How much money to put into a 1993 240?

I'm already maintaining ~10 different Volvos, I'm really rather full

 

this is no longer a job for the BBB but the Cook county consumer fraud
task force. please take the time to file a complaint. it probably
won't help you -- too much time has passed. but after enough credible
complaints, they might do something. (if it's the same as it ever was,
we know exactly what that will be.)

a condenser fan is not standard. on most older auto ac systems the ac
condenser just piggy backs off the radiator fan. this is becoming less
common as mechanical is being replaced by electrical & engine
compartments are becoming smaller. Myst has six condensers/radiators,
four fans & no space. of course, some of this is "non-standard".

 

Too much time? This was a little over a week ago!

 

Ten leisurely minutes on my 1990 240. Remove one bolt to loosen the AMM
from its mount, unsnap the catches on the air box, pull back the cover,
remove and replace the air filter and clean out any debris, replace the
cover, snap the catches and replace the bolt.

 

I usually spend another 10 minutes fussing with the cover to get it to
go back on right.

 

criminal charges are difficult to bring -- the burden of proof is very
high. stings work, he said she said not so much. (remind me never to
get raped.) now civil charges are a different matter. a week isn't
that bad. get as much documentation as soon as possible, preferably by
somebody who knows automotive forensics. it's not about technical
knowledge. it's about being comfortable in court. as you might guess
general contractors spend some time in court. i will appear in court
for anyone that has a case. i do it because i just can't stand it when
some (expletives deleted) soils my profession. i know mechanics who
feel the same.

as for how to pursue a civil action, there are two typical paths. a)
put together a class action suit. find other defrauded customers. it
sounds like a lot of work because it is. b) keep it simple. just go to
small claims court. there are web sites which can tell you how. not
just the paperwork but prep strategies. when you go to court, remember
those critical words from thgttg "don't worry".

 

Really? Hmmm... maybe I should check mine to make sure it's on right!

 

Even with the AMM unbolted, the cover only moves back a couple inches.
Get the filter in the groove, hook the bottom in the box without
knocking the filter out of the groove.
(at least) one clip always ends up under the cover. Back it off to get
the clip out, the filter falls out of the groove.
Swear, repeat as necessary.
Done!

 

240s all seem to have unique personalities. I've never worked on any two
that worked out in exactly the same way. It's part of the charm I guess.

 

LOL! We've had four 240s (1988 245, 2 1990 244s and a 1993 245)and they
have all been unique.

 

An indispensable skill!

 

think about "bringing it up to full speed" over the next
2 years or so...only fix safety/critical items now......i have
and have had a 1993 949t now for over 10 years that burns
and leaks oil...but, i just live with it...and fig i will fix once i
come
across the right replacement b230 motor...till then....it crusies
ok.....esp for the mo payment of $0.00......

chees...and good luck !! the wagons are cool cars...very easy to
get very used to......

 

Wow I couldn't afford to run my Volvo on those costs and labour .

 

Could you get any new car for less?

I like doing my own work to save cash, but even if I had to pay those
costs, it's still cheap transportation in my book. Most cars drop in
value by that much just signing the paperwork at the dealer.

 

We don't have rust issues here and my 20 year old Turbo 740 update is rust
free and original .Working with rust must be hard going .My 740 t is just
run in at 194000 klm or 121 k miles .My black turbo still turns heads when
its washed and polished .Never park near GM cars as rust might be catchy

like the
cam belt replace $100 au dollars