Hi all: I have to replace the blower motor on my 164. I hear this is a really nasty job. Anyone do it before and have advice they might want to share? What...
OK, I want to (eventually) do up a new interior to my 164... like new leather seats for starters. Any good place to look for OEM stuff? Don't want to spend a...
... Ah. Take it back. There is a link somewhere - I'm sure someone will post it soon on a permanent DIY lubrication method(plus has a small hole drilled to...
... For me the blowert motor is just an electrical motor with a bit of an axle outside and (usually) two electrical connectors; the fan is the (usually) ...
Jean Louchet
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Oct 1, 2003 11:23 pm
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Yes, both of my blower motor experiences were a PITA...on all my models...It is easily a 12 pack of beer and a day of futzing about. I would Pay good money...
Dont!! You will spend a fortune!! Get the used cloth seats from a 1975 or 76 ( those were Transfer years from the 164 to the 240 series..hell the first 240 had...
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... an axle ... (usually) ... screwed to ... seems reasonable. I guess, when I told the guy "fan" he thought plastic blades. Sounds like the right thing is...
12 pack. Excellent advice. Looks like I'm going to just try to replce the motor and halve it. Not sure I want deal with draing coolant if I don't have to. ... ...
But I reaaaaaly want leather. There must be a way. (I'm in Upstate, NY) m ... 1975 or 76 ( those were Transfer years from the 164 to the 240 series..hell the...
... The "trick" is to lubricate it before it blows up. :) Of course, the best method is a part from a junkyard. Yank it out, lubricate, and 90% of the time,...
... The early blower motor usually fails because the bronze bushing at one or both ends gets dry and the steel shaft wears into it, making the hole oval ...
TLCallaway@...
Oct 2, 2003 6:35 pm
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Try doing this: Remove the motor from the blower housing, then find one of those "Electrolux Repair Facilities" (since the motor is made by Electrolux) and...
Mark, I have also been looking for a solution to that poblem, I have a white '74 164E, with Red leather seats. If only the first owner had regularly applied...
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... a bit expensive I think. If you try to source the leather yourself it may be cheaper. Furthermore I would try to get volvo original foams (perhaps from IPD...
Jean Louchet
Jean.Louchet@...
Oct 3, 2003 7:19 am
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Furthermore I would try to get volvo original foams (perhaps from IPD ?) or try www.scandcar.nl http://www.scandcar.nl/uphols.htm ...
200 series seats can fit in a 100. I have '80 242GT seats in my 142, 1973. But you MUST use seat mount brackets from 140, 1974, or 160, 1974-1975. And you must...
Help, I am the owner of a 1972 144s volvo. Can anyone suooly a new voltage stabaliser for this model. Martin ... From: "Evan Reisner" <evanr@...> ...
martin.willmore
martin.willmore@...
Oct 3, 2003 3:58 pm
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I too have done this same seat swap on my 1971 164 from a 1976 240! So it does work, but takes a little time like Evan says! -John In a message dated 10/3/03...
Hi Guys All this talk about seat prompts me to ask this question again, Does anyone have some old 142 seats that they are throwing out or junking? I need the...
Hi, I just joined the group, as I have a 1974 145 that I just adore. I too want to fit 240 seats into my 140. Sounds like the front seats are an easy enough...
Thanks for that info Evan! Very helpful and usefull! So i guess my question (not knowing a great deal about the 200 series) is did any 200S come out with red...
... Yes. The early 245 rear seat is just a direct fit to the 145. Later 245 seats are more comfortable, they fit nicely but you will have to make a small...
Jean Louchet
Jean.Louchet@...
Oct 4, 2003 8:03 am
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Hi Jean, I have the same situation. Fortunately I live near a car apolstry shop that will replace the leather with a vinyl which appears to be identical to the...
Mark, There are vinyl materials that look almost identical. I have a great apolstry shop near where I work that will do the ripped sections of much the...
Hi, I put in vinyl and if you get the satin finish material it's almostindistinguishable from the leather now. I can send you a pic if you want. I know it ...
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