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Up for sale is my late model 1991 Volvo 240. Alot of people will say 'too many mods/too much work done to list', but since I keep a log of what I do on my cars, I may as well use it here! It makes for a lenghty ad though!
Overall the car is in excellent condition. I'll get into the specifics below, but a general overview is as follows.
Exterior in excellent condition. Exterior paint, inside door frames, engine bay and boot in excellent condition except for a few stone chips on front edge of bonnet. No rust anywhere. Exterior black plastics have the usual minor fading (greying) due to the sun, the bumpers have a couple of light parking rubs, nothing too crazy. All exterior lighting working, rear tail lights are recently new, front headlight reflectors nice and shiny. Currently fitted with 17" Volans and Kumo tyres, 70-80% tread remaining. Windows all tinted (darkest legal tint).
Interior in excellent condition. No broken or missing plastic. Comes with Volvo OEM snow mats, Kenwood Bluetooth stereo and speakers, hands free phone feature installed as well. Dash crack free, door cards and arm rests clean. GLE instruments, electric mirrors, windows and heated seats all fitted and working. (One exception, see below).
Engine block is at 222300km and still going strong. The block has castings for piston oil squirters, but would need to be drilled and fitted with the squirters. Recently I did the 16v head conversion you can see in the pictures. (build threads below). AW71 auto gearbox is silky smooth, has the standard 3.73:1 diff ratio to match the gearbox. All servicing is up to date, engine oil and filter have been changed every 5000km whilst I've owned it. Aircon works well, and is nice and cold.
It will come with SA Rego, somewhere between 1 and 90 days, depending on when it gets sold.
Specific mods now...
Engine/Transmission/Driveline:
- 16V Head conversion fly cut Pistons to suit 16v head, fit 16v Head/b234 ECU/b234 injectors, Yoshifab 16v timing belt conversion gear (short distributor, SAAB crab style distributor cap, custom leads, 850 timing belt, timing belt tensioner adapter, round tooth aux pulley, round tooth billet crank gear, machined B230 harmonic balancer 4.4mm shorter). Yoshifab inlet with custom throttle linkage, custom inlet piping. Hybrid 16v and 8v timing belt covers made.
- 1/4" fuel line replaced with 3/8" line
- fitted custom gearbox kick down cable to suit yoshifab inlet manifold (sheath lengthened 14cm, cable 31cm)
- GT40R Performance Coil
- airbox thermostat and air preheat pipe replaced
- poly bushes fitted to engine accessories mounts - power steering pump, aircon compressor and alternator)
- entire PCV system replaced - oil air separator, flame trap, pipes.
- crank angle sensor, throttle position sensor, MAF and oxygen sensor recently replaced (while chasing a high idle issue - now fixed)
- new inlet piping between AirBox and inlet manifold.
- new Century 580CCA Battery - approx 1 year old now
Suspension/Wheels:
- front suspension work: New KMac strut tops, new king lowered springs, new ball joints, new tie rod ends, LHS rack end, new steering rack boots, new KYB excel Gas struts, poly control arm bushes front and rear, poly swaybar link bushes, poly swaybar bushes
- Front and rear braided metal brake lines
- 25mm front IPD sway bar
- 22mm rear IPD sway bar
- rear suspension work: new king lowered springs, Poly torque rod bushes, new KYB Excel gas struts, DVS adjustable panhard rod with poly bushes
- 17" black Volvo 850R Volans with Kumo 215/45/17 tyres and hub adapters. New Stud nuts for hub adapters and Wheels.
- dimpled front rotors, new front brake pads at 200000kms
- rear rotors and brake pads at 200000 kms
- drive shaft center bearing and rubber suspension bush replaced.
- nylon gear selector linkage bushings replaced.
