Trying To Start Our €350 Volvo 240 After 10 Years Of Sitting

[@ScrapeMetal]

crazy it was sat on wet grass that long and didn't rot underneath, good ol' volvo

[@nikke3D]

It is Undercarriage Treated :D

[@ScrapeMetal]

@@nikke3D My 340 has rubber plugs in the sills which I assume is where the rust treatment was injected into, its a very rust free car just waiting for some nicer weather so I can get it back out to make some videos

[@nikke3D]

@@ScrapeMetal No, you spray on a thick rubber mass under the car. But even on some models before, this was injected into the holes. because in sweden we have a lot of salt on our roads so we do not drive ourselves to death haha, I will check out your channel :) / greetings from volvo country.

[@Zirkobi]

That's just actually superior Swedish engineering 😂

[@miller1520]

Yeah I was pretty sure they'd find a disaster. Hard to believe it sat for so long.

[@bennyking572]

Cars don't get made like this anymore.. very impressive!

[@rimmersbryggeri]

Actually they are. Buyers are not though.

[@FluePeak]

@@rimmersbryggeri not really, older volvos are simple and easy to work on while you have theese new Audis, Merceds with more and more electronics wich make it harder to diy

[@rimmersbryggeri]

@@FluePeak Well no it's not it's just a different skill set. Try to find someone to set up double SU's today and you will know the true meaning of difficult.

[@patriciomunoz2830]

@@rimmersbryggeri that has nothing to do with reliability

[@rimmersbryggeri]

@@patriciomunoz2830 Well no but modern cars are more reliable than old cars. Many more 2000 cars have been in continuous service since they were nes than 1980 or 1990 cars ever were in continuous service for 20 years. older cars were better in no way other rhan nostalgia and thats fact. Some cars migt seem unreliabe bu it almost always extraneous unnecesary items tthat fail, like central locking motors electric window motors etc.

[@patreynolds7717]

It’s wonderful to see you young guys having such interest in older vehicles. Guys you a such a credit too your parents. Kindest wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@bastogne315]

Ja, when you were their age you were making ze fertilizer bomb.

[@patreynolds7717]

@@bastogne315 I feel your comment was uncalled for. Very disrespectful

[@volvos60bloke]

Agreed Pat

[@xx-mz2eg]

@@bastogne315 XDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@KastaRules]

When you hear: "this Tank is as strong as a Volvo," you know it is a good Tank.

[@kautchi2632]

😂

[@pascalolivier4458]

You can't kill a Volvo of that era. It's like a tank.

[@91fisher]

i have murded a few.

[@emilandersson4444]

@@91fisher me to the easiest to murder is a Volvo vitt d24

[@LegoGuyGaming]

it is* a tank

[@maxervideos7568]

U can kill volvo. On this video to ,no check timing belt and he broke engine anytime

[@edvinpersson2216]

D24 is easier to kill and the gas versions is killable as fk

[@Hirokumatha]

She's clearly asking for a turbo, i can hear it

[@beckervdo]

D24TIC, Turbo + Intercooler, 92 kW and a full smoke grandma

[@PleaseExplainMe]

@@beckervdo Rolling coal!

[@beckervdo]

@@PleaseExplainMe yes

[@Hellriderforeveryone]

Was thinking the same thing! Turbo, intercooler, put the pump up just a little, 3 inch stainless steel exhaust from the turbo and a side pipe. Woalla you have one of the best sounding cars in the world

[@PleaseExplainMe]

I dont know about belgium, but in the Netherlands your car definatly fail inspection....

[@markfiges999]

It's a VW diesel engine - IIRC originally developed for the LT series vans.

[@mr.slaphappy3794]

Yep, I have an LT35 with this engine.

[@ethanjack4298]

I thought I saw a VW stamp on it, I wasn't going mad after all.

