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by Tofufi
02 Jan 2021 11:44 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: 2022......2021 300 Goals ?
Replies: 48
Views: 20370

Re: 2021 300 Goals ?

I'm hoping to construct a carport extension for it this weekend, so it'll be at least under basic cover from the elements. Then weld up the LH sill, which was given as an advisory on the MOT a couple of weeks ago. I'm still tempted to get a LSD insert for it to tame the ~200bhp... https://i.imgur.co...
by Tofufi
29 Oct 2020 09:03 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: The current situation.
Replies: 50
Views: 20169

Re: Is anyone still alive ;-?

Still here. Sadly my 340 has been SORN since March as I don't need to keep 7 cars taxed when I'm driving once a week on average... :(
by Tofufi
24 Jul 2020 11:08 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Breaking 340 1.4 3 Door
Replies: 2
Views: 2921

Re: Breaking 340 1.4 3 Door

I never heard anything back from this :(
by Tofufi
15 Jul 2020 12:44 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Breaking 340 1.4 3 Door
Replies: 2
Views: 2921

Re: Breaking 340 1.4 3 Door

PM sent :)
by Tofufi
25 Jun 2020 06:10 pm
Forum: Suspension, steering, wheels, brakes
Topic: Creaking noise while turning left
Replies: 14
Views: 8064

Re: Creaking noise while turning left

Nice sleeper, did you keep the 340 struts? For this noise, exhaust is usually the culpret for me, touches the chassis rail. It goes between the chassis and steering column. Sorry for the slow reply! Yes, I believe it has 340 struts with 360 springs :) My exhaust does clonk a little over big bumps, ...
by Tofufi
16 Apr 2020 01:20 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Armchair metal detecting.
Replies: 6
Views: 4489

Re: Armchair metal detecting.

It's a shame this place is quiet. Facebook groups have a much busier presence, but are much harder to search for technical info etc. :(
by Tofufi
27 Mar 2020 08:24 pm
Forum: Suspension, steering, wheels, brakes
Topic: Front suspension very soft / bit low
Replies: 5
Views: 4006

Re: Front suspension very soft / bit low

I was of the impression that 360 front springs are stiffer than 340 ones.

I've 360 front springs in my B230FT 340 and the front isn't massively soft.
by Tofufi
13 Mar 2020 05:15 pm
Forum: Suspension, steering, wheels, brakes
Topic: Creaking noise while turning left
Replies: 14
Views: 8064

Re: Creaking noise while turning left

Quick update - took the car out for the first time in a few weeks yesterday - after tightening the wheel bearing. Horrible noise is gone! 8) May replace the bearing sometime soon, but there's no sign of roughness or play for now. :) Thanks again for the help! Last job now is to re-do the exhaust to ...
by Tofufi
09 Mar 2020 05:55 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: 360 GLT parts
Replies: 2
Views: 2685

Re: 360 GLT parts

I have a 360 steering wheel :)
by Tofufi
17 Feb 2020 07:18 pm
Forum: Suspension, steering, wheels, brakes
Topic: Creaking noise while turning left
Replies: 14
Views: 8064

Re: Creaking noise while turning left

Thanks both :) Had it up on the ramps the other day and found a loose front wheel bearing - will tighten or replace it when I get a chance and see if it's the cause of the nasty noises! Also had the wheels balanced and it feels much better at speed. It's scary how fast (and easily) it gets to 100 (k...
by Tofufi
11 Feb 2020 08:18 pm
Forum: Suspension, steering, wheels, brakes
Topic: Creaking noise while turning left
Replies: 14
Views: 8064

Re: Creaking noise while turning left

There are definitely two versions :) The ones in my first post don't have the grease nipples, the other type do :) (and also seem to have some rubber to give better compliance. These were on the car when I got it... Here's a pic of it today, did 100 miles without a hitch. https://i.imgur.com/jF4LZBw...
by Tofufi
10 Feb 2020 09:21 pm
Forum: Suspension, steering, wheels, brakes
Topic: Creaking noise while turning left
Replies: 14
Views: 8064

Re: Creaking noise while turning left

Thanks for the thoughts folks :) Steve, I have the top mounts without grease nipples. They're solid mounting, with no compliance, which isn't ideal for a road car in my view. May need to change them at some point. :) My engine mount, at least on the RHS, isn't a standard 300 item - the engine is mou...
by Tofufi
09 Feb 2020 02:30 pm
Forum: Suspension, steering, wheels, brakes
Topic: Creaking noise while turning left
Replies: 14
Views: 8064

Creaking noise while turning left

Hi folks, I'm new here, and have an '89/'90 RHD 340 in the UK :) It's base model spec, but has been modified with a full 360 drivetrain and a B230FT engine with the boost turned up a bit. It goes quite nicely. It also has the factory power steering setup from the 360 donor car, and has these classic...