NOTE: This video was filmed about 1 year ago in Bavaria, Germany, where I used to live. I'm releasing unseen footage whilst I work on preparing a new workshop space, see my latest uploads for recent videos on the channel!
Those bells tell what time it is every 1/4 hour. If you live in the country in southern Germany there is no escaping them but on the other hand you do not need a timepiece. Where I winced was when you used a steel hammer and chisel to rotate the tank assembly. Consider yourself very lucky. Hitting steel against steel in the presence of gas fumes can lead to severe burns due to sparking. Having worked in a hospital burn unit I know how bad it can get. Either use a special Volvo tool for this or use a brass hammer and brass punch as they do not spark. Please be careful in the future and this goes to all of you who watch this. All you need is one little spark to drastically alter your life. Sure, most of the time this does not happen but it is that one time that really is life altering.
Yes, bronze tools are generally a necessity in hazardous areas of petrochemical industry (as indeed are diesel vehicles rather than petrol IC vehicles)
you seem like such a calm natured and patient man. I don't want to sound mean but it made me chuckle a bit the way the bells we're getting to you, can't say I blame you to be honest. I think I'd be wearing ear plugs at that point.🤪 The tank will leak from the top of the seam eventually
“Those of you who have done this before are probably chuckling away”.. in absolute hysterics! Between that sender and the bells mate you’re a better man then us 😂
there is an on board check system , the leds and button under the bonnet are to read faults , there is a diagnostic check you can do , cant recall the seqeunce but i used it regualr on my volvo 245 jetronic injection system
I think changing a fuel pump sender unit on an old volvo while some over zealous campanologists wouldn't shut the fuck up, is what sent Jack Nicholson over the edge in The Shining. Well done buddy, well done 🎖️
Get yourself one of those flexible picker-uppers. It's like a bendy cable with two pairs of retractible claws in the end. Almost like an ant's mandibles, but if there were two ants hugging. They are a life saver if you drop little things down an engine. The advantage over a pick-up magnet is that it doesn't stick to everything on the way down, and obviously you can pick up non-magnetic things like o-rings and gaskets and electric wire and brass mesh things.
THANK YOU SLEDGE!!!! Your videos are truly the most educational and entertaining for learning in how to care for my beloved 240, Sleipnir. Thank again for posting this video it means a lot!
Love the video, this was one of the first jobs I tackled on my new to me 89 Saloon. I only replaced the pump not the whole sender unit, and yes it's a tight squeeze. The trick was to pull the arm with the float ball on across more when removing and fitting as it has a bit of give and spring to it. If those bells were boinging when I was doing the job, I think I would have paid a visit to the church with my stanley knife and cut the ropes! Good work Sir.
@ I can usually talk over them. The bells era of Involvod is next level annoying. I went as far as looking up why they ring them so often. It would drive me absolutely mental.
Great job, Sledge. I admire your patience and perseverance. About the clocks, I don't really mind them, tbh. Your voice is clear enough to understand what you're saying. Did you have a proper fire extinguisher at hand, by the way? Also, when derusting fuel tanks, it a good idea to have some JB weld nearby, don't ask me how I know 😂
Thanks! Good point, I was worried it was going to be a little thin on top! I've got a small fire extinguisher in the trunk, had a classic car go up in flames whilst driving before, if I'd had a small fire extinguisher I could have saved it, lesson learnt 😂
Ah the Brit Expat found out what a pain in the arse those in tank pre pump/sending units are. Did it twice on my last 240 and once on my current 240. I also upgraded the electric pump motor to a much larger one. IPD in Portland Oregon USA sells them. They also sell the tool for the slip ring that holds the sending unit in place. It's actually called a Bung nut and Bung nut tool believe it or not. Installing a larger fuel pump will help the brick go faster when you can get more fuel to the engine of course.
Between those bells and getting that f*ckin sender back in the hole - a big test of your sanity there Sledge! Great to see more vids from you - hope there's more to come.
You were not joking about the hardest job - I replaced the fuel gauge sender unit on my 940 some time ago - It was easier to get at because the in-boot trapdoor was larger and rectangular - manipulating the assembly back into the tank was only made possible for me by watching the several TH-cam videos on this subject.
l had an identical 240 ('88) as yours featured, but it got older and older (and older). lt rusted very badly (underneath which is the killer). lt just became more problematic to fix. Twenty years ago l got a 5- speed Volvo v70, and have driven it since. lt is so much more modern, and after driving it, the old 240s seem a distant memory. Keep on it with those old birds, now v. rare indeed. But even now, officially the Volvo v70s (from 2001 to 2007) parts are no longer on-demand and need to be ordered from a New Jersey warehouse if living in Canada.
Hahaha, I would go all norwegian black metal on that bell after a few months of that soundtrack while I'm there bleeding and swearing and my back screaming in pain with my arms stuck deep into some engine room with a bolt that WONT FUCKING TURN!!!! 😂😂😂
Didn't the Volvo 240 originally come with a 25 year paint warranty ? There's nothing quite like the Volvo smell. When my dad bought a new 240 estate p reg the smell inside was heavenly. Even my 1st 740 still had remnants of it.