[@frosbitfire]

Codeveloped to be bulletproof

[@edwyn5442]

@@frosbitfire no it is an awefull engine contantly blows its head gasket and has tons of blowby

[@bertjetolberg103]

1600 4 cylinder golf 1 2.0 Audi 5 cylinder and this 2400 6 cylinder are all thesame engines

[@adinchina1]

Hey guys! Great to see you’re saving this Volvo from a scrapyard. Myself also rescued few cars and so far you made all the right maintenance. Some suggestions from experience: 1. you should loosen the nuts a the end of high pressure lines on the injectors to bleed the air - that would help with the first startup, but now a non-issue. 2. I would suggest you to change the oil again after 2-3 hours of running. After such a long period of time there is usually a fair amount of rust on the cylinder lining and often on cylinder head and it’s parts and that rust and gunk will be released into the oil and might cause a premature wear of the crankshaft and conrod bearings. You’ll be surprised how dirty the oil will be:) 3. If The piston in master cylinder is still sticky it means you haven’t cleaned it properly- wire brush it or use 600-800 grit paper. If there is any pitting left it will only marginally decrease in performance but the breaks should work normally. And make sure to bleed the breaks very well. Any pockets of air can cause such a soft pedal. Also check the elastic break lines for cracks - this one is critical for safety or just change them anyway as they are very cheap maintenance parts 4. Check the thickness of the rotors and pads. If it is within spec there is no need to change them and they should clean up after the first ride. Alternatively you can take them to have them resurfaced (any place with a lathe) and clean the pads working surface with 120grit paper with the paper put on the flat surface. 5. Seems your starter spray doesn’t work well. Try cockpit shine - it’s widely used by mechanics here in Poland:) and don’t spray one big amount but rather 4-5 quick shots. 6. And as someone else suggested after the first ride you can change the transmission and differential oils 7. Expect that many things will quickly begin to leak or break as oil seals and rubber bushings and bearings don’t t like sitting for years. Regards and keep up the good work! I hope there would be more simple channels like yours.

[@bobjohnson205]

Volvo does not recommend turning the rotors. Only replacing them.

[@briansteffmagnussen9078]

If they just have had a handfull of these at the Battle at Kursk.

[@mr.slaphappy3794]

Sounds sweet! Just one thing, if you're changing the camshaft belt, make sure you that when you're finished, you torque the crankshaft pulley bolt to the manufacturer specifications, which if I remember right is ridiculously high (something like 400 or 500 NM), or it will come off and fuck your engine up. You'll most likely need a 1 meter long breaker bar to loosen the bolt upon disassembly too. And, this is just my opinion, but if you want this D24 to last long, I wouldn't modify it too much, I personally wouldn't put a turbo on it, mainly because there are some substantial differences between Turbo and N/A engine blocks, such as a better lubrication system on the Turbo version (squirters under the pistons to help with cooling and lubrication), and I'm pretty sure Turbo versions also have a reinforced head gasket (someone correct me if I'm wrong), so unless you want head gasket issues or premature engine wear, I wouldn't do it. Unless you want to put an actual whole D24TIC engine in there... But like I said in another comment, despite the mixt opinions, these engines are solid lumps if they're treated correctly, and that's coming from someone who owns one. But very cool to see you bring this old Volvo back to life, a bit more work done and she'll be driving fine!

[@Felix-hm1ie]

I would definitely recommend you to swap the gearbox and differential oil as well

[@MrNordpole]

Not really necessary, but it won’t hurt

[@Felix-hm1ie]

@@MrNordpole it is definitely necessary as the oil will separate and the additives will deposit within 10 years

[@rennkoop7317]

for sure!

[@jakobalexsson1444]

@@Felix-hm1ie nothing that would hurt an m46

[@kitecattestecke2303]

@@MrNordpole why not necessary? That's just not true..water condensation kills gearbox oil

[@Kalleankasbarn]

As a Swedish person this just makes me happy 😆 I’ve had 2 of the same one as you have, amazing cars 👌🏻 Proper tanks when Volvo was still making good cars 😅

[@oskarbastin367]

What's that motor in the car? Not the regular b motors?

[@ulvars8892]

@@oskarbastin367 i think its the vw d24

[@bobjohnson205]

@@oskarbastin367 It's a reworked Volkswagen diesel with an added cylinder or two!

[@alexandermartincausey7333]

I love how easy it looks to work on. Hearing that old diesel engine crack to life after so long warmed my heart. Subscribed! Bring on more Volvo content!

[@gabrieltan3515]

The best car ever made , it’s an honour to see it runs again mate.

