Parting out my 1989 740 GLE

[Steve (archive)]

Anybody want anything let me know. EVERYTHING IS GOOD EXCEPT the bottom end. My mother drove it all day with the oil light on. the car is Dark Blue with tan leather interior. It has a 16V Head. Just let me know. Steve Bumgardner 800-662-2324 ext.2 919-795-8832

 

[Damian Parker]

If only it was in the UK!

 

[Steve (archive)]

If only it was in the UK!

I don't mind shipping to the UK if you don't mind paying the shipping charge. I just don't want to send this thing to the junk yard, and they crush it. I need for parts of this car to live on.
Steve

 

[Jack in Dallas]

What state are you in. I might be interested in the head and intake and a couple of other small parts. Did it throw a rod ?
Jack in Dallas

 

[Steve (archive)]

What state are you in. I might be interested in the head and intake and a couple of other small parts. Did it throw a rod ? Jack in Dallas

I am in NC. The rod is not totally thrown but it is knocking. Steve in Durham, NC

 

[James Sweet]

Is this a new meaning to 'throwing a rod'? It's a long time since Volvo made a car with a push rod engine.

I presume you're talking con rod here, and 'throwing' it refers to knackered bearings?

It's a general term used for a con rod breaking, often from detonation or siezed bearings. Pretty rare failure on a Volvo motor that hasn't had the turbo boost go through the roof.

 

[Stuart Gray]

"Jack in Dallas" wrote:

I am in NC. The rod is not totally thrown but it is knocking. Steve in Durham, NC

Would you not be better swapping engines to keep her running (the car) rather than getting rid of it? If your'e not into that level of upkeep, what you are doing is the right way. I don't mean to insult what you are doing, just asking. I just wish I was closer to you geographicaly speaking. I couldn't afford the shipping costs for over the pond !!!!!! Are you going to get another one? All the best

 

[Net1plus]

What state are you in. I might be interested in the head and intake and a couple of other small parts. Did it throw a rod ?
Jack in Dallas

I have a good 16V head up here in Mass. All checks out at the machine shop. If you want it drop me a note.

bmarple at net1plus.com

 

[Brian (archive)]

Is your A/C relay any good? I need one.

Brian

bmarple at net1plus.com

 

[K E Ferguson]

Steve,

Has the AC been converted to 134A. I have an 88 with a bad AC compressor. I'm in Hillsborough,NC

 

[James Sweet]

Steve,

Has the AC been converted to 134A. I have an 88 with a bad AC compressor. I'm in Hillsborough,NC

Same compressor either way, just flush out the old oil, easy when it's out.

 

[James Sweet]

Steve,

Has the AC been converted to 134A. I have an 88 with a bad AC compressor. I'm in Hillsborough,NC

Why not just toss a new bottom end in there? They're cheap and easy to find.