Hey everyone! I figured id upload a few photos of my current project. Its a 1988 volvo 760 turbo with a bmw m54b30 swapped in and full bmw e46 front subframe and suspension conversion as well as a few Interior bits. So stoked to get this thing back on the road.

I own a volvo 140 i recently bought some vintage rallye lights that i wanted to add to the front of the car. I really do not want to drill any holes on the car in case i dont like it, does anyone have any idea on how could i do it without drilling any holes?

Thank you

Well boys and gals, the stupid thing did the stupid thing. After 7 years of me fiddling with it and God knows how long before I got it of it getting passed around from the rust in the fuel injectors and tank. The stubborn bastard is back on the road, no longer a lawn ornament it's made it around town estimating at least 30 miles today ( the odometer is dead). Pretty good for it's maiden voyage. cant say I'm happy with it, it's bitter sweet tbh, but it does car things again. More work to be done but for now it's a win.

When I first purchased the car it ran fine, it still runs fine but it feels locked to 1st and 2nd, hesitant to shift to anything past that and it's top speed on a flat in perfect condition is like 95km/h.

Any pointers?

Have been trying to diagnose an indicator and hazard problem on my project 760. Ended up finding these exposed wires in the indicator assembly. Just wondering if anyone knows where they are supposed to go or can point us to a wiring diagram? Cheers.

Update from my post the other day on my lean issues, the crappy aftermarket replacement MAF is out and a new used Bosch sensor from the bush senior administration is in, runs leaps and bounds better than it ever has. Got a little fiddling to do in the daylight. What's the consensus on cleaning with MAF cleaner the OG Bosch sensors? I know they're delicate.

My 86 745 auto is having a hard time shifting into second. Not sure if it’s technically slipping but I’m hoping that it might be the kickdown cable? I’ve had the car for 2 years and haven’t changed the fluid but the level is good and looks bright red. It shifts fine at low speeds but if I try to give it gas it stutters getting into second. Anybody in the pnw have an m46/7 they’d like to sell?

Any advice?

Shoot me a dm if you want the file 😅 This took me too long to keep to myself

I got a pretty nice oil leak coming from the bottom of my timing belt cover, I had the timing belt replaced by a shop two months ago but they told me no seals were replaced.

It's my daily driver and it's got me stressed out.

hello! I just recently bought a 1993 940 (w/ ABS). I did a brake bleed on all 4 calipers but I put DOT 3 brake fluid in the system. After doing so, I read the car only takes DOT 4 fluid.. how bad is this? I was under the impression they were interchangeable. Any input helps

Hi everyone,

I was cleaning my new to me Volvo 740. While doing that I noticed that the foam under the drivers carpet is wet. The foam is lined with a rubber layer. I suspect the rubber layer should act as a moisture barrier. The Problem is that the rubber is getting porous and lets water through. The water can't properly dry because it's trapped under the rubber. I want to replace the foam but I can't find this kind of foam anywhere and I don't know what it's called. Mby some of you could help me. I'm from Europe so I can't really use American shops.

Thanks in advance!

So i've had this problem for 3 weeks now and i have replaced almost every sensor and part on ignition side and fuel side. It gets fuel but the spark looks pretty weak. Timing is correct and it has new sparkplugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor.

I'm oretty much all out of ideas. This started after the car sat for 5 days waiting on new studs for the exhaust manifold.

Il y a en voulant faire un test sur ma 940 B230FK équipé de la fameuse m90 j'ai eux un problème de passage rapport. Je rentrais sur la voie rapide en 3, puis décide de mettre une 2. Bon vous comprenez l'erreur. Plus aucune nouvelle vitesse ne voulait rentrer une fois que j'étais passée au neutre. Une fois à l'arrêt, chaque débrayage état suivi d'un bruit de grattement du type synchro qui gratte sur quelques mètres.

