1985 360GLT the saga continues

[bullet proof monk]

Thanks for the replies, except for the ones questioning my sanity and
parentage, regarding the diesel engine conversion. Now for a 'need it soon'
question. The front left side electric window motor has given up the ghost.
No luck contacting dismantlers for a second hand unit. Can any-one tell me
if the unit is specific to this model or if they are a universal unit (many
Volvos or even many makes?)

Cheers,


BPM

 

[Tony Stanley]

Thanks for the replies, except for the ones questioning my sanity and
parentage, regarding the diesel engine conversion. Now for a 'need it soon'
question. The front left side electric window motor has given up the ghost.
No luck contacting dismantlers for a second hand unit. Can any-one tell me
if the unit is specific to this model or if they are a universal unit (many
Volvos or even many makes?)

They are quite specific I think. In 15+ years I've only managed to find 2nd
hand units as a cheap option, but not many left in scrap yard these days.
There are a number of fail modes, but the most common is basically 'seizing
up', This can be fixed by taking apart. Usually the passenger one normally
does this and responds to an overhaul (clean motor commutator and brushes,
work gear free with WD40, fill gearbox with grease). Getting the motor out
can be tricky. Alternatively it could just be the switch, 7 series use
similar switches.

Some people give up and just fit manual mechanisms.

 

[Tony Stanley]

Thanks for the replies, except for the ones questioning my sanity and
parentage, regarding the diesel engine conversion. Now for a 'need it soon'
question. The front left side electric window motor has given up the ghost.
No luck contacting dismantlers for a second hand unit. Can any-one tell me
if the unit is specific to this model or if they are a universal unit (many
Volvos or even many makes?)

oh by the way I didn't see your other posts about this car, did you not put
360 in the title? I know these cars well.