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I tried to do the fuel pressure test per the the green book for K-Jet, specifically a 1983 non-I/C B21FT. First I unplugged the ignition computer and the CPR connector (thanks, flat blade screwdriver!). I made sure to 2x check my set up with the instructions and CleanFlameTrap - ball valve...

Have a question regarding one of the vacuum lines on my B21FT. The diagram on 240Turbo.com shows the line from the charcoal canister going to the tee that sits between the line between the intake manifold and the distributor. On my car this line was originally left to atmosphere. Instead...

B21FT Stalling Sanity Check Like the title says, I need to bounce some ideas off the more experienced. I'm losing my current garage space and I decided to see if the local mechanics could block out some space for me. Mechanic 1 retired and Mechanic 2 seems well versed in LH-cars - he suggested...

Fuel issues continue to plague my 245 and its B21FT and hopefully you all can help. Not sure if it's just one thing that needs tweaking or multiple problems that need to be looked at. In the last 12 months I've done the following: New Bosch fuel filter Dave Barton harness that I verified...

Would anyone have the ID/OD/thk measurements for 243890? It's the O-ring that fits in the bottom of the fuel distributor 0438100114. I would normally order the real part, but I need to get the job done ASAP and can't wait for Volvo Classic's usual 3-6 week lead times. McMaster-Carr will have...

My B21FT is reassembled with no missing parts, but it looks like the FUEL RETURN (not cold start injector) line coming out of the distributor is damaged. Gasoline is leaking out. From this thread I understand that I need to be careful removing existing fittings and transferring them to the...

I'm still learning that the B21 has a few quirks compared to the B230 and now I'm wondering how I can best get the 2pc crank pulley off. I tried rotating the engine (cw!) using a ratchet, but it feels like I'm fighting something, so I'm guessing I'll need to take the AC belt off. One of the...

I want to install a new crankcase breather hose from the PCV Y-Junction as the current one's seen better days. Will it matter if I just grab some generic hose of the right diameter that lacks the bend coming out of the airbox or should I just suck it up and buy the MacKay/OEM Volvo hose?

I'm having trouble breaking this side of the fuel filter fitting off. It looks like I need to put a wrench on one end and turn another of the hex. I'm guessing one wrench goes on the filter, but does my second wrench go on the thin hex or the big hex? It looks like the thin & thick are either...

I feel kind of silly asking this, but does anyone know where the other end of the negative cable goes on the block? I can't seem to find the other end of the cable despite running my hand up & down the block. :oops: Thanks! (I'll bet it's some place super obvious, because it always is.)

I've run into a bit of a problem trying to wiggle my B21FT's drain pipe out. The bolts came out nicely (:grrr:) but I can't seem to get it past the wastegate actuator rod. As far as I can tell this is the OEM Garrett Turbo. I've tried dropping the heat shield to no effect, but I got a little...

After years of being "the car guy" I decided to dive head first into the world of project cars. My cousin had an 850 when I was just a wee lad and my neighbor a 240DL 5MT so it was only a matter of time before I did a dumb thing like buy a scruffy <$2000 245 turbo older than myself and throw...