1984 Volvo 242 that will not run.

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  • čas přidán 11. 05. 2024
  • Our local friend and fellow Volvo fan Eli bought this nice little 1984 242 last year. He paid the man, drove out of the drive way, stopped down the road for gas and the car never ran again! Well it sorta did once for a little while, long enough to get stranded HUNDREDS OF METERS from home!
    It's a nice B23 LH2.1 Auto, maroon with a tan interior. That he bought to tinker with for a while and then pass it on to someone else.
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  • @itsmephil2255
    @itsmephil2255 Před 2 měsíci +8

    Soon as I saw that dizzy cap and rotor arm I was like "yup there's your problem'
    I have never seen a spark jump that far before

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +3

      I was very impressed

    • @itsmephil2255
      @itsmephil2255 Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@DeanofMachines goes to show the strength of the spark though
      That's a healthy electrical system

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@itsmephil2255 yeah! It’s doing really well.

  • @arieplomp8906
    @arieplomp8906 Před 2 měsíci +8

    Thanks Dean and pointy finger! For taking us on this repair trip! That phoneholder is fab! Doctor Dean makes a house visit! Is your 240 or Amazon not feeling well ; call Dr Dean! 😜👍🏻👍🏻🆙 like allways!

  • @POVwithRC
    @POVwithRC Před 2 měsíci +9

    That phone holder solution 10/10

  • @dl242ti
    @dl242ti Před 2 měsíci +4

    Fun video. Thanks Dean and Eli. Like you Dean I enjoy troubleshooting those old Volvos. Now not only can Eli keep the car. He can get the parts together to do a manual swap video with you. Looking forward to what you do next.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +1

      That’s up to Eli! Even if it changes hands, it might stay local enough to be on the channel again!

    • @NOSPEEDSHOP
      @NOSPEEDSHOP Před 2 měsíci +2

      Definitely needs a manual swap.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci

      @@NOSPEEDSHOP ab so lootly! We can probably track down the parts.

  • @eriktjader6689
    @eriktjader6689 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Omg😂 the ” fingerstick” again . Love these Volvo clips on your channel

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Had to bring it back! Its a hit on the channel!

  • @marcinbujok7388
    @marcinbujok7388 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Hey Dean! Great to see you out helping fellow enthusiast. Awesome cars! Amazon and 242 in one episode! Both of best worlds!😂

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Hey Marcin! Welcome back! The cars are both nice cars! Now both very drivable!!

  • @john242ti
    @john242ti Před 2 měsíci +3

    3.73:1 would be stock for an Aw70 B23/230 non-turbo 240. Anyway, seems like Eli now has a second Volvo to permanently add to his collection. He just needs to swap it to a M46 and finish fixing it up cosmetically, and get the brakes working properly.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Brakes aren’t THAT important… i think you are right that its a 3.73

  • @johnlorrieboskovic2836
    @johnlorrieboskovic2836 Před 2 měsíci +3

    @DeanofMachines You are the Ceasar Milan of the Volvo World! "There are no bad Volvos, just inexperienced owners."

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +3

      Thank you sir! I just want people to enjoy their experience with these old cars! They are easy and rewarding to work on. Sometimes a little help like in this situation here is enough to reignite the love someone has for a project!

  • @davidblood9882
    @davidblood9882 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Another excellent video. Thank you Dean!

  • @Drury96
    @Drury96 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Nicely done lads. Glad to see you figured it out !

  • @karlbenz4925
    @karlbenz4925 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Just another day in the life of humble Volvo addicts, albeit a succesful one 😉
    Another addition to the road fleet of nostalgia.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +1

      That’s right! More of the same. Simple tinkering around

  • @sir_enuf
    @sir_enuf Před 2 měsíci +3

    This guy is an actual saint

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I appreciate that! Im just trying to help those in the community!