[@goblinvert]

There's always something beautiful about an engine that tries to start after such a long time. Like actively wanting to work and splutter back to life. Very very nice work indeed. :D

[@ricky107_]

It's awesome to see it trying and the boom

[@codykamminga9667]

It's a volvo, I would have expected nothing else

[@makingithappen5178]

Exakt

[@danishviking6254]

Old Volvos were literally handed down in generations. That is how robust they were. That is the legacy modern Volvos are built on. Still “tank” like today.

[@codykamminga9667]

@@danishviking6254 I must say newer Volvo’s do suffer a bit. I saw a 8 year old XC(70 I think) with 350k. Engine was wearing already and the chassis was more corroded than my Fiesta after 20

[@makingithappen5178]

@@danishviking6254 Tyvärr har de inte riktigt samma kvalitet. De rostar i alla fall inte här i norrbotten.

[@danishviking6254]

@@codykamminga9667 Oh no! Why anyone would let an XC70 get in bad shape?! 😢 I look after my XC90 like a newborn. Nothing is too good for my car. Give it a little love it will save your life when/if it comes to it.

[@mksb1995]

I got dumped by some girl, but this made my week!

[@mksb1995]

The car community is such a great place compared to this girl:) thnx guys

[@aigoru8718]

@@mksb1995 Pfffft, give your car a nice wash, buy something tasty to eat and go for a drive on the countryside. Maybe some good friends could join you. Nothing beats a good old roadtrip.

[@mksb1995]

@@aigoru8718 damn sounds like a great idea, thnx bud!

[@OlafurArons]

Unlike a girlfriend or boyfriend, a Volvo will never break your heart.

[@Hellriderforeveryone]

@@mksb1995 Sucks to hear man but as Aigor wrote, take a drive and remember that everything that is in the rear weave mirror are behind you, always look out of the windshield and the road ahead of you. Give your car a good wash, yourself a good meal and just enjoy a ride with music and friends, drive safe and take care mate!

[@normanrhone2791]

Really refreshing to see industrious set of young people at work. Dont be sidetracked by the haters who dislike your video, their only feeling of relevance in life is misery and hate. Keep safe all of you fellows and your families.

[@TheVintageApplianceEmporium]

Dear god the NOISE the Volvo makes! Proper old school diesel. Absolutely love it! XD

[@ikutiap5923]

MUSIC*

[@kierancurtis8545]

I'm sure I'm not the only one willing the old girl to start! I'm also sure I'm not the only one who cheered when she burst into life! Sounds very sweet 😀

[@drink4711]

What a great way to start the weekend. Thanks Memphis!

[@mfnd502]

Realizing the value of a true classic car, assessment of what you need to do, deliberate action, making the hose do your bidding to function, "not great, not terrible", the car starts. There is hope for the youth. Great work.

[@AnderssonChr]

Nice! Your first Volvo video popped up in my recommendations a while back, watched the garage build as well. Good stuff, keep it up!

[@imposetonstrike9312]

I was 100% sure engine will start because VOLVO STRONK. If you want turbo this ask me on Facebook, i have a D24TIC in my 240 : Volvozoku

[@jacobdeath4875]

its a VW engine... :D

[@Boibucatte]

@@jacobdeath4875 and?

[@imposetonstrike9312]

@@jacobdeath4875 NO SHIT ?

[@paulyarlett1238]

If you turbo this engine it will not last long as the turbo version has ail sprayers to cool the back of the pistons and without these it will not be good.

[@paulyarlett1238]

P.s you also need a diesel pump that has the diaphragm to connect the pump to the manifold to increase diesel when under boost and i dont think Bosch make this pump anymore so it would be the second hand route and a rebuild .

[@mabskha7917]

Old Volvos like the 240 always makes anyone smile

[@yellow-harold8965]

You probably need to replace the seals on the maste cylinder piston. It is a common thing for them to start leaking. You will see brake fluid run down between the master cylinder and the brake booster. You guys are clearly quite capable, but if you ever need any help with some Volvo 240 specific stuff, let me know. I've been through pretty much every part of my 240 at least once. Love the videos, keep up the good work!

[@tomheesakkers]

I just love hearing cars coming back to life :D great work guys!

[@TheReelMob]

Thats a very cool Volvo, love the colour. Well done guys for getting it started. I'd love to see you guys paint the hood and tailgate. Looking forward to the next vid. Cheers from the UK!

