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by smchris
27 Dec 2011 11:46 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: 1.4 conversion to f7r
Replies: 25
Views: 9540

Re: 1.4 conversion to f7r

yea I've noiced this "diesel" thing catching on! you may have load of torque low down but surely its a problem when the revs go high, which is inevitable when skidding really! that mercedes estate is awesome! i think it has a turbo from a scania lorry or something like that, i love how everyone poin...
by smchris
27 Dec 2011 11:34 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Afermarket 300 parts suppliers
Replies: 30
Views: 44785

Re: Afermarket 300 parts suppliers

I agree, this is quite useful another one is http://classicvolvoparts.com/, I dont know if thats the correct one, or look for that on ebay, I got my carb refurb kit and a couple of indicator stalks fromt hem for a good price
by smchris
27 Dec 2011 11:27 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: 1.7 rad in a 1.4?
Replies: 8
Views: 3140

Re: 1.7 rad in a 1.4?

I'm quite interested in this aswell..mines a 1989 340dl, thoughts?
by smchris
27 Dec 2011 11:23 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: What torque/power 360 gearbox can take?
Replies: 7
Views: 3520

Re: What torque/power 360 gearbox can take?

This is definitely decent project thread material :P im very interested in the LSD idea
by smchris
27 Dec 2011 11:21 pm
Forum: Suspension, steering, wheels, brakes
Topic: Non-functioing brake lights
Replies: 7
Views: 4211

Re: Non-functioing brake lights

I had this problem as well, got mugged off at the garage for a new bulb! still had the problem, the fix turned out to be the same as yours, just give the contacts on all the lights a good old sanding! its amazing how simple some problems can be. but I keep reading more and more that these volvos are...
by smchris
27 Dec 2011 11:13 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: clutch query
Replies: 6
Views: 2803

Re: clutch query

I've had the same with mine since i bought it, (only 50,000 miles) and its not bothered me, I thought it was just the way the car is, and touch wood I've had no problems, bare in mind its taken some abuse (put almost 6000 miles on it since i bought it) should I be concerned?
by smchris
10 Apr 2011 05:57 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: brand new volvo 340 backbox from some german company...
Replies: 3
Views: 2067

Re: brand new volvo 340 backbox from some german company...

thanks for that, i didnt know that, i'll change it as soon as
by smchris
09 Apr 2011 12:08 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: brand new volvo 340 backbox from some german company...
Replies: 3
Views: 2067

brand new volvo 340 backbox from some german company...

hey there, i'm selling this brand new volvo 340 backbox. I bought it for a 1.4 340 gl, but im pretty sure it fits the rest of the range. open to offers, i'm getting fed up of stubbing my toe or falling over the bastard near enough everytime i wake up or move round my room :/ any further questions or...
by smchris
20 Sep 2010 08:06 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: Money waiting for welded diff for 340 1.4 (5 speed gearbox)
Replies: 2
Views: 1029

Re: Money waiting for welded diff for 340 1.4 (5 speed gearb

heyy, thankyou :) I just pmed you,
any chance you could get back to me jay aswell please?

thanks guys
by smchris
18 Sep 2010 02:17 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: Money waiting for welded diff for 340 1.4 (5 speed gearbox)
Replies: 2
Views: 1029

Money waiting for welded diff for 340 1.4 (5 speed gearbox)

Got money ready and waiting for a decent SAFE welded properly diff, or maybe a good condition open diff or any other trick diffs or suggestions, I'm prepared to travel aswell providing ( will have to ponder it if its over 200 miles) but hopefully we could arrange a courier or delivery person? Not as...
by smchris
14 May 2010 08:47 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: volvo 340 1.7 (drifter)
Replies: 12
Views: 5819

Re: volvo 340 1.7 (drifter)

hey, is this car still for sale? if so drop me a pm with your no., thanks :)