[The Practical Classic Car] Volvo 240 British classic guide safe and robust part

If the brake is suspicious, the whole is suspicious

The Volvo 240 series has higher performance and rust prevention as the latter model.However, the previous model is not useless.However, the early 3 -speed AT did not fully draw out the performance.

When purchasing, check the status of the 4 -cylinder overhead cam.Remove the oil filler cap and see if the engine oil is emulsified and cloudy.Although there are not many numbers, it is a sign of deterioration of head gaskets.

Make sure that there is no unnatural vibration during the start or running of the engine.The timing belt is hard to cut, and even if it breaks, the piston and valve will not hit.

In the case of the V6 engine, check the maintenance record, and check if there are any traces such as overheating.If the condition is good, the rotation will be smooth.When wearing is progressing, engine oil consumption is high.

The transmission is robust, but the basic checks such as fluid leaks are indispensable.Volvo has been hiring overdrive for MT for many years, and has not appeared at the 5th speed until the mid -1980s.

In the case of AT, I want to see if the fluid is burnt or black.It is a sign of a rebuild.

The brakes are powerful in common in the 240 series.Volvo is an important part as a function to ensure safety, but if there is a sense of incongruity during the test drive, the condition of the entire car is suspicious.

Power steering is determined to see if there is any fluid leak from the rack.I also want to check the steering and the bush around the suspension.The shock absorber has a shorter life.If it is a bounce riding comfort, it can be assumed to be replaced.

Points to be careful when purchasing

Pillars and scutors around the windshield are easily rusted.The point of rusting the top of the front strut and the hinge mount on the bonnet.There are many other battery trays, radiator cross members, wheel arches and fenders.

Pay attention to the difficulty of seeing, such as chassis rails, floors, side sills, B pillars, lower doors, and storage space for spare tires.In the case of a station wagon, observe the condition of the tailgate helicopter.

There is a fuse box on the left side of the passenger seat.Make sure it is wet or corrosion is not progressing.All electrical components, such as heaters and air conditioners, move normally, and in the case of a station wagon, check the rear lights and wipers.

Check the wear of the seat, the wet carpet, and the plastic parts damage or missing.The button of the leather seat is one of the parts that tends to disappear.I would like to check the chassis plate and see if the specifications and specifications are the actual vehicle.

The V6 engine is not bad, but it tends to occur.Especially in the early units, the route of the engine oil may be clogged, causing a failure.

The four -cylinder is more robust, but I want to see if the head gasket deteriorates and abnormal vibration.If you do not neglect basic maintenance, you can use 320,000 km or more without rebuilding.

The transmission is basically robust.In the case of AT, check if the fluid is dark or scorched.

In the case of MT, I would like to check the movement and noise of Synchromesh on a test drive.The 5th speed appeared in 1984.Before that, it had an overdrive.

Make sure there is no extra play in the steering in the test drive.Check various places to see if there is no leakage of power steering fluid.The suspension and brakes are tough, but the more you ride, the more deteriorated and exhaustion.

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