[@MajsterFish]

Part 3 I am begging you to do another part because it is so interesting

[@danarbuckle6640]

Sometimes cars will fool you. I let my BMW 2002 sit for 15 years and it started right up. My Volvo 240 lasted 28 years in New York until it rusted out. I loved that car. Nice job on this one boys.

[@klada6602]

you guys should get a "biltema sportluft filter" its a must when it comes to a 240

[@maheshmistry2653]

Another great job guys , it just shows Volvo are built to last of this era , no complicated ECU modules and fault codes to deal with, keep up the good work.

[@Tasmanian_D3vil]

I hope you make it stock 240! Please don't cut springs, change wheels etc.

[@simonbarnwell7787]

That's right , they're too good to mess around with the engineering .

[@AndrewEG]

It needs turbo LS V8 swap

[@chriscraftguy]

@@simonbarnwell7787 Amen! They're still around for reason.

[@kmtm8886]

So cool. I have volvo 940se long time not strat.

[@nigelbond4056]

I’m so stoked Greta started after your hard work. The underside looks in amazing condition. What a peach 🍑

[@iamrichrocker]

Hey memphis..should introduce your friends...they seem to be good guys, who share your passion..that is such a great facet of life and friendship..

[@noxited1545]

This is the best series so far, love from Sweden!

[@Lawrence-ui1hv]

I fondly remember this Volkswagen engine in my brother's Volvo 940 estate. It didn't make much power but was ultra reliable, clocking up over 250,000 miles. Great video! 👍

[@dillanmistry]

Startup was a beat, when is it getting released on Spotify?

[@Hrrypoter]

Finally people who investigate the problem and try to repair it instead of buying new part. You guys should start a classic car garage

[@Idespahk]

You should've put fogging oil on the cilinders and turn the engine by hand to lubricate it before starting

[@alexstromberg7696]

It's just a d24, should change it anyway for a b230

[@razmann4k]

@@alexstromberg7696 Yeah but no need to scar the poor old diesel, she cheated death, so deserves a little lubrication hehe

[@kevinmahoney5923]

Hi - I am going to be starting a 'resting' 240 after about 5 yrs. Do you have instructions available for hand turning the engine? would be super if they were for the 240 - which must have a lot of these situations!

[@Idespahk]

@@kevinmahoney5923 I've found this forums.nicoclub.com/hand-cranking-engine-t153076.html

[@Idespahk]

@@kevinmahoney5923 I recommend you removing the belts before turbing the engine either by hand or electronically so that the water pump and power steering pump are not turning because the can be in bad shape after all those years of no use. Inspect them and change fluids before conecting the pulleys and trying everything together

[@murraykriner9425]

So thankful for your good fortune on her first breaths after sitting so long exposed. Hopefully the master cylinder and any remaining parts to the braking system will be readily had and easily installed. Very best wishes on your amazing rescue.

[@Jan93Banan]

Do consider swapping the timing and pump timing belts. They are recommended to change every 5 years no matter what km's been put on them.

[@theamazinhumanspider5922]

This feels like when you wait for your favourite show episode to come out. Greetings from 🇧🇦to 🇧🇪

[@MyBoatandMylife]

Replace the timing belt and pump belt before starting the engine again !!!

[@mrbeancounter90]

You guys are great, real inspiration to young people to do something rewarding on a budget. Well done!

[@darthvader192837465]

She clatters like my XUD7TE - music to my ears haha well done on getting her going

[@emilerichier]

Exactly, the tone is very similar, Peugeot 205 XUD7T in complete engine rebuild here !

[@darthvader192837465]

@@emilerichier I've got a 93 Citroen BX TZD Turbo with 273,000 miles on here haha

[@jonathanthorpe1653]

Why do I find myself watching videos on old Volvos ? Simple answer is because they are seriously cool 👍🏽 Great work guys, just get that timing belt done ASAP.

[@MrCaprinut]

If the E28 leak brake fluid, I would not have put that on top as brake fluid will damage paint on the Volvo.

[@MrHuismeester]

Jongens jullie hebben een gouden vondst gedaan met deze Volvo ! Zowel koets als chassis zien er echt ontzettend goed uit, en dan de motor, als een echte diesel starten ze bijna altijd en zo ook deze motor ! Snap niet waarom iemand zo,n mooie klassieker gewoon buiten weg zet terwijl ze straks zeker weer de weg op kan ! Proficiat met deze aankoop en wacht vol spanning de volgende video af.

