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As of January 4, we will be launching a Project Car based on the Volvo 240 wagon. It can be found in the Features Section under Project Cars.
Cool beans. I'm looking forward to the build-up.quote:
Originally posted by [email protected]:
As of January 4, we will be launching a Project Car based on the Volvo 240 wagon. It can be found in the Features Section under Project Cars.
Yes, the 240 (produced '75-'93) is rear wheel drive with a Dana 30 differential (1030 or 1031). There's no traction control. ABS was introduced in '91, but that's about as close as it gets. Drivers side airbag started in '90. There was a limited slip differential available as an option, but it's rare to find a 240 with a LSD. If it has a factory towing package option, or maybe a winter package, it's more likely to have a LSD. Of course you can always have one installed by a 4x4 shop since the diff. is common. Let me know if you have any other questions about the 240.quote:
Originally posted by 83caddy16v:
I am not familiar with these, [is] it rear wheel drive? any type of limited slip or traction control?
Things start wearing out around 120K (or earlier). I got mine at about 133K, and it needed a ton of work during the following 6+ months. However, after the first year with some trouble, it's been going strong with no problems for over a year. It's nice to have the confidence to go outside when it's below freezing and know that my 14 year old, 153K mile car WILL start quickly and easily, without a doubt.quote:
Originally posted by JHEIII850Turbo:
They start to get broken-in at about 120,000 miles, and last well into the 300,000 range.