(CL find) (Imported) 1990 Volvo 240 Diesel Wagon 5 Spd manual - $3700 (Anaheim, CA)

[chad1966]

(CL find) 1990 Volvo 240 Diesel Wagon 5 Spd manual - $3700 (Anaheim, CA)

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/3399726522.html

[Volvoist]

I wonder if registering it in the US is even possible, thanks to the EPA...

[chad1966]

I talked to the owner of the diesel swapped 1990 in Bend, OR that has the WVO tank system installed, and he said they are selling it for a friend in Nevada because it would not pass emissions in Nevada. I want to think because they changed the smog laws somewhere in the late 80's.

[Volvoist]

The issue is that this particular one is not a swap, rather it is a Euro spec 245 with a factory diesel. The first problem is that it is a 1990 Euro spec. No air bags, which may or may not be a DOT problem. The 2nd is that it is a factory diesel, which is an EPA problem. Getting it titled and registered may be an issue. The last year for a 240 diesel in the US was 1984, though they went late into 1984 into the 85 model year as 1984 models. The last year for 700 series diesels was 1986. I believe that was also thanks to the EPA.

[biovolk]

I have a 1989 d240 volvo manual wagon..it is registered, but did have an issue with the Oregon DMV about it and the VIN. It is fine now.:D Now IO need to do an engine rebuild...anybody know where I can get those over-sized VW pistons for cheap?