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Volvo 240 (242, 244 and 245, 1974-1993) repair manuals
A repair manual for your Volvo 240 (242, 244 or 245, 1974-1993)? Here are detailed shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Volvo cars.
They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.
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Volvo 240 Series - Petrol (1974-1993) | Haynes Service and Repair Manual
Haynes Repair Manual covering the Volvo 240, 242, 244 and 245.
Petrol engines: 2.0 litre (1986 cc), 2.1 litre (2127 cc) and 2.3 litre (2316 cc).
Production years: 1974-1993.
Exclusions: This manual does not cover the OHV petrol engine or the diesel models.

This Haynes manual for the Volvo 240, 242, 244 and 245 describes service and repair of the petrol engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals and radiator).
It also includes procedures for the heater, fuel system, exhaust, starting and charging system. Additionally, it describes work on the clutch, gearbox, driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering gear, body, interior, and electrical system.
- Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
- Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
- Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
- Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.
Product details
| Details: | 256 pages, 27 x 21 x 1.4 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.55 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Haynes Publishing (GB, 2014) |
| Series: | Haynes Service and Repair Manual (0270) |
| ISBN: | 9780857337429 |
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Volvo 240 Series - All gasoline models (1976-1993) (USA) | Haynes Repair Manual
Haynes Repair Manual covering the Volvo 240 Series.
Versions: 242, 242GT, 244, 245, DL, GL and GT.
Model years: 1976-1993.
Exclusions: This manual does not cover the diesel models.
This Haynes manual for the Volvo 240 Series describes service and repair of the gasoline engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals, and crankshaft).
It also includes procedures for the cooling, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust plus the starting and charging system. Additionally, it describes work on the clutch, the gearbox (removal and installation), driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering box, body, interior, and electrical system.
- Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
- Covers both U.S. and Canadian models.
- Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
- Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
- Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.
Product details
| Author: | Robert Maddox, J. H. Haynes |
| Details: | 359 pages, 27 x 21 x 1.5 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.59 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Haynes Manuals, Inc. (USA, 1988) |
| Series: | Haynes Auto Repair Manual (97020) |
| ISBN: | 9781563921360 |
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Volvo 240 - DL, GL, Turbo, 240, 240 DL, 240 GL, 240 SE (1983-1993) (USA) - Bentley Service Manual
Bentley Service Manual covering in great detail maintenance and repair of the Volvo 240 Series.
Versions:
- DL, GL
- Turbo, 240, 240 DL, 240 GL, 240 SE.
Gasoline engines:
- B21F and B21F-T (Turbo)
- B23F and B230F.
Injection systems:
- Bosch LH-Jetronic, including LH 2.0, 2.2, 2.4 and 3.1 Versions
- Bosch K-Jetronic (CI with Lambda) for the turbo models.
Transmissions:
- Manual gearboxes (removal and installation, overhaul)
- Automatic transmissions (removal and installation, external service)
- Overdrives.
Model years:
- DL, GL: 1983-1985
- Turbo: 1983-1985
- 240, 240 DL: 1986-1993.
This American Bentley repair manual for the Volvo 240 Series provides detailed instructions for work on the petrol engines (mechanical part, distribution, valves, ignition, starter, alternator) and cooling system.
Covers also the clutch, transmission, suspension, brakes, steering, fuel system, exhaust, electrical system, interior, doors, central locking and air conditioning.
- Covers U.S. and Canadian models.
- Complete with adjustment data, torque wrench settings, OBD fault codes and 66 pages wiring diagrams.
- This is the most comprehensive workshop manual available for these cars.
Product details
| Details: | 544 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, hardback |
| Illustrations: | 882 photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Bentley Publishers (USA, 1993) |
| Series: | Bentley Service Manual |
| ISBN: | 9780837616261 |
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Volvo 240, 740, 760 - 4 cylindres essence et 6 cylindres Diesel (1982-1987) | Revue Technique Automobile RTA 479
Revue Technique Automobile (RTA 479) repair manual covering the Volvo 240, 740 and 760 models.
Petrol engines:
4 cylinders:
- 1986 cc (B19A, B19E, B19ET, B200K, B200E, B200ET)
- 2127 cc (B21ET)
- 2316 cc (B23E, B23ET, B230E, B230ET).
Diesel engines: 6 cylinders - 2383 cc Volkswagen (D24, D24 T turbo, D24 TIC turbo intercooler).
Production years: 1982-1987.
This Revue Technique for the Volvo 240, 740 and 760 describes extensively service and repair of the petrol and diesel engines (including timing gear, cylinder head, lubrication, coolant pump and fuel system).
Covers also work on the clutch, transmission, driveshafts, steering system, suspension, wheel hubs, brakes, electric equipment and body.
- Includes adjustment data, torque wrench settings and wiring diagrams.
- An integral owner's handbook provides information on operation and daily maintenance.
- Additional chapter with tips and a checklist to prepare for the MOT test.
- Partly in colour.
Product details
| Details: | 202 pages, 27 x 21 x 0.6 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.24 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | ETAI (F, 1995) |
| Series: | Revue Technique Automobile (RTA 479) |
| ISBN: | 9782726847930 |
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Volvo 240 (ab 9/1976) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung
Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Volvo 240 Series.
Versions: 242, 242 GT, 244, 244 GLT, 245 and 245 T.
Production years: since 9/1976.
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This Bucheli repair manual for the Volvo 240 provides detailed instructions for work on the petrol engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.
- Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
- Clear wiring diagrams.
Product details
| Details: | 177 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2012) |
| Series: | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (489-490-491) |
| ISBN: | 9783716815373 |
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Volvo 240 - 242, 244, 245 - L, DL, GL (1974-7/1976) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung
Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Volvo 242, 244 and 245.
Versions: L, DL and GL.
Petrol engines: 2.0 L OHC and 2.1 L OHC, carburettor and injection.
Production years: 1974-7/1976.
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This Bucheli repair manual for the Volvo 240 Series provides detailed instructions for work on the petrol engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.
- Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
- Clear wiring diagrams.
- Reprint of the 4th edition (1978).
Product details
| Details: | 159 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2017) |
| Series: | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (288-289) |
| ISBN: | 9783716813683 |
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