I understand the following to be reasonably accurate. M410 Gearbox is original fitment to some P1800E's (possibly the early P1800E's) & the 164 (manual...
Hi Ralph I think you are absolutely right. From the pictures in volvo's 1973 164 service manual (a clean photocopy of the volvo original) the oil filler plug...
Jean Louchet
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Sep 3, 2006 10:36 pm
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Jean, Do you plan to drill and tap the higher plug hole? Yes, depending on what else is required in the rebuild. Ralph ... the ... should ... recommended ... ...
Jean, Bought an M410 over the phone. The case is M400 (low oil filler plug) That in itself is not something I can not deal with (get a new hole taped into...
Hi Ralph, I dont know. Do you want me to ask to a friend who is a _real_ volvo specialist? I would easily imagine that volvo modified the plug hole height...
Jean Louchet
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Sep 5, 2006 12:08 am
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Jean I am sure the higher plug was put in during manufactuer for the higher oil level required with overdrive. I iamagine this particular unit has been rebuilt...
Hello All. Can someone please find me a headlamp wipe/wash switch? I really, really need one. If not for me, do it for my 164TE. She is begging you. If...
Hi, I am finding it all but impossible to get the injector seals for the D Jet Fi system. I have managed to track down what seems to be the LARGE seal on the...
the headlamp wipe mechanism is triggered from the wash switch on the windscreen washwipe stalk, ie therte is no separate switch -james ... From: "Kessler,...
Hi Craig I guess you can find them as standard o-rings. It is always useful to keep a large box of assorted O-rings at home. Otherwise do you have the volvo...
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Sep 5, 2006 12:43 pm
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Thanks for that Jean, Do you think that standard o rings would cope with the heat and petrol - especially the one that is put directly on the head?? I dont...
O-Rings is O-Rings, take one to a bearing shop, like CBC, SKF, etc. 99% of O-Rings are an industry size, most likely a SAE size. If you still have the old...
Hi, New V164 mystery (to me at least): My B30e overheats. Also lacks power. runs fine on idle. There is no water in the oil, and no white or blue plume from...
It sounds like the timing is adjusted too far one way or the other. I had something simular happen to me but the timing wasn't too far off to make it that bad....
Hi I do not think the headgasket is blown, but you have to fix this otherwise it will soon get really blown! I would first look at a defective thermostat...
Jean Louchet
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Sep 6, 2006 9:46 am
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Jean, What brand/type of cleaner do you reccomend for the radiator and what is a good quality coolant to use? These things ave always confused me... Thanks...
Thanks for that paul. I took your advice and went to an injection servicing place this afternoon who aggreed with you and Jean that any o ring that fits is...
Jean, I think you are right as my heater used to work fine, but now I that took the thermostat out it stays cold (no circulation I guess). I will clean the...
Hi Craig cleaning: plain water in most cases (flush with a garden hose). In severe cases, mild acetic acid then rinse thoroughly. coolant: I use the Volvo...
Jean Louchet
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Sep 6, 2006 2:02 pm
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that switch looks homemade. i don't believe that it's genuine unless you want that very switch in that picture. i have owned more then one TE here in oz and...
Hi, I can't see how this is related to the "M410 gearbox" thread. Please use appropriate subject in order not to mess up message sorting. Sorry for the...
Jean Louchet
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Sep 8, 2006 2:05 pm
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John, Turns out you were right! I cleaned the cooling system, but it still overheated. I had put the timing right, so I thought maybe the previous owner has...
I know that there is a certain "Spec" for setting the timing, but I always set my 164's to ear & startup. Let me explain: Since they have miles on them and...
Is the trunk lid from a 140 (1970 with vented rear window) the same as the trunk lid from a 164 (1969 non-vented rear window)? Would they swap correctly? Thank...
Hi I believe the boot lids are just the same. The vent holes are in the body right at the base of the rear window. Jean ... -- ... jean.louchet@... ...
Jean Louchet
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Sep 9, 2006 8:48 am
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question 1 were could i find some ATE caliper dust boots for the pistons...... question 2 i have a radio out of an 89 accord how would i wire it in? question 3...
Hi, ... Here in Olde Yurrup you can get them e.g. from Wagner und Guenther, Hamburg (Germany), you may have a look at their downloadable catalogue (in German)...
Jean Louchet
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Sep 10, 2006 1:29 am
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YES! I have done this, but of course the hood is different. Even the rear quarter panels are the same, just the lights and fixtures are slightly different. But...
