I've just aquired a volvo 164 for it's engine and associated spare parts. It comes with a "sports" steering wheel of a smaller diameter and wheels that are of...
... DLH- 164s came with 15" wheels right from the start; '75 wheels are a little wider. Original tire size was 165SR15, I believe. 195/60-15s are a common...
Wouldn't the installation of 195/60-15s reduce the circumferance of the wheel? I'll have to measure the width of these once the car is in ist's componet parts....
Just picked up a bunch of Motor Trend magazines from the '70s. One interesting article was a torture test of a bunch of cop cars, including what was judged...
Well, if my 164 got that same gas mileage, man I would be happy. I have a 75 164e converted to carbs, with the auto tranny., and I'm really lucky if I can get...
Mini1298
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Feb 7, 2002 5:26 am
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They used 164's and 240's (I think) as cop cars in Maine whan I was a kid. Made a strong impression on me about Volvos. The only non- US car anybody in my...
That's sound's really interesting Daniel, I would really like to read more about that. Do you have access to a scanner, because i think we'd all love to see ...
Hello, I have a 164 E, 72 model, with a GT sport wheels 195/60 on 15 inch wheels, like you can see in french Volvo Catalog acessories for 144 and 164 (69-72...
José Frias
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Feb 9, 2002 12:06 am
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Hello, I have a question about the structural integrity of the 140/160 series bodies in relation to removing the roof. Iwould be very keen to hear from anyone...
And look here also: http://www.kgtrimning.com/glas140.htm What you are looking for is "Baklampa "CIBIE" med kromram E-märkt 140/160 1973-75 TL-2703 TL-2702...
Tom: I am still working on this. I assume if you have that many you also have a good understanding of what it means to be doing repairs in Volvo-time. Thanks....
Does anyone know if the elastic straps that fit under the front seat cushions are made? Will I have to improvise? (I saw that Swedish Classics sells a kit for...
I had to replace myine several years ago and ended up buying a metal contraption from Volvo that worked just fine. Not sure what is was but it serves as a good...
Hi, Has anyone got any experience on fitting other engines to a 140 ? I would prefer another Volvo engine, but something easier to come by, and easier to get...
James McNeilage
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Feb 15, 2002 6:28 am
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Hi, Currently, I'm in the process of installing a b21ft motor and m46 tranny out of an 83 turbo wagon in my 73 145. The hardest part of this conversion was ...
Mini1298
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Feb 15, 2002 2:15 pm
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... Hey, figure out how to fit in an intercooler in, and you'll be all set Bill Marriott '72 P1800 '73 164e '80 262c w/ B21fti '85 245ti...
Hi what do you call a ''right hand indicator switch''? The right hand switch is for the overdrive, the indicator switch is on the left. If you mean the ...
Jean Louchet
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Feb 18, 2002 5:12 pm
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G'day, I'm gonna do a bit of a well due service for "Sverker" ('74 164E), I am wondering what would be the best suited spark plugs for fuel economy, now that...
I believe the original tyre for the 1974 164E was a 175R15 HR on a 5.5in wide rim. In any case with two of those tyres on the rear axle i get an exact reading...
From: "curt_ahlberg" <reversing_drive@...> ... Hi Curt i put 205/65's all round on my '72 164 and have not regretted it. i have no idea what the effect...
Hi All Optimax is great stuff.. But... Now there are alternatives that have less benzine in them IE the Caltex stuff. Try and use the one with the highest...
... Sure they did. Volvo part number tp 10473, Master manual 1969. That year they even made one in Swedish... tp 10472, Verkstadshandbok 1969. Most of the 1970...
Apparently the Vortex may not be of as high octane as the Optimax (98), Caltex states on there website and pamphlets that - "With an octane rating of no lower...
