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by Vario Si
13 Sep 2007 05:47 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Mint? condition 300 + TAX/MOT - details to be added tomorrow
Replies: 7
Views: 5141

Sorry guys (again), oh why do I always end up in these kind of situations lol I'm only trying to help people! The bloke had a personal issue today. As soon as I get the details I'll post!

Now I feel stupid for posting before I had the details! ... I was only trying to give people notice :cry:

Si
by Vario Si
12 Sep 2007 07:28 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Mint? condition 300 + TAX/MOT - details to be added tomorrow
Replies: 7
Views: 5141

Sorry everyone, but it'll be thursday now, I don't know where he was at work today but I didn't see him!

(Ah irritating...)

Sorry!

Si
by Vario Si
11 Sep 2007 04:54 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Mint? condition 300 + TAX/MOT - details to be added tomorrow
Replies: 7
Views: 5141

Mint? condition 300 + TAX/MOT - details to be added tomorrow

If anyone is interested in an (apparently) mint condition 340 with one years MOT and TAX... I'll post full details tomorrow, the brother of someone at work wants quick sale, thought as its a 300 I'd post it on here. What more can I say, I'll post tomorrow whatever details he gives me for it and his ...
by Vario Si
09 Jul 2007 09:09 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Postcard
Replies: 2
Views: 1446

Postcard

A postcard from me, lol http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb66/sjjb850/Postcard2ee.jpg The car at the back is a 300! Last week I was on a holiday in Swanage with my girlfriend, and I found a few of these in the shops! Pity my blimming scanner can't show it clearer... Perhaps I should of got an A4 l...
by Vario Si
30 Jun 2007 09:08 am
Forum: #Woohoo! Less and less topics to classify, +/-3000 :-)#
Topic: Checking for sparks
Replies: 13
Views: 4811

Thanks everyone! Got it started, turned it over with plugs out for around 30seconds... (non fueling), then put all back together and kept it turning over with foot to floor on accelerator... after a while it then sounded like it was firing but almost like it was at the wrong time or something... but...
by Vario Si
28 Jun 2007 10:04 pm
Forum: #Woohoo! Less and less topics to classify, +/-3000 :-)#
Topic: Checking for sparks
Replies: 13
Views: 4811

Will try this tomorrow after work, and hopefully it is this :!:

Cheers,

Simon
by Vario Si
28 Jun 2007 09:14 pm
Forum: #Woohoo! Less and less topics to classify, +/-3000 :-)#
Topic: Checking for sparks
Replies: 13
Views: 4811

Can't really smell fuel when trying to start, and plugs not soaked when taken out. tho can smell fuel on the plugs when took one out...

Have only been turning over for few seconds, not too frequently, so dont expect it has flooded...

Simon
by Vario Si
28 Jun 2007 06:19 pm
Forum: #Woohoo! Less and less topics to classify, +/-3000 :-)#
Topic: Checking for sparks
Replies: 13
Views: 4811

That was one thing I wondered, but we got sparks out of all of them, so I thought it'd be unlikely I broke most of them + had sparks when testing? You can't get the wrong order as none will reach any further along the engine, luckily. Still curious why the first time it did kinda start for a second ...
by Vario Si
28 Jun 2007 04:51 pm
Forum: #Woohoo! Less and less topics to classify, +/-3000 :-)#
Topic: Checking for sparks
Replies: 13
Views: 4811

stll no starting

Just a little stressed, as meant to be going away next week with the car! Checked to see cam is turning, and yes it is. As I had just changed plugs, and threads dirty but not damaged, was some oil down the wells (one a reasonable bit!) as car previously had way (50%!) too much oil in it and pissed s...
by Vario Si
28 Jun 2007 07:46 am
Forum: #Woohoo! Less and less topics to classify, +/-3000 :-)#
Topic: Checking for sparks
Replies: 13
Views: 4811

Well I haven't driven it for a few weeks as I was planning to do some work on it!... replace top engine mount, rear pads, handbrake shoes, sort a few other issues out and stuff.. Before that I've driven it a few miles locally... I put new plugs in, went to start it, it went to 500ish rpm, stalled, t...
by Vario Si
27 Jun 2007 08:39 pm
Forum: #Woohoo! Less and less topics to classify, +/-3000 :-)#
Topic: Checking for sparks
Replies: 13
Views: 4811

Checking for sparks

I no longer have a 300 but am after advice for my 850!

What kind of distance do you expect (when checking for sparks at each plug) the spark to travel?

Does 3/4" sound okay? The mate who was with me said possibly a bit weak but would this cause complete lack of starting?

Cheers,

Simon
by Vario Si
29 Apr 2007 05:25 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Volvos from space
Replies: 57
Views: 14945

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My old red 340, now residing with a young chap somewhere near Luton I believe!
by Vario Si
29 Apr 2007 05:05 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: MSN Cars UK - Top 10 worst cars of the 1980s
Replies: 12
Views: 6617

MSN Cars UK - Top 10 worst cars of the 1980s

Just signed out of Hotmail, and I'm shocked to see...

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This links to "MSN Cars UK - Top 10: worst cars of the 1980s"

http://cars.uk.msn.com/News/Top_ten_art ... id=4794058
by Vario Si
05 Apr 2007 11:49 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Anyone know of any 850 forums..?
Replies: 3
Views: 1917

Was following haynes to get to what it called the oil seperator I think - which requires removal of the inlet manifold (as its underneath)- however one of the bolts - bottom left is a right bum to get to - still not loosened that one! Disconnected everything from manifold... which included flame tra...
by Vario Si
05 Apr 2007 09:33 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Anyone know of any 850 forums..?
Replies: 3
Views: 1917

Anyone know of any 850 forums..?

Well, after saying goodbye to the 340... I did a bit of ebay-ing for a car with long MOT/Tax... and ended up buying an 850 2litre auto (..5204)! Anyway, I could do with some source of advice etc, cos there appears to be a problem with the 'crank case emission control system'?. I won't go on here tho...