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
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!!
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.
Seeing those old cars on road make me think what things they have seen in there and how much family enjoy it’s time in it. Good to see you work on it. Amazing work man!
Money well spent. That old girl deserves it! Good job guys. These tanks are getting more rare to see, but they always put a smile on your face when you see one.
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.
Really nice Volvo. I even have one in the same color. Mine is just a 240 GL sedan 2.3 petrol I think one of the noise issues is worn cadence crosses. It will give some clunk and extra noise. And this is a common problem with rear-wheel drive Volvos when they have driven many kilometers. Fortunately, renovating the PTO shaft is not expensive.
Amazing before and after pictures at the end. The 240 is a slow car in petrol or diesel, it's never been known to be fast, but don't let it deter you. It has a massive interior, looks really comfortable and is a great project. It might take 3 to 5 years of small improvements, but then it will be water proof with perfect suspension, a quiet differential and well serviced engine. If you can, keep her garaged and out of the weather, she will love you for it! 🙂
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.
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.
@@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.
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
Great video. The cost of resurrecting the Volvo is still a lot less than a few months of depreciation on a brand new dull car, and the Volvo gives endless scope for home maintenance and continuous improvement.
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.
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 🇸🇪
Incredible work on the Volvo man! It's really cool to see the Volvo that is now like this knowing it was completely abandoned 3 months ago! Been loving the videos of the 240 :)
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!
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).
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!
About the rust in the sunroof tray, that also happens to Mercedes Benz of the same era. When that happens, the best alternative is to find a rust free replacement part. If you don’t have a good spare, the existing one can be saved by either cutting the bad sections and welding new ones or using fiber glass to patch it. In either case, you have have to clean the rust completely, use rust converter, paint it well and allow it to fully dry out before exposing it to moisture again. It might look like a big job and it is, but it gives you the opportunity to inspect the drain hoses, lubricate the whole sunroof mechanism and treat the rust in the roof from the inside so it doesn’t rust again.
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!
She needs new coil springs in the rear. Cruising speed is 110 km/h on motorways, 90 km/h on country roads (where legal). A second hand differential will not break the bank. You've a great car for many years to come, if you maintain it properly. Keep on rolling!
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.
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.
Slow car skills engaged...you are ready to drive an old VW Westfalia. I learned through a 1981 Volvo Diesel and graduated to a 1984 Westfalia, lol. Seeing your videos of Greta remind me fondly of my Ruby. Thank-you.
Great to see the Volvo back on the road instead off it rotting away in that field another classic car saved , i am sure you guys will get it running to its spec again with a bit of TLC , great video again always worth the wait.👍
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!
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.
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.
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.
Great job - you guys should be really proud. I think I'd be tempted to remove the sunroof all together and weld in a plate to replace it. Sunroofs are nothing but trouble on older cars.
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!
Very nice, that someone saves these old diesels. A lot of them have been tuned and rebuilt or just scrapped :( You can fix the sunroof relatively easy without having to remove it or driving around with duct tape on it to keep it watertight. Remove the headliner and remove the complete sunroof case alltogether. It is not that difficult. Remember, where the long and short screws are, though. Then you can disassemble the entire thing, clean it and fix the case, where it leaks, and then, when you have remembered to blow out the drain hoses from the bottom side and lubricating the roof mechanism, reassemble the whole thing. Having a sunroof is wonderful, and it CAN stay watertight, id you just keep the draining hoses clear.
Mooie video !! Fijn om te zien dat al jullie inspanningen worden beloond, de auto ziet er weer perfect uit en ja een diesel uit de jaren geleden waren zeker niet snel maar wel zeer betrouwbaar en gaan over het algemeen erg lang met een redelijk verbruik. Top van 160 ach is toch meer dan prima, en wat je zei dit is een auto voor een roadtrip door Europa, beresterk en gemoedelijk.dus maak maar alvast plannen voor dit of volgend jaar en ga ermee op pad met de boys en genieten !!!
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 💪🏻
Gosh! As these diesel Volvos from the 80's were really noisy... This station wagon is getting really cool, it's important to see the rust there on the roof and also the drain hoses on the sunroof. Tip: Place a 6x2 exhaust manifold and sports air filter, it will improve the power of this engine a little! Greetings from Pernambuco, Brazil!
