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by pettaw
17 Dec 2011 11:49 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Coolant Sensor(s)
Replies: 10
Views: 2507

Re: Coolant Sensor(s)

Coolant sensor for the ECU is screwed into the head, on the side, towards the back end of the engine. There are two sensors there, and the coolant sensor is the one furthest forward. Don't get it confused with the thermal time switch for the cold start injector which has a plug which pulls on and of...
by pettaw
13 Dec 2011 07:38 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Fuel reserve
Replies: 6
Views: 3573

Re: Fuel reserve

Fuel light is supposed to come on when there's about 5 litres left, but in practice, I reckon it comes on a bit sooner, when there's about 8-10 litres, but it probably varies car to car. I emptied a petrol tank once on a 360 because it was very old fuel and not much of it, and it took two 5l jerry c...
by pettaw
11 Dec 2011 07:12 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: any1 got a 1.7 rad with no holes?
Replies: 12
Views: 6234

Re: any1 got a 1.7 rad with no holes?

Its not a disaster, a radiator specialist will be able to reattach it for you when they do the recore.
by pettaw
05 Dec 2011 02:52 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: new car YAY!!!!
Replies: 144
Views: 31247

Re: new car YAY!!!!

Rear lights will be earthing faults in the clusters. Search on here for solutions on how to clean them up and get them all working again. 90% likely not to be the switch in the gear lever, unless its so far out of adjustment or sloppy that the switch isn't being activated. Its easy to check anyways ...
by pettaw
05 Dec 2011 02:39 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Greetings from Down Under
Replies: 20
Views: 5919

Re: Greetings from Down Under

WTF.. .thats yet another Aussie GLT with the heater resistor pack in the random place (not the first, the DVS strut brace has a cut out for it here http://www.dvs.net.au/360brace1.jpg) Sorry I can't be more use on the EGR though, I've never seen a car with it :S Resistor packs are like that on Mk2s...
by pettaw
29 Nov 2011 06:34 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: VOC BKV 2012
Replies: 228
Views: 40446

Re: VOC BKV 2012

For something like that to work, it would need an unbelievable amount of preparation to make sure it didn't go pear shaped on the day. Kudos to you if you've got the time to do it. Far better would be to film and edit a video of someone doing it in a tutorial style. Then you can cut out all the bori...
by pettaw
29 Nov 2011 06:30 am
Forum: Tell us more about your project Volvo 300
Topic: Fake - F7R Motorsport Daily
Replies: 644
Views: 208883

Re: Fake - F7R Motorsport Daily

jtbo wrote:I think that shielding was meant to be connected at one end only in that, which was weird for me, however it did make occasional misses go away. Who knows what other benefits such may have.
For me too. Cleaned up my crank sensor signal beautifully.
by pettaw
24 Nov 2011 05:02 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: prop shaft
Replies: 6
Views: 2626

Re: prop shaft

Definitely check the engine mounts, but if they're OK then it might just be a perished prop. The rubber can get perished.
by pettaw
18 Nov 2011 05:33 am
Forum: Suspension, steering, wheels, brakes
Topic: steering rack rep-lacement
Replies: 11
Views: 6413

Re: steering rack rep-lacement

Before you go to all that trouble, make sure that the rubber connector that connects the steering column to the rack is in good condition. The rubber rots and the metal rusts, and the result is very sloppy steering. They used to be available from Volvo, but of course are no longer, so dunno where yo...
by pettaw
17 Nov 2011 07:36 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: reflector problem
Replies: 11
Views: 2317

Re: reflector problem

AFAIK, 240 ones won't fit. I think someone looked into the possibility of getting the reflectors resurfaced, dunno if anybody remembers. Sometimes NOS ones crop up on ebay, but otherwise its a case of trawling scrappies until you find a car with headlights in good shape. Trouble is that either you g...
by pettaw
17 Nov 2011 07:30 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Mk1 having carb/misfiring issues not holding constant revs
Replies: 4
Views: 2758

Re: Mk1 having carb/misfiring issues not holding constant re

I would suspect the carb throttle plate bushes have worn and are letting air in at certain throttle positions. Quite often this will be the 'light cruise' area where the car will have spent most of its time, but sometimes it can be the idle area too. If you have a blowtorch (cut the giggling at the ...
by pettaw
14 Nov 2011 01:57 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Gear lever rod to bell housing
Replies: 6
Views: 1943

Re: Gear lever rod to bell housing

The pin has a kind of 'bracket' attached to it at the other end from the circlip end....if you get what I mean. Get something behind this part and pry the bar across. You don't have to get it all the way out, just out of the other end because the holes are slotted, so you should be able to winkle th...
by pettaw
14 Nov 2011 07:42 am
Forum: Suspension, steering, wheels, brakes
Topic: 360 Rear brake re-assembly
Replies: 3
Views: 3232

Re: 360 Rear brake re-assembly

The brake pipes go feed in bottom, bleeder or other in top. The self adjusters, I can't remember either, but if you put it all together and play with the trailing shoe, as you push it in and out, the teeth will ratchet round and then you'll be able to see which way you need to go. I have a feeling t...
by pettaw
05 Nov 2011 08:04 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: driving to germany
Replies: 9
Views: 2455

Re: driving to germany

Also will need a full set of spare bulbs, certainly for France, and I think most of Europe too.
by pettaw
30 Oct 2011 09:25 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: 340 DL B14 Clutch problems
Replies: 6
Views: 2329

Re: 340 DL B14 Clutch problems

I think sadly you have to pull the bellhousing off. Depending on clearance, you might just be able to winkle the bellhousing past the exhaust, otherwise you'll have to take that off too. Its not all that much work, but yeah I know its a PITA for a tiny thing. I once had to rethread the long brake li...