1984 Volvo 242 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1984 Volvo 242 concerns two gasoline inline-fours, both with a single overhead camshaft. The 2.1L is turbocharged, while the 2.3L breathes without forced induction. Body style is the 2-door sedan, and the trims are DL and GLT. Procedures, specifications and torque values cover the engine, fuel system, ignition, cooling, transmission, brakes, suspension and steering, and wiring diagrams address the electrical system of the car.

Engines covered

• 2.1L inline-four — SOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
• 2.3L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door sedan

Trims covered

• DL
• GLT

Known issues on the 1984 242. Between its turbocharged and naturally aspirated engines, the 1984 242 asks for engine, fuel system, ignition and cooling work matched to the engine in hand, with the turbo adding induction to the list. The overhead camshaft layout is common to both. Past the engine, the sedan's transmission, drivetrain, brakes, suspension and steering are handled with procedures, specifications and torque values, and the electrical system with wiring diagrams and diagnostics, for DL and GLT alike.