Getting her Roadworthy - 1969 Volvo 164 Restoration - Ep 4

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In this video: Mounting tires and spray painting the steel wheels, removing the brake calipers, rotors, metal lines, master cylinder, draining and removing the M400 transmission, the clutch and flywheel, resurfacing the flywheel, draining 26 year old gasoline, removing the fuel sending unit and removing the fuel tank, removing the heater core, cleaning the blower motor, flushing the heater core with prestone and vinegar, vacuuming the cowl, gluing some plastic knobs, diagnosing the faulty wiper motor, removing the harmonic balancer, front timing cover, inspecting the timing gear and camshaft gear, draining the 3.73 differential, changing the power steering fluid, removing the driveshaft, cleaning the trunk, cleaning the fuel line, buying the 10si GM alternator to replace the externally regulated alternator, and painting the engine bay!
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@svenrostin2843 3 года назад

I really like seeing a man (person of course) who's apparently knowledgeable and therefore has no problem also pointing out the limits of his own knowledge/experience. What a role model! Interesting videos!

@gillesbueno1153 3 года назад

Thanks for restoring the car I learnt to drive with 42 years ago...kept the car 14 years in the family. I’m French...

@MrDalemami 3 года назад

Lots of work done! Love old Volvos and Saabs

@peterdavis8140 3 года назад

May I recommend Sir, before going further, that the car is given a thorough underbody and engine compartment steam clean to remove all the dirt etc., then allow the car to get really dry before treating the box sections, doors and the entire underbody with Dinitrol 4941 rustproofing fluid. The original build quality of the car is such that, with care and solid maintenance, it will outlast the ancilliaries. Also, keep its originality by having the calipers etc. professionally overhauled, again their quality will be considerably better than aftermarket exchange units. Once you have the car up and running, change the fluids after just a few hundred miles to wash out the deposits that will have built up from standing and previous lack of timely maintenance. The running gear (including the engine and transmission) are relatively 'bomb proof', and with careful usage and maintenance will continue to give good service. Have any rusting panels cleaned and professionally sprayed - also, thoroughly wash and detail with the correct polish and machine buff to remove the paint oxidation. Keep up too with the rustproofing on an annual basis, the car will go to 60+ years if well cared for. LOVELY to see a nice older car that has such individuality and character!

@christofferkoch8691 3 года назад

Great videos! Great to see how you save that beauty. Best regards Christoffer from Gothenburg Sweden 🇸🇪

@fredrikgarpo6279 3 года назад

I agree whit you 🙂 a volvo 142 was my first car that i owned when a was 18 / fredrik from Stockholm 🇸🇪

@svenrostin2843 3 года назад

Visst är det ett konstigt fenomen, att man blir stolt så där bara! Men det blir man. Och jag är inte ens från Gôteborg.

@Jonsson474 3 года назад

The horn would clog up with snow and stop working if the horn grill wasn’t solid. The car is built for Scandinavian conditions. Volvo safety. 😉

@mayflowerlash11 3 года назад

Nice work. Cars this old, with that amount of dirt and mud caked on will inevitably need every system looked at. BUT. The compensation will be having a beautiful car that is a joy to drive. I still say that original paint is gorgeous. Green, metallic and iridescent. I hope you can find matching paint. BTW I learnt a hard lesson on my 940 recently. I hope it is appropriate to relate here. The 940 wagon just stopped. Engine will crank but not ignition. After checking the spark I decide it's fuel. Replacing the tank pump seems best. I swear I struggled for ages to get the big tank plug out through the access plate in the body. IMPOSSIBLE. So I get under to drop the tank just a little to provide space. It worked. Now I see the tank needs cleaning out. So now I will need to remove the drive shaft, as recommended, to actually remove the tank. On conceding that I must remove the drive shaft I realise that with the tank fully out I will be able to reinstalled the repaired plug before reinstalling the tank. Hurrah! Then I realise that if I had removed the drive shaft then removed the tank the plug could have been removed in all of 10 seconds. In contrast to the weeks of attempts to get it out through the access plate. Sigh. Lesson learned, just do what the Volvo manual suggests. It will make life easier.

@WindingDreams 3 года назад

Oh I love these. Seen them in some classic rally competitions and the sound of that 6 with some webers on is just arousing.

