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- 08 Oct 2016 12:24 pm
- Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
- Topic: Genuine, rare, centre console panel and gauges.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 18496
Re: Genuine, rare, centre console panel and gauges.
The OEM temp sensor replaces the sump plug, but you could fit one elsewhere. If you're not bothered about the precise thread, they're pretty cheap. If you want the exact OEM one, it might cost a bit more. I keep meaning to look up the correct VDO part number. I got my temp sensor in a Volvo-branded...
- 08 Oct 2016 12:16 pm
- Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
- Topic: my 1988 minty green 360 GLT
- Replies: 72
- Views: 43393
Re: my 1988 minty green 360 GLT
Hi JFB!
I just swapped the speedo from the 5 dial dash over to the 6 dial dash. That way I kept the same KM-count.
That rubbing strip still isn't on It's MOT time this month so, so that's a good opportunity to get some work done.
Cheers
Tom
I just swapped the speedo from the 5 dial dash over to the 6 dial dash. That way I kept the same KM-count.
That rubbing strip still isn't on It's MOT time this month so, so that's a good opportunity to get some work done.
Cheers
Tom
- 19 Sep 2016 07:21 am
- Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
- Topic: my new glt
- Replies: 45
- Views: 51178
Re: my new glt
Very nice! Do the saloon and the gls belong to you too?
Tom
Tom
- 16 Sep 2016 09:58 am
- Forum: Calendar
- Topic: 2016 300-series event - 11th September - Crich, Derbyshire
- Replies: 11
- Views: 16160
Re: 2016 300-series event - 11th September - Crich, Derbyshi
Very nice, wish I could have been there!
Tom
Tom
- 12 Sep 2016 01:48 pm
- Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
- Topic: Volvo 340 GL - 1983 from Portugal
- Replies: 68
- Views: 47531
Re: Volvo 340 GL - 1983 from Portugal
Ah yes, those gauges look much better Nothing like an original Volvo radio/cassette player, to make the interior look complete ...
- 08 Sep 2016 01:44 pm
- Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
- Topic: Volvo 340 GL - 1983 from Portugal
- Replies: 68
- Views: 47531
Re: Volvo 340 GL - 1983 from Portugal
Well done, congratulations
Tom
Tom
- 20 Jul 2016 02:53 pm
- Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
- Topic: The hunt for my grandads car
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5852
Re: The hunt for my grandads car
Sorry about your grandad! Thanks for posting that picture though, trip down memory lane ...
Tom
Tom
- 13 Jul 2016 07:46 am
- Forum: Tell us more about your project Volvo 300
- Topic: '85 360 GLS
- Replies: 153
- Views: 104560
Re: '85 360 GLS
Those refurbished Leos look superb. Must try and get mine done some time ...
Well done on getting the car up and running again, it looks like the effort will be worth it.
Cheers
Tom
Well done on getting the car up and running again, it looks like the effort will be worth it.
Cheers
Tom
- 08 Jul 2016 07:35 am
- Forum: Tell us more about your project Volvo 300
- Topic: Project: Volvo 360 GLT for the Volvo-Trophy
- Replies: 46
- Views: 33569
Re: Project: Volvo 360 GLT for the Volvo-Trophy
@bogbasic
AFAIK, limited slip diffs are ordered quite a lot in alpine areas too. So if it originally came from southern Bavaria, that could be a clue.
Good find, anyway!
Cheers
Tom
AFAIK, limited slip diffs are ordered quite a lot in alpine areas too. So if it originally came from southern Bavaria, that could be a clue.
Good find, anyway!
Cheers
Tom
- 07 Jul 2016 09:30 am
- Forum: Tell us more about your project Volvo 300
- Topic: Project: Volvo 360 GLT for the Volvo-Trophy
- Replies: 46
- Views: 33569
Re: Project: Volvo 360 GLT for the Volvo-Trophy
That's amazing news, what a surprise find! HÖR LSDs are extremely rare. AFAIK only the Swiss "RSX-2"s had them as standard. Did your car originally come from Switzerland?
Cheers
Tom
Cheers
Tom
- 30 Jun 2016 07:23 am
- Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
- Topic: trabitom's Mk1 343 GL Touring
- Replies: 174
- Views: 72118
Re: trabitom's Mk1 343 GL Touring
My former car back on for sale!
http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/detai ... =228834926
Good to see it again ...
Tom
http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/detai ... =228834926
Good to see it again ...
Tom
- 24 Jun 2016 09:21 am
- Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
- Topic: 360 engine mount on ebay
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13752
Re: 360 engine mount on ebay
Might have been a little cheaper if the auction had ended this morning ...
Tom
Tom
- 23 Jun 2016 07:42 am
- Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
- Topic: 360 engine mount on ebay
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13752
Re: 360 engine mount on ebay
I'm guilty too ... I have ONE new engine mount in stock, meaning I need another to complete the set ...
Cheers
Tom
Cheers
Tom
- 06 Jun 2016 09:44 pm
- Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
- Topic: '82 343 DLS: beyond the arctic circle
- Replies: 283
- Views: 121505
Re: '82 343 DLS: beyond the arctic circle
On the road again, leaving the north cape. http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc152/trabitom99/Reisen/2016-05%20Nordkapp/2016-05%2006%20Nordkapp%20261_zpsegf8oaei.jpg A filling station from the 1950s: http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc152/trabitom99/Reisen/2016-05%20Nordkapp/2016-05%2006%20Nordka...
- 06 Jun 2016 08:02 pm
- Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
- Topic: '82 343 DLS: beyond the arctic circle
- Replies: 283
- Views: 121505
Re: '82 343 DLS: beyond the arctic circle
Made it back safely last night after leaving Norway by ferry at 8am, arriving in Denmark at 11.45am, in Bonn by 10pm. 11 days 6835kms 620 litres of fuel 2.5 litres of oil Biggest surprise: not missing having a car radio, lack of arguments with co-driver Biggest disappointment: off-season ferry waiti...