one) for wear as this can cause vibrations and noise. Great to see her out on the open road
I never get the seatbelt reminders, as I always put it on before starting the car, haha. Also, you should put some black dye on the lower trim to make it dark again. You’ll be amazed some minor detail like that will make the car look a lot newer.
I always wonderer whether the plastic on the sides was supposed to be that grey. Do you have any recommendation?
@@swedenpaul11 if it’s not black, then dark grey. I used plastic dyes before. My 850 I used dark grey. Recent I did a Honda with black. That one didn’t turn out as good as I hoped. Not sure if it was because of a different brand I used or I done something different. You can also get paint for plastic. Something like a matte or satin finish.
@@MegaMC777 thank you!
I was just thinking about how much i would like to see one of your videos. We just connected acrossed the globe without saying anything. Cheers from Argentina!
Chapeau! . regarding the sunroof, one option would be to remove the metal sunroof and supports, guides, etc completely, and replace with a 'larger' pop up glass sunroof, just cut a bigger hole, and trim the headlining. I'm sure you can still get them, and it would not look out of place on this car.
My ‘87 245’s odometer said 113,600 miles when I got her and broke that very week. From then on I just said she was “forever young.” I estimate I did another 200,000 miles in her and she is still serving her new owner, who refused to sell her back to me when he started having some electrical issues.
I have really enjoyed watching you guys bringing her back to life, it brought back many great memories.
Greta meets Auto Top NL 😂 Great work on the autobahn, terrific video as ever thanks Memphis 👍
I love that that the big clock on the dash still works.
1:40 Pro tip-
If you push the button for the hazard warning lights halfway you can move the car into the garage without the annoying sound.
Nice work! Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪
Nothing like Volvo's for long trips..:) We usually (before Covid) drive from the UK to Sweden twice a year - a 2,200 mile round trip. Presently we have two auto diesel XC70's - one Euro3 and one Euro4 Polestar. Both incredibly comfortable but in terms of mpg, the Euro3 is 40+% more efficient than the newer Euro4 and both do better mpg than your six cylinder diesel. Congrats on a super job rescuing this lovely car and I hope you get much pleasure from it. Looking forward to updates!
160!!!! Yeahhhhhhh. Never been so exited on 160 🙈😂
me 2
I drove my 245 1983 from northern sweden to belgium to visit friends... 2400 km single way and I agree, perfect driving comfort only complaint was the fuel economy
But in my opinion the fuel economy is pretty good on long distances.
My 1993 B230F 240 wagon normally takes around 12,5 liters per 100 km (shorter distances less than 20km daily), but when I drove 600 km to a Volvo-meeting last year, it was less than 8 liters!
I have seen you Guys pull this one out of the swamp. Applause. Clap, clap, CLAP.
11:10 Brakes - awesome! 12:02 that is how i steer my V70/1 - hands IN the wheel
13:10 being overtaken by a pickup with 999 HP... funny!
And the Ending is perfect! Hell yea! Thank you, Thank you Thank you! Makes my Volvo Heart happy.
A great video, as usual. It was a really nice touch to take her back to where you found her!. A fantastic achievement, well done.
YOU DID 160 IN 30 YEAR OLD VOLVO😱
Bro you have balls💪🏻
Brilliantly enjoyable, nice to see young guys take an interest in solid old machinery, obviously Greta wasn't built to put ripples along your face with the gas pedal
just get folk reliably & comfortably from A to B. Well done guys and thanks.
Cool, my V50 is called Freda.... 16 years old bless her
D24 isn't powerfullest engine, but it sounds sooo good 😍 Also, its reliable (vw
ok after this series end i really enjoyed because i have volvo 240GL 1992 and i have a little things to say, i thing the heat indicater is a little high although its winter, and the noisy sound on 5th gear is normal i have same sound in 3th and 5th gears (upper gears), and the vibrations also normal its one of the best features in old volvo XD, Thanks.(English not my main language sorry if i have mistakes).
For the smoke I suggest you check the glow plugs and clean the injectors with the additive liqui moly diesel purge and change the diesel filter.
To clean the injectors, just disconnect the pipes that reach the filter from the tank and close them, then take the delivery and return pipes and connect them to the tank with the additive (better put a filter on the return pipe, because I guarantee that you will see very dirty) run the engine even at moderate revs until the additive is finished.
Greta is a nice looking car. She deserves to be maintained. I'm not a fan of diesels but I like the sound of the six cylinders. And it's not a racing car, sit back, relax and enjoy the noise.
And my 940 GL wagon only gets to 140km so 160km is good, and I noticed the camera was steady at that speed, nice. And as for comfort, the swedes designed the driving position ergonomically to be comfortable. The 200, 700 and 900 series are a joy to drive. Cheers.
