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by antiekeradio
04 May 2014 08:24 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: What happen if you change a Renix with a different code
Replies: 5
Views: 6212

Re: What happen if you change a Renix with a different code

The 1.7 engine has a special design combustion chamber, which allows ridiculously lean mixture and high spark advance at low loads. The ignition curve is definately off for any redblock. I strongly recommend to fit a correct renix unit.
by antiekeradio
08 Apr 2012 02:32 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Converting diesel to run on E85?
Replies: 9
Views: 3020

Re: Converting diesel to run on E85?

why not use a B20 engine with flat pistons instead of domes ones?
by antiekeradio
04 Jun 2011 10:15 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Presale of EMV overhaul kit
Replies: 19
Views: 8109

Re: Presale of EMV overhaul kit

I have not seen any user reports about the EMV repair kit, so here comes one: .. They're brilliant .. Using this kit is the simplest and most effective ways to repair a EMV with broken valves. The diode included is not always needed but still handy. The O-rings can make a significant impact on perfo...
by antiekeradio
04 Jun 2011 09:43 am
Forum: Calendar
Topic: 35 years Volvo300; 10years V3C's anniversary event
Replies: 11
Views: 7498

Re: 35 years Volvo300; 10years V3C's anniversary event

and did you see how high the water level is on the right side of the picture? During the rally we had frequent occasions where we would drive up a slope just to find a waterway filled to the top, resulting in water levels sometimes multiple meters higher than the surrounding areas :shock: Last time ...
by antiekeradio
28 Sep 2010 09:30 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Spammers.
Replies: 114
Views: 33553

Re: Spammers.

In my experience (being admin of the V3C board), the 'silly question' method is integral part of the 'bulletproof spam wall'. Another part is the software we use, buying an owned licence for vBulletin cost us (V3C) around 150 pounds, but even while I haven't done anything substantial to it in over 3...
by antiekeradio
14 Dec 2009 01:25 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: History of the Volvo 300 on the site
Replies: 38
Views: 30794

Re: History of the Volvo 300 on the site

sure; L = no folding windows, DL did have them
by antiekeradio
11 Dec 2009 03:31 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: History of the Volvo 300 on the site
Replies: 38
Views: 30794

Re: History of the Volvo 300 on the site

they exist.... not sure where i saw them though..
by antiekeradio
11 Dec 2009 01:31 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: History of the Volvo 300 on the site
Replies: 38
Views: 30794

Re: History of the Volvo 300 on the site

Do you mean this one? EDIT: you can see the early pushbuttons in that pic too ... well, the bumpers match with what I had in mind for the "last DAF-named but already very much alike 343" prototype. If this thing is real it is even closer to the released version, still carrying DAF 77 designation. M...
by antiekeradio
11 Dec 2009 12:27 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: History of the Volvo 300 on the site
Replies: 38
Views: 30794

Re: History of the Volvo 300 on the site

SteveP wrote:compares the Daf 77 prototype
correction; "a" prototype rather than "the" prototype.

in this stage there were still 3 or 4 design versions in the running.
The later (more definitive) version was exactly the same as the 343, except for the grille and bumpers, and some other minor details.
by antiekeradio
10 Dec 2009 10:25 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: History of the Volvo 300 on the site
Replies: 38
Views: 30794

Re: History of the Volvo 300 on the site

never ending discussion, it seems.

interesting to see that the brown and black dashboards have been sold concurrently.
did that brown versions still have the pushbuttons?
by antiekeradio
31 Jul 2009 01:32 pm
Forum: Suspension, steering, wheels, brakes
Topic: rear wheel bearing help???
Replies: 6
Views: 4542

Re: rear wheel bearing help???

always use plenty of heat on rear wheel bearings

propane torch preferably, will loosen the Loctite thats on the splines.
afterwards, changing the bearing is also much easier when things are at temperature.
by antiekeradio
14 Mar 2009 05:10 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Washer and thread sizes
Replies: 5
Views: 2035

Re: Washer and thread sizes

sump plug is M18x1,5

CVT drain plug on primary box is the same, i believe.
don't remember what the drain plug thread size is on the secondary box...

for the washers it is best to buy an assortment box. that way you always have the correct size at hand.
by antiekeradio
08 Oct 2008 11:26 am
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: 'top executive' radio
Replies: 18
Views: 6812

TA is the most basic function of RDS

so there was some decoder in there, but a really basic one that did not support the text transmissions.
by antiekeradio
08 Oct 2008 11:12 am
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: 'top executive' radio
Replies: 18
Views: 6812

yep, the AVI signal has only recently been discontinued.

RDS-TMC is the name of the game these days :)
by antiekeradio
03 Oct 2008 10:08 pm
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: 'top executive' radio
Replies: 18
Views: 6812

OK I have built a makeshift test setup with 12V power supply, a bunch of rectangle (25W) Volvo speakers, and ofcourse a Volvo radio counterplug connecting it all together :P I must say I am stunned by the difference in quality between this radio and a 'regular' Volvo 4-Stereo radio (which only has 2...