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
That thing is quite fast for N/A diesel. Had 1985 W124 200D that which 0-100km/h was a whopping 36s. It was a pain to get on to highway or try to pass a tractor but when it got up to speed, it was nice
@5:42 Ah, that is why good examples of a 240 cost about 10 times as much and low mileage ones with the highest trim level are in the 5 figures. @8:11 That is what a high drag coefficient and lots of weight does to a car just shy of 116 horses. @9:06 Because that is what you get if you buy a clapped out example. 🤷♂
Memphis, you are at least 10 years younger than me and you had luck having the means for following this passion. I only had enough resources about 3 years ago, and by resources I mean that it took me 2 years making a car from a to z with my hand. Now, with a beautiful child of 8 months, a wife which is like any other woman with a small child, all the resources but especially time goes somewhere else. So, when I catch some free time I am watching others passions. And you talk soo passionately about what you are doing. My only advice to you is to keep doing what you love. Follow your passion and believe me not a single buck or day is lost. You will never know what future brings and is a lot worse being sorry of not doing something rather then doing differently. Keep up the good work and you will make a car sometime like the BMW trusty enough for a huge European trip you need to take it on to Transfăgărășan, Romania. You can check it on Top Gear. I would be happy to accommodate you.
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.
If the engine cylinder compression is adequate, I would suspect the low power could be from the fuel injectors and/or fuel injection pump. Looking at the amount of white/blue smoke, it looks like you may have an air leak in the injection system. If it was me, I would try bleeding the system again. If that doesn’t work, I would pull all the injectors and either replace or rebuild them (if they are rebuildable). It’s a good idea to get the new or rebuilt injectors tested and adjusted to factory specifications. While doing this, it’s also a good idea to replace all the return lines, o-rings, and any seal in the fuel system. Those can cause air leaks as well. It’s not uncommon to go through several fuel filters when reviving an old diesel. You can fill the fuel filter with a diesel fuel injector cleaner, start the engine briefly, shut the engine off, and let the cleaner soak in the fuel injection system overnight. Sometimes that can improve a clogged injector or improve the spray pattern.
when I had mine I went down to Cornwall in southwest 400 odd miles only stopped only once for a toilet break but she was so comfortable . Went on another occasion in a XJ6 Jag and had a bad back afterwards quicker journey but nowhere as comfortable as the Volvo.
AH MEMPHIS ,just the video i was waiting for with anticipation, 😎 1700 euros about $2500 CDN great value especially for the amount of work/parts included, 1 question do you have an actual 5 speed transmission or a 4 speed with the electric overdrive (gearing was slightly different) that is all that was available in North America in the diesel 240's and i think they had a little higher top speed of 170 kph that was from Volvo Canada when i worked for them back in the 80's, the last year they sold them was 1985/86 if memory serves me right and the reason being was the new B230f 4 banger petrol was getting almost the same mileage as the diesel without the added cost or maintenance, the real reason was the lack of sales in the USA , in Canada we sold every diesel that came into Canada , Canadians loved them and we very impressed how well they started at temperatures as low as -30/35 celsius with the block heater plugged in 650 watts very strong and a good glow plug relay you'd never have problems we also had winter diesel fuel that did not congeal in low temps. i think in a early video you changed diff fluid and if your hearing noise there chances are its bushings worn out or slop in the gears in the diff or bearing wear, they are all super cheap to change out the sunroof well that is probably from the owner never cleaning out the drains and it part of the reason for the leak next to the roof rack mount not being sealed right, the swedes will probably have new stuff for you or a fix or than weld it shut with a piece of sheet metal i just got rid of a 1982 242 GLT and never ever had the sunroof leak on me ever, if you have the actual 5 speed manual then you could have a worn out front rubber bushing flange that mounts between the driveshaft and transmission output flange, its a common thing, it wears out just like tire would and are really easy to replace, anyways super video. 👍 I am about to start doing some fixing to my 1989 240 DL in April when i take out the Golf GLS I am putting back on the road once its inspected like Greta
Memphis: Used to work on Volvos for a living here in the USA. That fake Volkwagen I-6 diesel engine was notorious for breaking crankshafts (more frequent on the Turbo Diesel 700 Series).....the 6cylinder was just a 4pot golf engine with two more cylinders added to the mold prior to Casting....as even the 4/5pot Rabbit/Audi diesel were based on the gasoline engines....they don't take to well to revving....and those engines are also well known to run-away with worn rings and excessive collant temperature. Things that go wrong on the 240,700/900 Series....center bearing and mount for the drive shaft, and front suspension control-arm bushings. Rear axle bearings including ring bearings going south is the norm and very inexpensive and easy to replace here in the USA with aftermarket stuff. The electric speedometers/odometers were known to fail or the magnetic-pickup located on the transmission or rear axle also known to take a dump....was the norm on 240s, 700/900 Series. Even when new, those old school RWD Volvos were rather crude....lots of road noise and vibration....steering columm and cowl shake was the norm compared to the competition......as there is very little structure or bracing up front to keep the harmonic frequencies in check. Aquring a sunroof structure from a Sedan should not be problem....as most 140s/240s fitted with manual or electric drive came mostly in the sedans......replacing the entire unit with a donor would also be the perfect opportunity to get a scrap piece metal from a donor wagon and fix the rot issue.
