What are the most reliable Volvo 240's from the 80's?  I'm looking for
an automatic, so transmission reliability is quite important.
Regards,
Han.

Earlier this week, we had the unfortunate experience of having the gas lid
lock refuse to unlock despite repeated attempts to get to do so pushing the
interior button, gently and not so gently banging on the door, and uttering
various oaths in various languages including Swedish. ...

Hi, last week I started to hear a sporatic sputtering, especially when I
drove next to a wall, or divider etc. The car still seemed fine though.
I rarely drive my car on the freeway but, tonight I decided to go shoopping
a few cities away.

Thinking about getting a 760, but I have heard that the straight 6
engine has a problem with #5,6 cylinders. Has Volvo come up with a fix?
and does it last?.  If not, how tough would putting a B230 in?  bk

I have the V70-new model with 140 hp (103kw). 2.4L, 20V, aut.
I was wondering if there really is any difference between my engine B5244S2
and the more powered B4452S with 170 hp. As I understand it is the ECU that
is programmed differently, but same engine.

Could someone please give information on finding carpet for my '92 240.
Any web sites or companies?
Thanks
JB

"My daughter just wrecked my beloved 1985 740.
New parts never installed:
*Timing belt (list $30)
*Timing belt tensioner (list $89)

   The trip computer on our 850 has started acting funny. The display in
the dash shows numbers in the correct format, but they do not make any
sense, including the odometer. The one exception is the air temperature
reading. It seems to be correct. I don't know if the actual ...

These seem hard to find. Anyone have a junker with a decent one that
they'd like to sell?

Never been a Volvo owner but lookin for a Volvo as a spare vehicle. Sons 85
300zx turbo breaks down too much. 2nd son is learning to drive. Dads 86
300zx doesn't break. Looking for something heavy duty and pleasant to work
on. What year models/type Volvo's should I be lookin ...

-Last night, filled tank in 2000 Sephia with no previous signs of
malfuntion.  Drove home and parked it for about an hour.
-Upon ignition, engine sputtered, but idled OK.  During acceleration, ran
very rough.  After about three blocks, turned around and drove the trusty

I have a '94  850 nonturbo.  Im wondering if the check engine light is a
smart system in that if it doesnt sence the failure in xx amount of starts
the light will go off?
I pulled my airfilter box top off and started the car, and I believe the

1988 740 Estate
I had a problem with opening the tailgate, it would only open from the
inside.
I changed everything even the central locking on the tailgate and all worked

I have a 98 S70 with 59K. I've had the front pads and rotors replaced and
now the rear pads are done for but the rotors don't seem too bad....not
nearly as worn as the fronts were.
So, I'd like to just get some original volvo pads at the dealer and see if I

I'm getting a set of new tires. I'm thinking of searching and getting
195/75-14's for the 83' GL.
Am I on the wrong track?
Thank you, Rojo