Body Exterior:
- Windows tinted - darkest legal tint
- Tail light Assemblies Replaced - original lights missing lenses, and broken mount points
- new OEM engine skid pan fitted - Mount holes on old one mostly broken and unusable
- boot seal replaced - old one torn on front edge, leaking
- body belt line trim repainted - old trim faded and stained with polish
- grille badge replaced - Old one delaminated and cracked
- replaced RH headlight lens anchors - old ones brittle and broken
Body Interior:
- OEM Volvo Plastic moulded floor (snow) mats
- Kenwood Head unit and speakers. 6" Fronts, 5.5" Rear Doors. Bluetooth Music streaming, Hands-free phone feature, USB Aux input, CD Player
- New Clock fitted
- All Broken interior plastic replaced - Center Console, Door Map Pockets, Door Handle Trim
- keyless Central locking kit added to existing keyed central locking system
- 1985 GLE Gauges Fitted - volts, Air temp, Economy
- Smaller 'sports' steering wheel from late 80's Volvo 240's fitted.
- wiring and switches added for existing seat heaters
There are a few minor things on the to-do list.
- There are a few small stone chips on the front edge of the bonnet which could do with a touch up to really make the car mint.
- There is a small oil weep from the rear main seal. Not enough to drip on the driveway, but enough to generate a small amount of blowback along the bottom of the gearbox.
- There is a small tear in the front passenger seat back from the previous owner putting something heavy and sharp on the seat. I've got a patch on it, but ideally it should be fixed.
- The seat heater on the passenger side is currently not working. The seat pan heater is the culprit. The back rest heater is fine, but they are wired in series, so if one doesn't work, they both dont. I may get a replacement and fit it depending on how long it takes to sell the car.
- The windscreen could do with a reseal. In heavy rain it will generate a drip above the steering wheel, and in the top left corner infront of the passenger seat. Not an issue when driving, just manifests when parked.
Bonus Stuff that comes with the car
- I have a Volvo 850 thermo fan and shroud. Also the needed thermostat switch, and fittings to get it all running. I may fit it to the car depending on how long it takes to sell.
- A spare radiator
- A new front windscreen edge moulding for when the windscreen gets resealed (the old one is a bit weathered and perished)
I want $6000 for it. That's a firm price and I think it's reasonable considering the condition and work done to it. Send me a PM on this forum if you are interested or want to take a look at it in the flesh.
If there are any questions don't hesitate to ask. Also I'm happy to provide more pics of anything specific.
Overall the car is in excellent condition. I'll get into the specifics below, but a general overview is as follows.
Exterior in excellent condition. Exterior paint, inside door frames, engine bay and boot in excellent condition except for a few stone chips on front edge of bonnet. No rust anywhere. Exterior black plastics have the usual minor fading (greying) due to the sun, the bumpers have a couple of light parking rubs, nothing too crazy. All exterior lighting working, rear tail lights are recently new, front headlight reflectors nice and shiny. Currently fitted with 17" Volans and Kumo tyres, 70-80% tread remaining. Windows all tinted (darkest legal tint).
Interior in excellent condition. No broken or missing plastic. Comes with Volvo OEM snow mats, Kenwood Bluetooth stereo and speakers, hands free phone feature installed as well. Dash crack free, door cards and arm rests clean. GLE instruments, electric mirrors, windows and heated seats all fitted and working. (One exception, see below).
Engine block is at 222300km and still going strong. The block has castings for piston oil squirters, but would need to be drilled and fitted with the squirters. Recently I did the 16v head conversion you can see in the pictures. (build threads below). AW71 auto gearbox is silky smooth, has the standard 3.73:1 diff ratio to match the gearbox. All servicing is up to date, engine oil and filter have been changed every 5000km whilst I've owned it. Aircon works well, and is nice and cold.
It will come with SA Rego, somewhere between 1 and 90 days, depending on when it gets sold.
Specific mods now...
Engine/Transmission/Driveline:
- 16V Head conversion fly cut Pistons to suit 16v head, fit 16v Head/b234 ECU/b234 injectors, Yoshifab 16v timing belt conversion gear (short distributor, SAAB crab style distributor cap, custom leads, 850 timing belt, timing belt tensioner adapter, round tooth aux pulley, round tooth billet crank gear, machined B230 harmonic balancer 4.4mm shorter). Yoshifab inlet with custom throttle linkage, custom inlet piping. Hybrid 16v and 8v timing belt covers made.