[@_Hangman]

Could have put neat injector cleaner in the diesel filter instead of fuel. Otherwise good work.

[@wim11be]

Ik heb leren rijden met een 240. Dat motor geluid bracht veel herinneringen terug. Hij klinkt exact zoals ik me herinner. Volgens mij heb je een goede motor.

[@geo2cv6tron14]

She’s alive ! this 240 lives up to Volvo's reputation for robustness

[@bobjohnson205]

With a Volkswagen engine!

[@callumk5]

Thor was smiling on you guys! Brilliant work. She sounds like a Volvo truck rather than a car. Greta would be so much fun to take around the Nurburgring. Not fast, but very safe and comfortable. Volvo for life! 🇸🇪

[@Module79L]

The name you gave it, though, it's like showing a giant middle finger to a certain person. ;D

[@XunoHa]

Why? Restoring an old vehicle is something she would most likely approve of - it is a lot more environmentally friendly than buying a new car, after all.

[@Module79L]

@@XunoHa - I don't think she'd approve restoring an old polluting diesel engine.

[@XunoHa]

@@Module79L I might be wrong but keeping an old vehicle going should be better for the environment, rather than scrapping it and creating a whole new car from scratch.

[@Module79L]

@@XunoHa - All she wants is for people to get rid of their old high emissions' cars and buy new, eco-friendly, recyclable ones, especially if they're electric.

[@bill90405]

2/3 of the energy consumed in a vehicles lifetime is used to manufacture and deliver to the first owner

[@7gooo]

its very satisfying when you wake her up after many tough years of stopping to fire it up amazingly beautiful

[@dog4579]

She's pretty nice for the age I would say

[@AlanMedina314]

Good to see that there are no mechanical issues with the engine.

[@johnturner4400]

Don’t try to fix the brake cylinder. Just replace it

[@dombooth86]

I'm amazed there's no rust after Being sat on grass so long. Loved how it fired into life after a few attempts can't wait to see it finished & on the road again

[@Abraxium]

Haters : "Nooo Volvo owners just call it reliable because they don't have other references!!" Volvo :

[@adypurdy3641]

Been driving 40 years here in the UK ,owned in that time 9 Volvo,s ,140s 240s and 940s .I also owned countless other cars but the Volvos are still my favourite cars to drive ,i also owned a Lawnmower repair business and the whole lot have one thing in common and that is when trying to start an old engine that hasnt ran for years the number one piece of equipment you need is a small 2KW electric fan heater .You position the heater under the engine and then ( safely ) in the engine bay for about 30 minutes aiming at the diesel pump and injectors ,similar for petrol engines too i must add and then you remove the heater and start the engine .It will fire much easier and faster when its been warmed up with a heater ,same goes for lawnmowers when they have stood over the winter cold weather time etc ,trust me it works ! Saves a lot of battery power too .

[@Basti5792]

"With the turd water out of the bowl..." Hmm yummy :D

[@Willeexd1337]

I have a goal that sometime in my life i will buy a Volvo 240 or 740 or 940(the most popular here in sweden) and disassemble it completely like engine and everything and renovate it like new! Videos like these are the best to watch, thanks for uploading!

[@volvowagon70]

I wish people would stop use starting fluid on a diesel!!

[@eliasschonning5347]

Yes i was very frustrated by that

[@Rickie-Goldsworth]

I cringed every time it started ether locking. I’m guilty of it on my old IDI truck but I didn’t know better at the time.

[@copper4663]

@@Azureecosse its not great for it either though, considering starting fluid relies on spark to ignite and not compression like a diesel does

[@Geitzeist]

Really bad juju to use ether on an IDI diesel. I've seen it crack glowplugs and have them completely blow out of the pre-chambers.

[@gardyloo4891]

@@Geitzeist Complete Nonsense, I am a fully qualified diesel engineer and have been more years than I care to remember, I have never heard of this ever happening, certainly never happened in my entire career, I drive a 2001 V70 that I have owned for sixteen years it has the D24 engine which is notorious for having Cold start problems in colder climates I use pre start spray every year when it struggles to start, the car has done over 100,000 miles the last set of glow plug were changed in 2015 by myself and these were the original Bosch plugs with again over 100,000 miles on them , there was nothing wrong with them I just changed them because it good maintenance, the car has never suffered any form of pre ignition. These sprays are perfectly safe, like everything else you use in moderation and with common sense. Have to agree with Azureecosse on this one.

