Can We Make Our Volvo Roadworthy For Less Than €1000?

[@JMc.D]

This type of content is sooo much more interesting than watching another KZbinr buying another supercar. As the channel grows please remember that. It was very enjoyable to watch, greetings from Ireland. 🇮🇪

[@bojanmamula8703]

So true

[@Ben-jq5oo]

Same :))

[@shaneoflynn8299]

Same

[@Roflmfaoftw]

i love that these cars get a second chance on the road

[@Finsami71]

Me too!

[@frenk4207]

Yess

[@Alexstrqwwerffs]

this is the car preferred by billionaires. Ingvar Kamprad.

[@michaelterryii12]

No, they give the road a second chance, "Volvo outlive road, Road no outlive Volvo." -some russian guy probably

[@808yourlife]

Bruh this is like its 5th chance with 30 more. Thats a million mile motor

[@ticklishlawyer2]

When changing timing belts on d24 engine, you need to set the timing again. The timing changes slightly when parts wear over time. You need a set of specialed tools for locking the camshaft into right place, dial gauge to set injection pump timing. Crankshaft pulley bolt must be replaced and tightened to 350NM otherwise it will unscrew itself and destroy the engine. Making your own timing marks is very wrong. Also for sitting for such a long time headgasket will not last long and Injectors should be taken to diesel shop for testing, spray pattern, opening pressure. This engine will not last long like this.

[@cmanesq]

its sad how the useless comments have 100 likes but like comments like yours that are really important have little likes

[@socalguy829]

@@cmanesq the timing can't be that wrong as the engine starts and runs with not much trouble. yes they should probably check timing is exact but you need special tools which they probably don't have. this is a budget build/resto and complete overhaul of headgasket etc would be a lot more work. i'm sure it's good info but came across as very negative and critical.

[@tuomassalomaa9608]

@@socalguy829 you are on the right track. The timing does not need special tools, ghetto way is to use digital caliper. Before that the cold advancing mechanism lever needs to be set for hot engine, the two stacked square bits on the cable can be "overlapped" when you think about the structure for a while. The headgasket will live as long as it feels like, and the sitting will not make much difference. However the n/a d24 does not have oil swuirters for the pistons, and it is fairly common for those to seize the piston rings while sitting. Also valve clearance is an issue, vag diesels have bad guides very often and they wear the seat surfaces -> valve clearance goes to zero and that ruins compression.

[@creak92]

I was wondering a bit myself, the crankshaft bolt came out way too easy as you normally would need a 3/4" impact or breaker bar plus tool to stop the engine from turning. Setting the timing with the dial indicator is important, a small deviation in pump timing can have a big impact on how well it'll run and start. Luckily basic tool sets for timing the VW VE injection pumps can be bought for very cheap. I personally wouldn't worry about the headgasket but having (or doing it youself if you can get your hands at the tools) the injectors pop tested is always a good idea with old diesels.

[@ikutiap5923]

You are right. The crankshaft nut is the killer of almost all of these engines, and the timing belt. If that nut gets just a tiny hair loose, the engine is unrepairable and will self-disintegrate in a second. Please make sure the bolt is securely done to the factory specs. 350NM+, no joke, i repeat, NO JOKE.

[@memphis5220]

Just to be clear: we are keeping the original alloy rims. Only the tires will get swapped.

[@Turbo-smokey]

Waar kom je vandaan ? Ik heb een banden machine, en balanceer machine ;-)

[@lennartgordon9307]

Would be nice if you lower it and get nice rims.

[@bvg23h4l]

Hoi memphis. Ik ben bjorn van auto service bvg. Wij zijn een mobiele koolstofreinigings service. En wij willen uw volvo wel een carbon cleaning geven voor ze naar de keuring moet. Wil je er meer informatie over neem dan gerust contact op via Facebook. Mvg bjorn van goor

[@ikutiap5923]

@@lennartgordon9307 I disagree. Also, 81HP. Keep it stock. And looking stock (original)

[@thiscocks]

@@lennartgordon9307 lol. Why the fuck would you want to 'lower it'?

[@toast6135]

So funny the Volvo being called Greta with it puffing all that diesel smog out hahahaha😁

[@DerRolkin]

Still it’s way more eco friendly to drive an old already existing car, than buying a brand new one.

