Volvo part 5 - 740 gets front brakes and tyres

Finally a non welding video on the Volvo 740! The ditch finder tyres were scary and the brakes dubious so this time we tackle those.
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[@terminal-velocity111]

So much to appreciate on this vid. We’ve all been through this! Neighbours, Noise, Corrosion! Thanks for bringing a normal KZbin channel to us!!!

[@juham2330]

"A normal KZbin channel" well that's a good point!

[@patrickberry60]

Don't go to quick fit they rip you off inventing things that don't kneed doing .

[@terminal-velocity111]

Juha M, totally agree!!! I’m glad I grew up around cars and watching them getting fixed.

[@mickles1975]

I like how it's got Volvo written on the wing as if somebody could mistake it for something else.

[@furiousdriving]

It could be one of those other massive, square, oh hang on...

[@j-bolo6637]

Enjoying this series even more so as I've got my own little project that I'm having to tackle similar jobs on, nice to see someone else saving a car from the scrap heap

[@ashleywhiteman2684]

Real life extinction rebellion

[@BudgetBuildsOfficial]

Loving this series. Really makes me want to get ahold of an old Volvo.

[@televisionandcheese]

Budget-Cars Official

[@BudgetBuildsOfficial]

@@televisionandcheese yes

[@gingerphil]

Definitely keep it! It's such a cool looking car. I bet prices for old Volvos will keep on rising. 👍

[@greghill7759]

Your patience and good humour is an example to the British Empire. Well done , sir.

[@karlos543]

greg hill - I'll shake your hand anytime. 👍

[@markbriggs5531]

I concur Greg! :)

[@greghill7759]

@@karlos543 Forgive me, sir, but not while I'm engaged in a spot of self-isolating.

[@bobjohnson205]

If it wasn't for the British and their fortitude and humour during WW2 we would all be speaking German right now!

[@markbriggs5531]

@@bobjohnson205 Indeed Greg and Bob - British stoicism, fortitude, kindness, calmness and politeness......until you're attempting to purchase the last toilet rolls in the supermarket that is! 😅

[@stevespeck3586]

Great work, Matt - despite the levels of adversity you're facing into, your 'enthusiometer' reading remains high... Love it.

[@ejoautovideos]

Wrong part - most annoying thing ever! Love this series, reminds me very much of my 740 project (can be seen on my channel). Greetings from Sweden 😊👍

[@coogeeman]

you cant beat an old Volvo, tough reliable and safe! imagine that with an old cavalier or sierra, a world of of hurt! Good luck Matt

[@MarkieC1990]

I think you should to a vote! Personally I think you should keep it 😃 I feel your pain on the ECP experience! The amount of times I’ve been given the wrong parts and you don’t realise until you’ve got your car in bits 😤 Nothing worse than when there’s more than one option on specific parts and you have no clue which one to pick 😂

[@-sargntclashroyaleandmore-491]

Continue working on the car, forget spending under 500 quid on it... I love it!

[@peterhulmston9046]

My dad had the 740 intercooler, it was soooo fast!👍 Keep up the good work I really enjoy your enthusiasm.

[@mspriensma]

Really nice to see you working on this car! I might learn something on the way, I recently replaced my front discs and wheel bearings on my own 740. Keep it up!

[@midlifecrisis.2409]

Eurocarparts. Also known as Your Wrong Car Parts. They had me going once with some rear pads on a Saab 9000. The pad that clipped into the caliper piston kept popping out but it looked identical to the old one. In the end I measured the spring with a vernier caliper and it was slightly oversized. I suspect they were fake parts,changed for another brand and problem solved. Never dealt with them much after that.

[@nicolamiriano9150]

Good job, when you have time, you should paint brake calipers and other rusty parts... But i appreciate a lot this work on that Volvo

[@repairupdaterepeat5815]

That Popeye impersonation was fantastic!

[@tyrgrim22]

I absolutely love the work you're doing on the Volvo. Any 80's Volvo is worth the love and work put into it, it's an investment that will pay off in the long run. I hope to see you keep it, rather than sell it!

[@rydermike33]

Mmmmm....think the old Volvo will be a 'keeper' Matt. Great video, (like the playing card 'top-tip' as well), many thanks.

[@Jorgie000]

I feel if you sold it, you would regret it instantly and always look back on it wishing you hadn't! I know I would!

[@hondamarsh6504]

Its so satisfying when you have new tires and tracking done. A bit of TLC makes all the difference!! Another great vid!!👍

[@Iazzaboyce]

A handy trick for a stubborn calliper bolt is use the jack to push up the end of a ring spanner.

