Elvis Fixes The Gears On A Volvo 240 To Prove Estates Are Better Than SUVs | Wheeler Dealers

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  • čas přidán 13. 06. 2023
  • Elvis works on a classic Volvo 240 Torslanda in hopes of reviving its gear shifter to prove it can compete with SUVs.
    From Season 18 Episode 7
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Komentáře • 87

  • @WheelerDealersTV
    @WheelerDealersTV  Před 11 měsíci +2

    Subscribe to Wheeler Dealers TV: bit.ly/3IWnYJG

    • @BinneReitsma
      @BinneReitsma Před 11 měsíci +1

      Links dead

    • @jamieeedden777
      @jamieeedden777 Před 10 měsíci

      Volvo 240 torslanda nice car had one my self going up in value now would love another

  • @oliveroneill1388
    @oliveroneill1388 Před 6 měsíci +4

    I had a white one . Bought it in Sweden. When I lived there . Very nice to drive and great for going over and back to ireland on trips. Never let me down, although first gear was a bit hard to get. Nobel car😢

  • @saschahammer2455
    @saschahammer2455 Před 11 měsíci +47

    How does Elvis do that? He's removing a gearbox and his shirt is always spottless? Edd and Ant got really dirty doing it. Mysterious 😅

  • @Roylevis
    @Roylevis Před 10 měsíci +5

    These are becoming a rarity in Sweden Due to so many being used back in the -90s to build rally cars and Folkrace. So many used for parts.

  • @bjornlillpers498
    @bjornlillpers498 Před 11 měsíci +5

    5:13, that's the gear shifter linkage, not the sensor... The sensor stays on the engine. Why make stuff up like that?

  • @davidrfowler6432
    @davidrfowler6432 Před 11 měsíci +4

    the best type of rear suspension , trailing arm suspension , the smoothest ride

  • @roberthart9886
    @roberthart9886 Před 11 měsíci +11

    I HAVE OWNED MY 2004 SAAB 95 WAGON/ESTATE SINCE 2008. It's my 5th Saab; 2 wagons, 2 hatchbacks and one sedan (MEH). The 9-5 still runs great though lots of nagging mechanical/electric issues, but I hate to part with it. I used to work on it, but at near 75, not into that anymore. If you want a car in Ft Lauderdale to revive, Im your man

  • @kroon1930
    @kroon1930 Před 11 měsíci +14

    He doesn’t need to fix any gears to convince me (Volvo) estates are way better than SUV’s 😊😆

  • @matttravers5764
    @matttravers5764 Před 10 měsíci +9

    I love estate cars (wagons here in the US).
    I really miss these vehicles!
    Great stuff as always!

    • @nzxt1234
      @nzxt1234 Před 14 dny

      to bad estates/wagons are getting extinct! specialy volvos offerings

  • @michaeltutty1540
    @michaeltutty1540 Před 11 měsíci +17

    What a beautiful car. Sounds like low mileage, too. My daily driver is a 1990 240DL estate with the automatic. Ma bought it new when she turned 60 which explains the auto gearbox. Arthur is now sitting at 393,000 miles and going strong. One thing to remember with these cars is that the wagons use a different size of tyre. Originally a 185R14 was fitted. After 91, and in older cars needing tyres, the correct size is 195/75R14 unless you run a 15 inch wheel, in which case you need a 296/65R15. I run Michelin Defender 94H on mine. Nice that they are English made.

    • @bobjohnson205
      @bobjohnson205 Před 11 měsíci +1

      A "296/65R15"? Are you sure about that?

    • @AlienLivesMatter
      @AlienLivesMatter Před 11 měsíci +1

      ​@@bobjohnson205205/65r 15 most likely

    • @mortenjohansen8254
      @mortenjohansen8254 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@AlienLivesMatter 195x65x15 On summer tyres , i did that with winter tyres without studs - worked fine .

    • @tacey01
      @tacey01 Před 8 měsíci +1

      I bought a brand new 1980 244DL four speed w overdrive. Sold it WWAAAAAAYYYYY too soon!

    • @bobjohnson205
      @bobjohnson205 Před 8 měsíci

      Sometimes I wish I had sold my Volvo way too soon, too! lol@@tacey01

  • @jesper1004
    @jesper1004 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Nice to see a volvo 245 when the life of 240 ended the 240 last of the was given a number and a little plate and i have one of them my 245 is car number 88 and its running great.