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.
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
Advance injection pump timing littlebit and add 1/2-1 turns more fuel at back of pump (13mm nut, inwards is more). It should bring it back to 18sec 0-100kmh time
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€
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.
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 :)
To think the Volvo stood for ten years in a field to now being driven, huge credit to you. Top work 👍😎
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
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!!
Cool, my V50 is called Freda.... 16 years old bless her
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
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...
Seeing those old cars on road make me think what things they have seen in there and how much family enjoy it’s time in it. Good to see you work on it. Amazing work man!
Money well spent. That old girl deserves it! Good job guys. These tanks are getting more rare to see, but they always put a smile on your face when you see one.
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.
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 👍😎
Really nice Volvo.
I even have one in the same color. Mine is just a 240 GL sedan 2.3 petrol
I think one of the noise issues is worn cadence crosses.
It will give some clunk and extra noise.
And this is a common problem with rear-wheel drive Volvos when they have driven many kilometers.
Fortunately, renovating the PTO shaft is not expensive.
Amazing before and after pictures at the end. The 240 is a slow car in petrol or diesel, it's never been known to be fast, but don't let it deter you. It has a massive interior, looks really comfortable and is a great project. It might take 3 to 5 years of small improvements, but then it will be water proof with perfect suspension, a quiet differential and well serviced engine. If you can, keep her garaged and out of the weather, she will love you for it! 🙂
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.
Congrats on the saving of a true Swedish icon. A beautiful car to look at and one of my favorites of the past.
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.
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.
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
Once she's done up you ought to do a fuel economy video.
Great video. The cost of resurrecting the Volvo is still a lot less than a few months of depreciation on a brand new dull car, and the Volvo gives endless scope for home maintenance and continuous improvement.
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.
Greta meets Auto Top NL 😂 Great work on the autobahn, terrific video as ever thanks Memphis 👍
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 🇸🇪
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.
Incredible work on the Volvo man! It's really cool to see the Volvo that is now like this knowing it was completely abandoned 3 months ago! Been loving the videos of the 240 :)
with "Greta" you don't need a stopwatch, a calendar would be enough. 😂😂 great job! 👍
But you must admit, the belt 'clicker' does its job very well! Volvo was always a step ahead concerning passenger safety.
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!
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).
About the rear diferential, once I had the air suspension fixed and the car properly trimmed/leveled + gear oil change, the noise was much better !
I love that that the big clock on the dash still works.
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!
Great job! Pro- stuff, a pleasure to see her in that new condition, thx from Finland :)
Wow such an amazing project and great to see Greta back on the road being enjoyed once again 👍
About the rust in the sunroof tray, that also happens to Mercedes Benz of the same era. When that happens, the best alternative is to find a rust free replacement part. If you don’t have a good spare, the existing one can be saved by either cutting the bad sections and welding new ones or using fiber glass to patch it. In either case, you have have to clean the rust completely, use rust converter, paint it well and allow it to fully dry out before exposing it to moisture again. It might look like a big job and it is, but it gives you the opportunity to inspect the drain hoses, lubricate the whole sunroof mechanism and treat the rust in the roof from the inside so it doesn’t rust again.
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!
She needs new coil springs in the rear. Cruising speed is 110 km/h on motorways, 90 km/h on country roads (where legal). A second hand differential will not break the bank. You've a great car for many years to come, if you maintain it properly. Keep on rolling!
You have saved this old girl from the crusher. It's transformed. Great work.
When you started Greta up outside, even my computer started shaking :D
haha das your 240 diesel shake that bad as well?
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.
I have one and I appreciate how you resurrected a beautiful classic Volvo!
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.
Slow car skills engaged...you are ready to drive an old VW Westfalia. I learned through a 1981 Volvo Diesel and graduated to a 1984 Westfalia, lol. Seeing your videos of Greta remind me fondly of my Ruby. Thank-you.
The self-confidence you radiate is glorious!
Great job on restoring Greta. Very informative. Greta has the same colour specs and cloth colour seats as my 1985 240GL, YingHung. That's his name.
This is such a moving video you put together. Really appreciate the then and now perspective.
