My 1965 Volvo made it to ImportExpo… then broke down on the way home. 😅
I finally got my 1965 Volvo PV544 out to ImportExpo, and the car got a lot of attention. Everything seemed fine during the show, but on the drive home the charging system decided it had enough.
The battery light came on, voltage dropped, and now I’m trying to figure out whether it’s the Bosch generator itself or the external voltage regulator that’s causing the problem.
I’m leaning toward converting it to an alternator eventually for reliability, but part of me also wants to keep the original charging system if it’s an easy fix.
Has anyone here dealt with these old Volvo charging systems before?
Did your Bosch generator fail?
Was it just the voltage regulator?
If you converted to an alternator, was it worth giving up the originality?
I’d love to hear your experiences before I start throwing parts at it.

Volvo 940, B200FT.
It's finally time to change the rear parts of the exhaust. I want something similar to stock, nothing too loud.
Simmons pops up everywhere, but I read that it won't really last that long. Does anyone here have any experience with this brand?
And what about Ferrita or Martelius?

Hi all,

This is my 1992 Volvo 240. The wheels are recently powder coated and I'm very happy with the look. Now searching the center caps, but they are nowhere the be found. These are original Volvo Fornax wheels with catalog number 9134007. The hubcaps should be 9134011.

Anyone got any tips or suggestions to make it look complete?

Thanks!

Hey!!

I am looking for anyone on here who knows of a person or has a 1987 Volvo 740 station wagon that is at SOME point looking to sell it.

This is my boyfriend’s dream car and I want to do anything in my power to help him find this car because he is big into Volvos. I know very little about them, but if there is anyone on here that I can potentially reach with some information or knowledge, it’s worth a shot.

While he is willing to spend a good price, we are both college students as well. If there is one that you know of in excellent condition, I can see us being willing to hear the price out, though.

Let me know if you have any information, I figure it’s worth a shot to try and reach out to this community. We are in northern Utah area, willing to drive a decent distance though.

Hello, I am looking for such a 3D printing model for window fans. I found a site that sells it, but I think 40€ per page is definitely too expensive.

I bought a 940, and it had a spun bearing, got a new engine, put it in and then realized the newer 1994 redblock doesnt have the same cold start injector that the junkyard 1989 redblock has..

my thinking is that the more modern technology in the 1994 volvo just tells it to send more fuel at cold start and doesnt need a 5th injector??

I hope i described my problem well enough lmao,

this is an issue because the 1994 engine didnt have a cold start injector like the 1989.

1988 760 GLE, V6, Auto

Located in upstate NY if anybody is interested

Looking for price suggestions

Runs with some help. Needs a starter and a main (in-tank) fuel pump and tires for sure

I recently got my 98 S90 up and running (Took her to a volvo show on the 5th) but occasionally when you turn the key the ABS light stays on, sometimes turning the key off and back on makes it go away.
I've tried to make the led code reader to read the code, but the LED just stays on (No clue if it's my stupidity or not)

Anyone got any ideas on what the issue could be? And if the 850 OBD2 reader app could possibly read the ABS codes.

I live in the UK so having a ABS light on is a automatic MOT fail.

Hi,

I have a weird issue on my 1990 960 TD.

When the car drives forward front wheels are aligned (almost) correctly but when im stopped and turns the steering wheel, it does by intermittence an horrible clicking sound, like something is about to break, when driving no issues aside some small play on the steering wheel

But the worst part is when I try to backup on the driveway: left wheel goes on weird way and I feel the wheels are not rolling rather "jumps" ( see pictures when I backup)

I thought the bearing inside the suspension mounting kit over the spring was dead given the noises the car made when turning so I replaced:

- suspension mounting kit ( bearing and bushings) x2

- lowered springs -4cm ( I thought while I had to disassemble the whole suspension might as well lower it a bit ) x4

- shock absorbers (Kayaba factory settings) x4

- sway bar bushings and rods x4 Kayaba

Still same issue, no changes at all, the car handles way better but the issue i'm describing is still the same.

I had to make it pass MOT equivalent in my country, it passed without issues, no play nowhere listed.

I've spoke with the inspector and he said he felt something was wrong but he saw nothing out of place or broken on the lift, no play, he couldn't pin point anything.

The day after that I had to drive it 250km away on country roads, it drove like a charm, nothing shaking ( I drove it up to 120km/h for half an hour, absolutely perfect )

I also checked the play myself with the car on jacks and no wheels, I couldn't move anything , even with a big metal rod

Now i'm thinking the arms bushings, or steering rack, steering bushings ?

Considering the engine and the 4speed with overdrive weighs 17 tonnes, I think some bushings somewhere are almost dead, enough to move with the weight of the car but still hard enough to not move without it , makes sense ?

This was my dad's car and he took as much care as he can on the car, but it wasn't perfect, but I know ha had replaced things on the frontend but I don't remembre what.

Thanks for reading

( pictures were taken after I backed up on the driveway for 5 meters and pulled the handbrake as soon as possible, wheels are even more out of place when the car actually moves backwards )

You can safely dismiss the major oil leak it had, it's been fixed I just don't know how to clean the mess

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a catalytic converter for my 1991 Volvo 940 GLT Sedan with the B234F (2.3 16V).

I feel like I've searched the entire internet already without any luck.

Most aftermarket manufacturers seem to have discontinued the correct B234F catalytic converter years ago, and the few remaining listings are either out of stock or turn out to be for the Turbo models.

I'm starting to wonder if I'm simply overlooking something. Has anyone here been in the same situation or managed to find a suitable replacement? I'd really appreciate any advice or information that could point me in the right direction.

Unfortunately, as far as I know, we don't really have the equivalent of large automotive junkyards in Switzerland where I could search for used parts myself, which makes the search even more difficult.

I'm located in Switzerland, so I would prefer a road-legal replacement.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Took my blue 242 to a local car show that was everything from euro classics, to tuners and muscle cars. It got posted in a local Volvo FB group and some great cars showed up. Pictured here is my 242, a clean V70R, a 780 Bertone and a V8 swapped 940. I could not find the owner but it was a Volvo V8. There was also a 940 wagon (too busy chatting w the owner to snap a pic) and a 122s I saw pulling up as I left!

My Neutral Safety Switch threw an error (the W and E buttons were flashing). I cycled the gear selector 10 times between Park and Low and that made the W & E buttons stop flashing.

However, the Check Engine light remained on. I disconnected the battery overnight, but this morning it's still there.

My basic OBD scanner says there are 0 engine codes.

Is there a better scanner I can get that reads old Volvo codes?

Edit: Using the 850 obd-ii app paired with a cheapo obd dongle I had eventually enticed a P0500 error to show up. Since the cruise control and speedometer work and the transmission shifts smoothly, I'm guessing that this is just a stuck code from the PNP switch acting up. I just have to find something that will clear codes off the transmission.

Hi. Im currently rebuilding a 940 the previous owner put a toyota hiace 2lt in the 940 which i have pulled out now because it had a cracked block. So im thinking about doing a engine swap but i cant decide what i want to put in it. Do any of you guys have any cool ideas. Thinking something that can handle around 400 hp or more.

Hello all!

Just wandering if anyone knows anything about replacing rear trailing arm/ trailing arm bushing on a 1994 Volvo 940.

Just asked at the shop and they said the entire axel has to come out to replace the bushing which is about a whole days works.

Just wanted to see if anyone knows if this is true!

Cheers

I´m looking for tan/brown fabric floor mats for a ´93 940 sedan, can someone recommend a good brand for that?