Forum: 142, 144, 145 & 164 (1966-1975)

You may recognize this car from speedwaymike, who unfortunately had to total the car after it ingested water during heavy rains on the Oregon Coast. ...

What is the best way to lower a 142 to achieve better handling and better looks? Are there coilover systems available or do I need to cut...

I figured I'd make a thread with details about the modifications done to the swedespeed project car. Feel free to ask any questions or make...

It’s back… sort of. After a whirlwind couple of years, and the birth of two kids, project family cruiser is back, and looks a little different. Why...

I've been looking silently at 240s in my area for sometime and found a 140. Its in pretty decent condition but I'm torn with the idea of driving it...

The local self wreckers yard has a late model 164 that is complete, what parts are a direct fit to the early 140 series? I've been told the brakes...

Thought it would be good to start a thread on parts suppliers for 140 series cars. I have a '71 144S that needs some time and attention. Most...

Hi everyone, My name is Garrett and I am new to this website. I am a huge fan of Volvo. (more like obsessed) Last year I finally got what I have...

Sadly the 142 GL I was restoring was caught in the Coastal flooding this morning. In was driving on HWY 101 in about 6 inches of flood water when...

Gentlemen. Looking for input and advice regarding fog/driving lights for my '74 142. I've seen 140 series cars with what appear to be Volvo...

I've started a few threads here with isolated problems I've been working on, but think it's time to step back and give some context to the project. ...

Come to Las Vegas October 4-6th so race or spectate to see 15-20 vintage Volvos take the green flag. All the details are on www.volvochallenge.com ...

Hello there. I just bought a 1974 Volvo 142, its orange in color. I bought it for less than 1K and I want to restore conservatively to original. I...

If anyone has one or knows someone who has one they might be interested in selling, please contact Eric Lund elund78@live.com I'm in Virginia... no...

Two questions: 1 - It appears the lines for the parking brake are dragging on my 73 145. I was going to order new cables for both sides as it's...

Anybody have experience tucking the bumper closer to the body on the 1973 models? I'm not a fan of how far the shock absorbers make it stick out from...

trying to figure out if they make coilovers for my year of car, or if there is a way to make it work. Please help me out if you have done it before...

This morning I was driving down Hwy 101 in OD mode. Shifted out of OD. Light went off but didn't shift down. Shifted into third and car shuddered,...

Hi, only just discovered your forum & already found some interesting articles & information. Thought you might be interested in seeing my cars. ...

Gentlemen. It's a pleasure to be here. I would appreciate any input you could provide on the following. Background: Recently purchased -1974...

75 Volvo 164 electric AAV. Okay, I replaced the fuel pump and runs much better. Ran quite well at first, but developed a rough idle. The idle...

1975 164. Was running around town and the car ran as good as it has so far (rough idle in park and a rougher idle in drive). However, recently...

Hi all, first post on this forum. I've also posted this on volvoforums.org.uk I have an engine noise and I'm hoping its the tappets although I'm...

Hi there, Posted this to the Brickboard as well and looking for lots of advice. So happy to say that I just took deliver of my first car - a...

Has anyone ever cleaned the fuel tank filter? I recently removed the fuel tank and saw the hoses inside the tank. I wondered how anyone could...

1975 164. Where does the vacuum governor from the distributor go to? I don't see any open vaccum openings. Thanks.:eek:

What are your thoughts? I have a chance to get an M41 transmission with overdrive complete with bell housing from a P1800. Is this a difficult fit...

I am in the process of replacing my fuel tank and I broke a valve. I looked it up in page 29 of this http://www.flickr.com/photos/88748529@N08/. ...

I see a Bosch IAT sensor listed online for sale but I cannot figure out from any diagram or visual inspection know where a IAT sensor is on the...

I noticed that after I have driven the car for a brief while, I see gas dripping on the rear of the passenger-side of the car. The leak appears...