  • @miked.9364
    @miked.9364 Před 10 měsíci +5

    I so miss Edd

  • @bobjohnson205
    @bobjohnson205 Před 11 měsíci +4

    @8:19 "When I bought this Volvo 240 40 years of hard ? have made it a bit rough around the edges." That's quite the trick for a 30 year-old car! 🤔

    • @richardmackow6990
      @richardmackow6990 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Yes my daily 940 .is a 1991 h reg too ,h was issued in 1990,32 yrs.if its 40 .it would be an x ,or y reg.time travel?🤣🤣

    • @bobjohnson205
      @bobjohnson205 Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@richardmackow6990 I don't know much about UK registration numbers I just know that the 240 Torslanda limited edition was only manufactured during the '92 & '93 model year.

  • @s.o.s.exploration2412
    @s.o.s.exploration2412 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I love & still drive my 04' VW Passat GL Wagon (estate). With its 5-Speed transmission and 1.8T AWM motor even 230k on the clock and the sleeper doesn't sip any oil between changes. Strong and dependable if yuh know the weak points & maintain. Being that it was made at the time of custom systems on the side and excess of speed I have about 2k of continous power running through the two sets of component speakers and sub(s) depending on my mood. 😉

  • @gregbrutus7484
    @gregbrutus7484 Před 8 měsíci

    Anyone knows the name of the bondo Elvis used on the dash?

  • @jivanchanna5036
    @jivanchanna5036 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hi Wheeler Dealers. Could you please 🙏🏽 share which companies you used to get the injectors cleaned and decals made up?

  • @mampe8898
    @mampe8898 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Old school wheeler dealers. I like it.

  • @StopTeoriomSpiskowym
    @StopTeoriomSpiskowym Před 11 měsíci

    the fuel system was cleaned for not blocked new injectors?

  • @chrishart8548
    @chrishart8548 Před 11 měsíci

    I've got a mk 4.5 mondeo estate the amount of room Is vast. I'm getting a skoda enyaq apparently the boot on the enyaq is actually bigger. I'm not going to lye I do like the higher up driving position and the nice big 235/55/19 tyres

  • @gurkpojken
    @gurkpojken Před 11 měsíci +2

    The really wierd thing its not have the wipers on the lights in the front left. Why? Here in sweden we have those on our 245s

    • @davidkmatthews
      @davidkmatthews Před 10 měsíci +2

      Maybe because, as Elvis mentioned, it's the Torslanda version, which was the most basic spec of the range.

  • @NorwayVFX
    @NorwayVFX Před 11 měsíci +5

    8:32 Did he need to use like 5kg of body filler to smooth out that rear quarter after welding the new wheel arch in like that? Overlapped with gaps all over like that is a massive rust trap.

    • @AaroKeipi
      @AaroKeipi Před 11 měsíci +1

      I was just thinking that. It's easier to use spot welding rather than butt welding on a panel like that, but it will likely start rusting under the filler within a few years.

    • @user-ed5gp5kg1q
      @user-ed5gp5kg1q Před 11 měsíci +4

      I get he isn't a body guy but you don't puddle weld a wheel arch. And no mention or prep and paint even in the costings

  • @RuperScooper
    @RuperScooper Před 11 měsíci

    Great job - loved the GLT of these cracking motor.

  • @kasamago
    @kasamago Před 11 měsíci +3

    Nice volvo

  • @tallesttreeintheforest
    @tallesttreeintheforest Před 11 měsíci

    isnt it a good a idea to swap that injector around to see if the problems isnt in the fuel line

  • @octymocty132
    @octymocty132 Před 11 měsíci

    Thought it was Paul's tool box

  • @AlienLivesMatter
    @AlienLivesMatter Před 11 měsíci

    This is sustainable automotive use case

  • @StopTeoriomSpiskowym
    @StopTeoriomSpiskowym Před 11 měsíci +1

    oh volvo and broken injector? its only for cleaning?

  • @HowToSaveMoneyOnCarRepairs
    @HowToSaveMoneyOnCarRepairs Před 11 měsíci

    #HowToSaveMoneyOnCarRepairs
    For the injector test...! Hooking up a remote stater and putting the individual injectors in Milk Bottles. Then watching the spray Pattern while you operate the remote starter, is a better test...! 🤔🤔😇😇⚡⚡

  • @kakashi1578
    @kakashi1578 Před měsícem

    Did anybody else notice how he welded that wheel arch? He should be in jail for that monstrosity 😂

  • @foregonereality
    @foregonereality Před 11 měsíci

    I take it they were original number plates - the only reason not to have replaced them?

