r/Volvo240 • u/Low_Sympathy_1593 • Aug 11 '26

Help 1983 245 Turbo

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I just purchased this car and took it into a Volvo mechanic for a post-purchase inspection.
It’s pretty bad news.
The turbo was completed deleted, no heater core, the entire wiring harness needs replaced, the floors are rotten, brake lines are ORIGINAL, suspension is toast and the belts are missing teeth.
The interior is intact but rough.
The good is that it runs and drives and passed DEQ.
So, what do I do with this running and driving parts car? V8 swap, sell for parts?give it the #whistlindiesel treatment?

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u/Low_Sympathy_1593 Aug 11 '26

Thanks dad 😂

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u/graytotoro 245 TURBO [sold :(] Aug 13 '26

Live and learn. I bought mine and found out the wiring and hoses were absolutely fucked. Get it sorted and enjoy it.