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    Sump plug goo

    Sludge is typically caused by oxidation of the oil and exposure to high heat. Change the oil and filter and see if it returns.
  2. Mr. V

    No power to rear door speakers (1992 740)

    Test the wiring to the rear speakers for continuity.
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    92 940 not starting

    First, verify if it is a fuel or spark issue.
  4. Mr. V

    No power to rear door speakers (1992 740)

    Probably not bad wiring as both are affected. Does the radio's fader show power going to the rear?
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    Volvo 240, Trailing Arm Tool

    Oh yeah, I forgot. Anyway, here's a helpful tutorial...
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    Volvo 240, Trailing Arm Tool

    I understand removing and replacing the big bushing is a major PITA, so to avoid doing that how about sourcing a new, replacement trailing arm with all the bushings already installed? A quick search showed the trailing arm without the big bushing is readily available and not expensive, but I...
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    88’ Volvo 740 turbo oil return O ring possibly in oil pan?

    If you're talking about where the metal oil return tube meets the block toward the bottom, it is a rubber O-ring and if it somehow fell into the oil pan it shouldn't be a problem. Could be a prior owner didn't install one, and just gooped a bunch of RTV to seal it.
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    Intro, story, questions (95 940 Wagon Turbo)

    Check the condition of the U-joints in regard to the clunk.
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    changing water pump 1984 b21ft

    While you're replacing the WP it would be a good time to inspect the timing belt and tensioner and replace if needed; also consider changing the front crank seal, cam seal and balance shaft seal. Yeah, it's a bit of work but worth it if you plan on keeping the car for awhile.
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    changing water pump 1984 b21ft

    I don't remove the hard pipe which attaches to the rear of the WP; I do put some silicone lube on both the pipe's O-ring and the place it bolts to on the WP. Use a pry bar to press upward on the WP when compressing the upper round seal.
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    what is this for?

    Then again, as a "certified autist" you might want to do what you plan to do then watch the engine quickly fail again. Takes all kinds...
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    wiper thing

    When the linkage in my '82 244 Turbo failed I removed the dash to allow easy access. Removal was not easy, but not as bad as I'd expected: I found this helpful link... http://cleanflametrap.com/dash.html The "cam" that is attached to the cable came off; I used epoxy to reattach it, and have...
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    wiper thing

    What is "CSB?"
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    Overdrive Solenoid Wire Snapped, what can I do? (1989 Volvo 240 Sedan)

    My bad...somehow I thought it was a manual.
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    Overdrive Solenoid Wire Snapped, what can I do? (1989 Volvo 240 Sedan)

    The connector doesn't connect to the solenoid, it connects to a different part, which tells the computer when the transmission is in fourth gear. It can be a PITA to access and release, especially if like me you have big hands: I lower the transmission for easier access. I
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