That's a faffy job for sure - my friend and I battled for hours trying to sort the fuel pump in his V70 D5 tank and that was an arse even with bigger access panels so you have done really well. I bet you don't miss those bloody bells 😂
Nice work. That bell would make me crazy. The fueltank looks as good as new on the inside. I would take a look if the fuelregulator is in good order and a bottle of injector-cleaner to see if it helps
You might have explained the continues ringing bell, bur WHY does it ring so often? And how on earth can they who lives there still want it to ring? What was the first purpose of this annoying bell?
That's a pig of a job. In my 850 and V70 classic this is much easier. Things just fit through the hole. In my C70 you have to lean into the boot during the whole job. What a pain.
Those bells are an intrusion. What % of locals are church attenders, I wonder? Given the strict laws on making any car noise on Sunday, the bells are doubly ridiculous.
NOTE: This video was filmed about 1 year ago in Bavaria, Germany, where I used to live. I'm releasing unseen footage whilst I work on preparing a new workshop space, see my latest uploads for recent videos on the channel!
Nice….SAN DIEGO California check in
WOO!!!
😮 Them bells would do my head in trying too to this job
Those bells would drive me nuts...if a job on the car wasn't going well and that noise started 🤯
So, so happy to have you back. Love your content ♥️
The irony is that the bellringing was a way to control the work day. People could have got nothing done during the middle ages.
I love how the bells of doom hit at the exact same time that you started pulling the pump/sender
Those bells tell what time it is every 1/4 hour. If you live in the country in southern Germany there is no escaping them but on the other hand you do not need a timepiece. Where I winced was when you used a steel hammer and chisel to rotate the tank assembly. Consider yourself very lucky. Hitting steel against steel in the presence of gas fumes can lead to severe burns due to sparking. Having worked in a hospital burn unit I know how bad it can get. Either use a special Volvo tool for this or use a brass hammer and brass punch as they do not spark. Please be careful in the future and this goes to all of you who watch this. All you need is one little spark to drastically alter your life. Sure, most of the time this does not happen but it is that one time that really is life altering.
Yes, bronze tools are generally a necessity in hazardous areas of petrochemical industry (as indeed are diesel vehicles rather than petrol IC vehicles)
Thanks for sharing this, mate!
you seem like such a calm natured and patient man. I don't want to sound mean but it made me chuckle a bit the way the bells we're getting to you, can't say I blame you to be honest. I think I'd be wearing ear plugs at that point.🤪 The tank will leak from the top of the seam eventually
“Those of you who have done this before are probably chuckling away”.. in absolute hysterics! Between that sender and the bells mate you’re a better man then us 😂
there is an on board check system , the leds and button under the bonnet are to read faults , there is a diagnostic check you can do , cant recall the seqeunce but i used it regualr on my volvo 245 jetronic injection system
I think changing a fuel pump sender unit on an old volvo while some over zealous campanologists wouldn't shut the fuck up, is what sent Jack Nicholson over the edge in The Shining.
Well done buddy, well done 🎖️
Greetings from Poland!
As always Sledge another enjoyable video whatever the age.
Those bells are so frustrating they’re humorous.
The Bells! The Bells!
Get yourself one of those flexible picker-uppers.
It's like a bendy cable with two pairs of retractible claws in the end. Almost like an ant's mandibles, but if there were two ants hugging.
They are a life saver if you drop little things down an engine. The advantage over a pick-up magnet is that it doesn't stick to everything on the way down, and obviously you can pick up non-magnetic things like o-rings and gaskets and electric wire and brass mesh things.
I've owned 5 RWD Volvos and I've done this 5 times LOL! My last one needed a new tank which made it easier. I always enjoy your videos!
THANK YOU SLEDGE!!!! Your videos are truly the most educational and entertaining for learning in how to care for my beloved 240, Sleipnir. Thank again for posting this video it means a lot!
Love the video, this was one of the first jobs I tackled on my new to me 89 Saloon. I only replaced the pump not the whole sender unit, and yes it's a tight squeeze. The trick was to pull the arm with the float ball on across more when removing and fitting as it has a bit of give and spring to it. If those bells were boinging when I was doing the job, I think I would have paid a visit to the church with my stanley knife and cut the ropes! Good work Sir.
Ill take lawn care enthusiasts any day over those bells.
@@DeanofMachines I bet you thought you had it bad 😉
@ I can usually talk over them. The bells era of Involvod is next level annoying. I went as far as looking up why they ring them so often. It would drive me absolutely mental.
1st thumbs up, looking video afterwards. Greetings from Helmstedt :)
Great job, Sledge. I admire your patience and perseverance. About the clocks, I don't really mind them, tbh. Your voice is clear enough to understand what you're saying. Did you have a proper fire extinguisher at hand, by the way?
