1984 Volvo 242 that will not run.

Our local friend and fellow Volvo fan Eli bought this nice little 1984 242 last year. He paid the man, drove out of the drive way, stopped down the road for gas and the car never ran again! Well it sorta did once for a little while, long enough to get stranded HUNDREDS OF METERS from home!
It's a nice B23 LH2.1 Auto, maroon with a tan interior. That he bought to tinker with for a while and then pass it on to someone else.
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[@itsmephil2255]

Soon as I saw that dizzy cap and rotor arm I was like "yup there's your problem' I have never seen a spark jump that far before

[@DeanofMachines]

I was very impressed

[@itsmephil2255]

@@DeanofMachines goes to show the strength of the spark though That's a healthy electrical system

[@DeanofMachines]

@@itsmephil2255 yeah! It’s doing really well.

[@arieplomp8906]

Thanks Dean and pointy finger! For taking us on this repair trip! That phoneholder is fab! Doctor Dean makes a house visit! Is your 240 or Amazon not feeling well ; call Dr Dean! 😜👍🏻👍🏻🆙 like allways!

[@DeanofMachines]

I'll bring the gloves and a good attitude!

[@arieplomp8906]

😂😂😂

[@NOSPEEDSHOP]

Pop the hood, turn and cough.

[@DeanofMachines]

@@NOSPEEDSHOP like a true professional!

[@POVwithRC]

That phone holder solution 10/10

[@DeanofMachines]

I’d say he absolutely nailed it!

[@dl242ti]

Fun video. Thanks Dean and Eli. Like you Dean I enjoy troubleshooting those old Volvos. Now not only can Eli keep the car. He can get the parts together to do a manual swap video with you. Looking forward to what you do next.

[@DeanofMachines]

That’s up to Eli! Even if it changes hands, it might stay local enough to be on the channel again!

[@NOSPEEDSHOP]

Definitely needs a manual swap.

[@DeanofMachines]

@@NOSPEEDSHOP ab so lootly! We can probably track down the parts.

[@marcinbujok7388]

Hey Dean! Great to see you out helping fellow enthusiast. Awesome cars! Amazon and 242 in one episode! Both of best worlds!😂

[@DeanofMachines]

Hey Marcin! Welcome back! The cars are both nice cars! Now both very drivable!!

[@eriktjader6689]

Omg😂 the ” fingerstick” again . Love these Volvo clips on your channel

[@DeanofMachines]

Had to bring it back! Its a hit on the channel!

[@john242ti]

3.73:1 would be stock for an Aw70 B23/230 non-turbo 240. Anyway, seems like Eli now has a second Volvo to permanently add to his collection. He just needs to swap it to a M46 and finish fixing it up cosmetically, and get the brakes working properly.

[@DeanofMachines]

Brakes aren’t THAT important… i think you are right that its a 3.73

[@johnlorrieboskovic2836]

@DeanofMachines You are the Ceasar Milan of the Volvo World! "There are no bad Volvos, just inexperienced owners."

[@DeanofMachines]

Thank you sir! I just want people to enjoy their experience with these old cars! They are easy and rewarding to work on. Sometimes a little help like in this situation here is enough to reignite the love someone has for a project!

[@lillebrorsanvincent2017]

11:53 the sign to the right reads: Observe! 4 speed gearbox

[@GeneralPoison]

But how come a us car has that plaque?

[@lillebrorsanvincent2017]

@@GeneralPoison imported? Why else would it be in Swedish?

[@DeanofMachines]

@@GeneralPoison sometimes, people ad things just because they are cool! Maybe Eli will chime in and say why.

[@lillebrorsanvincent2017]

@@DeanofMachines well as a swede that was really fun to see :)

[@DeanofMachines]

@@lillebrorsanvincent2017 stay tuned for more fun! I try to sprinkle some Swedish treats in here and there :)

[@Drury96]

Nicely done lads. Glad to see you figured it out !

[@DeanofMachines]

With our incredible skills we did it!

[@karlbenz4925]

Just another day in the life of humble Volvo addicts, albeit a succesful one 😉 Another addition to the road fleet of nostalgia.

[@DeanofMachines]

That’s right! More of the same. Simple tinkering around

[@sir_enuf]

This guy is an actual saint

[@DeanofMachines]

I appreciate that! Im just trying to help those in the community!

[@gijswillemsen4756]

Love your channel man!! My dad owned a 240, a 740 and a 940 when i was younger. I own a Volvo 480 myself, i've always found it sad the 480 wasnt introduced in the USA, would've loved to see one on your channel. - Cheers from The Netherlands!

[@DeanofMachines]

Thanks for the love!! The 480 is an odd beast. I secretly want one but refuse to confess my love publicly.

[@davidblood9882]

Another excellent video. Thank you Dean!

[@DeanofMachines]

Thank you David! Have a great night!!

[@rearwingnoire27]

Great content, thank you both for your time and your enthusiasm.

[@DeanofMachines]

Thank you! I have to thank Eli for letting me film the experience!

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Another great video dude. Bloody love that 122. It makes me want to drive mine so bad.

[@DeanofMachines]

Just gotta slap it back together!

[@SimpsonsClassics]

@@DeanofMachines if only it was that easy…

[@sherriaaberts8253]

Quickly becoming my favorite tuber go dean!

[@DeanofMachines]

That is a HUGE compliment! Thank you very much

[@dombooth86]

Brilliant v log loving the pointy stick 😂

[@DeanofMachines]

Its the best teaching aid ever invented!

