Here`s some parts for tomorrow to clean up. Some mounts and the shield, etc.
Note the filter housing top in this unacceptable condition. Even the bleeder was fully stuck. (About the banjo fittings: do NOT use any sharp object to try getting old hoses off these. I melted it off by the torch instead of ruining the sealing surfaces with plier or worse: by a knife.)
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And now, see the beautiful brown color that this sedan had!
The fuel lid, often the proud proof of owning a turbodiesel, still shiny.
The 35 year old car had only 182,580miles.
With an estimated average consumption of 27MPG, this car burned 6763 Gallons of fuel which is probably more likely 7500 Gallons because of idling, warming ups, etc. All of that fuel went through this door and was paid for. In today`s USA fuel prices, that would come to $
18750 USD, calculated by $2.50/gallon!
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I hope the previous owner (same person who bought this brown turbodiesel 740 sedan car new in 1985 and kept it all along) will see this thread one day.
Much respect! You tried keeping this car on the road but it wasn`t easy. Unfortunately the rust also became a problem. I heard you had a 1986 wagon TD also.
As you can see, I am cleaning it all up and reviving the engine! I did my best to have it back to what it once was when you fell in love with this car, back in the mid-80`s.
Best of luck and god bless, thank you again for this fantastic d24t revival opportunity.
If you ever want to feel driving again a d24t Volvo turbodiesel car, Please let me know.
I`ll drive to you and let you drive the red TD Volvo wagon with the same engine! But it is a standard shifter.
THE ENGINE LIVES ON!!
THERE IS A VIDEO AVAILABLE IN THE PREVIOUS POSTING IF YOU LOOK ABOVE. or click here:
https://youtu.be/rPEuA4Vgp-Q
The d24t runs happily again. It smokes ONLY because it is cold AND I was using automatic tranny fluid as fuel (to clean up the pump and injectors).