[izz179]

hello guys, i`m a newbie here.. i`ve just received my dad`s 240GL
volvo last weeks.. it was being transfered back to peninsular malaysia
from kuching, sarawak via port klang.. lots of repair work to be done..
when is your latest tt going to be held? sounds like fun.. can`t wait to
participate.. need to learn a lot from u guru`s out there as i only know
how to drive and this is the first time that i`m owning a car.. too bad
it`s not a new car.. btw, where is the best place to service a 240? please
advise..

[glock19]

Where are you ??

[izz179]

stay at ampang but work at putrajaya.. go to work by kriss.. only use the
volvo if it's going to rain..

[izz179]

should i send my car to FA or SM for an essential service or normal
maintenance?

[beowulf]

FA or SM are expensive. IMHO any decent mechanic should be able to fix a
240. Beware of crooks quoting you big money cause its a Volvo and
telling you to replace this and that.... 240 parts are cheaper than you
think and most things just need adjustment rather than replacement.

The VOCM forum has a useful list of parts shops and mechanics...Good luck!

[izz179]

ic.. thanks for the info beowulf.. i'll go through VOCM forum to search
for the list of parts shops and mechanics but i still need someone to
assist me in going there because i really don't know much about cars.. if
anyone of u going to service your volvo very soon, i'll be glad to follow..

[beowulf]

Actually I was planning on servicing my car tomorrow. Interested in
joining?

[izz179]

aiyah.. i didn't expect it going to be this soon.. no matter, what time r
u going to service your car? i can only go after office hour.. can only go
after 4pm because i've got an important conference to handle tomorrow
afternoon.. if it's ok with u then where do we meet?

[cheeyam]

Hi izz179,

Welcome to the club. Which part of Ampang are u at? I service my car at
Bdr Baru Ampang near Spectrum. The shop name is VI Service, u will see a
lot of volvo there. Look for Mr. Tan.

[izz179]

thanks cheeyam.. your nickname reminded me of my friend che' yam.. i stay
at tmn. bkt. teratai, just a few km away from Spectrum supermarket/mall at
bandar baru ampang.. i'll consider to VI Service and lookout for Mr. Tan..
puspakom checked my car before it was deported from kuching and concluded
that part of which need to be repaired are; 1)dynamic imbalance and 2)
service brake axle 1-poor.. can someone please explain it to me?

i know that when i'm driving the steering doesn't steer well, it feels
lighter especially when taking on corners.. and the it sounds very harsh
when i brake, maybe the brake pad had wear off i suppose.. this auto 240GL
volvo year 1984 has drum/disc brake?