  • @albertotognoni4819
    @albertotognoni4819 Před 11 měsíci

    When a Spark plug Is wet with controller injection Is Always a injector that has gone bad

  • @AAAAlberto
    @AAAAlberto Před 7 měsíci

    No Edd, no party !!❤

  • @user-vy2co6kk1x
    @user-vy2co6kk1x Před 11 měsíci +2

    Boa tarde congrats Mick brewer vai trabalhar WD amigos homen ex and antead 😢😢 bom

  • @tetsuo2195
    @tetsuo2195 Před 11 měsíci

    I subscribe to both motor trend and discovery and this episode is unavailable? wtf lol

  • @zanbrown9612
    @zanbrown9612 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Shame it’s SORN now !!!

  • @Yorkshiremadmick
    @Yorkshiremadmick Před 10 měsíci

    Total not really accurate as no labour included
    £5000 worth ?

  • @jamesgreen2858
    @jamesgreen2858 Před 9 měsíci

    Grinding whilst wearing a watch, what muppetry.

  • @lordkorner
    @lordkorner Před 7 měsíci

    Personally I couldn't trust a mechanic in a spotless white T shirt , an expensive watch and no ( motor)oil in his hair.😅

  • @thegrinch8161
    @thegrinch8161 Před 10 měsíci

    The only two mechanics I did like was ed chyna and elvis, now that is not to say that the 2nd who’s name I can’t remember was bad at his job though I just didn’t like him. For a masterclass it’ll always be mr chyna and elvis

  • @garychilds1130
    @garychilds1130 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Volvo is the best

  • @heathmurphy3735
    @heathmurphy3735 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Please say u machined the flywheel....I can't imagine you didn't.

    • @richardburns5925
      @richardburns5925 Před 11 měsíci +6

      To achieve what? If the flywheel engagement is smooth upon clutch action and there is visibly no signs of blueing or fatigue lines on its face, leave it alone.

  • @lackodhr.5303
    @lackodhr.5303 Před 11 měsíci

    🤗👍👏👏👏

  • @Earth-Apple
    @Earth-Apple Před 11 měsíci +2

    Fuck SUVs, estates are the best

  • @jamazonnewyork3221
    @jamazonnewyork3221 Před 11 měsíci +1

    too bad its front wheel drive

    • @davideden9807
      @davideden9807 Před 11 měsíci +10

      It’s not

    • @NorwayVFX
      @NorwayVFX Před 11 měsíci +4

      Good luck finding a FWD Volvo 240

    • @obeseperson
      @obeseperson Před 11 měsíci +4

      Half of the fun of these cars is that they’re rear wheel drive lol

    • @BinneReitsma
      @BinneReitsma Před 11 měsíci +2

      😂 Dude

    • @matteedstrom
      @matteedstrom Před 10 měsíci +3

      No it's NOT FWD!!! The first FWD Volvo, was the 850 in 1992!! Source, i'm Swedish and have owned them all^^
      140 check
      160 check
      240 check
      260 check
      340 check
      360 check
      440 check
      460 check
      740 check
      760 check
      850 check
      940 check
      960 check
      I HAVE HAD THEM ALL^^

  • @sjcea0512
    @sjcea0512 Před 11 měsíci +2

    It makes me laugh what British people think are nice cars lol You couldn't give me anything made by Volvo ever

    • @seamusmeade940
      @seamusmeade940 Před 11 měsíci +18

      Dude you have left 26 comments on this channel about how bad these cars are
      EIGHT HUNDRED AND FIFTY NINE THOUSAND MILES

    • @thomasteigen2793
      @thomasteigen2793 Před 11 měsíci +9

      At least it outlast all of your favorite cars i assuming you favorite. Bmw mercedes audis and so on, are only short lasting junk in my opinion.

    • @dbt2787
      @dbt2787 Před 11 měsíci +6

      you've clearly never driven one haha

    • @fredrikjacobsson25
      @fredrikjacobsson25 Před 11 měsíci +12

      Old Volvos are The best cars ever made.

    • @AmsterdamCesar
      @AmsterdamCesar Před 11 měsíci

      Well you can keep your US rubbish for yourself

  • @Hello-ww5bi
    @Hello-ww5bi Před 10 měsíci

    Finally after all these years you know how to pronounce decal ? Not a dekel