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by derskine
07 Jan 2016 11:16 am
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: Fuel gauge and Temp gauges not working
Replies: 7
Views: 8022

Re: Fuel gauge and Temp gauges not working

Have you sorted this?
Obviously that's my post and I can help out if required.
by derskine
04 Jan 2016 04:12 am
Forum: Suspension, steering, wheels, brakes
Topic: "Professionals" huh!
Replies: 46
Views: 31738

Re: "Professionals" huh!

This has been a very good and informative read so far. At some point I'll probably need to tackle this so it's good to have some pictures of what's involved. As a side note, I've found a great way of removing rounded cap screws on CV joints is to use an irwin bolt grip. http://www.irwin.com/uploads/...
by derskine
23 Dec 2015 11:35 pm
Forum: Suspension, steering, wheels, brakes
Topic: Cutting front springs
Replies: 8
Views: 6252

Re: Cutting front springs

I took 2 coils off my standard 360 springs which gave me about 2" drop.
by derskine
16 Dec 2015 04:29 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
Topic: B Reg MK2 360 Saloon
Replies: 41
Views: 26724

Re: B Reg MK2 360 Saloon

If it's stupid and it works - it's not stupid :lol:
by derskine
12 Dec 2015 09:05 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
Topic: B Reg MK2 360 Saloon
Replies: 41
Views: 26724

Re: B Reg MK2 360 Saloon

Diff shat itself again so changed it today.

Gearbox etc out.. was a pain.

However, who needs transmission jacks??

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by derskine
09 Dec 2015 09:04 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
Topic: B Reg MK2 360 Saloon
Replies: 41
Views: 26724

Re: B Reg MK2 360 Saloon

Opened the diff and found this monstrosity https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/12322633_1234244109936185_1394348576194487241_o.jpg Rewelded it properly and it's all good, doesn't pull to the left anymore either. There was some big bits of weld floating about so it's a miracle none of ...
by derskine
08 Dec 2015 10:01 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
Topic: B Reg MK2 360 Saloon
Replies: 41
Views: 26724

Re: B Reg MK2 360 Saloon

Okay so the diff is definitely gubbed, Dai suggested the welds have broken in the diff. Previous owner welded it so I'm not sure how well it's been done. I'm hopeful that this is the issue because I can fix this tomorrow night no problem. The 340 is my only working car and it's misfiring intermitten...
by derskine
08 Dec 2015 02:12 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: need advice on milling exhaust manifold flange.
Replies: 2
Views: 4551

Re: need advice on milling exhaust manifold flange.

I would mill it flat, it'll be a little thinner but the gasket should take up slight warp if it happens.
by derskine
07 Dec 2015 09:16 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
Topic: B Reg MK2 360 Saloon
Replies: 41
Views: 26724

Re: B Reg MK2 360 Saloon

Fair enough, it didn't take that long it was just awkward.

Diff definitely knackered, clunk when letting off/accelerating now and diff has gone back to open.
Suspect one wheel drive.

Will go and pick up diff I bought tomorrow in the 340 and fit it asap.
by derskine
06 Dec 2015 04:55 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
Topic: B Reg MK2 360 Saloon
Replies: 41
Views: 26724

Re: B Reg MK2 360 Saloon

Changed the steering coupling today which made a nice difference to the handling. It was a pig to get off, not sure how anyone would manage it without a 4 post!! Also think I've found the culprit to the pulling to one side when accelerating/changing gear. The passengers diff output flange has a load...
by derskine
02 Dec 2015 02:05 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: VDO Speedo Cable
Replies: 3
Views: 4045

Re: VDO Speedo Cable

Got one :mrgreen:
by derskine
01 Dec 2015 03:55 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: B200e cold starting issues
Replies: 1
Views: 3354

B200e cold starting issues

Now that the temperature has dropped, I'm finding it difficult to start my 360 in the morning. I've bridged the thick white wire on the thermal time switch to earth (hopefully the right wire) in an effort to ground it, but it doesn't seem to have helped. I'll take the cold start injector off tonight...
by derskine
26 Nov 2015 02:25 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
Topic: B Reg MK2 360 Saloon
Replies: 41
Views: 26724

Re: B Reg MK2 360 Saloon

Not idling crap once warmed up now, changed thermostat - heating also much better. Still issues with cold starting though. Cleaned throttle body out last night, will clean the maf with some electrical contact cleaner too. Still not investigated cold start injector or time switch but I'll take a look...
by derskine
26 Nov 2015 01:30 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: VDO Speedo Cable
Replies: 3
Views: 4045

Re: VDO Speedo Cable

Cheers, Mac directed me to them a while ago!
If I can find a used one for a bit less then, that'll be great as I've got to buy a heap of parts for the car as it stands and any savings that can be made help :mrgreen:

Though if I can't find one I'll go for one of those!