[@POVwithRC]

Felt this. I actually overhauled the ignition on the 144t this weekend. I couldn't get a consistent spark at boost through anything wider than .025. It would also just progressively get less and less ignitey as the car warmed up. It always felt like it was running on one lung. New MSD 2 and wires I made myself and holy Dyna it's never actually driven this good ever before in my entire history with it. I didn't know what I was missing. It's actually spookily fast now. Point being, ignition problems are like slow moving cancer. Everything kinda works well enough until one day your arm falls off or something.

[@DeanofMachines]

Thats a good analogy. I was curious what spark issues you were experiencing during your trip

[@ryan.herbert1196]

You're so underrated man, keep up the good content!

[@DeanofMachines]

I appreciate that a ton dude. Thank you!

[@kjh789az]

Love that Amazon! Sheer driving pleasure ...Grow older together. Join the owners club for parts and solutions! Thanks.

[@DeanofMachines]

Already apart of it! Great little cruiser!

[@GettingGood]

lmao I wish i was unfamiliar enough with my local parts stores to need to use GPS to get to em

[@DeanofMachines]

We had to go to one further away because they had the part we needed.

[@thewrenchlaboratory]

I really want an early 90s 240

[@DeanofMachines]

They are plentiful! Find a rust free one and enjoy!

[@Erik-dc3ki]

That makes my old Swedish heart beat faster...i would not sell it for anything...keep it and enjoy the ride....

[@DeanofMachines]

I love reviving these Swedish tanks! It’s rewarding.

[@volvo744ti]

good job one more volvo of the driveway 👌

[@DeanofMachines]

Need to keep these old rides going!

[@Oyvind88]

Great video and cars guys😎🔥

[@DeanofMachines]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@ElfinAce37]

Love the content, keep it up!

[@DeanofMachines]

Thanks for stopping by and enjoying the show!

[@fostergrant1812]

Looking at the cap and rotor I would say your timing is off and has been for a long time. If the distributor is out of adjustment, the timing belt is off a tooth at the intermediate shaft.

[@DeanofMachines]

Thats a very good point. The car is probably due for timing belt and water pump too.

[@bennett4949]

did you check the membran of the gasoline pressure regulator?

[@DeanofMachines]

It has a brand new FPR on it. We are assuming its fine.

[@bassjaymi]

Hi tech car alarm on the fender...80's style lol

[@DeanofMachines]

There’s no getting past that one! Its very secure.

[@dhbk59]

resold fuel pump relay, if that don´t work check airmass sensor. those two are common

[@DeanofMachines]

These are great suggestions! We were able to find the issue before we got to this point!

[@markvannunen3812]

Breakfluid is also very low….

[@DeanofMachines]

Its fine, probably. Maybe. No real way to fix it though!

[@ShawnTheGreek]

15:19 of the video WHAT THE ACTUAL FUUUU…..

[@DeanofMachines]

It’s magical! The Volvo gods had a laugh on our behalf today.

[@NOSPEEDSHOP]

I was so confused when I came around the engine bay, saw that the lead was unplugged, and it was running. I was struggling for weeks to get it running and Dean UNPLUGS stuff and it fires up.

[@DeanofMachines]

@@NOSPEEDSHOP it’s my incredible skill and no how. That’s all.

[@b3pp0]

Actually is that Amazon imported from the beginning because it says 4 speed manual transmission on the dash? Never seen that before not even on the old volvos here in sweden..

[@NOSPEEDSHOP]

I got that sticker from VP Autoparts about 3 years ago.

[@b3pp0]

@@NOSPEEDSHOP Nice, i missed that ones then... Nice work on the car, much nice than my own -65 4dr but its a work in progress.. Keep up the good work on your other projects...

[@DeanofMachines]

Haha

[@b3pp0]

@@DeanofMachines Hope you get some new volvo projects again so i have some more interesting to look at.. :P

[@DeanofMachines]

@@b3pp0 i have TOO MANY lol!!!

[@Anton_MotorMer]

oooooh i would want to buy that car but im swedish and its expensive to ship 😞

[@DeanofMachines]

Buy it! It’s just money! Seriously it would be expensive to ship.

[@Anton_MotorMer]

@@DeanofMachines transport to maiami then ship it to Gothenburg and trailer it up to Umeå witch is 640 miles from Gothenburg. I think i'll pass.. then after that i have no money left haha

[@DeanofMachines]

@@Anton_MotorMer it would be better to go out of Savannah.

[@789costela]

Wel... I can tel you following. & yes I just startet White a real car so don't roast me. My car had a running issue & figue oute it was The fuel pressure thin that was on The fuel rail that was The problem. A step closer to its 2try of inspection over 3 years & the way to make me learn manuel & get a driving licens yes. Oh aboute The blue car that you hope you did not scrap. That you could build somethin awsome of! A americen/Sweden mix. & yes would *love* to se that! Do something unic, something that take car internet by storm! Yes

[@DeanofMachines]

Welcome to the channel! Take your time and enjoy the process of fixing your car. Which blue car are you talking about? The blue Amazon or the blue 242?

[@boblevis2544]

Lose the finger please it is…offensive

[@DeanofMachines]

Sorry to hear you find yourself offended by our teaching aid. What could we change about it to make it less offensive?

[@boblevis2544]

@@DeanofMachines ohh 😮 I forgot I posted that…embarrassing…it just seems to me you put the finger in the mans face…and my mom always told me pointing is rude…not that serious but thanks for the response…piece nice channel…whatever happened to Involvoed?? His channel is how I found yours…