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by benji1985
21 Dec 2017 09:06 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: Prop shaft needed for a manual 340!
Replies: 5
Views: 4961

Re: Prop shaft needed for a manual 340!

An mx5 could be a different car.
You WILL rip through the prop while drifting
by benji1985
21 Dec 2017 11:54 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: Prop shaft needed for a manual 340!
Replies: 5
Views: 4961

Re: Prop shaft needed for a manual 340!

The uprated ones never really took shape, and you'll be lucky to find a spare prop, surely a BMW e36 would be the better way to go sideways in to a wall?
by benji1985
17 Dec 2017 10:39 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Possible carb issue? Help or advice please
Replies: 17
Views: 12394

Re: Possible carb issue? Help or advice please

If you speak to mac on here he can guide you in all things carb related.

I'm glad we the de-clutching servo work and now going in to gear, only a few little things to go now.

Ben
by benji1985
17 Dec 2017 10:37 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Hi from derbyshire
Replies: 12
Views: 8454

Re: Hi from derbyshire

Yes he is.....
by benji1985
14 Dec 2017 10:22 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Saloon chrome gutter trim
Replies: 2
Views: 3045

Saloon chrome gutter trim

I have a saloon chrome gutter trim.
I paid 40 for it. I would like what I got for it, I brought thinking it was a hatchback version.

Please someone take this.

Ben
by benji1985
03 Dec 2017 01:44 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Photosuckit fix
Replies: 2
Views: 5538

Re: Photosuckit fix

Nice one!
by benji1985
26 Nov 2017 07:28 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
Topic: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT
Replies: 390
Views: 212977

Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Hello all, small updates for you all. Duchess was "rushed" in to service as the S80 popped out her core plug and dump all her oil, so Duchess was used for a few days, (the S80 is all fixed now, 11 hours later!). After which Duchess went back to the grandparents until the garage was ready to receive ...
by benji1985
25 Nov 2017 07:39 pm
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: Is the heater control panel meant to be backlit
Replies: 3
Views: 3790

Re: Is the heater control panel meant to be backlit

Ajcross222 wrote:Sorry didn't realise anyone had replied, thanks for that. I have no idea where to start on taking the panels off, what's the best way to get the panels off?
They are attached via Velcro so just pull.
The bulbs are in cradles a good light would be helpful
by benji1985
15 Nov 2017 07:06 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: New/old member looking for 340 restoration panels
Replies: 8
Views: 7621

Re: New/old member looking for 340 restoration panels

Yea I've found full sills at a local panel company for £40 but can't find wings atall. Mines a mk3 I belive, the one without holes for indicators. Classic swede has parts on there website but the bits I need seem to be out of stock :( I had to repair my wings, they do exist, how bad are yours? And ...
by benji1985
15 Nov 2017 01:50 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: New/old member looking for 340 restoration panels
Replies: 8
Views: 7621

Re: New/old member looking for 340 restoration panels

340terry89 wrote:Cheers mate, I will have a look. I'm after sills and front wings mainly
Sills are ok to get from the places mentioned aboved, wings are a bit harder to come by, have you got a mk1,2 or 3?

Ben
by benji1985
14 Nov 2017 05:52 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: carb worn out
Replies: 5
Views: 4611

Re: carb worn out

cleggy wrote:is there a replacement available new maybe a solex ?
Have you contented Mac? he does refreb'ed like new carbs, speak to him!
by benji1985
06 Nov 2017 08:52 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: carb worn out
Replies: 5
Views: 4611

Re: carb worn out

Speak to Mac, he refrubs them

Ben
by benji1985
06 Nov 2017 08:02 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
Topic: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT
Replies: 390
Views: 212977

Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Hello all 02/11/2017 I am please to say that i finally found the problem with my up gearing with thanks to Mac, and James. the transistor in the black box was replaced which saw the solenoid click at 1800rpm or greater, so she went on a quick drive. this is a video!! https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4...
by benji1985
04 Nov 2017 09:56 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Clutch fixed!
Replies: 1
Views: 2609

Re: Clutch fixed!

Hi. Since I bought my 343 I always have been modest with handling the gearshaft! Always waited a few minutes before driving away and so on... One cold morning I started the engine and forgot to swich from P to N. I wanted some heat in the coupe... After maybe 5 minutes I came back and of course it ...