[@adamv242]

Your E28 and 245 are a really nice pair of vintage Euro cars. Excited to see Greta's rehab off to an encouraging start, and looking forward to the brake repair. Cheers from the US!

[@iamyourfuture808]

ive seen 6 year old fords in worse condition underneath

[@trippy_boxer_dog2170]

FORD- First On Rubbish Dump

[@razmann4k]

@smf333 3 months?! Alfa should design engines, and do the styling, and have the Japanese do all the manufacturing and troubleshooting Kinda like how Fiat and Mazda teamed up with the ND MX-5/124 Abarth Spider

[@e28forever30]

@smf333 You never heard of the Arna? A cooperation between Alfa Romeo and Nissan. It was a humongous flop..

[@markkarm9253]

@smf333 They probably didn't have any rust protection treatment on the body. Like every Italian car probably. But i don't believe they had rot problems within 3 months.

[@razmann4k]

@@e28forever30 I heard about this on TopGear, but the reason it flopped is apparently they did the complete opposite of what I said, Nissan did the design, and Alfa did the electrics and built it! How stupid is that?!! That's like a cat and fish teaming up but sending the fish to climb the tree and the cat to swim the ocean!

[@michaeld7409]

Extremely pleased to see this beautiful 240 coming back to life! Got a 940 Turbo since 12 years, but a 240 would be lovely next to it :) Congratulations for the good work!

[@charlieis1938]

That engine has nothing to do with volvo. its from an VW

[@KristofferEk]

That's the thing though back in the days when the 240 was built car manufacturers borrowed pretty heavily from each other at-least on mas produced cars. I'd say almost more so back then then now.

[@wilhelmlindh2635]

it was made by volvo too in the end

[@copper4663]

you also forget that the series of redblocks came in these cars, which were also indestructible

[@Oliebollenkraampje]

What a delight to see Greta getting new fluids and filters and stuff 🤩👌 Imagine the engine bay completely cleaned out, maybe a wet cleaning followed by dry ice would be the best way to sort that out..

[@nikke3D]

WOHOOO! // Sweden :D

[@luxfer7794]

Can't kill those beautiful machines. Volvo for life 👍👍

[@reghollisquimdribbler737]

After a nuclear war the only things left will be cockroaches and old Volvo's.

[@LapLandSystem]

everytime someone asks the question world end is coming and you need to preserve X amouth of cars etc.. which cars you choose? everyone goes either all crazy on super cars or very utility vehicles, I always just say why bother when you can fish the old hiluxes and volvos out of the rubble and just turn key.

[@KristofferEk]

@@LapLandSystem well the Hilux predecesor anyway Topgear tested that extensive. but yes the old Volvos will also start back up with minimal maintenance which is why you hide the super cars away because you could get a Volvo started again. You won't get a blasted out Lamborgini running for maybe like three decades for example.

[@drd6416]

One of these, some supplies,guns and ammo and a Nokia 3310 (if networks were still up) . That's all you'd need.... Expensive to fix but that's because they rarely go wrong... Like those old merc w123... You can't kill em!

[@revokdaryl1]

How about a DeLorean with a Volvo engine? Also, the old Mercedes 300D diesels deserve to be mentioned as well in my humble opinion.

[@LapLandSystem]

@@revokdaryl1 that V6 is one of the worst volvo engines ever.

[@arthur850_]

Man what a sweat Volvo! My dad also had a Volvo 240 in I believe in a white colour and also a VW 6 cylinder diesel! The reliability is just always there when you need it

[@alejandroalejandro6144]

It’s a 5 cylinder !

