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  1. proto57

    Crooked 240 Alternator Fix

    I had a bad case of a worn hole in the alternator boss, causing the angle of the pulleys to be off. As you probably know, it will then squeal like hell, and burn out your belts. This was in a junkyard alternator I bought, which is why I noticed that my old alternator had two nice steel inserts...
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    FCP Groton not honoring Bosal warranty

    A head's up on FCP's policy on defective Bosal parts: They will not send a new one out. You have to buy a second one, or put a credit card on file first, then they will decide if they will honor the warranty when they receive the part back, and refund the money... or not charge you for two...
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    240 Blower Motor Replacement: Holesaw Method

    Anyone who is or has contemplated replacing their 240's blower motor is aware of the onerous task involved. You are faced with a $400 bill, or pulling the heater unit out entirely, or diving in with the ?chainsaw method? described here and other places on the internet. But there is a simpler...
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    240 Front Bearing Seals, observations and ???

    Would anyone have the last word on Volvo's unique front wheel bearing seals, and proper method of installation? When I opened my hub, the seal and retainer were just pushed back against the backing plate, not seeming to do anything. The retainer had popped out of the hub, and had circular...
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