Great to see the Volvo back on the road instead off it rotting away in that field another classic car saved , i am sure you guys will get it running to its spec again with a bit of TLC , great video again always worth the wait.👍
The fuel gauge moves faster than the speedometer. Love it ;D
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!
Long live Greta! Slowly tidying up the missing details. It’s already excellent!
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.
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
Really enjoyed this series and seeing you guys bring this Swedish piece of iron back to life. Looking forward to seeing more on your projects!
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.
Well done boys, big fan of Volvos, on my 4th
Haha me too! Just spent a fortune on my 1991 240 wagon, and getting ready to spend more!
0.45 “a grey and rainy day in Belgium”... a bit of a metaphor there... :). Just kidding, another excellent video. Keep ‘em coming.
Well done! It's great to keep these magnificent cars on the road. Good work!
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!
Great job - you guys should be really proud. I think I'd be tempted to remove the sunroof all together and weld in a plate to replace it. Sunroofs are nothing but trouble on older cars.
agreed. less danger, less hazardfs to sit in a moldy car.
Plus... the netherlands are as rainy as the UK, so firetruck that stuff.
YOU DID 160 IN 30 YEAR OLD VOLVO😱
Bro you have balls💪🏻
and I am impressed of your english,... very good Job my Friend
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!
Very nice, that someone saves these old diesels. A lot of them have been tuned and rebuilt or just scrapped :(
You can fix the sunroof relatively easy without having to remove it or driving around with duct tape on it to keep it watertight. Remove the headliner and remove the complete sunroof case alltogether. It is not that difficult. Remember, where the long and short screws are, though. Then you can disassemble the entire thing, clean it and fix the case, where it leaks, and then, when you have remembered to blow out the drain hoses from the bottom side and lubricating the roof mechanism, reassemble the whole thing. Having a sunroof is wonderful, and it CAN stay watertight, id you just keep the draining hoses clear.
Loved it, especially the ending!!! 1 nice car brought back from the graveyard, mighty well done sir!!!
Mooie video !! Fijn om te zien dat al jullie inspanningen worden beloond, de auto ziet er weer perfect uit en ja een diesel uit de jaren geleden waren zeker niet snel maar wel zeer betrouwbaar en gaan over het algemeen erg lang met een redelijk verbruik. Top van 160 ach is toch meer dan prima, en wat je zei dit is een auto voor een roadtrip door Europa, beresterk en gemoedelijk.dus maak maar alvast plannen voor dit of volgend jaar en ga ermee op pad met de boys en genieten !!!
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 💪🏻
Gosh! As these diesel Volvos from the 80's were really noisy... This station wagon is getting really cool, it's important to see the rust there on the roof and also the drain hoses on the sunroof. Tip: Place a 6x2 exhaust manifold and sports air filter, it will improve the power of this engine a little! Greetings from Pernambuco, Brazil!
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
That thing is quite fast for N/A diesel. Had 1985 W124 200D that which 0-100km/h was a whopping 36s. It was a pain to get on to highway or try to pass a tractor but when it got up to speed, it was nice
D24 isn't powerfullest engine, but it sounds sooo good 😍 Also, its reliable (vw
@5:42 Ah, that is why good examples of a 240 cost about 10 times as much and low mileage ones with the highest trim level are in the 5 figures.
@8:11 That is what a high drag coefficient and lots of weight does to a car just shy of 116 horses.
@9:06 Because that is what you get if you buy a clapped out example. 🤷♂
Have a good drive with your Gretta. Im planning to buy ones more the 244 for my collection.Just take Care good of her
Memphis, you are at least 10 years younger than me and you had luck having the means for following this passion. I only had enough resources about 3 years ago, and by resources I mean that it took me 2 years making a car from a to z with my hand. Now, with a beautiful child of 8 months, a wife which is like any other woman with a small child, all the resources but especially time goes somewhere else. So, when I catch some free time I am watching others passions. And you talk soo passionately about what you are doing. My only advice to you is to keep doing what you love. Follow your passion and believe me not a single buck or day is lost. You will never know what future brings and is a lot worse being sorry of not doing something rather then doing differently. Keep up the good work and you will make a car sometime like the BMW trusty enough for a huge European trip you need to take it on to Transfăgărășan, Romania. You can check it on Top Gear. I would be happy to accommodate you.
Greetings from Mayotte, Indian Ocean!
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.
