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by Nimminz
06 Jan 2018 04:02 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your project Volvo 300
Topic: Nimminz' 340 DL
Replies: 6
Views: 7632

Re: Nimminz' 340 DL

currently fitting LSD, got some clio coupe steels for it (williams spares). Engines no-where near, need to sort clutch as the flywheels soooo much taller on the b14. Gonna need to space the arm/ release bearing an inch forwards. I'm mocking things up with vario parts, the splines on the clutch shat ...
by Nimminz
06 Jan 2018 03:59 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: 360 LSD.
Replies: 257
Views: 155481

Re: 360 LSD.

Hi, i bought Miniswifts last diff, after testing the first ever. Ive had a similar problem with the spacer / worm gear retainer ring being too big for the crown wheel. Its currently at the machine shop with the crown wheel to get it to sit flush. I need to get shorter bolts too. M12 x 1.25 x 30mm at...
by Nimminz
16 Nov 2017 04:17 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: b14 engine mounting bracket
Replies: 1
Views: 3124

b14 engine mounting bracket

Hi all, need the part that goes between the front rubber engine mounts and the block its self. They're like two parts linked with a thin bar.
by Nimminz
12 Oct 2017 11:19 am
Forum: Tell us more about your project Volvo 300
Topic: Nimminz' 340 DL
Replies: 6
Views: 7632

Re: Nimminz' 340 DL

Cheers Mark! It's been off the road now since sept 28 when the MOT expired. Been welding the drivers inner wing, sill, floor, jacking point. Still got a bit to finish, and a little patch on the other inner arch. Few suspension bits and its going for test. Bought some twingo RS 133 seats, 2" spring a...
by Nimminz
12 Oct 2017 10:57 am
Forum: Tell us more about your project Volvo 300
Topic: speciale 25 glt+T
Replies: 25
Views: 19588

Re: speciale 25 glt+T

I didn't use it in extreme temperatures, range would have been 0 - 28 deg C ambient temp
At 3psi my set up worked using 95 RON
At 11psi my set up required 97 RON minimum
by Nimminz
10 Oct 2017 01:55 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your project Volvo 300
Topic: speciale 25 glt+T
Replies: 25
Views: 19588

Re: speciale 25 glt+T

I ran my 360 10:1 CR at 11psi on LH2.4 and matching EZK. It had no problems at all. The retarding of ignition timing by the knock sensor due to pre ignition, would have no effect on said pre ignition. I used an A cam which may have had a difference in stopping pre ignition. 95 octane fuel would caus...
by Nimminz
24 Sep 2017 12:01 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: "New" Volvo 340 owner
Replies: 7
Views: 9092

Re: "New" Volvo 340 owner

Welcome!

Electrical bodgery is my absolute least favorate part of owning old cars
by Nimminz
16 Sep 2017 05:59 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your project Volvo 300
Topic: Nimminz' 340 DL
Replies: 6
Views: 7632

Re: Nimminz' 340 DL

The last weeks been a bit quiet. Swapped the ridiculous gear knob for my mates snapped old E34 one. same time I had to adjust the reverse gate as 2nd gear was always a struggle, its sweet now. Rigged up a 12v fan heater to the rear screen as i reckon every line is broken. Fan works better but might ...
by Nimminz
10 Sep 2017 08:57 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: I'm back!!
Replies: 10
Views: 10682

Re: I'm back!!

Hi, cheers I've had a look at the photos on your blog and it all looks familiar to my corsa epas system. Will give him a shout when i get round to starting that bit and see what light he can shed. Will watch for the horn ring placement.
by Nimminz
10 Sep 2017 12:39 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your project Volvo 300
Topic: Nimminz' 340 DL
Replies: 6
Views: 7632

Nimminz' 340 DL

So my 2nd shot at 300 ownership. The car's a 1986 340 DL 1.4 in Red, because red cars are the best! https://ochluw-ch3301.files.1drv.com/y4mOBp0W5v9ovQg9zmmpLNYx6UHlyhBv8HWEO2cEW47CVNui4EtT5AhPJmX1oAryqsR2-0uMe7-RBIhu7Ido92BEYE181suRpzAZvpBwRjWbH1N5ZroYLHaQg4d82JG1oJyQpYksdeUqRWpxerOwJ8HN4OPjQ8756Wb...
by Nimminz
09 Sep 2017 11:39 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: I'm back!!
Replies: 10
Views: 10682

Re: I'm back!!

Ooh no way! thought it hadn't been done yet. Corsa system? I have the column out my old corsa b and a spare 300 column. I sold it to a lad in Stornorway called Tim. Hope it's still loved :D Been doing more looking and the K-type renault engines should fit too. So 1.4 and 1.6 16v with cam phasing. Bi...
by Nimminz
09 Sep 2017 06:03 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: I'm back!!
Replies: 10
Views: 10682

Re: I'm back!!

Cheers guys! I'm u decided. I've got really into EFI so whatever i do the carb isn't staying. First thought was BMW 3l 6 pot tdi but i kinda like the diddy engine at the mo. Been talking about other conversions and stuff but the one i wanna look into a bit is an E7J Renault energy 1.4 on fenix 5 man...
by Nimminz
09 Sep 2017 03:24 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: I'm back!!
Replies: 10
Views: 10682

I'm back!!

Hi, I used to have a 360 GLT which I turbo'd, tested the first LSD in and then sold a few years ago, and regretted big time. I got a 740 saloon and stuck a turbo lump in that and have been dailying it since then. Had a brief stint in a 04 V40 TDI and learned a load of remapping. I recently swapped i...
by Nimminz
23 Jan 2016 07:49 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: 360 LSD.
Replies: 257
Views: 155481

Re: 360 LSD.

Hello, I tested the first of these LSD's for Miniswift. It was in my 360 which was a PAS car. I didn't feel any real difference in the steering being heavier because of the rear wheels being more constrained in relation to each other. In fact i can't remember any real downsides at all, It made drivi...
by Nimminz
13 Sep 2014 09:25 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Historic Tax Discs
Replies: 2
Views: 4346

Re: Historic Tax Discs

Also something I'm doing in the 744, just i have the original tax disk :)

anyone got a new disk this month? mine came on non-perforated paper, no metallic ink. The latter attached said they were running their stocks out for 'value for the taxpayer' lol.