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- 06 Feb 2013 05:03 pm
- Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
- Topic: exhaust on 1986 340 1.4 vario
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9269
Re: exhaust on 1986 340 1.4 vario
Ok, might be easier to side-step the email bit and use the ebay messaging system as it's probably better for keeping track of correspondence. Feedback seems generally ok. Only saw one neutral mentioning the slowness of communications. Hope you get it sorted soon. CityLink - some franchises are bett...
- 06 Feb 2013 01:24 pm
- Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
- Topic: exhaust on 1986 340 1.4 vario
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9269
Re: exhaust on 1986 340 1.4 vario
City Link, exhaust supplied by Regis Exhausts. Trying to get hold of them but they are not responding to email or voicemail messages.macplaxton wrote:Bugger!
Name and shame the carrier please....
- 06 Feb 2013 10:52 am
- Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
- Topic: exhaust on 1986 340 1.4 vario
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9269
Re: exhaust on 1986 340 1.4 vario
Boxes arrived yesterday and they are no good. Mid pipe looks like its been run over with a truck and has 45 degree bend and crushed end. Looks like the Volvo won't get sorted this weekend.
- 04 Feb 2013 11:43 am
- Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
- Topic: exhaust on 1986 340 1.4 vario
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9269
Re: exhaust on 1986 340 1.4 vario
Depends on manufacturer of system or previous bodgery, but if we discount those two items, you have three pieces. Downpipe - middle section - rear section http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8364/8434736537_f061a08905_z.jpg klarius1.jpg by macplaxton , on Flickr Click the pic for a bigger image, but that...
- 01 Feb 2013 02:10 pm
- Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
- Topic: exhaust on 1986 340 1.4 vario
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9269
exhaust on 1986 340 1.4 vario
Hi I've notices that Lulu is getting more noisy than normal and the issue sounds like an exhaust blow. The exhaust on it is standard and seems fairly recent, however there is a leak somewhere near the front end. Having a look underneath it seems to be in the area of the front box, but the downpipe l...
- 30 Jan 2013 07:16 pm
- Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
- Topic: Breaking 2x 5door 1.4 340s in Kent
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11947
Re: Breaking 2x 5door 1.4 340s in Kent
don't suppose you've got a blue drivers headrest? The see through type only mine's got a chunk out of it where it makes contact with the steering wheel.
- 17 Jan 2013 12:09 pm
- Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
- Topic: Variomatic query 1986 Mk3
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7582
Re: Variomatic query 1986 Mk3
Just to give an update on my low ratio hold issue. I gave the contacts on the brake pressure switch a wiggle and gave the low ratio hold light on the switch flickered. I then gave the throttle kick down switch a wiggle also and bing the light came on. I think I had flash corrosion on both switches d...
- 15 Jan 2013 06:30 pm
- Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
- Topic: Variomatic query 1986 Mk3
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7582
Re: Variomatic query 1986 Mk3
So when they fail, ie the white plastic switch fails to remake contact with the bulkhead plate, what causes that? How can you fix it?Middxmike wrote:It's on the bulkhead (on the inside near the top of the pedal) - haven't got a photo but hope the attached diagram helps.
- 15 Jan 2013 06:27 pm
- Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
- Topic: Variomatic query 1986 Mk3
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7582
Re: Variomatic query 1986 Mk3
I've found an old post on this site that suggests issues with Kickdown switches.
Is there way of repairing these? Or is there a way to get a new one if its broken?
Is there way of repairing these? Or is there a way to get a new one if its broken?
- 15 Jan 2013 04:48 pm
- Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
- Topic: Variomatic query 1986 Mk3
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7582
Re: Variomatic query 1986 Mk3
Great thanks for that.
Now, lol where is the kickdown switch located? Is this the connection that is on the carb by the throttle stop or is it located near the pedal end? A photo would help as I can't tell from the guide what this item looks like.
Now, lol where is the kickdown switch located? Is this the connection that is on the carb by the throttle stop or is it located near the pedal end? A photo would help as I can't tell from the guide what this item looks like.
- 14 Jan 2013 06:31 pm
- Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
- Topic: Variomatic query 1986 Mk3
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7582
Re: Variomatic query 1986 Mk3
Also is there a test you can do with the car on the drive to tell if the ratio hold system is working? It will energise one side of the 4 way won't it? I took the car out this lunch time and clicked the switch as I was descending a snowy hill. The switch didn't light up and when I switched back to n...
- 14 Jan 2013 06:09 pm
- Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
- Topic: Variomatic query 1986 Mk3
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7582
Variomatic query 1986 Mk3
Hi
The light has stopped working on the low range (gradient) button is there an easy way to get to the back of this switch?
The light has stopped working on the low range (gradient) button is there an easy way to get to the back of this switch?
- 20 Dec 2012 08:04 pm
- Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
- Topic: MPG Tracking thread
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12960
Re: MPG Tracking thread
Generic Other Stuff: Citroen GS X2 Owner: MacPlaxton Model: Citroen GS X2 4dr Saloon Engine: 1222 - G619 Gearbox/Diff (if known): 4sp Manual - close-ratio version Year: 1978 Modifications: None http://www.spritmonitor.de/pics/vehicle/463616.jpg?stamp=1308730424 http://images.spritmonitor.de/463616_...
- 13 Dec 2012 07:23 pm
- Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
- Topic: Various 360 bits
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4459
Re: Various 360 bits
anything is worth a shotDean wrote:He's not been on the forum since 15th october but worth a shotbaron_matt wrote:Just PM'd you about the Jack as I need one ASAP
- 12 Dec 2012 11:54 pm
- Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
- Topic: Various 360 bits
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4459
Re: Various 360 bits
Just PM'd you about the Jack as I need one ASAP