[@furiousdriving]

Ive done that before as well!

[@randysong6210]

Another great video Matt. What I really appreciate is the fact that you show and actually do the work and repairs yourself while getting the job done well. You're the real deal and I feel your frustration with incorrect parts, etc. Keep up the great work - great example of a classic Volvo - one worth keeping!

[@bobagosto6107]

Aunt had a 87 740 GLE bought it new Loved every ride in it ...had it from 87- 2001 Beige .. ran superb

[@hitachi2556]

love these old cars, just in process of doing my sierra's rocker gasket and just done [past few days] my sump gasket and tracking, love doing these small jobs, great old cars and not to forget great vids too keep them coming

[@stuartduncan2772]

Loving this series. Great to see this car being cared for and hopefully given years more service.

[@stevendwoodruff]

Some British comedy gold here. And a job well done. Finally. Thanks

[@MrVein5.0]

easy way to know what brakes you have, if you can have 14" wheels, that you have, you have the smaller ones up till early 88-, the bigger ones that came late 88- require 15". another cool thing, if you wish to have the bigger ones, all you need is bigger rotors and caliper holders. and ofc 15" wheels.

[@simonabbott7323]

Thank you for this video! Love the expression "ditch-finder"! We inherited a Mitsubishi Spacestar with DF tyres. I changed them in December for Bridgestone Weather Control A005 and it feels so much more sure-footed.

[@davidknowles5519]

I’m no mechanic but this is fascinating I a, loving it because it’s new to me. Thanks for showing it looking forward to seeing the finished product.

[@karlos543]

A crazy world when you need to worry that some scumbag would nick your axle stands...thats supporting a car!! Great video. .makes me remember when I could work on my cars. Couldn't do it now, backs gone,stomach gets in the way etc Keep well viewers. 😊

[@razorsz195]

Well ain't that some perfect timing, wake up to a fresh volvo post 👌

[@furiousdriving]

Good morning to you!

[@Juntasification]

As a dedicated driveway mechanic myself, I enjoy watching someone suffering from the same sickness as I do. A kingdom for a big enough garage. PS. Fixing that awful headliner should be next video :)

[@furiousdriving]

That will be good but I might leave it till after the challenge so I dont put the cost over £500!

[@davidhall7744]

Loving your videos 👍 I’m on to my 5th Volvo (345DL, 340GL, 340GLE, V40 RDesign and C30 SE Sport) The latter I still have, love it (being the modern incarnation of the 480 - which I still hanker over but never found ‘the one’). The C30 has now done 150k and has given me a lot of transmission strife over the past 2 years, but still love it 😍🇸🇪

[@flemmingsorensen5470]

I absolutely love this old thing (yes, Im talking about the car...😳)I really think that its worth every penny you spend on it. Its just such a cool design, and it ooozes quality 👍🇸🇪

[@NirreFirre]

Flemming Sorensen Easy there, it’s not a german merc or bmw but sure, they run great if regular maintainence is done. /swede

[@kristijan.1]

My new favorite series, can't wait for more!

[@andrewstones2921]

I love videos of car repairs from UK or Irish youtubers because it feels so much more relevant than the US channels. I’m impressed at your dedication to work outside and film it all in this weather. It’s a pain when you buy parts and they are wrong, it happens to me all the time, so much that I stopped buying stuff on eBay and now support local motor factors. I’d love one of those inductive heaters, I remember when I first saw one on wheeler dealers and was impressed.. having said that I’m convinced that a squirt of penetrating oil would have dome the trick, but you would have had to leave it a while to do its thing.... now I’m going to Amazon to look for inductive heaters!

[@furiousdriving]

haha, sometimes WD40 works, sometimes it takes more! Check back to my Rover Tomcat suspension videos when I got that tool - I spent an entire day on one bolt, oil, heat, hammers, scaffold pole you name it, got the heater and it was off in 10 minutes! The rain doest help, maybe one day Ill be able to get a barn or workshop, thats the dream!

[@jefferysmith3930]

I was instantly stressed when you said you had to do the school run in 45 minutes. That is like every job I do! Time crunch! Great car. I’d keep it too. Thanks, Mat.

[@deannutting1138]

Great content, keep the Volvo, I had one a long time ago brilliant car, your patience and tenacity is great.

[@stevek3036]

Very frustrating regards the brakes but the paintwork look very nice, no rust on the panels or doors. Keep going, its worth it as you are giving the car a good future

[@danmoney9932]

Nice work. I'm surprised they didn't have to break out the oxy torch for the tracking nuts! I hope the rust dosent get too much, she looks great up top 👍

[@furiousdriving]

He almost did - he walloped his knuckles when the spanner jumped, poor guy!