@Essin62 3 года назад

The "a can with a Volvo on the front" bit had me LOLing

@andrewcohen66 3 года назад

Very cool. Our 164 restos are in a parallel universe, I think mine had been in water for years due to the rust but I replaced all the flexible brake hoses, the calipers, rotors, front and rear bearings and master cylinder. I also rebuiklt the brake proportioning valves. Not expensive or time consuming at all LOL. The fuel tank had 7 gallons of icky gas in it so it was drained, removed and tortured with muriatic acid before sealing it with this goopy stuff. Everything has been removed from the car down to a shell for cleaning and painting. The engine got a new clutch which was not cheap. The car is now waiting for bodywork but its below 30 degrees in South Eastern PA.

@sspadair1675 3 года назад

Andrew, I'm done a bunch of the same on mine here near Detroit. With you being in S.E PA, do you know of the group Volvos of Northern Virginia?

@andrewcohen66 3 года назад

@@sspadair1675 Hi, no, never heard of them. I must say I could use some of the more difficult to find parts.....they may be able to help

@Chr.U.Cas1622 3 года назад

Dear David Bello. 👍👌👏 Simply fantastic, very well done! Not much more left to say but that you are a truly Volvo specialist, Sir! Also a very experienced, careful mechanic expert showing a lot of patience. Congrats for having all those skills! I'm eagerly looking forward to watch the next part and especially the first drive. Please don't be so disappointed about the costs for new spare parts, at least they are available!!! For a lot of cars there is not much to purchase after even only 10 years. As always Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health to all of you.

@MrHoppy40 3 года назад

Great! Keep going

@DavidBello 3 года назад

Many thanks, it’s a Labor of love. I’m inspired by the more thorough restorations people have shown me through watching my videos. I’m so grateful for VP and their parts availability / tooling. As someone mentioned here, be glad it’s not an old bmw for cost. Thanks again for watching :)

@Chr.U.Cas1622 3 года назад

Dear @@DavidBello You're welcome, it's my pleasure. Thanks for replying and for another heart. Here's one back for the love you put in the restorations. 💚 Of course a green one for a green car. Sincerely yours.

@PowerslideSWE 3 года назад

It's great to see the love of the old Volvos. A friend of mine had a 164e when we were kids, straigh 6 lovelyness. RE: Parts prices, be glad that you don't work with semi old BMW's, a clutch for mine is $1500, yikes.

@nate_meador89 3 года назад

Love it. You get so much done so fast it’s insane

@bobjohnson205 3 года назад

Editing! lol

@cr1771 3 года назад

Is there anything David doesn't know about Volvos?? WOW. I "restored" a '73 144 last year and now I have to put "restored" in quotation marks because after watching David and this 164, I feel like I just changed the oil. Great job, David!

@DavidBello 3 года назад

I've seen some restorations come out of the woodwork that just make me feel like I'm only doing maintenance. They're doors-off ground-up like the Amazons before. That's a true labor of love Thanks for watching 😊

@daw7563 3 года назад

The "grilles for the horn" are actually just blanks for optional fog lights. They should be a standard size if you want to retrofit them.

@andersgunnarsson9241 3 года назад

That's correct. My father's - 74 had these foglamps. I think it was optional for different markets (countries).

@sspadair1675 3 года назад

Yep, optional. But as far as I know, not available in the U.S. My father had my uncle, who was living in Switzerland, send a set out to us for our '73. Standard size? Ehhh...one of mine was broken (sister rear ended someone). I had a hard time finding anything to fit. Luckily my father found a spare in his parts bin. I believe they are 5-inches. And I think I saw that someone found that a BMW light fit the hole. But I do not know which BMW light.

@daw7563 3 года назад

@@sspadair1675 back in those days Volvo did not order/produce any custom headlights, they used what was already available on the market (5, 7 and 8 inch) commonly used on american cars. When they started using square and rectangular headlights -79/80 they were custom.

@sspadair1675 3 года назад

@@daw7563 Interesting. I would not have suspected that they would have done any custom headlights... why do you mention that? About those BMW lights that I heard fit in the foglight holes, I believe the guy said they were off a modern E-series.