[@guusguusguus]

@@DerRolkin But it really isn't, this has been scientifically disproven multiple times now. Of course it depends on how many kilometres you cover but after a certain distance driven, it will always be more 'eco friendly' to buy and drive a new cleaner car than it is to sustain an old car.

[@Wiltshire-observer]

Yes, I think that was the joke.......”Greta” ......... and all those emissions

[@-First-Last]

It's an offence because Volvo it's not retarded.

[@jamesthunder7590]

@@-First-Last 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😀🇸🇪👍👍👍

[@Entouragespentmnsalaris]

I was waiting for this and it felt like an eternity

[@JohnyMcNeal]

felt like project Binky :D

[@sammjoho]

U know right..

[@GhostOfDamned]

Same

[@silschaerlaeken9518]

Niets dat meer ‘Belg’ schreeuwt dan ‘geeft er ne bak bier voor & tis in orden.’ Love it!

[@cyberbetica]

Haha, en "dak lekt niet, garage is kloar!". PLEASE een paar gipsplaten tegen de muur

[@fdg498]

Ik hou van dat af en toe een Vlaams zinneke dertussen

[@garyprice464]

Props from the UK you did remarkable work on the Volvo well done all of you!

[@agustingrosso6632]

Old volvos never die. Such an interesting car Cheers from Argentinaa!!

[@pochosousa4653]

Otro argentino mirando desde España. Acá esos autos te los regalan prácticamente. Saludos desde galicia

[@agustingrosso6632]

@@pochosousa4653 Hola pocho, aqui uno parecido no afloja los 2000 usd. Saludos desde Santa Fe!

[@pochosousa4653]

@@agustingrosso6632 cuando vuelva me llevo unos containers llenos de volvos, BMW y Mercedes que los conseguís desde 250 euros hasta 1000 como muy caros y bien cuidados .yo como fierrero te digo que acá es el paraíso de los autos ,conseguís lo que quieras menos clasicos americanos . Si tuviera una docena de Chevrolet 400 rs o ss o algunos falcón te los sacan de las manos .

[@absurdalny]

28:45 love fire reflecting in the reflector :D

[@22fret]

Man, this what heaven looks like: Golf Mk.1, BMW E28, Volvo 240. Absolutely awesome. Cheers from a 940 driver...

[@Ben-jq5oo]

If we hang around long enough we might see a 2002 .....😍

[@Sprasonator]

Oh wow. Guys, this car is so beautiful. I love Volvo, and love what you've done with Greta. I'm so happy she is saved now. I owned a few Volvo in my time, 740GLE, 360GLT, 440GLT, C30 R Design. I love the 240, and adore seeing the big bricks saved. Fantastic channel guys. Well done. Much respect and love from the UK.

[@DanLeeds10]

Amazing job, she’s a credit to all 3 of you and your hard work has definitely paid off. I’m watching from the UK and I’m so envious of your garage Memphis, it fantastic.

[@benjaminvancaudenberg866]

Memphis. Great work on the Volvo. I always used to name it Tim the Tank, now it is Greta. I love it. When my father told that you guys were actually restoring it, it made my day. If i had the knowledge I would have done it 10 years ago but I have two left hands... I had many amazing years and trips with it. So many great memories and aventures. I literally got teary when seeing the video. Awesome.

[@grahamlewis3387]

This takes me back to when I was younger and my friends and I would get together to work on our cars to keep them on the road! This is a great channel from a 60 year old!!

[@AlexanderJBarrett]

It's an absolute joy watching you guys working on this and having fun keeping an old car alive. More Volvo content please!

[@joespencer2326]

When he snapped the handle on the broken window door... i felt that.

[@JunkVWs]

same :D

[@kitecattestecke2303]

Yeah always pry first and break parts instead of removing the visible bolts yay.... beginners error

[@darkknight8139]

Congrats on this rebuild guys, that is a lot of good work well done :) At the start I was worried that you would not replace the brakes themselves after bleeding the brake fluid, but fortunately you did. It also seems that after all the belt replacements, one of the cylinders doesn't really want to cooperate: compare 1:00 (before) with 24:20 and 28:37 (after). Definitely something weird going on there. Other than all that: great work. The new hinges and hood are looking fantastic. Who would have thought that this car has been standing for 10 years... Looking forward to the next episode, please take all the time you need.