[@williammacdonald4615]

I've never thought much of these old volvos. I underestimated them!

[@mickles1975]

You did. Old Volvos are still great cars. 240s especially.

[@richardjohnson3463]

Love these Volvo videos. Best car channel on KZbin

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hi Matt, another epic video, wheels sprayed and new tyres,new pads,make a difference already,it's looking nice.

[@Bratfalken]

Volvos brakes, pre-ABS was two circuts, even if one circut leaks, you have brakes on both front wheels and one rear.

[@davewright7512]

Jan Stromback every car has 2, usually diagonally

[@TheKaroIisK]

I hope to buy a 740 or 940 one day since my dad had a 940 I'm in love with these cars. Such a shame you'll have to sell it.

[@markbriggs5531]

I can't see you struggling to get a substantial recompense plus for your wonderful efforts. Got to be worth a couple of thousand I would have thought - so few around and with that history....but I am a Volvo fan so who knows. I'm sure it's future owner will appreciate it. Looking forward to the next video as always.

[@adriaanvanpernis6835]

Thanks again. Enjoyed every second. My 940 needs new front tyres and alignment to.

[@Anorakmarc]

Love the enthusiasm... Quick tip.... When trying to undo the caliper retaining bracket, put the steering on full lock then you can use longer bar to undo.... But we all know you just wanted to show off your induction heater !!

[@furiousdriving]

any excuse!

[@Erd_Geschoss]

Front brakes are one of the very few things on all 700 and 900 models subjected to nearly random change. The second thing coming to mind are instrument clusters in the 900: Two different manufacturers, -1992, 1993/4, and from 1994. None of them interchange easily. Ask, how i know...

[@bmw-e30]

These old cars keep getting better looking as they age.

[@neilwalsh4058]

Great video, nice explanation of pad and disc changes and the patience of a saint with part non compatibility. I only use Eurocarparts as an absolute last resort, had so many wrong spares from them. They always cover themselves with the 'more than one part for this vehicle' statement. I use a local independent motor factors, staffed with people who know what they're doing and on the rare occasion there are 2 similar parts, they give both with a free return policy. Always find them less expensive and the quality of consumables better too despite ecp huge 'discounts' promotions.

[@dmodeboy]

Good work! If that was me the air would have turned blue constantly! Look forward to the next update 😁

[@SuperFIFTHGEAR]

Euro Car Parts supplying the wrong component? Couldn't possibly believe that, they wouldn't ever do that! Oh my, twice too. I do really, really like this Volvo. I know I said I liked the Hyundai, and I did, but this Volvo is striking something different. I've always been fond of old Volvos. :D

[@furiousdriving]

I was with the Hyundia's new owner today, its still going strong and doing well Im happy to report

[@SuperFIFTHGEAR]

@@furiousdriving That's pleasing to hear. Another car saved.

[@Zulfurix]

Stunning machine that is, love the vids so much!

[@SvenskCommentary]

Use a hard straw broom and brush all the brown stuff at the headliner once removed, it'll dissapear like nothing!

[@furiousdriving]

I was thinking a big nailbrush or scrubbing brush sort of thing, it rubs of easily thankfully!

[@AJB1]

The only tracking setting that matters is the sum of the toe on the left and the right wheel. When you turn the steering wheel, one gets bigger and the other smaller so, unlike all the other alignment settings the absolute value on either wheel is just telling you which way the steering wheel is slightly pointing. If it's toe in then it tends to wear the outside of the tyres. As UK roads slope down to the left, you're normally steering slightly to the right, so the outside of the left hand tyre wears most. If it's toe out then it's tending to wear the inside and again, as you're steering to the right, it's the inside of the right hand tyre that wears most. If you point your hands in or out a bit and then picture dragging them along a surface it starts to make sense.

[@ClaudeSac]

Another nice one. Probably, I'm only 3 minutes in ... ;-) But my top tip is already here: always spray your wheels vertically. Your paint stream will be better, and that will show in the end result. Now I'm off to watch the rest ...

[@furiousdriving]

Ive tried that but they ran!

[@ClaudeSac]

@@furiousdriving then horizontally you shall continue to paint. ;-) Either way, I'm enjoying the series. Thanks!

[@barryroach1980]

Very well explained vlog , have noticed the size of the working space in the wheel arch. Even if it is, it doesn't look to tight working in there.

