Hawk (207.69.138.144) - Mon Feb 7 02:45:07 2005

I am thinking of puchasing a 240 dl

However after research I have a remaining ?

HOW long do the automatic trannies last on average

before requiring repair and approx cost for repair?

Also approx-Diesel mileage per gallon?

engine life average?

radiator life?

Pls respond quickly as I test drive it today!

Reply #1 Dan (129.42.208.182) - Fri Mar 11 13:02:11 2005

Removal of heater fan / turbine. My heater blower sounds as if it has a bad bearing and or a loose fan. Can you supply me with the simpliest instructions for fan and or motor removal / access along with a diagram of the heater / blower housing assembly. For a 1990 Volvo 240 DL Wagon

Reply #2 Matt Smith (64.12.116.11) - Tue Feb 28 19:51:39 2006

I had the same problem, 1986 240DL. I bought the service manual, parts and went at it. The dealer wanted $1000 to repace a $50.00 part so I thought I could save a bundle. Half way through I would of payed the grand if I had it. To do the job you must remove just about everything down to the firewall. The blower, heater core, and ac heat exchanger are all contained in a round plastic housing about the size of your sisters travel bag. It takes time and patience and the whole thing is a tight fit going back in. The service manual is of little use. Be sure to mark all the different wires as you remove them. It looks simple coming off but all lights ect get a little confusing. If you can ever get the over sized hat box out that contains the blower you got it made. It is bolted to the fire wall and braced to the floor. Braking the heater core hoses lose is tricky and if you are not carefull you can damage the core. I ended up cutting my hose and replacing it. If you don't have the patience don't try it yourself. A lot of people have attempted this repair and ended up towing the car to the dealer.

Good Luck

Reply #3 Steve (63.176.159.40) - Thu Oct 16 10:02:00 2008

Also, you can talk to other Volvo owners and get answers to your questions like, tranny life, diesel mpg, and radiator life.. Go to CarDomain and you can view the profiles of Volvo owners and contact them with your questions. good luck.

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Reply #4 falcon (209.76.245.60) - Tue Jul 14 04:37:27 2009

i highly recommend the 240dl wagon. i bought mine one year ago from the original owner to replace my 325i. while i miss some of the driving appeal of the bimmer the volvo has been a far more reliable car. bought with 225k and now up to 260k with a smooth shifting 5 speed. i actually am getting 27mpg while i hear the automatics are around 23 and i mostly do freeway driving at 75. it was a couple hundred to replace breaks and i had a tune up done with my tax money and my silver fox couldn't be a better car.

Reply #5 Dnack (166.137.133.41) - Tue Aug 25 21:02:06 2009

Hi. My right wiper blade is not catching and slipping. I took out the glove a watched it and everything seems to be workin in full. But it seems like it just needs tightened and it should be easy to do.????? Ahhhh.

Reply #6 Don Sugarman (205.188.116.198) - Thu Oct 15 09:34:04 2009

how to replace heater fan motor on 1987 240dl wagon?

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