@fossilfish786 3 года назад

Love the vids and vibes, everyone be sure to watch ads fully so we contribute somewhat to fund this car.

@DavidBello 3 года назад

Thank youuu!

@DixieKoko 3 года назад

I'm just looking forward to the video when everything is just right and you dump the clutch from about 3k rpm and mash the gas to the floor and continue through all four gears. Nice work!

@iansamuels1310 3 года назад

Enjoying the videos. From South Africa. My dad also changed the alternator to one from a BMW. Can't remember which model but gone is the external voltage regulator. Keep up the good work

@DavidBello 3 года назад

Do let me know if you ever find out which. Thanks for watching 😁

@iansamuels1310 3 года назад

Hi David. Story goes Dad was looking to replace the original alternater could not find a Bosch replacement and just looked for one that closely matched the original. All that was done was a little modification to the bracket. Been working perfectly for 2 yrs now

@ThePetemoffat 3 года назад

Hey David, way way back in high school days (1970ish) one of my teachers...an eye catching..a Miss Candice E. drove a classy emerald green Volvo 164 beauty just like your latest sled.......great gawking memories : ) Go man go..love your wagon wheel Volvo rescue videos Pete

@DavidBello 3 года назад

Thanks Pete. I like hearing how certain old cars elicit fond memories. Thanks for sharing 😊

@briangleeson1528 3 года назад

Awesome work! You are more focused and dedicated than I am with my Volvo. These kinds of projects would take me months...

@Smacdoug1 3 года назад

Agreed, great videos! Thanks for saving the volvo!

@michaelsndergaard1573 3 года назад

Super cool to see your work. My second car was a 164 B30A 1971. Identical to yours. Bought it 1979 and had had it for 9 years, drove it every day - say when not rebuilding :-) I "upgraded" to look 1974, with grill the large bumpers and horisontal tail lights. Took doors from a late 240 model with power windows etc. Fitted right on. I live in Denmark so wintertime roads are salted, causing lots of corrosion already when I bought the car. Great memories to watch your videos...... Michael S. - Denmark (Still driving Volvo, now XC60 D5 AWD 2015, Polestar upgraded)

@johanlarsson4996 3 года назад

Love to watch this. My dad hade one of these. A california white 69. He bought it in 78 and sold it about 5 years ago for parts (sadly). He drove me home as a newborn in it in 79. When I got my divers license, that was the car i drove and actually outraced a few Golf GTi:s (New cars weren´t that fast back then so an in line 6 would get you pretty far). I kept some memories though: the gear knob that looks like an 8-ball and the owners manual. There is a swedish site for american and old volvoparts: VP outoparts. You might have found it already as well as the swedish Volvo 164-club that might be able to help you out if you need anything. I look forward to the next vdo. Keep it up and good luck from Sweden!

@michaeltutty1540 3 года назад

Coming on a treat, David. Fantastic job you are doing. These are gorgeous cars. I've loved them since the first time I saw one. I hate to admit it, but that was way back in 1970.

@BC-xy5nf 3 года назад

you're quickly becoming my favourite youtube channel excellent choice of music. thumbs up for teresa tang

@CrazySpikesOfficial 3 года назад

Good to see someone trying to restore parts first instead of just buying new things to replace. I myself is thinking of buying a B30 to put in my black 240gle sedan someday. I like the look and sound of it :)

@michaeltutty1540 3 года назад

The B30 is longer than the 4 cylinder. Volvo lengthened the front of the 140 to create the 164. The 240 front end is longer than the 140, but the 160 is longer again. There have been people fit the 160 front clip to the 240 body, but it is a lot of work.

@CrazySpikesOfficial 3 года назад

@@michaeltutty1540 but it would be worth the time and work. Is the b30 longer or about the same length as a bmw inline 6 engine? Because here we have a lot of 240is with bmw engines thats fit right in with small modifications. :)

@nikibobby 3 года назад

Killer guitar solo man!

@SimpsonsClassics 3 года назад

Nice progress on this. Your really going through it

@Sunedosa 3 года назад

Nice guitar work David 10/10 would listen again xD

@chemicalgabe 3 года назад

Good ol the human abstract.

