I bought a Volvo 940 Turbo (Here's what's wrong with it)

[@VolkswagenNut1969]

Oh no, this one ends on a cliffhanger! Head gasket? (I wonder how much they let it overheat?)😟 Still, I love how solid it is, and how nicely it ran after swapping the fuel pressure regulator. Things like the windshield seal and shift bushing are pretty minor, fortunately! The dash lights are baffling unless the circuits are getting wet. Wishing you the best as you dig into it! 🙂

[@Involvod]

I was wondering the same thing! Thanks, should make some interesting content!

[@alex.b6474]

Classic old car stuff: "I'm not going to turn it off since it might not start again." 😂 Love it

[@RichieRouge206]

I know the feeling when you discover bad respray work and lazy maintainance faults. Whenever I see an abused or neglected Volvo it makes me want to save it even more. The chassis is so much better than the 240, didn’t realise they were galvanised. I think she is definitely worth saving fella.

[@Involvod]

Thanks man I think so too!

[@Cooldad87]

Come on guys show this guy some love and hit that LIKE button! 👍 this channel again I always say this is underrated! Also man it's great looking I would totally drive it Volvos run and run

[@Involvod]

Thanks man I really appreciate the support!

[@Buffalobulltofta]

Silver is such a great color for a 945. Just do the head, its worth it and not a big hustle if you find a decent machine shop for the resurfacing. I drove a '96 that just passed 750.000 kilometers this weekend. Original B230FK, original M90, head done twice. Ran like most of the 150-200k. 940's i've driven and owned. Gotta love it!

[@Involvod]

I agree! I think the 240 wagons also look great in silver. It's amazing how these things can pack on the miles like it's nothing!

[@Buffalobulltofta]

@@Involvod Yeah man, it sure is the beauty of these cars. It's not rare for a N/A redblock, but i can't recall seeing a turbo at that mileage before.

[@jackjacko8706]

As long as you buy cheap, it always leaves room to move . Small faults can be irritating , but when a simple fix, so satisfying. Why do we do it? Something women don’t understand ( except for Mrs Involved, what a lucky man)

[@Involvod]

Defo! In the upcoming video I finally remember to share what I paid for it. And yeah, she gets it! 😃

[@MS940]

Good work diagnosing the running fault to fuel pressure regulator! Those diaphragms had their best before 30 years.

[@Involvod]

Yeah definitely, I need to buy a few I think!

[@carsyoungtimerfreak1149]

Good to see and hear her running well. About the dash lights, I have had these kind of things with all old cars I have ever bought. Most of them were stationary for some time. I make it a habit of driving them for at least 2 - 3 weeks, see what gets alive and only then I start mending things. This method does work well for me...

[@Involvod]

That's very true, I reckon I'll do that! Will be nice to determine if we need to start saving for a head job too!

[@BeardedWrencher]

Those headlights look really clean! The respray is unfortunate to a degree, but it doesn't look terrible for a car it's age! I absolutely can't wait to see what you do with this car and look forward to the progress! Also, you need a cordless impact wrench!

[@Involvod]

Yeah that's what I thought, car still looks good that's the main thing! Haha it's on the list 😅

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Loving the 940 dude, I had the same issue with the thermostat I got it the wrong way round and it wasn’t happy easy fix I guess. Look forward to seeing more on the old girl

[@Involvod]

Glad to know I'm not alone 😅 Thanks buddy

[@FriendCarrier]

Thank you for another wonderful video! I love following along with the journey. Living in the western US, I was lucky enough to get a completely rust free 1990 240 for 1500usd

[@Involvod]

Thanks! Glad you're enjoying it! Wow that is a bargain, definitely hold onto that one 😄

[@mayflowerlash11]

It's always nice when you eventually figure out what was wrong and fix it. Fuel pressure regulator, who would have guessed? LOL

[@Involvod]

Haha, it even happened on Elsa a few weeks ago!

