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by thododd
26 Jan 2016 11:04 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Engine weight
Replies: 14
Views: 11526

Re: Engine weight

Where did you bring it from? :lol:
by thododd
23 Jan 2016 10:59 pm
Forum: Suspension, steering, wheels, brakes
Topic: rear coilovers
Replies: 3
Views: 3779

Re: rear coilovers

Its a coilover unit (so a damper with a coil spring on it) and it works with the leaf spring. The leaf spring will determine the ride height as it normally does, so to lower the vehicle youd need blocks. Its just easier than having different leafs made with different spring rates. You can change the...
by thododd
22 Jan 2016 10:37 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Engine weight
Replies: 14
Views: 11526

Re: Engine weight

Is that bare or including ancillaries?
by thododd
12 Jan 2016 01:22 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Hey everyone!
Replies: 11
Views: 11268

Re: Hey everyone!

Hahaha! Not impressed Mac?
by thododd
11 Jan 2016 09:28 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Hey everyone!
Replies: 11
Views: 11268

Re: Hey everyone!

You can buy/build a 3d printer for less than that ....
by thododd
09 Jan 2016 10:30 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: rear silencer
Replies: 3
Views: 4707

Re: rear silencer

Not sure theres such a thing as 'illegally loud'. Theres definitely 'anti socially loud', 'you cant come on our race track with that exhaust-loud' and 'garuanteed to induce headaches-loud' though. MOT stations dont have decibel-o-meters as far as im aware
by thododd
09 Jan 2016 12:44 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
Topic: My 1.7 that I waited so long for!
Replies: 11
Views: 9777

Re: My 1.7 that I waited so long for!

Like a brick through your living room window 8) thats how i operate
by thododd
08 Jan 2016 03:27 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
Topic: My 1.7 that I waited so long for!
Replies: 11
Views: 9777

Re: My 1.7 that I waited so long for!

Even a set of GLT columbias would smarten it up a treat .... oh, i just happen to have a set to get rid of 8)

Good looking 300 though, keep us posted with any progress
by thododd
08 Jan 2016 12:06 pm
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: 340 not starting.
Replies: 10
Views: 9691

Re: 340 not starting.

Yep, knackered battery.

Theyre not keen on being flattened and recharged.... i found that recently and my glt needs a new one now


Glad its sorted. Gotta love an easy fix
by thododd
07 Jan 2016 12:52 am
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: 340 not starting.
Replies: 10
Views: 9691

Re: 340 not starting.

Got to be a power supply problem.

If the battery IS fine (registering >12.5v with a multimeter) then id be checking the main power and earth cables and their connections.

If thats all ok with good continuity, try jumping it off another car or give it a bump start.
by thododd
06 Jan 2016 06:32 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Clear out
Replies: 17
Views: 14275

Re: Clear out

No worries dude, as and when you can. Still got at least another couple weeks off work so ample opportunity to play when it does turn up
by thododd
06 Jan 2016 04:43 pm
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: Can anyone tell me...?
Replies: 18
Views: 12195

Re: Can anyone tell me...?

I only know of the one headlight relay, the 5pin(?) Heatsink'd one in the engine bay. If theres any more they must be behind the dash before the fusebox (???)
by thododd
06 Jan 2016 03:57 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Clear out
Replies: 17
Views: 14275

Re: Clear out

Thanks for the interest Ben.
See you soon, we'll get your mums vario back up and running somehow. All the best
by thododd
06 Jan 2016 10:47 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: Heater box clips
Replies: 1
Views: 2764

Re: Heater box clips

Not sure where you can get new ones but ive got a handful of spares if you only need a few
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by thododd
30 Dec 2015 04:50 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your project Volvo 300
Topic: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
Replies: 127
Views: 88613

Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing

Fair enough, gives you plenty of time to get it spot on, ready to drop in..... thats what you get for being a youngster with big plans

Did you get my text?