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by gl340
22 Apr 2014 09:17 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: at the end of this thread my prop won't rattle any more!
Replies: 29
Views: 27416

Re: at the end of this thread my prop won't rattle any more!

These are one of Chris' pet "we need to work out a solution" parts, as they are *all* knackered to varying degrees, hence the characteristic 340 prop rattle in idle. Some are less knackered than others, I spent a fair chunk of time trying to find a more betterer one. Can you feel play in that place...
by gl340
17 Oct 2013 12:41 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: SPOTTED: B14 340 with PAS
Replies: 5
Views: 6741

Re: SPOTTED: B14 340 with PAS

Pump is same as in 200, 700,900. Newer small type with separate reservoir.
by gl340
16 Oct 2013 10:34 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: B14 average valve adjusting mileage ?
Replies: 5
Views: 7924

Re: B14 average valve adjusting mileage ?

Ok, thanks to both. I hoped it is more toward 200.000km like on red block :)
by gl340
15 Oct 2013 09:31 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: B14 average valve adjusting mileage ?
Replies: 5
Views: 7924

B14 average valve adjusting mileage ?

Wonder what is by experience average interval for adjusting valve clearance on B14 engine. Volvo book says 20.000km which to me seems rather small. Is any difference in reality if solely LPG is fuel, this engine looks pretty robust with valve seats. Is anything specific to make attention when adjust...
by gl340
22 Sep 2013 02:42 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: volvo penta renix control unit
Replies: 16
Views: 19055

Re: volvo penta renix control unit

Different approach is to use pragrammable ignition used for converting to CNG adn LPG. I have experience with TAP 01, AC STag, from Poland and it works as designed. You connect it between orginal crank sensor and Renix box and through windows software change ignition curve as you like, advace or ret...
by gl340
29 Jan 2013 12:53 am
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: Low beam/window wipers/interior fan
Replies: 6
Views: 7452

Re: Low beam/window wipers/interior fan

Common thing for all of that is so called X relay, which supply switched 12V (electrical contact nr 15 in schematic). It is situated under the dash, somewhere in the middle, left of key- for LHD model. It is metal square with 4 wires on. Never saw RHD model so maybe is different location. On schemat...
by gl340
16 Jan 2013 11:01 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: LPG Adjustments
Replies: 8
Views: 8054

Re: LPG Adjustments

With worn gaskets engine can not run ok, so you must fix that first before any adjusments made either on gasoline or lpg. For LPG you need mixer and possiblne air recstriction before air filter to achieve around edit> 3kPa pressure drop for reducer membrane to work correctly and to have LPG responsi...
by gl340
22 Nov 2012 10:07 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Strange running issue - interesting
Replies: 12
Views: 10065

Re: Strange running issue - interesting

To me looks like EGR valve typical problem when stuck from deposits.
by gl340
01 Nov 2012 11:16 am
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: cabin air filter
Replies: 5
Views: 6738

Re: cabin air filter

If you don't want to wait I can tell you that when it rains, the filter will get completely soaked and won't let any air through anymore. From date of post there was a lot of snow, ice and of course rain till today to test solution. No any problem you write about with the filter BCF197, air is comi...
by gl340
14 Sep 2012 12:17 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Big Volvos
Replies: 5
Views: 6594

Re: Big Volvos

Of course, but TIC diesel- turbo intercooled 6cyl made by VW.
by gl340
17 Aug 2012 07:02 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: What to do about my engine!
Replies: 18
Views: 11450

Re: What to do about my engine!

I admit that have very short experience with B14 engine, thanks for suggestion. With big Volvos it is customary to expect to change rotor and cap once in engine lifetime, usually original lasts 250-300k.(740 and 940 red block engines) Currently in my 340 it is cap from japanese "555" of unknown hist...
by gl340
16 Aug 2012 03:52 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: What to do about my engine!
Replies: 18
Views: 11450

Re: What to do about my engine!

Duclier ones will last about 15,000miles. Anything else, between 5 and 10,000. They really do make a difference. It's worth if you don't already joining the realm of the geeky side and keeping a log of fuel consumption (even in your head, it's noteable) MPG will really drop off when the dizzy cap s...
by gl340
12 Aug 2012 05:29 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: b230fk egr valve
Replies: 9
Views: 8316

Re: b230fk egr valve

EGR is drived from igniton ECU, lambda sond have nothing with it. It is used only on 1995-1996 m/y B230FK engine and is made by Pierburg. There is no single Watt gain from removing it but there is loss in perfomance when EGR is not working properly as ignition ECU puts engine in sleep mode (mode for...
by gl340
22 Jul 2012 10:24 pm
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: Water Ingress
Replies: 12
Views: 10616

Re: Water Ingress

In my 340 problem was gap between two halfs of heating box (big black with fan inside) as water drips directly on that seam from air louvres above it.. And sponge like big round spacer between heater box and bulkheadhas turned to dust. Found water droplets from air ducts. But water drip inside only ...