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by bolstermonobloc
28 Jan 2019 11:35 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: 480/340 engine swap
Replies: 3
Views: 3480

Re: 480/340 engine swap

Like this one?
by bolstermonobloc
27 Jan 2019 11:12 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: 480/340 engine swap
Replies: 3
Views: 3480

480/340 engine swap

Can't find a thread specifically about this, so here goes... I am hoping to improve my 89 1.7 340 with a fuel injection set up, and would like to know if the B18EP engine from a 480 is a relatively straightforward swap? Any thoughts on what's involved/what parts I would need/what the pitfalls might ...
by bolstermonobloc
20 Aug 2018 06:34 pm
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: (another) missing electrical component!!
Replies: 3
Views: 3214

(another) missing electrical component!!

Any ideas what's missing from my 89 340GL fuse box?
A relay I guess, anyone got a part number?
Thanks.
by bolstermonobloc
21 Apr 2018 06:50 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your project Volvo 300
Topic: 89 340 for classic trials
Replies: 5
Views: 5390

Re: 89 340 for classic trials

Thanks for that. I had noticed the 360 wheels, but it seems a shame to fit alloys that will probably get damaged!! I think that 4x100 pcd steel wheels are easy enough to come by, but I'm not sure of the offset. My current trials car has 14" 175 80 tyres, so I might see if I can squeeze a taller tyre...
by bolstermonobloc
21 Apr 2018 02:16 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your project Volvo 300
Topic: 89 340 for classic trials
Replies: 5
Views: 5390

89 340 for classic trials

Hi, looking for some/any info about prepping my 89 1.7 340 for use on classic trials. Suspension, mostly, looking for another 2 or 3 inches of ground clearance, preferably with adjustment. Coilovers presumably? Advice on spring rates would be most welcome!! Any thoughts on extracting a little more p...
by bolstermonobloc
16 Apr 2018 09:14 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: newbie with 89 340
Replies: 5
Views: 6076

Re: newbie with 89 340

Blue one advertised on the Volvo forum? Is it running? http://www.volvo300mania.com/uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=16742 Might be worth messaging him for all of the details. No, Ebay special listed in the wrong place!! Not running ATM, but Volvo dealership service history gives me hope. Going to try...
by bolstermonobloc
15 Apr 2018 08:12 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: newbie with 89 340
Replies: 5
Views: 6076

Re: newbie with 89 340

It's a one-owner-from-new car that's been stood for a while.
Very sound, but smells a bit inside.
I couldn't find anything around the forum either, so I guess it's OK to start a new topic.
by bolstermonobloc
15 Apr 2018 01:09 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: newbie with 89 340
Replies: 5
Views: 6076

newbie with 89 340

Just thought I would introduce myself. Grew up in Volvos, my Dad had loads of them from 144's through to 760's. Spent time in Sweden some years back where Volvos just make perfect sense. Just acquired an 89 340 1,7 to use for Classic trials, can't wait to get it on the road!! I am going to sift thro...
by bolstermonobloc
02 Apr 2018 10:21 pm
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: missing electrical component
Replies: 2
Views: 3301

missing electrical component

Does anybody know what electrical component is missing from my recently acquired 1989 340? It's on the front bulkhead, just above the servo (RHD)