Greetings from Mayotte, Indian Ocean!
Jullie hebben het gemaakt jongens!!! Elke reclame die ik tijdens deze video kreeg was van autodoc 😂😂
Blue smoke on start up and when running = valve stem seals are hardened or valve guides worn or both. Most likely valve stem seals. Relatively easy fix and not expensive (if autodoc have them). It would make an interesting video!
You have saved this old girl from the crusher. It's transformed. Great work.
I love the car. Takes me back to the 80s, when my dad used to have one. It was a 4-door sedan, the exact same colour and interior, but with an overdrive. It don’t remember it being a very slow car though (all cars were slower in the 80s). Loved the sound of the engine.
Good job memphis, the car's life is survived by you
0.45 “a grey and rainy day in Belgium”... a bit of a metaphor there... :). Just kidding, another excellent video. Keep ‘em coming.
Drove one of these diesel bricks for some years. It was one of the best cars I ever had. With the loading area filled to the roof and a big trailer in tow it seldom went over 5 liters of diesel consumption. But I seldom took it over 130 km/h, though it would have been capable of 176 km/h. But I guess that means e new engine, not an old lady with approximately 300 k on the clock! With a little bit of maintenance and love for the detail you may have fun for the next 20+ years. She may not be a racing car (more having a heart of a truck (VW LT 28)), but she is sturdy as a rock!
Wish I still had her, changed her for a 740 (which lasted 6 weeks until a neighbor parked his car in mine with 70 km/h) , both petrol guzzlers) and then a 945. Both amazing cars, but nothing topped the brick!!! SIGH!!!
Had her for maintenance when I was in Sweden for holidays because I thought the swedish know best (she had approximately 350 k on the clock) and the mechanic gently smiling showed me a 240 with 1,2 million miles on the first engine which only was there for an oil change!
But you must admit, the belt 'clicker' does its job very well! Volvo was always a step ahead concerning passenger safety.
Weekend = Memphis video! It was nice to see the resurrection of this car! Nice one Dude! I'm curious to see the next video! Ciao from Italy
Jay Leno always expounds on how fun a car is to drive..not how fast a car is...so enjoy the ride and environment...
So pleased you enjoy 240 motoring. It’s not really like any other car to drive because it’s heart is in the 60s, it’s head is in the 70s and it was still around in the early 90s. 5th gear on the M47 gearbox is notoriously weak. You might like to look out for a good used gearbox to swap over at some point and I think you’re likely to be right about the rear end clunks being bushes rather than the shocks. Greta is looking great though and you should be proud to have saved such a grand old lady. Volvo for life! 🇸🇪
Another great video, always impressed with your dedication and English.
Mooie laatste beelden van de plek waar ze ooit stond weg te kwijnen. Nu op eigen kracht van die plek vandaan. Gelukkig gered door jullie! Mooi werk!
I have exactly the same car ! And I also have an issue with the mileage counter. The dealer told me that there are 2 types of little wheels in the counter, one with 25 teeth, the other with 26 teeth and that's can be the source of the problem.
I discovered your channel on this series of videos and I really like your work !
(Sorry if my english isn't verry well, I hold my reputation of French 🤣
I remember when I did a VMax ride years ago with a 230.000km car. It goes up to speedo* 170kmh in flat area . But I guess it’s a good sign your engine is healthy 💪🏻
Have a good drive with your Gretta. Im planning to buy ones more the 244 for my collection.Just take Care good of her
Mooie auto en leuk om jullie sleutelwerk zo te volgen. Complimenten!
Seeing the fixed car driving to the place where it was laying for the last ten years was satisfying.
Congratulations on your great rescue of the blue Volvo, Greta. The car looks astonishing and you can be proud of your work. The Japanese have a word, "kaizan" which means continuous improvement. I hope you will continue with the car and make it even better. Best wishes. jp
Absolute madlad doing 150 in that old car, loved the video
nice looking 240!! all the best
Well done! It's great to keep these magnificent cars on the road. Good work!
Just found this channel wow 240 with the vw D24 lump very rare even back in the day
Greta looking good Memphis glad you got her back on the road 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍👍
You guys did a great job with the Volvo! The sunroof issue does suck, and unfortunately you may just have to bite the bullet and get a new sunroof. Not sure if that is something you can find all that easily. As for the odometer, that can be easily repaired and adjusted. Just some gears in the gauge cluster need replacing, and then there's a box underneath the hood that you can use to get the exact kilometers that the vehicle has and adjust it accordingly. My buddy Robert Spinner (aka. RobertDIY on UA-cam) has a bunch of videos on this procedure and is a very long time Volvo enthusiast.
