November 1999
- Darren Robertson - Macquarie Hills,NSW,Australia
Some very good info. Keep rolling from the 1800/120 club Australia.
signed on Friday, the 20. of April 2001 at 02:26:57
- Tem - Thailand
I like every message in swedishbricks because I have just buy used car 91 Volvo 960. I need to know about my car.
signed on Tuesday, the 03. of April 2001 at 22:18:27
- Paul - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Very nice and informative site.
It helped me a lot in deciding to buy my first brick or not.
Reading your site I came to the conclusion that a 10 years old
744 GL cannot be too bad an investment.
thanks,
Paulsigned on Wednesday, the 28. of March 2001 at 08:30:58
- Frank - Groningen, Holland
This is a really nice site!
I own a 1982 245GL with a millage of
600.000 Km
It still rocks!signed on Friday, the 02. of March 2001 at 09:19:06
- Griselda Martinez - Brownsville, Texas 78520 USA
This site is really cool. I'm glad to know that I'm not the only Volvo fanatic out there!!! :)
signed on Wednesday, the 28. of February 2001 at 23:52:56
- Dvaid McMinn - Pontotoc, MS United States Of America
Informative and very useful.
signed on Wednesday, the 28. of February 2001 at 20:27:35
- Joergen - Stockholm, Sweden
Great site! Good maintenance/repair tips! I own a 740 estate. Sadly, it is not by far the best car I've had. Lot of small problems, mainly related to the injection system. The FI appears to have a "best before date", and after this it seems to need rebuilding. Crap. Now the car won't start when it is cold (and is is now quite cold in Sweden!). Any one else experiencing this problem? Ignition cables, relays, rotor, dist.cap etc is checked and is OK. The Bosch FI-experts I have been consulting can't find the fault either. The enginge is a B230F, -88 (registered in may -88), early LH-version. I doubt that I will ever buy a Volvo with that FI-system again...
signed on Monday, the 26. of February 2001 at 15:54:49
- Jerry Stierhoff - Delaware, Ohio, USA
Great Website! Please continue the good
work!!signed on Thursday, the 22. of February 2001 at 23:18:37
- Roy Arcilla - Dallas TX USA
Great Website!!!... I own 1 of the bricks,
the 850 GLT Manual Transmission... The
BRICK is over 179000 miles already, and
still runs like a brand new car...
VOLVO RULES!!!...
signed on Sunday, the 21. of January 2001 at 00:53:14
- Roy Arcilla - Dallas TX USA
Great Website!!!... I own 1 of the bricks,
the 850 GLT Manual Transmission... The
BRICK is over 179000 miles already, and
still runs like a brand new car...
VOLVO RULES!!!...
signed on Sunday, the 21. of January 2001 at 00:53:03
- Roy Arcilla - Dallas TX USA
Great Website!!!...
signed on Sunday, the 21. of January 2001 at 00:49:26
- James Payne - Lindenhurst, NY
excellent, informative, user friendly
signed on Sunday, the 14. of January 2001 at 19:44:20
- Ross Bruinsma - Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
One of many great Volvo sites that I have found and read often. I have a wonderful 1970 145 that I drive every day, and that I also especially love to drive over long distances. Talk to you all later!
signed on Sunday, the 07. of January 2001 at 20:46:33
- scott - santa rosa, ca.
i love my brick, i love this site!
all praise the brickheads!signed on Saturday, the 06. of January 2001 at 01:57:16
- Will Murray - Fonthill, ON, Canada
My licence plate is 'MY BRICK' on my 88 244DL. I love my car.
signed on Thursday, the 28. of December 2000 at 09:46:38
- Duncan Macniven - Scotland
Very good site I have only just found it, having been recommended to me by my boss Kieran Nash, thankyou, I am sure I will become a regular visitor, having just become the proud owner of a 240 DL Estate with 120000 miles on the clock, it is in mint condition.I have a couple of minor faults, the water pump squeals from time to time, I will change it soon, the headlight wipers don,t. The interior light is intermittent and the rear washer won't. The rear wiper also has a mind of it's own. I have made my mind up to convert to LPG in the near future, as the price of petrol in this country is an outrage, 'at least Dick Turpin had the decency to wear a mask'.
signed on Thursday, the 28. of December 2000 at 09:02:10
- Voltaire - Paris, france
I bought a nice 245 of 1975 and need support.
merci
Voltairesigned on Saturday, the 16. of December 2000 at 14:07:53
- dana hyshka - delta british columbia canada
very interesting keep it coming,but would like to see more 240 series thanks very much
signed on Friday, the 08. of December 2000 at 01:55:20
- David Chisholm - St Louis MO USA
- Homepage : http://www.wustl.edu/
OLD LAMPS FOR NEW !