  • @gijswillemsen4756
    @gijswillemsen4756 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love your channel man!! My dad owned a 240, a 740 and a 940 when i was younger. I own a Volvo 480 myself, i've always found it sad the 480 wasnt introduced in the USA, would've loved to see one on your channel.
    - Cheers from The Netherlands!

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Thanks for the love!! The 480 is an odd beast. I secretly want one but refuse to confess my love publicly.

  • @rearwingnoire27
    @rearwingnoire27 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Great content, thank you both for your time and your enthusiasm.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Thank you! I have to thank Eli for letting me film the experience!

  • @lillebrorsanvincent2017
    @lillebrorsanvincent2017 Před 2 měsíci +3

    11:53 the sign to the right reads:
    Observe! 4 speed gearbox

    • @GeneralPoison
      @GeneralPoison Před 2 měsíci +2

      But how come a us car has that plaque?

    • @lillebrorsanvincent2017
      @lillebrorsanvincent2017 Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@GeneralPoison imported? Why else would it be in Swedish?

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@GeneralPoison sometimes, people ad things just because they are cool! Maybe Eli will chime in and say why.

    • @lillebrorsanvincent2017
      @lillebrorsanvincent2017 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@DeanofMachines well as a swede that was really fun to see :)

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@lillebrorsanvincent2017 stay tuned for more fun! I try to sprinkle some Swedish treats in here and there :)

  • @dombooth86
    @dombooth86 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Brilliant v log loving the pointy stick 😂

  • @sherriaaberts8253
    @sherriaaberts8253 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Quickly becoming my favorite tuber go dean!

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +1

      That is a HUGE compliment! Thank you very much

  • @POVwithRC
    @POVwithRC Před 2 měsíci +2

    Felt this.
    I actually overhauled the ignition on the 144t this weekend. I couldn't get a consistent spark at boost through anything wider than .025. It would also just progressively get less and less ignitey as the car warmed up. It always felt like it was running on one lung.
    New MSD 2 and wires I made myself and holy Dyna it's never actually driven this good ever before in my entire history with it. I didn't know what I was missing. It's actually spookily fast now.
    Point being, ignition problems are like slow moving cancer. Everything kinda works well enough until one day your arm falls off or something.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci

      Thats a good analogy. I was curious what spark issues you were experiencing during your trip

  • @ryan.herbert1196
    @ryan.herbert1196 Před 2 měsíci +1

    You're so underrated man, keep up the good content!

  • @SimpsonsClassics
    @SimpsonsClassics Před 2 měsíci +1

    Another great video dude. Bloody love that 122. It makes me want to drive mine so bad.

  • @kjh789az
    @kjh789az Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love that Amazon! Sheer driving pleasure ...Grow older together. Join the owners club for parts and solutions! Thanks.

  • @Oyvind88
    @Oyvind88 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Great video and cars guys😎🔥

  • @GettingGood
    @GettingGood Před 2 měsíci +1

    lmao I wish i was unfamiliar enough with my local parts stores to need to use GPS to get to em

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +1

      We had to go to one further away because they had the part we needed.

  • @ElfinAce37
    @ElfinAce37 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love the content, keep it up!

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thanks for stopping by and enjoying the show!

  • @volvo744ti
    @volvo744ti Před 2 měsíci +1

    good job one more volvo of the driveway 👌

  • @Erik-dc3ki
    @Erik-dc3ki Před 2 měsíci +1

    That makes my old Swedish heart beat faster...i would not sell it for anything...keep it and enjoy the ride....

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I love reviving these Swedish tanks! It’s rewarding.

  • @thewrenchlaboratory
    @thewrenchlaboratory Před 2 měsíci +1

    I really want an early 90s 240

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +1

      They are plentiful! Find a rust free one and enjoy!

  • @fostergrant1812
    @fostergrant1812 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Looking at the cap and rotor I would say your timing is off and has been for a long time. If the distributor is out of adjustment, the timing belt is off a tooth at the intermediate shaft.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thats a very good point. The car is probably due for timing belt and water pump too.

