1978   –   Volvo 244 GL 2.1

  • Color : Tahoe green metallic / Light green metallic  ( paint code 127-1 )
  • Upholstery code : 4609-07
  • Option : PVA
  • Special equipment : 41477
  • VIN : 2444L2326102
  • B21A engine
  • with K-Jetronic mechanic fuel injection by Bosch
  • M45 4-speed manual transmission by BorgWarner
  • Tires : 185/70 R 14   (original size)
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Car as seen the very first time

bringing the new brick home

VIN number

first technical inspection

the rims

interior & seats

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New parts

  • set of two new tie rods (inner and outer tie rods)
  • new water pump & radiator hoses
  • original radiator (brass) has been refurbished
  • new clutch, clutch bearing & clutch cable
  • new front windshield (last generation model)
  • new sports exhaust by Simmons
  • ....
  • ....

Supplier list with hard to find items & how-toes :

description url notes
New, replacement lower seat cushion foam for 240's volvo-parts.nl/...
New, replacement lower seat cushion foam for 240's wagonmeister.com/36.html
Lower seat cushion support grid for Volvo 240 wagonmeister.com/38.html
Seat lumbar repair kit for Volvo 240 ipdusa.com  ( item # 101079 )
See here how to dismantle the bottom of the front seats cleanflametrap.com/tony/seat_bottom
See here how to dismantle the back of the front seats cleanflametrap.com/tony/seat_back
OEM rims for the Volvo 240 wheelcollision.com/store/volvo-240
Overview of period rims for the Volvo 240 240.se/falg
and yet another overview of Volvo 240 rims
1986-1993 Volvo 240 European (E-code) headlight conversion ohio.edu/people/ridgely/e-code
Volvo 240 info's regarding the handling and suspension people.physics.anu.edu.au/.../Handling/volvo sports handling
Volvo 240 info's regarding the various steering racks people.physics.anu.edu.au/.../STEERING/steering camgears

1978 Volvo manuals

1978 Volvo catalogs

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Country : Australia
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Country : Australia

Volvo 240-260 service handbooks

last updated : 2016-05-31