If you are tired of replacing expensive bulbs
EMail me. I make new bulbs using your old base
and LEDs (solid state light). It will be the
last bulb you'll replace.signed on Tuesday, the 05. of December 2000 at 20:22:03
- Bill Castner - Chevy Chase, MD USA 20815
Lurker since 1997. A wonderful site.
signed on Tuesday, the 05. of December 2000 at 12:02:31
- Mark Francis - Minot, ME USA
I recently resurrected a tired '83 DL wagon - a barn car, and put it back on the road. It's a bit rough, but I'm learning a lot of what I need to do to it to get the car I want from sites like this one. Thanks for all the information.
signed on Saturday, the 02. of December 2000 at 18:50:00
- Mark Coton - Lower Hutt, New Zealand
I have just purchased an 89 740 Estate with the 153hp engine and auto.
It has done 245000 miles so I am hoping for a good run.
The site is very informative.
signed on Monday, the 20. of November 2000 at 20:25:15
- Guillermo A. Cruz - Laredo,Tx. USA
- Homepage : http://NONE
Very well done. Congradulations. I was unable to access your maintaince and repair section on 240s. Will try again later.
signed on Thursday, the 16. of November 2000 at 21:06:32
- Mike Lucas - Cupertino, CA USA
Thanks for a great info resource. This page has saved me a lot of money.I'd like to share my problems that I've had with my 1991 740 turbo in the hopes that it might be of help to someone else.
1. Symptom was no power but the engine ran. Limped home and found that a filter box damping foam pad had disintegrated and was sucked up against the air mass transducer screen. I cleaned up the mess and the car ran great.
2. The engine died for no reason then would start and run intermitently. I found that the wires to the engine timing inductive sensor cable insulation had disintegrated. The wires touched when the cable was jiggled just right. I cut out the bad insulation, re-soldered the wires and RTVd the cable and sensor housing together. The car has been running great since.
My 740 is white and had 146,000 miles when I bought it. It now has about 160,000 miles. I bought it as a commuter car but fell in love with it. I'm now slowly upgrading and restoring it. Now that I can afford a new car, I'm sticking with my trusty 740.
Regards,
Mike Lucas
signed on Thursday, the 09. of November 2000 at 21:42:46
- Piotr - Warsaw,Poland
Perfectly Driven, contents - interesting and useful.
signed on Wednesday, the 08. of November 2000 at 04:56:30
- Rachel Gurley - Parsonsfield, ME, US
Volvo lover thru thick and thin. Glad I'm not alone.
signed on Sunday, the 05. of November 2000 at 16:32:28
- Randy - Twinsburg,Ohio USA
Great Tech Tips! Very helpful!
Check out the Brickyard for my '87 760.
I just bought an '89 760 so I need to sell the '87. Great car.Needs a little work.Strong engine.Runs Great. Thanks
signed on Friday, the 03. of November 2000 at 12:14:43
- Bryan Goldberg - Okemos, Michigan USA
Nice pictures
signed on Thursday, the 02. of November 2000 at 21:32:39
- Per-Ola Forss - Malmoe, Skane lan, Sweden
I like Volvo a lot and The Swedishbricks
website is a great source of information.signed on Monday, the 30. of October 2000 at 16:39:31
- Foster Mckenzie III - Washington, DC, USA
- Homepage : http://www.clark.net/pub/slim/
Your web page boogies!
It really boogies!
It really goes!
It really boggies!
It really boggies!
(Rrrrrrrrralph)signed on Friday, the 20. of October 2000 at 17:49:14
- John Dupuy - Corvallis, Oregon, U.S.A.
I think the site is great, I would like to see more pictures of peoples volvos.
I just bought an 82 240 GL wagon Diesel.
I've been fixin her up, and I already have fallin for my brick. It just feels so soild, and hold the road just right. I've learned quite a bit thanks to your site. I hope to have a fruitful relationship with my "goldin tractor"(Gold color, diesel motor).
Thanks for the help,
JDsigned on Tuesday, the 10. of October 2000 at 03:18:21
- Les Chaney - Eden North Carolina
Neat page. I am building a 1972 142E SCCA ITB race car
signed on Wednesday, the 04. of October 2000 at 22:38:46
- Austin Futch - Waskom,TX,USA
it's great
signed on Sunday, the 24. of September 2000 at 22:01:33
- Trista Rassofsky - Gaithersburg, MD USA
Loved my brick. It was an 88 240 which finally died at the hands of a pickup truck at 233k miles. Bought a V40. Mistake. has cost $7100 so far in repairs that Volvo has not seen fit to cover under warranty. Also has brakes that periodically don't work. Volo NA's response? Sorry, there is nothing we can do. Has Volvo always been like this? I now have signs on both my Volvo and my Nissan that say "my 2000 Volvo has been in the shop 4 months and towed 4 times". I am afraid I will drive all over town with them on until Volvo does right by my car and admit they sold me a lemon. If anyone has any pull with Volvo, please help!!!
signed on Thursday, the 14. of September 2000 at 18:01:00
- Doug McCray - Sarasota, Fl.
