With the public’s increasing concern about the environment, Volvo released a retrofit kit for older model Volvos in the spring of 1993. The kit allowed Volvos with existing R12 freon based air conditioning systems to be converted to use a CFC-free refrigerant. Volvo was the first automobile manufacturer in the world to offer such a conversion kit for older model cars. When I purchased my kit from my local dealer, I was shocked to find that it did not include any type of instructions. They were kind enough to fax it to me. This is a web version of the instructions that I received. I have added some of my own comments in italics. This is not a job for the weekend mechanic .  Read more...

Installation Manual for Super Pro Polyurethane Bushings on 240 Series Volvos I installed a set of Super Pro bushings in my 1980 Volvo 244, using suspension components from mixed donor cars: some were from a 1977 242 DL, some were from a 1979 242 GT, and some were from a 1984 245 DL. Though these vehicles are very different, installation should be typical since none of them used parts specific to that model. The tools I used were: ¼” air die grinder with carbide burrs, 3/8” air drill with assorted hole saws and a “drywall saw”, ¼” wood rasp drill attachments, propane torch, Vice- Grips, a really big hammer, flat blade screwdriver, large drift, 5” angle grinder, cold chisel, and a bench vise.  Read more...