[@OlliTheKing95]

So nice to see young folks are keeping the Petrolhead passion alive! Your videos are very inspirational, I can already see old Volvo prices going up :D Keep up the good work and love the filming and editing style! Contact me if you ever need some detailing tips and tricks to treat Greta ;) (I'm from the Ghent area). Volvo 4 life!

[@adamv242]

1:01 I love that sound. Years ago, I had an '81 Audi 5000 Diesel. That old Diesel clatter is a wonderful sound in the morning! Nice work, guys. Watching you bring this Volvo back makes me reminiscent of my 20s. Spent a lot of time fixing up old European cars with my friends.

[@semlan5208]

With little care, an old Volvo still look new 🇸🇪

[@philipgulin801]

Kung semla

[@bottletree33]

Still looks new. It’s a rust bucket on wheels that needs to be scrapped. Those poor guys.

[@josef2102]

@@bottletree33 it's not that rusty it looks good

[@patterisepi]

@@josef2102 the body of the car is guaranteed to be full of rust. I have fixed a couple of these and the signs are everywhere that junkyard is the right place for this rust pile.

[@DOUBLEDTRAVEL]

So instead of keeping it running, you would scrap it? Sand blasting, powder coating and a lot of effort will have this car running for a long time. I say let these boys have their chance

[@MM-ih4rj]

Hi guys i owned a 240, i still have a haynes manual and a rpm gauge with the plastic cover to fit it in the dash above the radio in one of those squares. I live in NL zuid limburg if interested, let me know.

[@pichurri1173]

If they are not interested, I am. My 1990 240 GLT B200E is again my daily driver

[@jonscoupe]

"You don't need a ton of money to own a cool car". Totally agree, and this is a cool car. Keep up the good work 👍. Cheers, Jon.

[@jacobglass2951]

Great video, but I'm not sure about one thing. I don't think you are supposed to use the rust converter that way. I'm pretty sure that you should clean the rust with a metal brush as well as you can, and only when there is no loose rust you should put the rust converter.

[@grumpysprout3505]

It's great to see young lads having an interest in repairing older cars........👍 So many today don't know how to lift a bonnet or change a wheel.

[@isctony]

28:50 I nearly crapped myself, thought the headlight was on fire but it was just the stove reflection!

[@MomentsInTheSky]

Superb guys..I’ve watched this series from the start. An amazing restoration. Thank you for saving this Volvo.

[@zoidberg444]

Been waiting for this mate - made my day. I'm recovering from a session at the dentist! Great to see Greta looking better - may I suggest you consider doing some major rust intervention on her later in the year - patching some of her holes and dropping and treating the rear subframe and patching up, painting and undersealing any rust holes when you have time. She had a really hard life being left out in that field. You might want to put something like Dinitrol in her cavities. You scored a bargain here - these are a very rare sight here in England. When I was a boy they were not uncommon. Lot's of tradesmen used to haul all their tools/materials around in them and they were a superb family car. The Swedes really knew how to build them!

[@kingofdubb2133]

the diesel ones are even rarer in the uk, as they were only made in left-hand drive, as the steering column gets in the way

[@equieh]

You could have also sandblasted the intake to make it look brand new and painted the back belt cover. Great job!

[@kitecattestecke2303]

And then clear coat alloy as it oxidizes a little

[@jsa274]

Nice work, looks like a lot of fun and very rewarding when you get a fully functional car afterwards. I like that you aligned the text perfectly on the two parallel auxiliary belts 👍

[@VICTOR-cd4xr]

Me : saying Iam going to sleep Memphis: a New video! Me : Yeah sleeping has to wait 😂 Greetz from west Vlaanderen 😅

[@unicorn7337]

Tip for those radiator bolts that broke. As soon as you feel a bolt getting tight on the way out, stop and spray some penetrating fluid onto the threads and screw it back in again. This lubricates the threads. Try winding it back out again and if it tightens again, repeat the process. What's happening is you are trying to draw the rust flakes on the end of the bolt through the threads, which is what makes it seize and break. If you can access the back of the captive nut, you can wire brush the end of the bolt to remove some of the rust, which will help a lot.

