Why isnt my 88 volvo 240 ever an option on parts drop down menu. it only has 1990 through 1993, what the H. 1990 parts dont all fit on an 88, I'm looking for windshield gasket, seals, trim ect.
this is driving me nuts

 

Unfortunately the metal trim is no longer produced and difficult to find undamaged. The early 240's didn't have a gasket but the windshield was installed using a rubber sealant and trim clips which held the trim. Volvo changed the windshield gasket and integrated the rubber trim onto the windshield. The later model windshield fits the early cars so your 88 can use the 90-93 windshield. Volvo also did the same change with the 740's.

 

thanks, windshield is fine, just the seal, or trim is leaking like a sive, can i use the 90 through 93 rubber with my windshield

 

I had a couple spots in the trim around my windshield leaking. I just filled the holes/gaps with silicone sealant stuff and wiped off the excess. Hasn't leaked a drop since.

 

thats the problem, previous owner did just taht, looking to fix it now

 

There is no rubber gasket. the early and later models windshields were installed using a rubber sealing material. It is not a gasket. Your model required clips to be inserted into the sealing material so the trim could be installed. The later model windshield has the trim molded to the windshield. They then use sealant to install the windshield. To fix it you need the windshield to be REMOVED and reinstalled. The difference is the newer windshield don't have the separate trim. If you can have a later model windshield installed as they will fit

 

Yes, I am aware of the parts and installation process. The acual issue is that I cant find my 88 240 listed anywhere. 240 is only ever listed as 90-93, and i know that the windshield installation is different, which is the actual dilemma. But thanks for all of your infoormation

 

OK either I am not explaining it correctly or you don't understand. Almost all mechanical and electrical and body parts will fit the late 80's and 90's 240's. The part you are talking about (the windshield) only changed in the manner of the trim. The windshield glass is the exact same. The reason you can't find windshield trim for your 88 is because it is NOT MADE anymore so no one will list it and by using the 90's windshield it solves the problem. So unless you find an 88 in a salvage yard and it has good undamaged trim then you can reuse it. The ONLY way to fix your leaks is to have the windshield removed and reinstalled. You can still buy the trim clips but not the trim. Page down and read this volvo240