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by fidgad
01 Apr 2006 02:13 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your project Volvo 300
Topic: New dash for my Volvo 343-Croatian style 56 k warning....
Replies: 82
Views: 81565

Just flip the pictures horizontally? :P
by fidgad
01 Apr 2006 11:07 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: 340 1.7 Ereg 1987 carb ID help?
Replies: 32
Views: 11357

Do you get a smell of hydrocarbons in the car when left for a while - especially after a run? It could well be that the float is OK but the cut-off flange has become bent so the float is not properly shutting theinlet valve. Carefully removing the Carb top. Upturn the head and prise open the flange ...
by fidgad
30 Mar 2006 07:14 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Who needs lowering!?
Replies: 28
Views: 8127

redline wrote:
No I think the 300 was trying to "mount " the 400,
now with basic maths that would make the offspring a 700 lol
Half of the donor genes come from each parent so would it not be 300 + 400 =700
700 /2 = 350 ? :wink:
by fidgad
30 Mar 2006 07:05 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your project Volvo 300
Topic: New dash for my Volvo 343-Croatian style 56 k warning....
Replies: 82
Views: 81565

When did you sleep? :)
by fidgad
30 Mar 2006 05:12 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: practical classics
Replies: 13
Views: 3381

Actually I do but when I just bought a 440 diesel as a granny carrier (oh the shame!) it came without a parcel shelf. So I went hunting in the scrappies. Could I find one? Very difficuult and I noticed that most of the hatch-backs were sans-shelf. Eventually I found one, although not exact colour an...
by fidgad
30 Mar 2006 04:51 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Who needs lowering!?
Replies: 28
Views: 8127

My creak/crunching sound on full lock also seems to be temperature rellated. I assumed it be something rubbery such as a joint or boot. Also lessens with correct tyre pressure.
by fidgad
30 Mar 2006 04:40 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: practical classics
Replies: 13
Views: 3381

You got a parcel shelf? :?

A good letter Mick.
by fidgad
28 Mar 2006 07:36 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: My end has fallen off!
Replies: 7
Views: 2384

You now need to find it a good Rabbi or Mullah. :lol: sm19
by fidgad
28 Mar 2006 05:48 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: What approximate mileage have you done in 300's?
Replies: 57
Views: 12975

4 years - 42K
by fidgad
28 Mar 2006 05:46 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Hi peeps
Replies: 34
Views: 10015

Try replacing the leads before checking out the Carb. Especially since it hasn't had much use until recently.
by fidgad
28 Mar 2006 03:06 pm
Forum: #Woohoo! Less and less topics to classify, +/-3000 :-)#
Topic: More changes
Replies: 17
Views: 6545

340cbr wrote:We get 340 diesel were


Is the same that can be found in Renault Express 1.6D
hmmm. That says it all! :cry:

Can that be turbo'd or 'blown'? :?
by fidgad
28 Mar 2006 10:54 am
Forum: #Woohoo! Less and less topics to classify, +/-3000 :-)#
Topic: More changes
Replies: 17
Views: 6545

Looks Good. :) Just been wondering, has anyone ever put a turbo-diesel in a 340. Did Volvo ever make one?
by fidgad
04 Mar 2006 01:33 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: black Redline to good home
Replies: 2
Views: 1528

black Redline to good home

Reluctantly, I have decided to part with my Redline in order to upgrade to a diesel granny-carrier (still a Volvo). :( :) So sensible offers please on Back Redline. MOT to Jan 07, Taxed to June 06, recent (December) new cambelt and service , 80K used daily, new rear tyre, body and interior original ...
by fidgad
06 Feb 2006 10:26 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: OH NO
Replies: 4
Views: 1742

Yeah! But you're still not the urine extractions specialist! :lol:
by fidgad
02 Feb 2006 06:22 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: What kind of ICE you have?
Replies: 107
Views: 31740

Just replaced original Volvo unit with unit from Maplins. It has CD and connectivity for MP3, USB and (what's the funny little green simcard called?) DS2?

Still original speakers though. May upgrade them soon. :)