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by CBA
19 Feb 2014 04:51 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: idle dropping cyclicly when set idle above 1200~
Replies: 5
Views: 6273

idle dropping cyclicly when set idle above 1200~

Just been setting idle mixture and found the revs keep dropping, cyclicly, when idle set high.

Car is running a little hotter than usual.

No carb leaks.
Is same with crankcase blowby recirc circuit blocked.
No coolant leaks.

???
by CBA
19 Feb 2014 04:46 pm
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: randomly flickering engine light :s
Replies: 14
Views: 8780

Re: randomly flickering engine light :s

Engine off, ignition on. Rolling. After a few uses of the brakes you run out of servo pressure and warning light comes on.
by CBA
18 Feb 2014 01:28 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: NSR window (5 door)(not quarterglass)31/8/1988 (SOLVED)
Replies: 49
Views: 21887

Re: NSR window (5 door)(not quarterglass)31/8/1988 (SOLVED)

if the 1.4 filter fits then yeah, fairly likely. It is from a small batch meant for mazda pickups. So can filter a lot out for a long time. Ive not used ebay since pc internet ran out, my phone hates ebay.. I dont blame it. Phone pipes audio to car radio + is happy. Theres a good lot of these filter...
by CBA
18 Feb 2014 12:25 am
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: randomly flickering engine light :s
Replies: 14
Views: 8780

Re: randomly flickering engine light :s

nah, I'll show you the brake pressure thing by video (while stationary).

I do roll along; I roll a lot of the time like oldskool taxi driver.

And I mean like grabbing the steering wheel to help you push on the brakes; meant, kindof jokingly 'is more brake pedal pressure required than usual'
by CBA
14 Feb 2014 04:02 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: NSR window (5 door)(not quarterglass)31/8/1988 (SOLVED)
Replies: 49
Views: 21887

Re: NSR window (5 door)(not quarterglass)31/8/1988 (SOLVED)

I finally fit the super-dooper oil filter, its from japan and only just fits. Holds a litre easily n has all the bells and whistles including a precise one-way valve, and pressure relief valve. Just going to test.. Engine stopped, all warnings on. Oil Light goes off INSTANTLY! And oil capacity is up...
by CBA
14 Feb 2014 02:06 am
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: randomly flickering engine light :s
Replies: 14
Views: 8780

Re: randomly flickering engine light :s

when I roll downhill, my ! Light comes on after about a minute, indicating no more power-brakes. If not a wiring or fluid level issue, its too-low brake pressure. Eg leaking vac pipe/brake servo. Question: does braking ever involve pulling on the steering wheel/is there a lot of pedal pressure requi...
by CBA
13 Feb 2014 06:01 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: NSR window (5 door)(not quarterglass)31/8/1988 (SOLVED)
Replies: 49
Views: 21887

Re: NSR window (5 door)(not quarterglass)31/8/1988 (SOLVED)

its gotten there, now to plant a flag and head home :o) ive done about 10 miles with it disconnected also.. Its done nice on fuel today.. Even in the drastic wind. Has its good days ;) bloody engine rattle has gone away again!! Going to renew everything but the engine-proper. It will run perfect, co...
by CBA
12 Feb 2014 09:29 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: NSR window (5 door)(not quarterglass)31/8/1988 (SOLVED)
Replies: 49
Views: 21887

Re: NSR window (5 door)(not quarterglass)31/8/1988 (SOLVED)

What next.. Financial situation is improving!! central locking? Im liking upgrading the accessories. Aircon+powersteering?.... Would mean turning the idle up to a normal level though. Clio butchery? On inspecting the clocks- the clocks have never been tampered, the mileage is precise. Suspecting the...
by CBA
12 Feb 2014 09:09 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: NSR window (5 door)(not quarterglass)31/8/1988 (SOLVED)
Replies: 49
Views: 21887

Re: NSR window (5 door)(not quarterglass)31/8/1988 (SOLVED)

theyre like jackals here. One had half my garden in his van before I noticed. I remarked on the absurd nature of the attempted theft etc. Pointed out the street furniture and parked cars as viable loot. Hey you! Grrr! nearly kicked him in the arse. I'd have taken the solenoid for auto boot popper/dr...
by CBA
12 Feb 2014 05:46 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: NSR window (5 door)(not quarterglass)31/8/1988 (SOLVED)
Replies: 49
Views: 21887

Re: NSR window (5 door)(not quarterglass)31/8/1988

I always wonder, what would an honest review of the 300 have looked like on topgear. Or an 'intened to be' destructive set of tests that were 'failed' due to breakdown of testing facility/old age of operatives. I wish the weather would 'mild-en'.. Its overly masochistic to diagnose my engine rattle ...
by CBA
12 Feb 2014 04:31 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: NSR window (5 door)(not quarterglass)31/8/1988 (SOLVED)
Replies: 49
Views: 21887

Re: NSR window (5 door)(not quarterglass)31/8/1988

cant see incredibly well cause i'm on the phone but The 104-101 seems to be the one.
by CBA
12 Feb 2014 04:22 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: NSR window (5 door)(not quarterglass)31/8/1988 (SOLVED)
Replies: 49
Views: 21887

Re: NSR window (5 door)(not quarterglass)31/8/1988

the modified version for Types 93,104 & 109
to reduce float chamber vapour. :) excellent! One please.
And the manifold-to-carb flange-gaskets.. Eg an inclusive 'full set'?


The carb is becoming less happy again, at a rate!
by CBA
12 Feb 2014 02:36 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: NSR window (5 door)(not quarterglass)31/8/1988 (SOLVED)
Replies: 49
Views: 21887

Re: NSR window (5 door)(not quarterglass)31/8/1988

i have some sheets of gasket paper and a 32dir hopefully with its original gasket, so a good copy is makeable. made the gasket thats in use by pressing the carb onto the paper to make gasket shaped indentation. And cut out by stabbing it with jewellers screwdriver! Not very good copy* i pray this ca...
by CBA
12 Feb 2014 01:36 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: vario/cvt mounting bushes, interchangeable?
Replies: 2
Views: 3770

Re: vario/cvt mounting bushes, interchangeable?

its from a scrap car, unsure of location.
by CBA
12 Feb 2014 01:20 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: How's about the Skoda Estelle
Replies: 3
Views: 4242

Re: How's about the Skoda Estelle

my bro had a black rapid with yellow leather interior, alloys, sunroof. 1989. Engine in the boot; like a 90's sierra. :twisted: