Oppo, I Have Another Question

"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips) 07/29/2014 at 19:25 • Filed to: None

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My parents have a Volvo 240 wagon that has been sitting for the past 7 years at our house in Alabama. They have told me I could have it, and I could possibly be bringing it down this or next weekend on a trailer. I know it needs brakes, tires, alternator, battery, some gaskets, and new fluids and filters, but what else would I need to get it running and driving as a semi reliable daily driver? The reason it was parked was because oil kept leaking on the alternator from the valve cover, other than that it ran fine. Here is a 122 wagon for your time.

CAR_IS_MI > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 07/29/2014 at 19:33

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A valve cover gasket...

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 07/29/2014 at 19:35

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Old Volvos don't really need anything if they're maintained well, those bastards will keep going going going and going, I swear they're somewhat automotive cockroaches. The big question is what engine/gearbox it's got. B19 = not good, B18 = OK but lazy, B20/B23 = very good, automatic = fuck no..

MIATAAAA > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 07/29/2014 at 19:36

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Literally hasn't been started in 7 years? Check the fuel tank for rust. Also new spark plugs (and possibly wires/distributor cap). Throw in a new ignition coil for fun (it should be pretty cheap). Doesn't hurt to replace all the fuel hoses.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > CAR_IS_MI 07/29/2014 at 19:36

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That's in the list.

Frank Grimes > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 07/29/2014 at 19:37

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Clean out the fuelt tank and all the lines and replace the fuel filter. Flush the radiator and all the hoses.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 07/29/2014 at 19:37

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1990 B23, and sadly auto, but it was rebuilt at some point. It will be used as a daily driver, so I can convert my 4Runner to manual and give it a V8 transplant. Then the Volvo will become a project.

CAR_IS_MI > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 07/29/2014 at 19:39

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Gasoline????

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Frank Grimes 07/29/2014 at 19:40

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All right, I already planned on replacing all the filters, and luckily I drifted around a field until it was almost empty of gas. Then I parked it and it was never driven again.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > MIATAAAA 07/29/2014 at 19:41

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Yep, I drifted it a few times in a field when I was 13, then I parked it and it was never started again. Rust shouldn't be a problem due to the lack of salt, but yeah I'll check that.

Frank Grimes > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 07/29/2014 at 19:42

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hopefully the tank isnt rusted.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > CAR_IS_MI 07/29/2014 at 19:42

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That is a given. Might as well put some av gas in her.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Frank Grimes 07/29/2014 at 19:43

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It's been in the southeast all it's life, so rust shouldn't be a problem.

Frank Grimes > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 07/29/2014 at 19:45

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sounds like a fun project. It might be useful to get some oil on top of the pistons in case they are seized or the walls and rings are dry. I am sure a google search will reveal tons of ideas for reviving a car thats been sitting.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 07/29/2014 at 19:46

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if the auto was rebuilt I'd say it's OK (I'm guessing it's a AW70/71, and they weren't that bad), but I'd change the fluids on it, and I'd check the floor for rust.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Frank Grimes 07/29/2014 at 19:52

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Honestly, if I can get it to last me a year, I'll be okay with it. That's how long I'm projecting my 4Runner swap. If this happens, I'll try to post a video, because apparently some people are fascinated with first start videos.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 07/29/2014 at 19:53

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I figured I'd rather give you this link rather than listing the few problems I know of, it's a pretty good list.

Congrats as a Volvo owner, have fun :)

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 07/29/2014 at 19:53

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The floors might be rusty, but it's just ventilation, right! But I had already planned on changing all the fluids out.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 07/29/2014 at 19:55

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Thanks, and if this happens, I'll try my best to have fun. Even without a/c.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 07/29/2014 at 19:55

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I'd say you're good to go then. I'm by no means an expert on Volvos, but since I am a Scandinavian I've owned a few.

MIATAAAA > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 07/29/2014 at 22:11

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Definitely check it - the tank can rust from the inside out. Mine did, but it's much older.