@DavidBello 3 года назад

@@chemicalgabe one of my favourite albums of all human history

@sspadair1675 3 года назад

David, so interesting to see the underlying differences from my '73. And seeing you doing some of the same things I have done, plus more! Keep up the good work.

@Gothamauto 3 года назад

Nice work! I seem to remember these cars being prone to a synchro whine after many miles. The sound didn't really indicate much besides a bit of wear, and function wasn't affected on the ones I've experienced. One point I discovered was the importance of good electrical grounds, learned in a dramatic way: the clutch cable broke, and the broken ends had a whitish look. You guessed it, the crusty grounds wouldn't conduct well and the amps chose an alternate path, burning through the cable.

@DavidBello 3 года назад

Oh wow that's crazy! I'll clean my ground up today!

@petercarlsson8181 3 года назад

Maybe you should check out VP-parts in Sweden, you can buy Volvo OEM parts there and I hope they can send it to you?. Fun to see your work on that cool 164. Greetings from Sweden....

@scottrholmes9582 3 года назад

For future reference find a parts store that sells automotive paint that can fill aerosol cans, depending on the individual mixing the paint you can get a good match. Take a small part, (gas cap door?) with you for the best results. Like the video!

@otakuskateboarding9617 3 года назад

Human Abstract-Crossing the Rubicon :D

@plightn 3 года назад

Loving these episodes and looking forward with great anticipation to the next one!

@trmyanimalglitz8165 3 года назад

Liked the video before watching knowing it will be good! Love these vids, keep it up!

@1gatomon 3 года назад

just imagine how much weight you are removing from the car and how much gas milege you will save....

@donanderson9269 3 года назад

Nice job so far.

@97marstr 3 года назад

Great serie. Keep it up

@carlseiler6441 3 года назад

Probably shouldn’t have mentioned it at 20:22 if mom watches. 🤣

@petticlone 3 года назад

Love this! Keep up the good work

@mcr1photo 3 года назад

Texas tea!

@OPyamumsyadad 3 года назад

Great work mate, also you sound like Kevin Spacey to me 😆

@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn 3 года назад

By the way did you check the disks, if the calipers were seized, then the disks must be in the same condition as the calipers, I was wondering, if the rims, of of the Volvo140,164, but with the hubcaps, that were held on, with a Phillip's screw, they also add a nice touch to the car,this is going to be a nice addition to Genevieve,& Bruce, another sibling, for the household.

@DavidBello 3 года назад

My language in the video wasn’t clear, but I am ordering the new brake discs with everything. 😁👍

@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn 3 года назад

@@DavidBello I am one that likes to make sure the discs are ok, if the calipers were seized it is better to have everything in were working condition, one less headache

@jhmonti007 3 года назад

ur funny af and u explain parts well. i wish you’d explain why you’re gonna do the thing you do in the video before you do it

@rlkrlk9738 3 года назад

Some models have a fog light in the front where the covers are.....

@PeterLan1 3 года назад

Yes, mine had that. I had a -69 many years ago.

@Bonzoguy66 3 года назад

Maybe the 164 E models?

@rlkrlk9738 3 года назад

@@Bonzoguy66 Hi I had same model with lights, 1971 model automatic, same color Miss it.......

@Bonzoguy66 3 года назад

@@rlkrlk9738 never had one of my own, but remember them from my childhood, as amazing Big cars. I once drove a -71 manual .... fast, even if it was the carburetted model . Now I miss my 96 850 Estate .

@rlkrlk9738 3 года назад

@@Bonzoguy66 cool, i had a 850 96 to.... And a 240 dl i think 85 and a c70 2.5 turbo 99 abute 300 hk with a box....my favorite

@MrPhotodoc 3 года назад

University of New York sticker in the back window. Of course!

@MaggieKeizai 3 года назад

Teresa Teng! Yeah, I can dig that.

@CGW11 3 года назад

Nice work! If you would like to watch a Swedish channel with a lot of old Volvo content. Then check out "Mackans garage". Regarding rebuilding the brakes, you can search for his video "Hur man renoverar bromsok". Maybe you can 3D print some of the rare plastic parts.

@januarioqueiroz3122 3 года назад

Question? who plays the background music? It is a such pleasant to hear that .