[@pofka10]

One thing that still amazes me about Volvo is that they still have parts for old cars.

[@kevinwierinckx4712]

there's even a warehouse in Sweden with old parts that never got bought... no idea how big it still might be as my last experience with Volvo is from 2008-2010, but still... i know working for a dealer in that time that we had parts ordered through Volvo-Belgium from this warehouse for a client with several older volvo's

[@e28forever30]

Same with BMW. They have a “Mobile Tradition “ division that makes sure parts are being produced for older cars. Most parts are available within 2 days.

[@supertouring1]

Generally speaking, European automakers keep more parts available after the model has stopped being produced. Of course, the "catch" is that they didn't say it would be cheap! 😉😅

[@matthewbell1968]

Great work on Greta Memphis and congratulations on 77k subscribers, totally deserved for an excellent channel 👍👍

[@flippy9133]

great job, I am jealous of the garage :D having s garage with a lift is the dream

[@miguelgaboleiro6064]

It’s always such a pleasure to see these videos! I’m always seeing them on my lunch break! Soo cool to see friends and family, doing a project together and have fun with it! A Big hug from Portugal!

[@Rexplanet]

this series is so awesome! you’ve inspired me and my friend to buy a 240 diesel sedan that’s been sitting too!

[@szymonkowalski6215]

Good to see Your work, everything clearly shown. Is very satisfying to see how this beautiful car back to road. Keep doing!

[@olivman4795]

Awesome guys, really loving what you’ve done to this old beauty. Cheers from France

[@michaelheimbrand5424]

Swedish Citroën fanatic here that also have a 940 that was imported to Sweden from France. Fun fact which may be useful if you drive Volvo in France. My 940 that was sold as new in France was built in the Volvo factory of the city of Kalmar Sweden. It's well known that cars made in Kalmar was of very high quality. It was a special factory who built special vehicles to extra high standards. And I get proud when I hear a French person saying good things about old Volvos. :)

[@murraykriner9425]

Your making much greater progress with your 240 GL than I ever managed to on my 244 DL in half the time. So happy for your luck with the used headlights and hood, along with the hinges. Will look forward to upcoming content. Very best wishes.

[@vuklozo]

Great work. Much love and respect from Serbia!

[@maheshmistry2653]

Waited a while but a great video , its great to see this car coming back to life , you guys work well and it shows you dont to spends loads off money to restore a car, cant wait for the next video guys .

[@keegansolomon2075]

First!!! brilliant work brother!!! Keep it up

[@fabianramirez8565]

Love your videos bro. I have an E28 524td and can't get enough of your content. Keep up the great work! Diesel Power!

[@Magnitho_LMD]

Who disslikes?! this is the best Volvo series on youtube

[@nigelbond4056]

Fantastic job! 31 minutes of brilliance, genuinely compulsive viewing. The look on your face when the door handle clip broke was priceless 😏.

[@DannyMaas]

I love watching another episode of the Belgian Wheeler Dealers. :-)

[@IrfanArio95]

You guys are so amazing, no doubt this is my new favourite channel! I'd love to see that Volvo in pristine condition. Keep up

[@davidblackwell7958]

She’s coming along nicely 🤞for the inspection 👍

[@callumk5]

These videos are bringing back so many happy memories of working on my own 240. There is a certain magic about them that I hope you guys experience when you get her out on the road. Thanks for another great video. Volvo for life! 🇸🇪

[@thedoctoroa7515]

5:53 is the most relatable thing EVER!

[@victorpelini5995]

one need special care taking these old Volvo interiors, the plastic they used is now very brittle... You know if you own one.

[@kimbj605]

@@victorpelini5995 o yeah been there done that on 82 244

[@victorpelini5995]

@@kimbj605 ive swaped a complete interior from a 84 DL to my 88 GL, thx god I had a guy to help me and he knew all the tricks so as to NOT break anything

[@MisterHughie]

Really enjoying these videos, thank you for sharing with us. We never had the diesel version in the UK, my parents had a 1991 240 GL Estate in the same metallic blue as this, brings back happy memories of the long drives to France for summer holidays.

[@NeilM1]

Great job guys, looking forward to the next one - hope Greta passes inspection :-)

[@KostasStergio]

awesome video guys! It is very cool to see people showing love to old cars! Keep going!

