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by valman
01 Jun 2012 06:15 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: pictures of coilovers i gone and done
Replies: 9
Views: 2839

pictures of coilovers i gone and done

hey guys, thought i'd share these - made some coilovers using my own special method. the handling of the car has transformed, can go flat out round a small roundabout at 40 with alot of tire sqeal, has shredded up my tires within 10 minutes on the outer edges haha. and it goes VERY low :D what do yo...
by valman
31 May 2012 02:33 am
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: Fitting a rev counter dash
Replies: 4
Views: 4573

Re: Fitting a rev counter dash

nope, two screws and jobs a gooden
by valman
28 May 2012 07:55 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: 365 gls
Replies: 7
Views: 2312

Re: 365 gls

like the numberplate!
by valman
17 May 2012 05:57 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: looking at getting a 340
Replies: 3
Views: 1660

Re: looking at getting a 340

rear jacking points, inside the front arches, inside the rear arches where the crossmember for the fuel tank is, behind the rear lights (take the plastic covers off and have a poke) underneath aswell where the "chassis rail" like things are. behind the front bumper (almost impossile to check without...
by valman
16 May 2012 02:46 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: 300's at BHP show, Lydden
Replies: 6
Views: 1876

Re: 300's at BHP show, Lydden

total bawse!
i really need to get more power for mine
by valman
16 May 2012 02:13 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: "running free" ovlov 360
Replies: 47
Views: 13633

Re: "running free" ovlov 360

awesome progress! could you tell me a little more about the HSD coilover? as in how did you fit it to the volvo hub? i've just built a set for mine using ebay coilovers but all i did was replace the volvo damper housing with the coilover tube (over simplified description). my friend is going to be b...
by valman
28 Apr 2012 11:50 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: 340 1.4 2 door
Replies: 12
Views: 4297

Re: 340 1.4 2 door

big mike wrote:Bump, How about £120 for all the spares? for fuel money i'll deliver them
is that including the rnault 5 lump?? :P
by valman
28 Apr 2012 01:28 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: breaking 1987 1.7 340
Replies: 11
Views: 5067

Re: breaking 1987 1.7 340

is it a 4 door? and what colour? did pm but no reply,,,
cheers
by valman
22 Apr 2012 11:05 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: 5 speed box and diff
Replies: 2
Views: 1575

Re: 5 speed box and diff

sorry sold earlier
by valman
11 Apr 2012 12:51 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your project Volvo 300
Topic: Nimminz' LSD GLT Daily - Part1
Replies: 1015
Views: 223185

Re: Nimminz' GLT Daily - SPARES :D

look pretty tidy to me! must be bargain haul of the year :lol:
what are you planning on doing with your torque tube/box thats in the car now?
by valman
11 Apr 2012 12:22 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: 5 speed box and diff
Replies: 2
Views: 1575

5 speed box and diff

decided i wont be putting this 5 speed box i got for my car on anymore, and need the cash. i was told its a box that came off a 27k car and looks to be in great condition, after £100 or will swap for an engine crane + stand or something like that, can either be collected from sg17( bedfordshire) or ...
by valman
08 Apr 2012 10:08 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Converting diesel to run on E85?
Replies: 9
Views: 3125

Re: Converting diesel to run on E85?

didnt the 240s already come with a 2.4 diesel engine? or am i mistaking it for a 740? wait i think i got the above wrong - you want to go diesel to (low quality)petrol? why not just burn chip fat? its an easy conversion to do - you need to up the fuel rate of the pump (i believe it needs to be a bos...
by valman
05 Apr 2012 01:05 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: white 340 1.4 £350 plus loads of spares and drift tyres
Replies: 27
Views: 10293

Re: white 340 1.4 £350 plus loads of spares and drift tyres

amazed this is still here, all that moaning about prices being too damn high then this comes along and noone wants it... i dont want to live on this planet anymore
by valman
30 Mar 2012 12:45 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: 1.4 Volvo - I need help (idle solenoid need a new one)
Replies: 21
Views: 8307

Re: 1.4 Volvo - I need help (idle solenoid need a new one)

thanks for the great info as always jtbo! i think youre right - instant gasket can be the only cure although it seems to be missfiring when the revs drop and ive checked for leaks using wd40 applied to carb base/etc and it didnt make a difference to running where as ages ago when it had a leak it di...
by valman
29 Mar 2012 05:52 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Honest advice, am i being unreasnoble?
Replies: 11
Views: 3904

Re: Honest advice, am i being unreasnoble?

he did have a moan on fb to me, having read your explanation though i think you've been rather decent taking the hit for paypal fees etc (even though they are minute)