- 1/4" fuel line replaced with 3/8" line
- fitted custom gearbox kick down cable to suit yoshifab inlet manifold (sheath lengthened 14cm, cable 31cm)
- GT40R Performance Coil
- airbox thermostat and air preheat pipe replaced
- poly bushes fitted to engine accessories mounts - power steering pump, aircon compressor and alternator)
- entire PCV system replaced - oil air separator, flame trap, pipes.
- crank angle sensor, throttle position sensor, MAF and oxygen sensor recently replaced (while chasing a high idle issue - now fixed)
- new inlet piping between AirBox and inlet manifold.
- new Century 580CCA Battery - approx 1 year old now
Suspension/Wheels:
- front suspension work: New KMac strut tops, new king lowered springs, new ball joints, new tie rod ends, LHS rack end, new steering rack boots, new KYB excel Gas struts, poly control arm bushes front and rear, poly swaybar link bushes, poly swaybar bushes
- Front and rear braided metal brake lines
- 25mm front IPD sway bar
- 22mm rear IPD sway bar
- rear suspension work: new king lowered springs, Poly torque rod bushes, new KYB Excel gas struts, DVS adjustable panhard rod with poly bushes
- 17" black Volvo 850R Volans with Kumo 215/45/17 tyres and hub adapters. New Stud nuts for hub adapters and Wheels.
- dimpled front rotors, new front brake pads at 200000kms
- rear rotors and brake pads at 200000 kms
- drive shaft center bearing and rubber suspension bush replaced.
- nylon gear selector linkage bushings replaced.
Body Exterior:
- Windows tinted - darkest legal tint
- Tail light Assemblies Replaced - original lights missing lenses, and broken mount points
- new OEM engine skid pan fitted - Mount holes on old one mostly broken and unusable
- boot seal replaced - old one torn on front edge, leaking
- body belt line trim repainted - old trim faded and stained with polish
- grille badge replaced - Old one delaminated and cracked
- replaced RH headlight lens anchors - old ones brittle and broken
Body Interior:
- OEM Volvo Plastic moulded floor (snow) mats
- Kenwood Head unit and speakers. 6" Fronts, 5.5" Rear Doors. Bluetooth Music streaming, Hands-free phone feature, USB Aux input, CD Player
- New Clock fitted
- All Broken interior plastic replaced - Center Console, Door Map Pockets, Door Handle Trim
- keyless Central locking kit added to existing keyed central locking system
- 1985 GLE Gauges Fitted - volts, Air temp, Economy
- Smaller 'sports' steering wheel from late 80's Volvo 240's fitted.
- wiring and switches added for existing seat heaters
There are a few minor things on the to-do list.
- There are a few small stone chips on the front edge of the bonnet which could do with a touch up to really make the car mint.
- There is a small oil weep from the rear main seal. Not enough to drip on the driveway, but enough to generate a small amount of blowback along the bottom of the gearbox.
- There is a small tear in the front passenger seat back from the previous owner putting something heavy and sharp on the seat. I've got a patch on it, but ideally it should be fixed.
- The seat heater on the passenger side is currently not working. The seat pan heater is the culprit. The back rest heater is fine, but they are wired in series, so if one doesn't work, they both dont. I may get a replacement and fit it depending on how long it takes to sell the car.
- The windscreen could do with a reseal. In heavy rain it will generate a drip above the steering wheel, and in the top left corner infront of the passenger seat. Not an issue when driving, just manifests when parked.
Bonus Stuff that comes with the car
- I have a Volvo 850 thermo fan and shroud. Also the needed thermostat switch, and fittings to get it all running. I may fit it to the car depending on how long it takes to sell.
- A spare radiator
- A new front windscreen edge moulding for when the windscreen gets resealed (the old one is a bit weathered and perished)
I want $6000 for it. That's a firm price and I think it's reasonable considering the condition and work done to it. Send me a PM on this forum if you are interested or want to take a look at it in the flesh.
If there are any questions don't hesitate to ask. Also I'm happy to provide more pics of anything specific.
