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by rockheadrumble
15 Mar 2012 07:46 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Need Starter/flywheel help on my valver please
Replies: 14
Views: 4865

Re: Need Starter/flywheel help on my valver please

fuel lines next to do as the pipe from the the tank has 10 different connections just in the engine bay. 5 of which dont even have jubilee clips or any sort of retainer!!!

then the exhaust because it a was like this \/\/\/\/\/\ from the down pipe to the rear!!! no bends just angles!

cheers

joe
by rockheadrumble
14 Mar 2012 06:37 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Need Starter/flywheel help on my valver please
Replies: 14
Views: 4865

Re: Need Starter/flywheel help on my valver please

Thought i do a quick update on this to close it off.! I got it sorted. It was down to the simple fact that the bell housing only had two of the top bolts holding it on! The guy i bought this car off was an absolute cowboy. Im having to redo alot of his work!!! Thanks for everyone who made suggestion...
by rockheadrumble
19 Jan 2012 04:55 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: 1.7 bell housing and fan box needed
Replies: 0
Views: 2803

1.7 bell housing and fan box needed

As the title i need these two items please.

pm or my mobile number is 07969 098570

cheers

joe
by rockheadrumble
13 Jan 2012 07:56 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Need Starter/flywheel help on my valver please
Replies: 14
Views: 4865

Re: Need Starter/flywheel help on my valver please

hey,

iv bought a new flywheel of ebay so ill try this on next week and see if it cures it. if not its back to the drawing board!

cheers for the help so far guys

joe
by rockheadrumble
11 Jan 2012 10:34 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Need Starter/flywheel help on my valver please
Replies: 14
Views: 4865

Re: Need Starter/flywheel help on my valver please

iv had a look at the teeth on the the flywheel, they do look as if they have been rubbed badly but they dont look worn, certainly no where to the extent that the starter would'nt engage it.

thanks for the replys so far

joe
by rockheadrumble
11 Jan 2012 09:04 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Need Starter/flywheel help on my valver please
Replies: 14
Views: 4865

Re: Need Starter/flywheel help on my valver please

hey I purchased a new starter for the clio and tried this but with no success. it still just grinds the teeth? spoke to the guy i bought it from and he says its a clio flywheel and the 1.7 bell housing so everything should be fine, unfortunately its not though! Anybody got any more suggestions pleas...
by rockheadrumble
11 Jan 2012 06:46 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Need Starter/flywheel help on my valver please
Replies: 14
Views: 4865

Re: Need Starter/flywheel help on my valver please

Right,

so i use the the 1.7 starter and bell housing and the clio flywheel?

iv spoke to the guy i bought the car from and he has confirmed that it is a clio flywheel.

can someone confirm that this is correct way do it?

cheers

joe
by rockheadrumble
10 Jan 2012 08:07 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Need Starter/flywheel help on my valver please
Replies: 14
Views: 4865

Need Starter/flywheel help on my valver please

I recently purchased a 340 1.8 valver and i have a problem that the starter won't turn the flywheel. It makes a horrible grinding noise. I have read on here that a adoptor plate needs to be fitted? When looking at the teeth on the flywheel and the teeth on the starter the teeth look further apart on...
by rockheadrumble
06 Jan 2012 05:05 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Hello from Marham, Norfolk
Replies: 9
Views: 2390

Re: Hello from Marham, Norfolk

Haha, you have come accross as bit of a hater of the 'valver' mate! but thats not a problem, i really appreciate you taking the time to let me know what possible faults could occur so hopefully i can iron them out before they happen. Cheers Mark. I cant wait to drive it and see how it compares speed...
by rockheadrumble
06 Jan 2012 04:41 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Bucket seats
Replies: 19
Views: 8558

Re: Bucket seats

hiya mate, if you,ve still got these im interested.

iv sent you a pm.

ta

joe
by rockheadrumble
06 Jan 2012 04:40 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: 340 valver on ebay in kent
Replies: 5
Views: 2468

Re: 340 valver on ebay in kent

Thanks mate.

Mk 3 ay, well i never new that!

joe
by rockheadrumble
06 Jan 2012 02:45 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Hello from Marham, Norfolk
Replies: 9
Views: 2390

Re: Hello from Marham, Norfolk

heres one of the ebay pics, il get more on sunday once iv picked the car up. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120834036143#ht_966wt_934 It says it has got poly engine mounts so hopefully the prop will last for now. is there anything else i need to check for that will effect its r...
by rockheadrumble
06 Jan 2012 12:45 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Hello from Marham, Norfolk
Replies: 9
Views: 2390

Hello from Marham, Norfolk

Hiya all, My name is Joe im 25 and i stay at RAF Marham in norfolk. I have just bought a 340 with a 'valver' engine, as i am lead to believe this is there nick name. I bought it off Billkent22, of ebays and hope to pick it up on sunday....I CANT WAIT.! Here is the link to the build thread he did on ...
by rockheadrumble
06 Jan 2012 12:31 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: 340 valver on ebay in kent
Replies: 5
Views: 2468

Re: 340 valver on ebay in kent

Yeassss,

iv just bought this!!

Il add a thread to the newby board, if there is one.

Joe