[@woljangN]

intstrument cluster fault could be a bad rheostat, if it's the same as the ones on 740s

[@Involvod]

Thanks!

[@fannycraddock99]

Hey Sylvia, in Sledge's capable hands you are going to get a new lease of life and be a great car again.

[@Involvod]

Thanks 😃🙏

[@resaurce8834]

Glad to see you fixing this beast already! I will test my FPR next time I'm going to check on my 760! Had no problems yet, but doesn't hurt to check :)

[@davec6724]

Slop in shifter, need the plastic rubberized bushing which requires dropping it into hot water to soften up before clearful insertion. Fuel pressure regulators are cheap and easy to replace. Soldered those flexable circuit boards before to correct charging and bulb light problems, easy to remove cluster. Would recommend replacing coolant temperature sensor which controls fuel mixture and check turbine on turbo for front to back play, common after 140K miles, will freeze up with engine no power. Use full synthetic oil 10w-30 to prevent turbine freeze up. Cheers!

[@Involvod]

Thanks for the tips!

[@marcinbujok7388]

What a great episode! With just a few simple fixes you have managed to make her happy again :). That's what I love about those redblock volvos. My car was resprayed with falun red the same way, but that's not an issue for me 🤣. Good catch on the fuel pressure regulator! Hope you manage to sort the rest out! Cheers!

[@Involvod]

Thanks, yeah they do respond very well to some basic TLC!

[@d.jbrickmocs1637]

She looks good. A few things to do but that is great for content👍😁

[@Involvod]

Yeah exactly, there's no true misfortunes anymore 😃

[@DeanofMachines]

That masking job is similar to my red 245. Overall it doesn't look too bad

[@Involvod]

Yeah it could have been alot worse, I think the fact it took me that long to notice says alot!

[@DeanofMachines]

@@Involvod for sure. Better than bad paint all over

[@waiting4aliens]

I drive an 88 244. Learned something today. Thanks.

[@Involvod]

Me too! Hopefully you've seen it on the channel, although she's so great I haven't had to do any repairs lately..

[@enfield7123]

Love this channel right down to earth true every day car problem's keep up the good work

[@Involvod]

Thanks 😃

[@GentilsGarage]

Great video. Looking forward to the outcome of this one. Paintwork, especially metallic silver, is a pain to correct, but I’m should you’ll be able to fix the rest.

[@Involvod]

Thanks Gentil! I hope so 🤞

[@shepshepherd]

The funny goings-on with the dash lights could have been down to the ignition barrel/switch being slightly sticky. Quite a common problem on 700s and 900s which haven't been driven for a while. My 740 is currently idling really badly, rather like the 940 was. I last replaced its fuel pressure regulator 13 years ago, so it might be worth replacing it again.

[@Involvod]

Yeah could be, nice and easy to check at least 😃

[@jaimeluisbenavente692]

Maestro es genial y con sus clases e aprendido bastante bien, gracias a sus vídeos.

[@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn]

The bushing used by the automatic shifter looks like the same one the 240 uses.

[@Involvod]

Thanks! Hopefully that will mean they're more easily available

[@JMassengill]

Clampless exhaust systems. You saw it here first folks. Still not a bad car.

[@Involvod]

😂 It's crazy what you find eh

[@mortimergladbreath]

Good catch on the FPR! I would think though that the turbo might have a different spec from the NA cars? Big improvement though. The shifter bushing is a buck and an easy fix. My 88 760 turbo was plagued with bad solder connection all over the place. One in the fuel pump relay left me on the roadside once. Sad about the fuel in the coolant. Still a good purchase and I am happy to watch you sort her out!

[@Involvod]

Surprisingly they are all the same! I had a look for bushes and they aren't in stock until end of next month, no hard manual shifts until then 🤣 I was glad to find not 1, but 2 fuel pump relays in the glovebox, the previous owner was prepared😃 Thanks, always great to have your support!

[@sebastianbrrrr7372]

Not looking too bad to me! You can't do anything about the halfass paintjob anyway - apart from getting it done again... But everything else looks doable. And you'll end up with a 940 Turbo!