Absolute madlad doing 150 in that old car, loved the video
If the engine cylinder compression is adequate, I would suspect the low power could be from the fuel injectors and/or fuel injection pump. Looking at the amount of white/blue smoke, it looks like you may have an air leak in the injection system. If it was me, I would try bleeding the system again. If that doesn’t work, I would pull all the injectors and either replace or rebuild them (if they are rebuildable). It’s a good idea to get the new or rebuilt injectors tested and adjusted to factory specifications. While doing this, it’s also a good idea to replace all the return lines, o-rings, and any seal in the fuel system. Those can cause air leaks as well. It’s not uncommon to go through several fuel filters when reviving an old diesel. You can fill the fuel filter with a diesel fuel injector cleaner, start the engine briefly, shut the engine off, and let the cleaner soak in the fuel injection system overnight. Sometimes that can improve a clogged injector or improve the spray pattern.
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!
when I had mine I went down to Cornwall in southwest 400 odd miles only stopped only once for a toilet break but she was so comfortable . Went on another occasion in a XJ6 Jag and had a bad back afterwards quicker journey but nowhere as comfortable as the Volvo.
nice looking 240!! all the best
AH MEMPHIS ,just the video i was waiting for with anticipation, 😎 1700 euros about $2500 CDN great value especially for the amount of work/parts included, 1 question do you have an actual 5 speed transmission or a 4 speed with the electric overdrive (gearing was slightly different) that is all that was available in North America in the diesel 240's and i think they had a little higher top speed of 170 kph that was from Volvo Canada when i worked for them back in the 80's, the last year they sold them was 1985/86 if memory serves me right and the reason being was the new B230f 4 banger petrol was getting almost the same mileage as the diesel without the added cost or maintenance, the real reason was the lack of sales in the USA , in Canada we sold every diesel that came into Canada , Canadians loved them and we very impressed how well they started at temperatures as low as -30/35 celsius with the block heater plugged in 650 watts very strong and a good glow plug relay you'd never have problems we also had winter diesel fuel that did not congeal in low temps. i think in a early video you changed diff fluid and if your hearing noise there chances are its bushings worn out or slop in the gears in the diff or bearing wear, they are all super cheap to change out the sunroof well that is probably from the owner never cleaning out the drains and it part of the reason for the leak next to the roof rack mount not being sealed right, the swedes will probably have new stuff for you or a fix or than weld it shut with a piece of sheet metal i just got rid of a 1982 242 GLT and never ever had the sunroof leak on me ever, if you have the actual 5 speed manual then you could have a worn out front rubber bushing flange that mounts between the driveshaft and transmission output flange, its a common thing, it wears out just like tire would and are really easy to replace, anyways super video. 👍 I am about to start doing some fixing to my 1989 240 DL in April when i take out the Golf GLS I am putting back on the road once its inspected like Greta
Can you maybe describe the " front rubber bushing flange" with other words? I could not find a reasonable translation :D
Another great video, always impressed with your dedication and English.
Great video nice to see the volvo on the road again after all the hard work
Memphis:
Used to work on Volvos for a living here in the USA.
That fake Volkwagen I-6 diesel engine was notorious for breaking crankshafts (more frequent on the Turbo Diesel 700 Series).....the 6cylinder was just a 4pot golf engine with two more cylinders added to the mold prior to Casting....as even the 4/5pot Rabbit/Audi diesel were based on the gasoline engines....they don't take to well to revving....and those engines are also well known to run-away with worn rings and excessive collant temperature.
Things that go wrong on the 240,700/900 Series....center bearing and mount for the drive shaft, and front suspension control-arm bushings. Rear axle bearings including ring bearings going south is the norm and very inexpensive and easy to replace here in the USA with aftermarket stuff. The electric speedometers/odometers were known to fail or the magnetic-pickup located on the transmission or rear axle also known to take a dump....was the norm on 240s, 700/900 Series.
Even when new, those old school RWD Volvos were rather crude....lots of road noise and vibration....steering columm and cowl shake was the norm compared to the competition......as there is very little structure or bracing up front to keep the harmonic frequencies in check.
Aquring a sunroof structure from a Sedan should not be problem....as most 140s/240s fitted with manual or electric drive came mostly in the sedans......replacing the entire unit with a donor would also be the perfect opportunity to get a scrap piece metal from a donor wagon and fix the rot issue.
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.
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
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
Awesome video, Memphis! Greetings from Brazil!
The glowplug behind injection pump is usually not changed because it requires a good fingering skill or removal of injection pump.
160!!!! Yeahhhhhhh. Never been so exited on 160 🙈😂
me 2
Advance injection pump timing littlebit and add 1/2-1 turns more fuel at back of pump (13mm nut, inwards is more). It should bring it back to 18sec 0-100kmh time
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€