Worth every Euro.
I would get rid of the sunroof myself. Having spent days and days repairing sunroofs on various cars over the years, they are always problems.
Had the same problem with the roof box in my mk2 golf... temporary fix was tape on top of the roof! Longer term... trying to work out how to repair or fix. Definitely not as easy as the tape on the outside! Great vids, thanks
Consider adding sound insulation mats to the floor and ceiling. Unfortunately they are surprisingly expensive so look out for a good deal. NVH has improved a lot since Greta was made.
An old (predecessor) swedish crown (coin) fitted perfectly into the seatbelt receivers.😉
Great work! Good to see her back on the road. Seems rock solid at 90mph.
Incredible effort getting this car back on the road!
Great video, I love the content of your channel.
Greetings from France!
Memphis Find a used one Turbo on junkyard from golf mk4 from 1.9 TDI 66KW engine, took the turbo and intercooler, put on that 6 cylinder engine, you will have a better air presure and better aceleration, just make that turbo turn on 1500 rpm and everything will be better :)
If you want to add daytime running lights I think you can change the light switch to a later model. I did that in a 78 model once.
Great happy ending with this car, it’s slow and unappreciated by most people but you guys really pulled through! I personally like seeing stuff like this rather than powerful sports cars that most people film. Cheers and all the best. Steve.
Leuk gedaan op het eind, de plek waar ze al die jaren gestaan heeft. Er zijn nog wat dingen te doen. Maar wat ziet ze er nu al goed uit. Top gedaan!!!
The odometer on my Audi 100 C4 stopped working. I lubricated it with WD40 and it came back to life.
Check the resistance of your glow plugs. Best to replace all 6.
For your info if you have not seen. On ebay UK there are 2 volvo 240 estates that they are breaking for parts. Maybe you can get your rear door etc from them? Really enjoy your content and your approach to your subjects and videography.
Great job! Hopefully you will manage to win the battle with rust, it's always tough.
Speaking of glow plugs- if you need to heat them up for that long and there is white smoke then there is definitely something wrong with them :D pro tip: before pulling them out though, some them in WD40 a week before- trust me :p
The smoke and the rough idling is related to a faulty glowplug. Beru brand is nice. The 6th glowpark is very hard to change. Also always soak the glowplug overnight with a penetrating solution, otherwise , removing it can be a pain in te ass .
Thanks for saving her. Great job guys
Nice yob my friend all best from Makedonija ❤️
Love the way that you brought back to the roads such a reliable machine. I woukd love to do the same someday
Greetings from Chile
She sounds awesome ! 👍
You should get the overdrive rear end to help out that top speed, highway cruising in general. Also exhaust cutouts would make that diesel sound really nice... if you are into that. Idk if that will pass inspection there tho, I assume it wouldn't :( .
I think the 5th does the same as a 4 Gear + Overdrive unit.
Glow plugs and an injector clean will sort that cold smoke.
Short shifting may improve acceleration on that engine too, as peak torque is probably somewhere around 2500-3000 rpm (so change gears ~3500rpm?) and diesels excel at torque, instead of power. Pity you don't have a tachometer!
Also, 4th gear will be 1:1, so everything in the gearbox is spinning at the same speed. It's always the quietest gear in the gearbox. Not to say you don't have any issues in 5th, but if there's no bearing noise in other gears, I wouldn't be too concerned.
Great video nice to see the volvo on the road again after all the hard work
The glowplug behind injection pump is usually not changed because it requires a good fingering skill or removal of injection pump.
The more I watch this series, the more I crave to get another Volvo Wagon onto my driveway.
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Diff whine is an issue, to check how bad it is. Brake hard with then without gears engaged. Often peoples forget to replace the fluid and that ruins the diff. On mine the center driveshaft bearing was shot, the vibrations killed the rear axle bearing and gearbox output shaft bearing. I bought a box and rear axle for 100€
Fine working wind wipers..
Also,my opinion is you have to install mud guard shield..
Good job bringing the car back to life. Well done. 😀👍
Great vid. Hear it roar!
Those volvos are supercomfy to trave with friends around and being a tall guy myself, I found my 940 extra spacious.
If you dont want the seatbeltwarning to flash and click just disconect the cabel under the drivers seat! The system activates by a closed circut so if you disconect it the circut Will remain open
Het is wel even goed dat je hem op zijn staart getrapt heb. Dan kan alles weer even goed inlopen en versoepelen. Wij hebben een 240 2.0i polar uit 92' de benzine motor is echt veel beter en niet eens duur. Misschien een tip voor je.
Inspiring stuff 👌
And shows how much you have to spend on resurrecting a forgotten car, that still needs sorting.
People tend to not understand that 😂