[@jake_6n246]

Really good video. I may actually buy an older Volvo. I work for Volvo over here in the uk sadly it’s more the newer stuff but we do get the old cars every now and again and it’s great to see

[@bobjohnson205]

I need the valve lash checked/adjusted on my B230F engine. Can you do that?

[@jake_6n246]

@@bobjohnson205 it’ll be pretty easy to do I can’t say ive ever seen that engine because I haven’t it’s more d5’s and d4’s I work on. However any workshop manual for example Haynes will be perfect that will tell you how to do it. Of your trying to adjust clearances it’ll most likely be similar to any older engine of them years

[@bobjohnson205]

@@jake_6n246 You work on older Volvo's now and then and you've never seen that engine?

[@jake_6n246]

@@bobjohnson205 not that old the one we do get doesn’t have that engine in. We’re not trained to work on older vehicles like that I’m afraid and don’t see that engine as a lot of people either don’t have older volvos and if they do they service them at home

[@bobjohnson205]

@@jake_6n246 I guess my '90 740GL with that B230 engine is becoming a museum piece! Should be worth millions someday! lol

[@deebee3901]

Absolutely loved this video - can't wait for further ones on this car! BTW a big hello from all the way down under in Australia.

[@sindrevinje4086]

when the car is done you shud detail the engine, keep the videos coming!

[@Soandsoguy]

Maybe you could go into a little detail about whether the noise and smoke is normal and also how you decide what parts should be new and how to find good used parts. Love this volvo series. Looking forward to seeing the first drive and maybe some upgrades. -greetings from the US.

[@bobjohnson205]

For a Volkswagen diesel that smoke and noise is normal. In the summer of '81 I test drove 2 new Volvo diesels - an automatic and manual - and they both smoked!

[@Soandsoguy]

@@bobjohnson205 thanks for the info Bob. Much appreciated.

[@joelpalmer]

You are doing a terrific job and congratulations on focusing on mechanical and safety first. I would suggest that when installing things like new hinges, take a few extra minutes to sand blast and shoot them in chassis black.( Never mind. just saw that you did this later on. 😉) One less thing to do later. Press on great videos! Excellent paint on timing cover and valve cover!

[@robvanname6867]

Good work, I had a 4 cylinder 245 for 19 years and did many of the repairs like you did. Pretty easy to work on except the replacing the heater blower motor.

[@alexandrosnikolaidis1563]

This video is my Motivation for school tomorrow

[@alandeans1150]

great work rescuing and restoring a classic, respect from a scottish volvo owner

[@greghill7759]

Great work, lads. She's beginning to look respectable now!

[@IvanGriffiths]

Wow... The lights really clean up the front. Great job guys 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@TheRealDisabledCars]

Yesss I've been waiting for this video!

[@mattprice7594]

Love those old volvos, just a classic look especially the 240. Always wanted one myself back in the day. Great job guys!

[@MARBAB1]

Nice timing. I have just completed previous video :D

[@orion1983uk]

Another great video covering the work you've carried out on this car. Look forward to your next one when you're driving it!

[@daalhoffarm]

We are also content you made it so far on this project. Mooie bak!

[@bluefloyd6058]

Seriously enjoy your channel and perseverance. Best wishes with future projects . Also your lift is a big game changer, ;) Big fan from the US.

[@MatchboxGarage]

I've been looking forward to this video 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@stevekovacs6250]

Great job you guys! Here in the States I have never seen a sunroof Volvo 245. Your wagon is nicely coming together.

[@lodravah]

My parents had one of these when I was a kid. I basically grew up in a Volvo 😁

[@motheolebelo]

Epic work guys Happy that the brakes, cooling system etc have been refreshed. Thumbs up guys

[@mkdavo]

Great job, your English is fantastic, you put us real brits to shame. 👍👍

[@Mr_Seppo]

Didnt you know that people outside of UK are better in english than you are, its a known fact.

[@tolgaun]

@@Mr_Seppo true.

[@tolgaun]

what do you think about @Mr Seppo's comment?

[@mkdavo]

@@tolgaun whilst I don't agree with his comment he's perfectly entitled to make it. 👍

[@jonathanthorpe1653]

I have enjoyed watching the every part of this series. You guys have done this Swedish old lady proud. She will reward you back with many years of good service. Please film the inspection if you can as it would make interesting viewing. Keep the videos coming, 👍🏽s up from the UK.

