Hi, i recently replaced the thermostat on my 164. the existing thermostat and the one i bought look pretty much the same. in the manual it states that the...
Hi, My 164 has been overheating and after replacing all the cheaper parts, it appears that the raditor is blocked up. i unscrewed the cap on the top and can...
I believe that the extra "tail" as you call it is too ensure the closure or partial closure of the thermostat. I would not get anything that just "fits" as...
The top is actually NOT meant to be removed unless you are flushing out the system! If the "gasket" on the top isn't dried out, or if it's sealing it should be...
Craig Were in Oz are you? I just use the best 140/160 thermostats I can. Repco normally stock good ones. Flush the radiator out using an alcaline cleaner I'd...
Hi, I'm looking for a Brake Booster (p/n 678920), the earlier 164 model with carbs. It needs to be in rebuilt or excellent working condition. Please let me...
Hi, Does anyone know if the b30 and b20 water pumps are the same. (like the cam gears are the same, etc) If not, what would are the differences. Thanks Craig...
Hi, No, the water pumps are not the same on B18/B20 and B30. The B30 pump is bigger and is only held (if I recall) by 3 screws, the B18/B20 pump is smaller...
Jean Louchet
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Oct 19, 2006 11:59 pm
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They look identical as far as design is concerned. The B30 unit is about one-third larger. Mac zzdhalla@... wrote: I thought they were. /dlh ... ...
Hi, Thanks for that, The local spare parts place i go to only had the b20 listed (so i was hoping that they were the same) and was well priced at $80.00AUD....
Just had a look at the IPD web page, looks like they dont have B18/20 or B30 water pumps. To save shipping to Australia I would first try a Volvo agent and ask...
Jean Louchet
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Oct 21, 2006 10:47 pm
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I got a water pump at either advance, oreilly auto parts here in tx for under $30 i think. They had to order it but it took 1 day. I have the b30. ... pump ......
... gotten fuel inj, calipers, water pump, brake lines, so far for my 75 164, and Ill be ordering alot more stuff I need sooner or later. Just had a look at...
Hello from Canada Does anyone know a source for the plastic covers that fit over the injector tip? Some of mine are cracked,others missing completely. From...
Year + model would be helpful..... ;-) They are not all the same... Mac someone claiming to be lair_86@... wrote: Hello from Canada Does anyone know a...
Hey, I recently had my injectors reconditioned (164), and it was one of the best things i have done. They got cleeaned, internal filters changed and all ...
Hello from Holland, Same question here: were to get those green-blue plastic tips? A website with a webshop would be perfect. Havent found a Dutch site that...
-Hello again i'm really impressed with this group,the response is great. I'm looking for the blue/green(colour is a bit distorted with age) injector tips for...
As long as the cmpression is even across the board, you're probably OK. A leak-down test would be more telling, verifying the condition of valves, rings, etc. ...
My wife's 144 just refused to start the other day. We push started it with no worries and once it got home the starter motor was fine. My assumption was a...
Hi Dabid, first check any corroded or loose battery connection, or the big wires (red - battery to starter, blue - battery to engine). In case the starter...
Jean Louchet
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Oct 28, 2006 10:21 am
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Jean As ever spot on! Light does not dim so it must be an intermittent fault in the solenoid. Great to also see someone mad about 140-160 Volvo's and Bicycles....
Re - 145 - Glue window locks onto Glass. Volvo's of Pre 1973 have a front door vent window with glue on lock. What is the current wisdom to repair these? Can I...
You can glue it back but you have to be carefull.. Grind the glass glue area clean and use a slow drying 2 pack epoxy glue. Heat up the glass slowly to about...
Hi, I agree completely with Ralph except on one point: I used his method some 10 years ago and it is still holding strong. Well, Ralph, you wrote "at least"......
Jean Louchet
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Oct 28, 2006 11:15 pm
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i agree with all the below but would like to add that choice of glue is important. try to use a glue of the kind that some cars use to attach their rearview...
In oz a small aluminium patch behind the glue extends the life dramatiacally as it reduces UV dreadown. /dlh. ... -- David Hallam in Queanbeyan Australia on...
