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by oilnchain
14 Apr 2006 10:38 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Quick Question - Speedo Cable - Renault?
Replies: 5
Views: 2451

Quick Question - Speedo Cable - Renault?

Alright guys,

Just a quick question.

Is a Renault 5 speedo cable the same as my Volvo 340 (1.7)

EDIT - or do any other cars use the same cable?

Thanks
by oilnchain
10 Apr 2006 11:00 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: WANTED : '89 340 GL 1.7 Speedo Cable
Replies: 8
Views: 2678

You'll also struggle to find a T&T'd example (thats worthwhile swapping a 300 that you know) for £100 even on ebay. My current 340 cost £50 off ebay a few months back. I've done the same thing 5 times now with a saab, two escorts and an ax all costing under £100. To be honest I quite enjoy it - bar...
by oilnchain
10 Apr 2006 10:20 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: WANTED : '89 340 GL 1.7 Speedo Cable
Replies: 8
Views: 2678

Thanks for the advice regarding the speedo cable.

I'm afraid with the current price of 300's at rock bottom it simply isn't worth spending money on an mot. I can weigh the car in and buy a taxed and tested example for under £100. Plus of course I'll have a lot of parts :lol:
by oilnchain
10 Apr 2006 04:17 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: WANTED : '89 340 GL 1.7 Speedo Cable
Replies: 8
Views: 2678

WANTED : '89 340 GL 1.7 Speedo Cable

Alright guys, The speedo stopped working today and upon examination it had corroded internally and snapped. I'm certain somebody will have a spare lying around (used or new). Not wanting to pay too much as the car is off to the scrappy when the mot runs out in 10 weeks. I can pay via paypal. Please ...
by oilnchain
27 Feb 2006 12:12 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: wanted tow bar.
Replies: 4
Views: 2247

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by oilnchain
11 Feb 2006 11:03 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: TOTAL MILEAGE for the 300 series!
Replies: 252
Views: 182943

Hi guys -

My 340 GL 1.7 has 135k miles on it 8)