[@Involvod]

Yeah agreed, that's the most important thing!

[@redblockgarage]

You had that custom bluetooth exhaust. 😆 As for your cluster, my 745t had issues as well. If your solder joints look good tighten up all the screws on the back since they do carry a circuit through the board as well. The only issue my cluster has left is that my temp gauge sticks and just needs a smack on the dash to get it moving. Does it once a day at most. Head gasket is in your future I see. You'll get it sorted 😎👍

[@Involvod]

😅 Thanks, the speedo on the 240 also needs a whack, or I can wait a few miles depending on the outside temp up it gets working again when she's good and ready 😄

[@charlie225]

Hey bro, really enjoyed today's Volvo video, was wondering if u have come up with a name for her yet? Safe travels my friend!

[@Involvod]

Thanks! I decided on Sylvia! It was a close call between that and Tina Turbo 🤣

[@stusoldcars4248]

Excellent stuff 👏 👌 👍

[@Involvod]

Thanks!! 👍

[@Phiyedough]

I briefly had a 940 estate when my normal car was off the road for a few weeks. If I recall correctly that was supposed to be running OK but turned out to have a blown head gasket. The seller lived in a castle in Scotland and had a very upper crust accent but the car was filthy inside as it had been used to transport hunting dogs.

[@ootoot2152]

This 940 is why i spent like 2 days stripping everything off of my 240 before i got it repainted

[@Involvod]

Nice, let's the car down a lot otherwise doesn't it

[@ootoot2152]

@@Involvod absolutely. And with how bad the paint on mine was itd be a disservice to phone it in

[@ched999uk]

Respray looks good unless you really look close so it's fine, at least someone cared enough to spend a few ££ for a budget respray? Hopefully it's not head allowing fuel into water - but you don't have much pressure so doubt it's coming from petrol in cylinders, maybe inlet manifold gasket? It's going to make some great content :-)

[@Involvod]

Thanks, that's the way to look at it 😃 I'll keep an eye on it, definitely would expect more pressure in the system if it was the head 🤔

[@willallan1622]

Hey love this content and love how much you love these cars as well I recently bought my first car and Volvo and was wondering if you had any tips for a fuel issue on the D24T diesel motors 😅

[@Involvod]

Hey, thanks! I honestly have no clue about the D24, there are a couple of guys I know on FB that own them, feel free to post in the Involvo'd group and I'll ask if they can steer you in the right direction!

[@DeanofMachines]

As far as the leaking windshield, any water in the passenger footwell? Possible theres a body module getting wet somewhere

[@Involvod]

Yeah there was a little bit! I'm going to keep an eye on it

[@DeanofMachines]

@@Involvod wonder is it would be worth it to pop the windscreen out and reseal

[@Involvod]

@@DeanofMachines I wouldn't know where to start! Grew up watching Edd China who would take on any job, but always said leave windscreens to the professionals! 😅

[@DeanofMachines]

@@Involvod LOL I don't have a clue either but messing it up would be fun!

[@sna1perlolftw]

Hah, so many exact same issues as my car, be sure to check rear wheel wells for rust if the body was resprayed, mine went there on the right after a bad repair, also is the knocky sound on your engine normal? Mine sounds the same and i've been worrying a little

[@Involvod]

Yeah I need to remove the arch liners too and have a good look, I did find some bubbles in the middle of the wing 😬 To me it sounds a bit 'ticky' I think I'll take off the valve cover and check the clearances, I've got a suspicion the gaps might be too big 🤔

[@sna1perlolftw]

@@Involvod rod knocks stay away

[@dbt2787]

its amazing how many tiny bodywork imperfections you notice after washing a car. any ideas why it might've had the respray?

[@Involvod]

Yeah! To be honest it was probably lacquer peel, these things can suffer quite badly

[@briangleeson1528]

Ah, the old fuel pressure regulator!

