How to replace the blower motor and fan resistor in a Volvo 240 – VOTD

How to replace the blower motor and fan resistor in a Volvo 240 – VOTD

Blower motor replacement: 4 to 6 hours ($40 / $540 / $765)
Resistor cost: $65 / $120

Written tutorial: http://cleanflametrap.com/
In this video I helped replace a blower motor and fan resistor. This process should be close to the same for all 240 vehicles after 1980. That would include 240, 245, 242, 244, 260, 262, 264, and 265.
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William Wooten says:

Definitely above my skill grade

Phil Wotring says:

Robert, do I need to grind the three bosses where the motor mounts? I've seen some videos that show grinding them off before putting on the aftermarket blower motor. Right now, with the bosses on the motor sits too far to the driver's side and rubs.

Sealance says:

I'm not looking forward to doing this.. 😛

Grae Skye Studio says:

Thanks Robert! Another great vid!!

Michael Engelman says:

I did this last weekend. Took me 10 hours. I feel like I was in a fist fight and lost but my ac works now. No way I would ever do this again. 4 to 6 hours is superman.

arniemax1 says:

Imagine the Labour cost! may have to live with the noise for now. WELL DONE !

conchraider says:

Thank you so much Robert… I could not have done mine without your help! Although I am stuck right now.. the passenger side fan blade has rusted to the shaft of the motor. I have been unable to remove it….

Grant Lolley says:

Awesome Video!! Do you know why everyone says remove the seats? Is that really needed? I would prefer to sit while I am doing this job. LOL

Daniel Josey says:

Awesome video, thanks robert!!

Mick says:

beautiful. thank you!

tidyboy1977 says:

Awesome video and really enjoyed the commentary! I have confidence now to do it! Many thanks 🙂

Indy452 says:

I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this but, my 88 240 blower would only work on high. Now it makes a struggling sound and then blows the fuse.. so I guess the resistor was bad but now the motor is toast… Right? So I need to buy the motor, resistor and the switch? Thanks.. looks daunting but dooable over a day or two.

Evansmustard says:

you the real MVP

AB says:

Hey Robert, when I connect the impellers I can't get the left side one to stop rubbing. It appears there's horizontal play in the motor if you push from the other impeller this moves the shaft out 1mm and prevents it from rubbing. Do you know why this would be? Cheers
https://youtu.be/8V2nxqFde1A

See here

Jzzz321 says:

You can't appreciate how good this video is until you undertake this task. Watched it several times it has been very helpful. Thanks.

N54 Lord says:

Holy crap! This is one hell of a job! My question to you is this the same as the blower heater? I get no heat.

Hugh Jazzole' says:

How do you know that the resistor is bad??

Walter Knox says:

might just roll the windows down.

Michael Baptista says:

You are the bomb! Great vid. I just bought 89 240 for which I’ll have to do this before winter hits. Really helped build my confidence as it seems like a bear of a project!

Keep it up great channel!

S Baca says:

I have a headache watching.

CRS says:

Were you the one that fed that dog some peanut butter??

Aaron La says:

Do you always change the fan resistor in a job like this? Even if it's still good?

Davy Arthurs says:

Wow. That was a mission and a half to change that motor!

RoyalKingA73 says:

Very detailed. Nice video. Thank you

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