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by Middxmike
15 Jan 2013 05:03 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Variomatic query 1986 Mk3
Replies: 10
Views: 8179

Re: Variomatic query 1986 Mk3

It's on the bulkhead (on the inside near the top of the pedal) - haven't got a photo but hope the attached diagram helps.
by Middxmike
15 Jan 2013 04:26 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Variomatic query 1986 Mk3
Replies: 10
Views: 8179

Re: Variomatic query 1986 Mk3

If you can't tell whether the low-ratio switch is making any difference, my suspicion would be that you're stuck in low ratio. Even at urban speeds engaging and disengaging the switch makes an almost instant change on my vario. If the problem is with the changeover relay earth line, the fault is mor...
by Middxmike
13 Oct 2012 09:22 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Tastee Redline
Replies: 21
Views: 8667

Re: Tastee Redline

I am soooooo tempted by this, although the wife is not very amused at my plans for a pair of 340s! The vario is on a classic policy and adding another car would cost the princely sum of the £25 admin fee. The seller is looking for £1k as it is or £1,200 with an MOT (apparently it needs some work on ...
by Middxmike
13 Oct 2012 09:05 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Newbie with 340GL Vario
Replies: 8
Views: 4442

Re: Newbie with 340GL Vario

Thanks for those two links. I reckon that the system must still be capable of holding a vacuum even if there is a small leak, because if it wasn't then presumably the low ratio hold switch wouldn't have any effect (and it does seem to work). Anyway, I'll try bypassing the kickdown and master cylinde...
by Middxmike
09 Oct 2012 09:38 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Newbie with 340GL Vario
Replies: 8
Views: 4442

Re: Newbie with 340GL Vario

Thanks guys. As I mentioned, I'm having a few issues with the operation of the vario. Haven't checked the clearance on the clutch but I suspect that it's due a re-shim (although it still takes up drive at relatively low revs). However, the main issue is with getting it out of low ratio - much of the...
by Middxmike
07 Oct 2012 11:11 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Newbie with 340GL Vario
Replies: 8
Views: 4442

Newbie with 340GL Vario

Hi folks, just a quick message to introduce myself. I'm Mike from Middlesex (only just - in the NW outskirts of London) - after a bit of eBay roulette, I "accidentally" bought a 1989 340GL vario a few weeks ago. All Sam Glover's fault really as I've spent ages looking for a good Volvo 66 but I was i...