(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. Now IO need to do an engine rebuild...anybody know where I can get those over-sized VW pistons for cheap?