I just bought a 1987 turbo wagon and am looking for info and guys to share stuff.
signed on Saturday, the 09. of September 2000 at 23:38:26
- Paul Nelson - Melbourne,Victoria,Australia
- Homepage : http://I don't got one
This is an excellent site for all Volvo owners or potential owners
signed on Wednesday, the 30. of August 2000 at 22:06:31
- Gregg Shadduck - Mpls, MN USA
Wow! Has already been a huge help, both in specifics and in boosting confidence. (I am no Daniel Boone with cars... prefer to follow others.)
I admire all the work that has gone into the collated (collected?) advice.
Thanks!signed on Sunday, the 27. of August 2000 at 22:38:41
- Marcus D. Alexich - Plant City, FL, USA
I've never heard them called this before.
At current time I have 3. 240 DL, 960,.and a 84 245 which is soon to be a 283 GTW. I have a 6.6 liter V-8 and will soon be changing the body to a 2 door.
M. Alexichsigned on Saturday, the 26. of August 2000 at 21:33:18
- helena weisl - charlevoix, Mi USA
I love this site and I love volvos.
Thanks!signed on Thursday, the 24. of August 2000 at 22:16:45
- Don Holzwarth - Meridian Idaho Ada
I'm always looking for a helpful hint on maintenance.
signed on Saturday, the 12. of August 2000 at 20:25:16
- Tom Alexander - San Jose, CA, USA
- Homepage : http://N/A
i think the site is great. Enough said!
signed on Tuesday, the 08. of August 2000 at 21:10:57
- Tom Morris - Miami, Florida, USA
- Homepage : http://onyx.mythic.org
Great website! The repair/maintenance FAQ's are very informative and have been of great assistance to us on several occasions.
signed on Thursday, the 27. of July 2000 at 03:27:15
- Daniel Bayer - Greensboro N.C. USA
I've got one Volvo and am thinking of buying another. What I'm wondering is whether there's any Volvo owner's groups in the Greensboro/High Point/Winston area. If so I'd like to join.
signed on Monday, the 17. of July 2000 at 23:11:27
- Daniel Bayer - Greensboro N.C. USA
Lots of really useful information
signed on Monday, the 17. of July 2000 at 23:06:30
- Robert Needles - Oak Harbor, Wa., USA
Great site great info, very useful for our frist Volvo purchase (1980 DL wagon)
signed on Sunday, the 16. of July 2000 at 16:36:27
- Jason Dudgeon - Louisville, KY, USA
Swedishbricks is the definitive website about the best cars ever made. I have a "swedish brick" and I ram it into other cars and go "Wooo hooo!!!"
signed on Saturday, the 15. of July 2000 at 15:07:27
- Matt Dillon - Portland, OR, USA
- Homepage : http://www.angelfire.com/or2/misterpoopy
This website is really informative... does anyone know where I can get a set of 4 lowering springs 4 a 79 242DL? the IPD price list is over $200 new... i can deal with used ones. i just want my car 2 look faster... i dont want it 2 be a total sleeper when i put the nitrous kit in. thanks a lot. keep it up. And if your volvo needs servicing in the Portland area, take it 2 GW Performance: (503) 287-1111. my dad has been a mechanic specializing in volvos for over 20 years.
signed on Thursday, the 13. of July 2000 at 16:12:18
- Bill Gardner - Cleveland, TN. USA
Just found the site by accident.
Thanks you, Thanks You...I've found a home.
I maintain two Volvo's.
An 83 240 Sedan and a 87 240 Wagon.
The best cars [Volvo]on the road.
My (83)is @ 280,000 w/no problems.
It may use 1/2 pint between changes.
My wife's wagon is @265,000.
Just did a compression check.
Solid @ 120lbs +/- 2lbs on all four.
What can I say.
A Volvo Driver Till I Die.signed on Thursday, the 06. of July 2000 at 14:42:03
- Matthew Plourd - Portland OR 97223
The one problem with the 740 turbo wagon is the ease of getting speeding tickets! Other than that it is a kick to drive, haul, and USE!
signed on Monday, the 03. of July 2000 at 19:52:28
- Chris Masih Das - Bellerose,NY 11426
- Homepage : http://AOL
Having owned 5 Volvos or shall I say "bricks" I find this site to be the best for gaining information about these great machines.Few cars can deliver the total package like the '94 940 Turbo sedan I currently own which is about to pass 100,000 miles soon.