[@Involvod]

I'm going to buy a handful of them 😂

[@СержЛебедь-ж4ч]

Великолепная концовка! Газит пробитая прокладка?

[@Involvod]

Thanks 😃 It really could be, but I hope not!

[@michaelstanley6919]

I had the same problem with my 940 the dash lights work sometimes it turned out to be the socket that connector was not in all the way.

[@Involvod]

Thanks! I checked it from the back and it seems to be in, so I'll remove it and have a closer look!

[@Robin-bj8yw]

Not that "Lucky" 😂 but nice project 😇 easy job

[@Involvod]

Yeah as always 😃

[@VolkswagenNut1969]

This is familiar in retrospect …I got into a rock tumbling down a hill on my 940 Turbo. Running perfect, but took it in for an oil leak. Turned out to be the dreaded leaky head gasket. But wait! Turned out the head gasket was leaking due to 3 cracks in the head…..and there was carbon buildup on the valves…finally my brain just said @##& it, let’s go all out while it’s apart. Nice and healthy now after a mere: head, head gasket, top end rebuild, timing belt, water pump, and tensioner. You never know what has been done to any used car…but I’m convinced it is worse in cars like Volvo bricks because they can hide past trauma so much better than most. On the plus side, they’re more worth fixing than most. 😉

[@db192]

Needs a bit of work, nothing you can’t handle I’m sure!

[@Involvod]

Yeah it's good to keep busy 😃

[@oskarjoakimson]

I know whats wrong with it! Ain’t got no gas in it!

[@dreamsun69]

Such a LOOKER!!!

[@Involvod]

Thanks bro ❤️

[@waiting4aliens]

8 dollars US for the shift bushings. each.

[@MKA874]

try to reset ecu by removing fuse number 1 for 1minutes and then it will learn fueling

[@Involvod]

Very good point, she's running good now but using a lot of fuel, could be me boosting everywhere, but I'll definitely reset the fuse, thanks!

[@p-aolsson488]

Change headgasket and check so you Dont have coolant in the drivers floor. Replacing the heater is a BIG job! Shame that its an automatic, otherwise a nice car!

[@Involvod]

Yeah I heard about that 😅 Thanks!

[@aleel224]

Hey Sledge, i also noticed that my fuel pressure regulator membrane had burst. Unfortunately the price for a new one is around 90 € from Skandix. Is there any way that you have one lying around? Greetings from Frankfurt

[@Involvod]

Hey, unfortunately I don't have one, shame that they are expensive, that's what's stopping me from buying a few of them!

[@lorangajapp8086]

Did you adjust the TPS?It should click when idle if i remember correctly.

[@Involvod]

No I didn't adjust it, but I think you're right though I heard that before

[@corychecketts]

Great way to end the video haha

[@danjones2913]

Nooo you can’t finish it like that 😂 that’s something straight out of TopGear..”and on that bombshell”…

[@Involvod]

😄 I'm afraid that's all we've got time for! Tune in next week! 🤣

[@LiamTaylor26]

I was going to suggest it was the FPR 😂😂

[@Involvod]

😄 It's honestly every time, it happened on Elsa too I just didn't record it! 6 Volvos, 6 FPR!

[@LiamTaylor26]

@@Involvod I'll try and go save whatever bits I can from Rick's old redblock soon.

[@Involvod]

@@LiamTaylor26 yeah you should man, let me know if you want to sell any of it I'd be more than happy to buy them!

[@LiamTaylor26]

@@Involvod will do mate 😁

[@lj3912]

HAHAHAHA "BBW940" LICENSE PLATE!

[@lordmeme9965]

Hei i want to ask. My volvo 960 (940) have a same problem, the water leaking into the glass after a cleaning using high pressure water? Do you any solution for it?