[@arthur850_]

@@alejandroalejandro6144 Nope. Its a straight 6. He says that very clearly in the video

[@markusberndkrause2858]

Let a newer car sit out for ten years and you can’t save it. Sadly they don’t build cars like this any more😥

[@username.858]

Sounds good! The main killers of D24 engines are Overheating and timing belt failure. So I would invest in a new radiatior and timing belt kit. Changing the timing belt is quite the job, but it can be done without special tools with a little ingenuety. The main problem is the crank bolt holding the front pulley, when not using a special tool it needs to be torqued to 450nm

[@bimmerone903]

CHANGE THE TIMING BELT IT'S VERY OLD

[@ikutiap5923]

yep

[@zimpzter2978]

Brakefluid attract moisture so the whole system has rust and stuff in it. Great videos and love the diesel startup

[@liamholcroft7212]

Engine was gonna start all day long. just had shit fuel in the lines.

[@darkknight8139]

Fantastic work guys, this proves that the 240 really is built like a tank. The engine sounded not great at the first start, but it became smooth really fast. If that would have gone badly, the whole project could have gone sideways...

[@johanneslindstrom819]

Its really nice to see Volvo enthusiasm, this 240 has a special motor that’s called d24 because of its 2.4 liter diesel. It’s a very simple motor but has lots of downsides, I have one myself and it doesn’t even start but I could be because it’s -20 in Sweden

[@max-eo9iq]

I bought a 850 back in October. It had stayed under a tree for around 5 years, I've done some heavy interior work to it and it looks just like brand new. It started first try!

[@ThePolo8236]

first car was a volvo 240 GL model 83 , best car ever , my father sold it sad for me , i creied when he did that . I felt in love with the engine sound , reliable car , if you have it keep it as many years you can . they are tank .

[@richarddavis4378]

Excellent job & great car, I once had a 240 saloon that I bought with 180k on the clock, still had it in the family at 250k & the engine was still perfect.

[@sebastiaanvanwesteri]

Erg leuk om je te volgen, leuke aansprekende auto’s, enthousiast en goed Engels sprekend! Ga zo door... greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@tnticesp]

Great that you got this car running again. I love Volvos. Your English is excllent.

[@VADIBOY007]

Thank's for video. I myself am fond of old cars, most of all Audi, Audi 100,200 in 44 body. I wish you good luck with your projects and good health!

[@rayrowland8348]

well done lads i had a 244 DL lwhen i was 19, i love volvo cars built like tanks cant beat them most safest cars on the road. 30 mph impact bumpers well done memphis brililant job. 👌👌👍

[@sebastianvanvrey2501]

Great Job guys! I just bought a 1989 Volvo 245 with the B230F engine for €250,00 ! It came from Sweden in 2003 and was not on the road since. I just started to rebuild the engine. By the way - as you can see on my last name, my family is from Belgiun. My grandpa came from Liège to Germany back in the 1940th.

[@sebastianvanvrey2501]

...my real name is Sebastian Vrijdaghs (-;

[@zeewin]

Owned a 240GL back in 90s for 15 years, it never dies. The only issue was the rusty underneath due to aircon leak, condensed water soaked by the floor carpets.

[@lachlanhart9014]

So cool, that sound of the engine finally starting again is the biggest relief and the best feeling

[@jackasquith4787]

Nice surprise to see it solid underneath, was half expecting it to be crispy rotten. Nice Allroad too, I own one aswell, but the 4.2 V8, awesome car!

[@sms72394]

This is a good project. I like that you show guys getting their motor kicks on a budget.

[@omarsharif123]

Nice work guys 👌 Glad I found your channel 😀 can't wait for more episodes 😀 I'm from UK 🇬🇧

[@Ohem1]

Please keep making videos about this car, old Volvos is venerable to me. Despite living in Sweden I don't see too many of these old Volvos - on occasion sure, but not too often and the oldest ones that are more frequent are the late 90s models like 850, 945 and V70s.

[@Handleyman]

Greta is amazing and so are you guys for bringing her back to life! Sweet! I wish I could come over and help you. If I could make just one suggestion. Now that you’ve changed the oil, do it again. You’ll be amazed at how much muck will be in the oil you just put in.

[@taunuslunatic404]

Xenum M-Flush would help greatly.

[@rjung_ch]

The tractor runs! Diesel needs stronger batteries than regular cars normally. Nice! I love Greta, this one as the real one, both are important for the world.

[@bradley5608]

Found you guys through my recommended videos, very glad I did!

[@eisbr5482]

another lovely brick coming back to life, so happy to see this!

[@spiffingrich]

Fantastic video, great editing and commentary. Really enjoying this.