As I fix stuff I put a line through it on the list. I usually start out with one of those yellow paper legal pads and write down every little thing that I can think of that needs attention or needs to be fixed, one thing per line, and keep it with the car. My projects tend to be basketcases and need a lot of little things to get them on the road. is another but mostly focuses on newer, fwd cars. R/volvo is another resource, also check out,. Good articles and a place to ask questions, as well as classifieds for parts. It mostly focuses on the rwd volvos like 240s abd 740s l.
is the community that I was a part of when bringing my car back from the dead when I first picked it up. My first car was an 83 240 and still have it after 10 years and 18 other cars that came and went in that time.Īlso, take advantage of the Volvo forums.
#VOLVO 240 GREENBOOKS MANUAL#
Have to say that the Bentley manual is the one to have. (These are all sold in the US but I can't speak to their availability outside of that or what to buy in other countries if you're not in the US.)
I personally prefer Liquid Wrench and Kroil and also like PB Blaster. (I'm not saying you need to have pro-grade tools but I'd stay away from the super cheap wrench sets at the auto parts store check out counter, discount store, etc.)īuy good penetrant fluids to help with removing stubborn/stuck nuts/bolts. While there are some diamonds in the rough most of the time cheap tools have just failed me and been a royal PITA to then have to deal with rounded nuts/bolts/etc. Search for DIY videos for the basics like oil changes, brake pad/rotor/fluid changes and so on which will be helpful when you're starting out.īuy good quality tools.
#VOLVO 240 GREENBOOKS MANUALS#
I you can find the factory service manuals those would be good too. I can't verify for the 240 but the Bentley manuals for my BMW E30 and E36 have been an invaluable resource when working on both of them. I see Bentley make's a manual for Volvo 240s ( ), I'd bet it's pretty good. I see they have a Volvo section but I can't speak to how complete it is, do some searching and I'm sure there are a number of similar vendors for Volvo OEM parts.įind some Volvo forums and read DIYs, recommendations on where to buy parts, etc. I've used for my BMW and it's been awesome to get parts that are literally the same as you'd get from the dealer but in a box w/ the OEM's logo vs BMW's and pay a fraction of the dealer part's counter price.
Hit up some local junkyards for parts, especially interior plastic pieces.įind places that sell OEM parts for cheap and use them vs the dealer.
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