[@Involvod]

Hey, I think the only real solution is to have the windscreen redone. But in the meantime I just make sure the trim around the windscreen is in place and try to avoid spraying water around it, seems to be okay

[@bjarneku]

huh, I've probably owned around 100 redblock volvos, and never had a problem with the fuel pressure regulator 🤔

[@Involvod]

That explains why I haven't heard people talk about it, but I've had 6 and all of them needed one, maybe it's something I'm doing 🤔😅

[@bjarneku]

@@Involvod I guess you're just unlucky in the fpr department 😅 even if I've gone over to the 960/s90/v90 models, I still watch this channel. keep up the good work

[@Involvod]

Thanks! I might be joining you soon if the Redblock prices keep rising 🙄

[@bjarneku]

@@Involvod you should give one a try at least, it's a way more comfortable car, I bought one, and that was it for me and redblocks... the daily driver with a 204hp 3.0 and a M90 gearbox (factory 2,5 + m90) is actually more economic than a stock b230f

[@bobjohnson1587]

@@bjarneku I've been driving Redblocks for almost 30 years and I miss how much more comfortable to drive and ride in my '77 264 GL was. Sigh! So, I know what you mean about the 960's.

[@garethifan1034]

Why not drop a 5 cylinder Diesel out of a V70 in it? Much better mpg's..and probably more reliable

[@VPH38]

Bonjour Désolé je suis français 😂 Auriez vous s il vous plaît la référence du silent bloc du levier de vitesse automatique ? Merci 👍😜

[@Involvod]

Hello! Sorry I don't know which part you mean, the silent block? 🤔

[@VPH38]

@@Involvod sous la voiture le jeu au levier de vitesse. La barrière de la langue c est compliqué 👍😂

[@Involvod]

It doesn't translate very well 😅 Maybe you can send me a picture/screenshot over email or Insta?

[@VPH38]

@@Involvod on your video we can see a problem with the gearbox shifter (sorry my englih is very bad). Have you the référence to the parts for repair ?

[@Involvod]

@@VPH38 ah I see, I think it's 1220141 and 381704 but I'm not sure! Those are the ones I'll order though and try it

[@PleaseExplainMe]

If you are looking for a 530 head .... i got one if you need it ....

[@Involvod]

Oh thanks! Hopefully it will just need a skim. I'm sure we'll soon find out 😅

[@Involvod]

I actually tested the head gasket and it has failed, I'm starting to think it might not be a bad idea to have a head on standby for it, last time I removed a 940 head it was all corroded! How much are you wanting for it?

[@PleaseExplainMe]

@@Involvod Will send you a e-mail ;)

[@ElfinAce37]

That ending.... yikes

[@luvasleeper7893]

Nice to see Volvo's becoming more popular now not many people knew about fast Volvo's a few years back when I got mine. Cant beat a fast Volvo 5cl turbo. Only just started my v70 t5 after sitting for 2 years here's a little video if you want to have a look. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5mxfot7p8ppjbc

[@Involvod]

Yeah, problem is it's making them too expensive 🤣 Thanks I'll give that a watch later for sure!

[@luvasleeper7893]

@@Involvod yeah I have noticed the prices have gone crazy recently

[@Bassalicious]

Oh no, that ending :/ Might as well replace the timing belt and maybe the water pump while you're at it. good to see she's running better though. The high idle could be because of vacuum leaks as you said, it could also be a really dirty throttle body too. Seemed like the IAC valve was working pretty well when it came down from higher revs..

[@WhitelandRestorations]

You should have seen Laura running round the livingroom! You made her day calling her Syliva! Wish we had recorded it! The little tweeks on the 940 have already made such a difference. Maybe you should pick up one of those test kits to test the coolant for head leaks... You know the ones that change colour? Great episode!

[@Involvod]

Haha 😃 Changed the spelling ever so slightly because of a well known Nissan! Yeah that's the plan, in the meantime I'll keep an eye (and nose) on the coolant!

[@kyriakoshachirokus8982]

Man those are some problems :/, but I know you can fix it :) There is actually a 90s facelift 740 in my local scrapyard, so your work on saving these cars means a lot to me :)

[@Involvod]

Hopefully 😄