signed on Sunday, the 18. of June 2000 at 22:29:33
- WAYNE PETERSON - AURORA, COLORADO 80013, USA
EXCELLENT! JUST HAPPENED TO STUMBLE ON
TO IT IN LOOKING FOR REVIEWS ON 95-97
TURBO 850 WAGONS. ANY GOOD/BAD NEWS
ON THESE BRICKS? I AM LOOKING TO BUY
IN NEAR FUTURE. THANKS.signed on Saturday, the 17. of June 2000 at 15:36:18
- Ed Dzialo - Chicago, IL USA
Am interested in the home page, but don't understand why I am kept from subscribing because I have a hotmail address. I own a 1992 Volvo 240 wagon and would like to get in touch with clubs/other owners.
signed on Wednesday, the 07. of June 2000 at 23:32:23
- Ben Goddrad - Southampton, Hampshire, England
A very light hearted look at Volvo's, I enjoyed having a nose about. I own a 340 GL 1.4 and did you know you can drive with 8 other people in one!
signed on Saturday, the 03. of June 2000 at 17:52:46
- d johnson - harrison, me usa
love the tech info-thanks
signed on Sunday, the 28. of May 2000 at 18:08:28
- Jan-Pieter van der Pers - Groningen, Netherlands
I drive a 1989 240Dl and love to see how other people respond nicely to see such beauty drive by.
signed on Tuesday, the 23. of May 2000 at 12:08:12
- Oliver Jocher - Kilkenny, Ireland
Love the name of the site, sums up the aerodynamic properties!
On my 3rd Volvo at this stage. This one's a 1990 740GLE. I just love it. Want the Estate/Wagon next, not fussed if it's an 850 or a 940.signed on Wednesday, the 17. of May 2000 at 07:53:20
- Ryan Sloger - Collinsville Il usa
This is a great website and source for all Volvo owners!
signed on Monday, the 15. of May 2000 at 13:15:17
- FRED THURLOW - BREWER,MAINE...U.S.A.
A GREAT RESOURCE!!!!!!!!.
signed on Monday, the 15. of May 2000 at 11:16:32
- James Armitage - Adelaide, South Australia
Great web-site. Own a 240gl sedan 1983, great car, after a volvo wagon, either 740 turbo wagon, or 240GLE wagon (late model)
signed on Friday, the 28. of April 2000 at 02:23:12
- Rick Lynch - Atlanta, Illinois
Just found this site, and will use it in the future
Have 83 GLT Turbo 133187 miles Black w/leather, pretty good
shape overall, have to replace exhaust manifold gaskets, rides
like a dream and shines like a mirror, should have seen it when I
got it lots of oxidation, but with lots of elbow power and paint cleaner
she shines like a mirror now you can part your hair or read a book page in
the hood. Use to have the VW bug fever now have the Volvo Bug, HA!
signed on Thursday, the 27. of April 2000 at 01:58:04
- georgevaccari - royalston ma
I'll let you know later
signed on Tuesday, the 25. of April 2000 at 20:01:02
- Heather - Connecticut
- Homepage : http://pages.cthome.net/heather
Love the website! I am the proud owner
of a '93 240 and will be back to
this site often!signed on Monday, the 17. of April 2000 at 08:56:02
- Paul Stephens - Huntsville Alabama, USA
Too cool! I just bought my first Volvo in January '00 (a 1989 240DL wagon), and I can't get over the sense of community among Volvo owners. Almost every site pertaining to Volvo issues and ownership has been intelligent and helpful (a rarity on the internet!), and this site is no exception. Keep up the good work!
signed on Saturday, the 15. of April 2000 at 22:29:03
- Jim Kendall - Fayetteville, TN
I like the site. Love the mailing list. A searchable archive of the list would be nice.
I love red motors!signed on Saturday, the 15. of April 2000 at 15:44:36
- Evan Purser - Raleigh, NC, USA
Ecstatic third owner of a 1988 760 Turbo wagon with 154K on the odometer. Drives like new! Great website, does anyone know where I can obtain a full spec sheet for this car? Keep up the good work!!
signed on Wednesday, the 12. of April 2000 at 18:38:07
- Daniel Waid - Modesto, Ca. United States
I love the web site and any one who lives or drives through modesto should keep a look out for my 79' 242 in its nice little green paint job.
signed on Tuesday, the 11. of April 2000 at 20:54:50
- Barbara Wilson, Swedish Engineering - Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Homepage : http://www.swedishengineering.com
The list is a great resource for us. Thanks.
signed on Saturday, the 08. of April 2000 at 17:53:03
- Howard Silverman - Massapequa, New York U,S,A,
I am quite satisfied with the service,
signed on Tuesday, the 04. of April 2000 at 12:10:56
- Howard Silverman - Massapequa, New York U,S,A,
I am quite satisfied with the service,
signed on Tuesday, the 04. of April 2000 at 12:10:56
- H Michitsch - Glendale, New York USA
Great web page....have a diesel good info on the FAQ....
signed on Sunday, the 02. of April 2000 at 19:43:27
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