Recent content by Mr. V

Check the condition of the U-joints in regard to the clunk.

While you're replacing the WP it would be a good time to inspect the timing belt and tensioner and replace if needed; also consider changing the front crank seal, cam seal and balance shaft seal. Yeah, it's a bit of work but worth it if you plan on keeping the car for awhile.

I don't remove the hard pipe which attaches to the rear of the WP; I do put some silicone lube on both the pipe's O-ring and the place it bolts to on the WP. Use a pry bar to press upward on the WP when compressing the upper round seal.

Then again, as a "certified autist" you might want to do what you plan to do then watch the engine quickly fail again. Takes all kinds...

When the linkage in my '82 244 Turbo failed I removed the dash to allow easy access. Removal was not easy, but not as bad as I'd expected: I found this helpful link... http://cleanflametrap.com/dash.html The "cam" that is attached to the cable came off; I used epoxy to reattach it, and have...

What is "CSB?"

My bad...somehow I thought it was a manual.

The connector doesn't connect to the solenoid, it connects to a different part, which tells the computer when the transmission is in fourth gear. It can be a PITA to access and release, especially if like me you have big hands: I lower the transmission for easier access. I

Has it gotten to the point yet that older 240's are considered "collector cars" instead of daily drivers? As time passes I see fewer and fewer on the road. To my mind, a "daily driver" is a car with ready availability of parts and technicians with the knowledge to repair them.

Bad wiring in the engine compartment: the insulation degrades over time, causing many issues. Wiring can be repaired but it ain't cheap. As suggested above: avoid these cars unless you are a competent home mechanic; otherwise...."You'll be sorry...."

Make sure your inner tie rods are still good and not sloppy with play. These parts all wear out with time.

I'm a fairly competent shade tree mechanic but I've reached an impasse as to improving the performance of my '86 740 Turbo. Can anybody direct me to a guy / shop in or near Portland, Oregon with a deep understanding of this car and the ability to diagnose fairly subtle performance issues? The...

My Volvos are old and I have the Blue Book and others for them, but my inquiry was about our 2021 Mazda Cx-5 Turbo.

I regret that Chilton and Haynes no longer seem to make DIY repair manuals for newer cars. Are there any companies making printed manuals for newer cars, or is it all online stuff from the mfr. these days?

This link might be of benefit .... https://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/TransmissionAuto.htm Always pull the dipstick and smell the fluid: avoid if it smells at all burnt.