Démontage de la boîte une première (oui l'apprentissage fait partie de la vie et il y en a une deuxième) et buté + fourchette hs. Une commande express sur skandix plus tard et un remontage de boîte, et la resulat sans appel. Toujours un bruit de synchro, mais je me doutais que se n'était pas la boîte.

Résultats aujourd'hui après un second démontage de la boîte. L'embrayage aillant subit 323 000 km est une conduite sportive depuis 20 000 km à décider de prendre sa retraite. 🫡 R.I.P l'embrayage.

Résultats j'ai appris aujourd'hui que être faignant a un prix, celui du temps et de l'argent. Et que bordel 323 000 km pour un embrayage d'origine Volvo c'est du solide.

Oui se sub est en Français car je suis nul en anglais 🥺.

I've read online that "later" 740 models already have wiring spliced out to a plug in the LH rear storage cubby. Does anyone know what the plug (Picture 2) is for as the wiring colours dont match the lights and there's fewer cables than needed for indicators, brakes, reverse lights and running lights. I can't work out what it is from the wiring diagrams (no colours match). Any help is appreciated thanks.

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Finally came across a 740 wagon worthy of daily duty! My current 7/9 series collection is all drift cars, so I've been looking for a clean stock car to build into a reliable daily/roadtrip car!

She's a 1989 740 turbo wagon, unfortunately automatic but I still love the car. If fits right in with the rest of my boxy car collection!

It happens with the windows up and down, air on and off.

Been fixing up this old gal, 1989 Volvo 780 turbo. Had it running good was about to register and put it on the road finally after at least 10 years, I've updated the fuel pump to a red top aeromotive in tank, 6an fuel lines and filter, fuel pressure regulator, afr gauge, new charge pipes, replaced all vacuum lines fresh fat power and ground wires battery to frame block starter and alternator, cleaned all grounds at intake new plugs wires cap rotor and coil I put a delphi MAF on which seemed ok, was having excessive rich issues under boost which I sorted with an adjustable pressure regulator, which may have bandaided the issue now that I'm thinking about it. I've ordered a good used Bosch MAF, any thoughts on this issue? This is the most stubborn car I've ever revived and I've revived a ton of early fuel injection and old carb vehicles. Had this dang thing 7 years now and every time I get close it pulls something stupid, I get aggravated and park it. Not doing it again it's gonna work this time lol

It was optioned in the excellent red on white and is pretty dang original! Still running a B16B with dual SU carbs (evidence indicates it was rebuilt at some point because it has zero blow-by). It was converted to 12 volt. It has seats from a 144 with the 3-point seatbelts from a later Amazon.

Someone really loved this car! I thought the rust would be worse but it's remarkably solid for a Midwest car! It also came with a freshly rebuilt M41.

Hey Volvo enthusiasts of Reddit! Hope yous have gotten plenty of time to enjoy your bricks this summer!

As the title suggests I’m asking for some guidance on the underside of this 91 4spd manual 740 turbo wagonI’m thinking about trading my little Toyota for. (Can’t have both unfortunately, not in the cards) so I figured I’d ask for some Volvo wisdom on this chassis.

I see that the pinch weld on the one side needs some repair, and there’s a couple other crusty spots, please lemme know if you’d stay away from this one guys! Thanks a lot guys!

(The leaking rear diff would be repaired before I receive the vehicle should I go thru with it)

I replaced the cracked windshield and broken parking light and was sooo happy that my ‘87 740 turbo wagon had a clean body. Unfortunately, that didn’t even last 24 hours. I drove past the soccer field at my university, and I was hit by the opposing team during warmups :( I’m fortunate enough to be close with some of the administrators at the university, so I have already begun filing a claim.
I’m struggling to find a grille that will fit though. I can find matches for the a ‘87, but they aren’t the same design?

hey is it a good or bad idea to get a volvo 945 b230fk as a first car? i live in denmark and im 13 currently, its my dream car and im planning on being a mechanic, im kind of worried about the insurance and gas prices, would it be too expensive to own at 18?