[@furiousdriving]

Its huge in there! Much easier than most cars Ive worked on

[@dexietyy7922]

Views and subs are slowly creeping up😁 keep up the good work buddy loving the channel so far

[@joaofarinha7953]

The Big tank Volvo just keeps getting better and better. Don't sell it 😁😁

[@694069406940]

love watch your videos and saving classics 😎👍

[@Curiousdriving]

Great work,

[@TheDutyPaid]

I drive an old decommissioned TX1 taxi and when I needed new tyres Kwik fit refused to do them. They kept "saying it's a taxi, we can't do them" I kept asking and was told, "no ones knows how to drive them here" lol

[@brianmorrissey554]

Great video.

[@CaptainSlow1992]

I've run Uniyoyal RainExperts on all my cars for the last 6 years or so, fantastic budget tyres for older motors!

[@mehrzahl2219]

That induction tool is cool! Er….I mean hot! Never saw that before. Like your down to earth approach. Keep going!

[@terryatkinson3182]

Enjoyed this video, we have all been there with parts that don't fit.... one advantage of the motor factors is you can swap them immediately, with fleabay you'd be waiting ages. I've the knee pads pants aswell and it only took me 20 years to learn the hard way.

[@furiousdriving]

All the good old motor factors I grew up with are closing, very sad

[@terryatkinson3182]

@@furiousdriving I just had an annoying experience with fleabay where the ad said suspension top mount "left and right set" so I snapped it up only to find out it was only one item so not the bargain I thought I complained that the ad was misleading and they tried to bs me plus I'm waiting a week already. Local motor factors much better and quite competitive these days.

[@dragstar4407]

Definitely a keeper!

[@xbaldwin97]

Keep it and look after it just like the previous owner did love to see old cars still on the road

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Oh, I didn't realise we would be getting a trouser update today, sir! At least we did get that fantastic montage music back, as well as some very shiny new wheels...

[@furiousdriving]

Slacks news, its the news that matters!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@furiousdriving, I look forward to more trouser updates in that case! The video was pretty good as well, by the way.

[@histriamagna1014]

I always drive on Uniroyal Rainsports. Amazing on wet. Good on dry. Greetings from Slovenia.

[@lastdaysgarageldg1684]

Run without the hubcaps, not only will it show off your hard work on the wheels but styled steel wheels look so cool. Save the hubcaps for when you sell it!

[@markpunt9638]

That is one amazing tool.

[@davidbates247]

Keep it

[@seansabhaois]

Epic video. Funny how new decent tyres, apart from their safety, grip and performance, just look better 👍🙂

[@furiousdriving]

Totally, I love the look of a new set of tyres!

[@Paul_C]

At 175 pounds it is a steal, you would mad if you didn't use it. Volvo is one those brands which keep the value at around 1000 pounds no matter in what state. At least, the Swedish ones...

[@RichieRouge206]

Great to watch, I fancy some Uniroyals for my V70 (18" so probably not cheap lol) - I know the brake type issues but it happens and so easy to work on

[@marklittler784]

Great video really kept me biting my nails on the edge of my seat 😃👍👍👍

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly, impressive for its age matey.

[@thedeadstig123]

kwik fit, I wouldn't let them go anywhere near my car

[@robc5955]

thedeadstig123 totally agree I’ve used them on and off for various things at various outlets over the years and from booking to doing the job they always balls it up, or lied, or overcharged - utter crap.

[@waynelenney40]

Lol! Guys this is a 30 year old Volvo not a 2020 Merc S-Class. I'm sure quick fit will be just fine lol.

[@dandandan389]

I've got Rainexpert3's on my MK1 Focus, excellent tyres and not much more expensive than budget brands

[@Hgopiute]

What a car 💪

[@AngloAmericanAutos]

You should always put new tyres on the rear of the car. Surprised Kwik-fit allowed fitting new to front only.

[@Scrubworks]

That disc did indeed not have any oil or grease on it. More discs now are given that matte finish, which is a light layer of electroplating (I think) that protects the disc without the need for grease. The electroplating simply wears off the first few times you use the brakes. Keeps the disc hat looking fresh for longer as well.

[@furiousdriving]

Its the first time Ive come across it, good idea and explains the smell on the first drive too

[@MrDutchino]

Cheng Shin Tyre... even on my wheelchair those wear fast, in past I had those..

[@owensteele1274]

My late Uncle had the very same 5-large-hole steel wheels on his Powder Blue 1982 (X reg) 245 GLE Estate. I didn't know they were carried over to the 740. The earliest 2.3 GL/GLE (B to D plate) 740's were given a completely new steel-wheel design. 14 inch 10-square-hole design, usually coming with bright trim rings and bright dog-dish centre covers. So maybe these older wheels made their return when the 2.0 litre 740 came out mid '87 I'm sure.