[@hedlund88]

This makes me motivated to work on my own 240 but it's sitting outside under like 50cm or more snow

[@ivanpatenaude771]

Great job guys, thanks. The new hood looks great.

[@jinjin1667]

leuke video doe zo verder maat

[@jordancogjurovski6350]

You are one of the best if not the best young youtube mechanics , as a DIY-er i'm pleased to watch someone even younger than me do the job that you do . And i'm jealous of you in some sort 😂 you have so much access to parts that me . I can only dream of that here in MACEDONIA . Good luck with everything guys .

[@horacem6507]

You could've get the headlight reflector rechromed by a plating company. I will do these procedure for 2 of my cars.

[@VK-je1hl]

Hi..just saw yr update on yr beauty. She is getting awesome again. You 3 guys are doing a fantastic work as a team. My humble compliments to all 3 of you. Hearing the straight 6 Diesel makes my heart excited reminding me of my years with my 245 Diesel Baby. Looking forward to yr next update. Wishing you guys a Covid safe adventure , God Bless you guys.

[@stefanheintz3180]

In Sweden we say: Easy as Dinky Toy! Really nice video...

[@kolen0421]

Va? Vad är det på svenska? Haha

[@michaelheimbrand5424]

And on true "Volvish": De e la änna inga probleem de där! En Tvååfötti fixar du med delar från Sibylla å sen åker du gööööörgött te dödagar. Vesst e de gött eller!? Non Swedes: Sorry, it's not possible to translate. It's not not only Swedish with Gothenburg dialect, it's Gothenburgish with a Hisingen sub-dialect. It's the language of the people who made greta.

[@EliRedman]

Can't wait to see more about this great Volvo, Greta! (You guys use good music too, so thank you for that).

[@ВладВладович-у8п]

as usual - getting dirt cheap car, and then spend 3x cost of the new to build something valuable i like that))0)

[@TonyVisconti]

The new V60 costs a minimum of 40,000 euros ;-)

[@drawmaster6343]

@@TonyVisconti got a used V60 R-Design for €27.500 with 52.000km

[@rapitupthatsarap6681]

You guys have impecable mechanical knowledge for young guys..and you are very practical.. I think you've impressed a few people on here..the changing of the window alone would be a very daunting job for most... Well done guys!

[@liberoverardi2496]

Damn guys , wear some gloves! good job anyway ;)

[@patrickmccuiston7762]

Enjoying watching the build, First found you from the garage build. Cheers from Northern California

[@matthewspanhake9348]

when I opened KZbin I clicked this video so fast it's entirely possible I made a KZbin server crash

[@ancobastiaan9699]

Geweldig om te zien hoe jullie de Volvo hebben getransformeerd. Ik kwam de eerste video van de Volvo gekeken en toen heb ik gelijk al je video's maar even gekeken. +1 subscriber erbij

[@nav182]

Fantastic video, love that you guys take so much time and care

[@michaelryall7893]

Well done guys, Looking good, I hadn't noticed the garage doors before, they look really good.

[@isofit2004]

Great video, every time you are doing best videos! Keep working like this greetings from 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@vancogocevski767]

Excelent work Memphis, keep up the great work. LOVE your videos cant wait for the next video :)

[@kevinfisher1632]

been waiting for you to post this video to see how you were getting along...you didn't disappoint.....you should all take a pat on the back for the restoration of a beloved Volvo....well done chaps.

[@RomasTam]

Loved the longer than usual video! Nice job with the Volvo

[@chrisb9360]

I love what you're doing to this car. it reminds me of my dads 1988 740 Turbo Interccoler from when I was a kid. The sandblasting makes the parts look great too!

[@williamshatwell8502]

Greetings from the UK (really sorry about the Brexit .. ). I enjoyed this video series a lot. Well done for restoring this fine old Volvo. I used to own a 240 back in the 80s and it brought back fond memories.

[@luceya1985]

So great to follow your progress! Please keep the videos coming. Greetings from Chicago!

[@leoedstrom8579]

Loved this series so much, you guys did a fantastic job! For future videos it would be cool if you could add english subtitles when you guys are speaking. Keep up the great work!