Also, when derusting fuel tanks, it a good idea to have some JB weld nearby, don't ask me how I know 😂
Thanks! Good point, I was worried it was going to be a little thin on top! I've got a small fire extinguisher in the trunk, had a classic car go up in flames whilst driving before, if I'd had a small fire extinguisher I could have saved it, lesson learnt 😂
I would be yelling at the sky if I had to deal with those bells ON TOP of a SHIT job haha, made it look so easy and stress free Sledgy! haha
Car paint looks good, how often do you wax it?
I had little trouble replacing the pump in my ‘92, just time consuming.
After a while you learn the volvo twist to remove and reassemble the sender units
Ah the Brit Expat found out what a pain in the arse those in tank pre pump/sending units are. Did it twice on my last 240 and once on my current 240. I also upgraded the electric pump motor to a much larger one. IPD in Portland Oregon USA sells them. They also sell the tool for the slip ring that holds the sending unit in place. It's actually called a Bung nut and Bung nut tool believe it or not. Installing a larger fuel pump will help the brick go faster when you can get more fuel to the engine of course.
Those stupid bells :D I know this sound living in Germany - I will never live that close to a church again!
Oh and I managed to drop the float ball into the tank on my first try with the last 240. Never did get it out!
Still have one in mine!
I don't know how you coped with those bells I think it would have driven me insane within a week!!! 😂😂
Between those bells and getting that f*ckin sender back in the hole - a big test of your sanity there Sledge! Great to see more vids from you - hope there's more to come.
Did mine a year ago- definitely recommend spraying fluid film on top of everything
You were not joking about the hardest job - I replaced the fuel gauge sender unit on my 940 some time ago - It was easier to get at because the in-boot trapdoor was larger and rectangular - manipulating the assembly back into the tank was only made possible for me by watching the several TH-cam videos on this subject.
10:06 That proparts bag causes shivvers down my spine
l had an identical 240 ('88) as yours featured, but it got older and older (and older). lt rusted very badly (underneath which is the killer). lt just became more problematic to fix. Twenty years ago l got a 5- speed Volvo v70, and have driven it since. lt is so much more modern, and after driving it, the old 240s seem a distant memory. Keep on it with those old birds, now v. rare indeed. But even now, officially the Volvo v70s (from 2001 to 2007) parts are no longer on-demand and need to be ordered from a New Jersey warehouse if living in Canada.
Hahaha, I would go all norwegian black metal on that bell after a few months of that soundtrack while I'm there bleeding and swearing and my back screaming in pain with my arms stuck deep into some engine room with a bolt that WONT FUCKING TURN!!!! 😂😂😂
Hell's Bells!
Glad to see your channel back again. Looking forward to next one 👍
Great video! That rings my bell! 🤣. My tank is leaking at the top, so I don't fuel it full. Need to tackle it in spring I guess
6:17 waiting for the moment the float falls off in the tank.
Bells ringing and everything
7:44 what it didn’t fall in! Bravo 🙌 👏🏿
Didn't the Volvo 240 originally come with a 25 year paint warranty ?
There's nothing quite like the Volvo smell. When my dad bought a new 240 estate p reg
the smell inside was heavenly. Even my 1st 740 still had remnants of it.
That's a faffy job for sure - my friend and I battled for hours trying to sort the fuel pump in his V70 D5 tank and that was an arse even with bigger access panels so you have done really well. I bet you don't miss those bloody bells 😂
There is a knack to getting the angle right and the ball in.
Do they stop the bells for sleep?
The bells, the bells FFS 😮 your exasperated reaction cracked me up. What were those dongers on??!!😂
Nice work. That bell would make me crazy. The fueltank looks as good as new on the inside.
I would take a look if the fuelregulator is in good order and a bottle of injector-cleaner to see if it helps
Not even close; try changing a heater matrix on a 740 / 940!
You might have explained the continues ringing bell, bur WHY does it ring so often? And how on earth can they who lives there still want it to ring? What was the first purpose of this annoying bell?
To control and call in their flock!
@@bobjohnson1587 Which flock? Or is this just tradition that has stayed?
just replaced the sender unit on my 1984 240 wagon, its a non-injected model so it was a lot easier.
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Great video need small hands otherwise would cut the hole bigger! & make a plate to cover the it! Nobody will know!
I couldn't cope with those bells, would do my head in! Why are they ringing so much?
That's a pig of a job. In my 850 and V70 classic this is much easier. Things just fit through the hole. In my C70 you have to lean into the boot during the whole job. What a pain.
pretty easy actually. First thing I ever did to my eighties ride.
I'm not looking forward to doing this job on my 240..
Threatened my fuel pump into not failing on me so that I don’t have to fix it
Church bells are great , you kids just don’t get it .
Your next task is to change the blower motor. I've done at least two the right way.
Those bells are an intrusion. What % of locals are church attenders, I wonder? Given the strict laws on making any car noise on Sunday, the bells are doubly ridiculous.
Did you strangle Quasimodo before you came back. No need worry about that shit Any more. Later