@gringobandito5338 3 года назад

👍🏻

@TheLampaklocka 3 года назад

u are smart

@Kellysg126 3 года назад

Where are you from? You have an American accent with an irish twang. Love the videos!

@gillesbueno1153 3 года назад

Car is a US version. Guess by yourself then...

@Kellysg126 3 года назад

@@gillesbueno1153 i know hes American. I was wondering if his parents were irish or something

@nandansho 3 года назад

Did he drain the Tank?

@fisherman4553 3 года назад

What color code is it in The car? I got a Volvo 244 1977 and I want that color on it 😁🤠

@DavidBello 3 года назад

It's supposed to be 94 Green but the respray looks like 115 green blue metallic but brighter

@howesitgoin739 3 года назад

Same issues with part availabilitys and money for them. Strongly considering a engine swap on my 70 164.

@pudingaomar6341 Год назад

❤❤❤❤

@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn 3 года назад

I was wondering if that car has A/C, you are going to have to retrofit the A/C to accept the new refrigerant.

@FreddieFairlane 3 года назад

Subscribed. If you ever need help getting parts over from Sweden I'd be glad to help you.

@DavidBello 3 года назад

Thanks Freddie. I may start shopping Tradera once this car is in its new home

@markhensens5989 3 года назад

Do engine gears actually get bad over time? It's just metal right? Oxidisation will be minimal when it's coverd in oil

@jrp164 3 года назад

He wondered if it got brittle. I really don't think so. Out of everything he has done so far contemplating replacing that gear is the only thing I disagree with. Seems he really could use the funds and energy elsewhere on this.

@DavidBello 3 года назад

Yup I'm in agreement with both of you. It's just the little peace of mind since it's accessible. 🥸

@michaelsndergaard1573 3 года назад

On my 71 model the gears had at least one made of some kind of brownish fibre, guess to keep sound level low. It broke some teeth at the highway once and engine stopped. No further damage luckily.

@murphysaburningdeathtrap4983 3 года назад

23:39

@rickygoransson8992 3 года назад

😄👍

@jjmac3561 3 года назад

Who fitted your tyres? The red dot is supposed to be aligned with the tyre valve.

@DavidBello 3 года назад

This is something I never noticed. Since the Dots are uniformly the same distance from the valve stem and the welded section of the rim circumference I imagine it’s intentionally the correct spot. I read on tires-easy.com just now: “The red dot may be aligned with a ‘dimple’ on the exterior of the rim. This indicates a wheel’s low point and should be adhered to in the mounting process. By pairing a dot with either the lightest or heaviest weight area, you will achieve the optimum balance point during installation.” Guess ‘wheel’ find out when it’s driving next week 🤞

@bobjohnson205 3 года назад

@@DavidBello 'Wheel' be awaiting your answer! lol

@jjmac3561 3 года назад

@@DavidBello The red dot is the 'high point' on the tyre, it should be lined up with the 'dimple' on the wheel, which is usually where the wheel is drilled for the valve. Then the wheel should be inflated and balanced. A quick search of images in google will confirm that's how they should be fitted. It is also a handy reference for when someone comes back in a couple of days complaining that the wheels are out of balance. The red dot will be at a different point on the rim because they have given the vehicle way too much throttle before the tyre fitting lube has had time to dry.

@YoNorton 3 года назад

Do you have a Patreon?

@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn 3 года назад

I am surprised that you being a mechanic, and having worked on a couple of projects, like Amazons, 240s, among other cars, you did not have the luck of getting, a 164 parts car that would cut costs down, and being that the engine, the B-20,is used on the Amazons also are you going to sandblast it, or leave it like that.

@seriksson9721 3 года назад

I think Larry needs some effective mufflers.

@krisderoos9686 3 года назад

the car has been in a flood and mud, isn't it? Although, nice work.

@TheLemonBird 3 года назад

Man why dont you clean it before you start working on it man

@BrianS2464 3 года назад

I think I’d find the Jawas you bought it from and get your credits back

@arturgrzy124 3 года назад

Comment for $ Great car

@axeljacobs9723 3 года назад

Why are u working on this pile of junk! It would have been much more economical to buy a much higher quality car! .....,learned that the „hard way“ many years ago!!!!