  • @bassjaymi
    @bassjaymi Před 2 měsíci +2

    Hi tech car alarm on the fender...80's style lol

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +2

      There’s no getting past that one! Its very secure.

  • @bennett4949
    @bennett4949 Před 2 měsíci +1

    did you check the membran of the gasoline pressure regulator?

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci

      It has a brand new FPR on it. We are assuming its fine.

  • @dhbk59
    @dhbk59 Před 2 měsíci

    resold fuel pump relay, if that don´t work check airmass sensor. those two are common

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci

      These are great suggestions! We were able to find the issue before we got to this point!

  • @markvannunen3812
    @markvannunen3812 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Breakfluid is also very low….

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci

      Its fine, probably. Maybe. No real way to fix it though!

  • @ShawnTheGreek
    @ShawnTheGreek Před 2 měsíci +2

    15:19 of the video WHAT THE ACTUAL FUUUU…..

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +2

      It’s magical! The Volvo gods had a laugh on our behalf today.

    • @NOSPEEDSHOP
      @NOSPEEDSHOP Před 2 měsíci +1

      I was so confused when I came around the engine bay, saw that the lead was unplugged, and it was running. I was struggling for weeks to get it running and Dean UNPLUGS stuff and it fires up.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@NOSPEEDSHOP it’s my incredible skill and no how. That’s all.

  • @b3pp0
    @b3pp0 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Actually is that Amazon imported from the beginning because it says 4 speed manual transmission on the dash? Never seen that before not even on the old volvos here in sweden..

    • @NOSPEEDSHOP
      @NOSPEEDSHOP Před 2 měsíci +2

      I got that sticker from VP Autoparts about 3 years ago.

    • @b3pp0
      @b3pp0 Před 2 měsíci

      @@NOSPEEDSHOP Nice, i missed that ones then... Nice work on the car, much nice than my own -65 4dr but its a work in progress.. Keep up the good work on your other projects...

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Haha

    • @b3pp0
      @b3pp0 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@DeanofMachines Hope you get some new volvo projects again so i have some more interesting to look at.. :P

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@b3pp0 i have TOO MANY lol!!!

  • @Anton_MotorMer
    @Anton_MotorMer Před 2 měsíci +1

    oooooh i would want to buy that car but im swedish and its expensive to ship 😞

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Buy it! It’s just money! Seriously it would be expensive to ship.

    • @Anton_MotorMer
      @Anton_MotorMer Před 2 měsíci

      @@DeanofMachines transport to maiami then ship it to Gothenburg and trailer it up to Umeå witch is 640 miles from Gothenburg. I think i'll pass.. then after that i have no money left haha

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci

      @@Anton_MotorMer it would be better to go out of Savannah.

  • @789costela
    @789costela Před 2 měsíci +1

    Wel... I can tel you following. & yes I just startet White a real car so don't roast me. My car had a running issue & figue oute it was The fuel pressure thin that was on The fuel rail that was The problem. A step closer to its 2try of inspection over 3 years & the way to make me learn manuel & get a driving licens yes. Oh aboute The blue car that you hope you did not scrap. That you could build somethin awsome of! A americen/Sweden mix. & yes would *love* to se that! Do something unic, something that take car internet by storm! Yes

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Welcome to the channel! Take your time and enjoy the process of fixing your car. Which blue car are you talking about? The blue Amazon or the blue 242?

  • @boblevis2544
    @boblevis2544 Před 2 měsíci

    Lose the finger please it is…offensive

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Sorry to hear you find yourself offended by our teaching aid. What could we change about it to make it less offensive?

    • @boblevis2544
      @boblevis2544 Před 2 měsíci

      @@DeanofMachines ohh 😮 I forgot I posted that…embarrassing…it just seems to me you put the finger in the mans face…and my mom always told me pointing is rude…not that serious but thanks for the response…piece nice channel…whatever happened to Involvoed?? His channel is how I found yours…