Engine wiring harness replacement 1980 245

When I hit big bumps on the highway I get a hesitation in my 1980 245. I
think maybe one of the engine wiring harnesses needs replacement. When I
looked in my Haynes manual I did not see much about the steps involved. How
extensive is the replacement process for the home mechanic? Which harness
should be replaced? Any suggestions on a source of parts other than the
local Volvo dealer? Thx.

 

You should check out Dave Barton's web site as a source for the wiring
harness, http://www.linkline.com/personal/dbarton/WireHarnesses.html

I bought a harness from Dave earlier this year and save about 100 bucks over
buying it from the dealer.

I have also seen them on ebay occasionally.

It's not a difficult job, especially with the diagrams that Dave sends along
with the harness. I chose to remove the intake manifold and do a bit of
cleaning and maintainence at the same time. Check out Dave Shannon's site
for his how-to on replacing the harness. http://www.volvo2.homestead.com/

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Don

'67 122 - 1st car
'70 142 - Lemon
'72 145 - Gone But Not Forgotten
'81 242t - Esther's Turbo (Project Car)
'82 245 - POS
'89 740ti - Ilsa, Daily Driver