[@owensteele1274]

Oh, and @ 2:07 to 2:25 I could smell that strong, unmistakeable Cellulose paint just by watching you paint the wheels. Yes, you MUST paint them, otherwise next time you take the wheels off, they will be dirty and HORRIBLY surface-corroded due to no protection. Another great, productive video. I'm enjoying following your projects.

[@furiousdriving]

I dont think they ever stopped using these wheels until the end of the 90s when the much more modern range appeared

[@nake6779]

very good videos!!! i have volvo 740 gle 1987 engine is d24tic

[@michaelforrest4995]

great video, so glad i found you! You just sold me those tyres :)

[@furiousdriving]

Excellent, you wont be disappointed

[@DatBoiOrly]

Wait is this iduubz long lost brother I just can't shake that feeling

[@jbz2079]

Eurocar parts are famous for getting parts wrong, you can give them the reg no, the vin number and they will still supply the wrong parts. It does help if you have seen the original parts or take the old ones for comparison. Mind you they then tell you they don't have any of those till tomorrow / next week, ect, etc. Buy yourself a decent breaker bar and some deep impact sockets, they make changing wheel and jobs like that far easier, Saves you hands and back.

[@furiousdriving]

Lucky the guys in the desk are helpful despite the computer! I need a cordless impact driver!

[@jbz2079]

I bought a pneumatic ugga dugga and it's superb saves loads of pain in my arthritic hands.

[@Spac8]

Whilst it's hot with the induction heater, quench it a little with some penetrant. Will make life easier! :) I'd also advise using camskill for your tyres as they'll be much cheaper. I also believe the Rainsport 3 has been superseded by the 5. Don't know if they're selling off the last of the stock or not. Great tyre. Great video as usual too!

[@furiousdriving]

To be honest it couldnt get much easier once its hot! Im not sure they do Rainsport 5 in this size, but 3s are still available

[@AliMackMechanical]

looks nice with green mold at 19.34 in the vid lol My dad had one of theses things built like a tank lol

[@furiousdriving]

thats patina!

[@jackjacko8706]

To make caliper access easier you should have put steering on full lock to the left.

[@iangascoigne8231]

I once drove one of these and it was like driving a block of flats.

[@furiousdriving]

I was thinking more like an aircraft carrier

[@iangascoigne8231]

furiousdriving An aircraft carrier is more manoeuvrable.

[@jonathanthorpe1653]

The more I watch these Volvo videos the more I want to buy one.

[@PaulinesPastimes]

Mmmm new brakes, mmmm new tyres. How delicious. Cheers

[@alchapman1052]

Nice to see the TLC continue. Your gonna find it hard to part with this car when the time comes.

[@bobvansand6346]

Coool seats hey!

[@Bratfalken]

I hear some clanking from the engine, to adjust the valveclearence you need to change metaldistances underneath the camshaft, those could be bought one by one from Volvo back when they kept all parts for them. I once adjusted mine by measuring the gap, checking the tolerance in the manual and then removing the distances on the ones who was off, I could reuse some but move them to the corresponding valve that gave the right gap and bought a few new ones. I seem to recall there where thickness stampings on the underside. But You probalbly can see how to in a Haynes manual. Now, it can be the rodbearings too, but...

[@furiousdriving]

Bearings on only 140,000 miles? its barely run in! I don think it sounds as smooth on the video as it does in real life but worth checking when I do the rocker gasket

[@Bratfalken]

@@furiousdriving nah, the rodbearings should be okey with those miles, but the late B200-230 got narrower bearings in an attempt to lessen the fuelconsumption, those rods aren't good for enhanced tuned engines. But for a standard engine they should be more than adecvate.

[@natswii]

Volvo 740's look cool when they are slammed!

[@furiousdriving]

An evil part of my mind had been googling slammed 700s...

[@jaunteraudi817]

Maybe it looks cool, but it destroys its uniq feature - floaty comfort. I live in Europe, where roads are in a very bad condition, and you know what, my 740 eats up every bump like some of the old Mercedes. I have owned so many cars from Mercedes, BMW, VW, Audi and right now i have newer Volvos, but these old ones with their original suspension are brilliant. And suspesion is one of the reasons i kept my 740 turbo, because i can just fly over bumps and holes, it just just dont feel them, so if you want to slam a car, use the right way with air suspension and ride hight contorl.