260; 262; 264; 265 (1974 - 1985) Archives - http://www.volvohowto.com/category/200-series/260-262-264-265-1974-1985/ The Volvo Repair Tutorials Source Sun, 23 Jun 2013 11:21:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 http://www.volvohowto.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cropped-volvohowtoBANNER_NO_FLAG1-32x32.jpg 260; 262; 264; 265 (1974 - 1985) Archives - http://www.volvohowto.com/category/200-series/260-262-264-265-1974-1985/ 32 32 How to wire in auxillary driving lamps on Volvo 240 or 260 http://www.volvohowto.com/675/ http://www.volvohowto.com/675/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2013 11:17:38 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=675   Here is a mini “how to” on how to safely wire in auxillary lamps. They are simple to wire in. You will need a suitable relay for the lamps (I use a 5 pin relay which gives two pins for output to lamps. (One works when the power to it is switched and the […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/675/feed/ 0 How to release the bonnet without the cable on Volvo 240 or 260 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-release-the-bonnet-without-the-cable-on-volvo-240-or-260/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-release-the-bonnet-without-the-cable-on-volvo-240-or-260/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2013 11:16:19 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=673   A common problem on 240s is with bonnet release cables that either break or seize leaving the bonnet firmly closed and apparently unopenable. There are two ways of access. The first is to try lifting the grille and provided there is clearance for the bottom lugs the grille can been pulled forwards at the […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-release-the-bonnet-without-the-cable-on-volvo-240-or-260/feed/ 0 How to replace a door hinge on Volvo 240 or 260 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-a-door-hinge-on-volvo-240-or-260/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-a-door-hinge-on-volvo-240-or-260/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2013 11:14:54 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=671 A common problem with our cars is wear on especially the driver’s door where it will not stay open or there is wear in the hinge causing the door to drop. It is easy to obtain a good hinge as the rear door hinges fit the front but are handed. i.e driver’s side rear door […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-a-door-hinge-on-volvo-240-or-260/feed/ 0 How to change rear shocks and springs on Volvo 240 or 260 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-rear-shocks-and-springs-on-volvo-240-or-260/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-rear-shocks-and-springs-on-volvo-240-or-260/#comments Sun, 23 Jun 2013 11:12:17 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=667   This article is designed to explain how to tackle replacing the rear shock absorber and/or spring. This is a fairly easy job to do. The first thing is making sure you have the tools for the job. You need to be able to raise and support the rear of the car one side at […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-rear-shocks-and-springs-on-volvo-240-or-260/feed/ 1 How to inspect and replace rear bushes on Volvo 240 and 260 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-inspect-and-replace-rear-bushes-on-volvo-240-and-260/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-inspect-and-replace-rear-bushes-on-volvo-240-and-260/#comments Sun, 23 Jun 2013 10:09:34 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=657   There are bushes in the following locations: Front to back Top arm – both ends (onto axle and onto body – both bushes are in the arm) These control the axle from twisting Bottom arm both ends (onto axle and onto body – one bush on arm the other is on the axle) These […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-inspect-and-replace-rear-bushes-on-volvo-240-and-260/feed/ 2 How to replace / repair the headlights on Volvo 240 and 260 (1981 on) http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-repair-the-headlights-on-volvo-240-and-260-1981-on/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-repair-the-headlights-on-volvo-240-and-260-1981-on/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2013 10:03:24 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=642   One of the problem areas with the 240s are the headlamps on the 81 on models. The biggest problem is that they are held on by three M6 bolts who’s head is held captive by the plastic and the nut tends to rust onto the bolt. The result is that the bolt then turns […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-repair-the-headlights-on-volvo-240-and-260-1981-on/feed/ 0 How to replace the indicator/wiper stalks on Volvo 240 and 260 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-the-indicatorwiper-stalks-on-volvo-240-and-260/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-the-indicatorwiper-stalks-on-volvo-240-and-260/#comments Sun, 23 Jun 2013 10:01:13 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=640   It is fairly easy to access the stalks for the indicators and the wipers for replacement. This first picture with the steering wheel removed is to show how they are fitted. It is not necessary to remove it. Replacement is simple you will require a cross head screwdriver and on late models a torx […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-the-indicatorwiper-stalks-on-volvo-240-and-260/feed/ 1 How to replace front wishbone bushes on Volvo 240 and 260 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-front-wishbone-bushes-on-volvo-240-and-260/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-front-wishbone-bushes-on-volvo-240-and-260/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2013 09:59:53 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=638   Thought this guide to replacing wishbone bushes might be helpful. I will make the assumption that you know how to remove the wishbones. Removal of the bushes is possible without a hydraulic press if you have a large strong vice. Rear bush – this is held onto the wishbone by a 19mm nut which […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-front-wishbone-bushes-on-volvo-240-and-260/feed/ 0 How to swap / replace the engine on Volvo 240 and 260 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-swap-replace-the-engine-on-volvo-240-and-260/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-swap-replace-the-engine-on-volvo-240-and-260/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2013 09:58:15 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=636   In this article I am going to try and show what is involved in performing an engine swap on a 240. I would remind you of the need for the correct working space tools and equipment and the need to take any necessary safety precautions. I have not gone into full details on everything […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-swap-replace-the-engine-on-volvo-240-and-260/feed/ 0 How to replace front suspension springs and shocks/struts on Volvo 240 and 260 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-front-suspension-springs-and-shocksstruts-on-volvo-240-and-260/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-front-suspension-springs-and-shocksstruts-on-volvo-240-and-260/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2013 09:55:46 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=634   The first thing to do before starting this job is to make sure you have everything you need. Apart from normal tools you will specifically need a pair of good spring compressors (essential). You will also need a 24mm offset ring spanner and a good quality adjustable spanner for loosening shock retaining nut. Brake […]

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