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by filthyjohn
04 Oct 2013 08:29 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your project Volvo 300
Topic: Nimminz' LSD GLT Daily - Part1
Replies: 1015
Views: 218550

Re: Nimminz' LSD GLT Daily

Because the column is a big job to change? I probably have about 3 full PAS kits if anyone needs one.
by filthyjohn
01 Oct 2013 03:40 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Mk1/2 360 tow bar
Replies: 4
Views: 4710

Re: Mk1/2 360 tow bar

Aye mate I took redundancy and skipped off happily. Gonna get meself some more education.
I'll have a think about what I need car-wise and shoot you a PM.
by filthyjohn
30 Sep 2013 11:29 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Mk1/2 360 tow bar
Replies: 4
Views: 4710

Re: Mk1/2 360 tow bar

Look who it is!
Got anything more interesting in yer old lean-to???
by filthyjohn
24 Jul 2013 05:55 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your project Volvo 300
Topic: Nimminz' LSD GLT Daily - Part1
Replies: 1015
Views: 218550

Re: Nimminz' LSD GLT Daily

Ride_on, an extra 0.5:1CR isn't gonna cause a problem. Keeping the block mounted dizzy means service parts are massively cheaper, and if Matt wants to upgrade there's a guy on Tbricks selling a simple chip which allows you to go distributorless with the LH crank position sensor. Also he'll have a ni...
by filthyjohn
18 Feb 2013 09:31 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: Drivers seat subframe and black front seatbelt
Replies: 2
Views: 2492

Re: Drivers seat subframe and black front seatbelt

Where are you located mate? I have a whole bunch of subframes.
by filthyjohn
18 Feb 2013 09:26 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: steering wheel boss £40inc p+p a proper volvo one
Replies: 13
Views: 9981

Re: steering wheel boss £50 a proper volvo one

mat_91 wrote:Its not 6x4"
IT IS 6x100mm
There is a big difference
There's 1.6mm of difference. Last Mountney boss I had was definitely 4 inch, seeing as they started making them years and years ago, when Britain used no metric at all.
by filthyjohn
18 Feb 2013 09:23 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Volvo 440 15" alloy wheels
Replies: 11
Views: 8526

Re: Volvo 440 15" alloy wheels

Canis. Lovely.
by filthyjohn
18 Feb 2013 09:20 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Volvo 300 Parts and accesories, Props, bell housings & more
Replies: 302
Views: 102677

Re: Volvo 300 Parts and accesories, Props, bell housings & m

Hi Do you have spare wheel straps for the early models? I'm looking for these: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c72/enjoyhotcoffee/IMG_1138.jpg Also, a rear seat belt and buckle for an early car, like the one on the right of this picture with the button on the side of the buckle rather than on the...
by filthyjohn
01 Feb 2013 01:46 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: 300 series hinge pins
Replies: 15
Views: 7840

Re: 300 series hinge pins

Everyone should change their door pins right now. It makes a massive difference and suddenly shutting the door is really satisfying. You'll find the door is able to sit further inboard too which reduces wind noise.
by filthyjohn
01 Feb 2013 01:37 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: steering wheel boss £40inc p+p a proper volvo one
Replies: 13
Views: 9981

Re: steering wheel boss £50 a proper volvo one

Yeah too expensive. 6x4" BTW.
by filthyjohn
11 Jan 2013 08:20 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Torque tube bearings
Replies: 10
Views: 9348

Re: Torque tube bearings

Maybe upgrade to two bearings, evenly spaced along the tt?
by filthyjohn
08 Jan 2013 05:23 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: 1998 Volvo V40 T4 CD - £650
Replies: 15
Views: 10006

Re: 1998 Volvo V40 T4 CD - £650

Must resist... Already have bigger, thirstier wagon... Hnnngh!
by filthyjohn
08 Jan 2013 05:20 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: is it worth anything
Replies: 65
Views: 35371

Re: is it worth anything

Nah it's worthless mate, send me your boss's phone number and I'll get rid of it for him. I won't even charge.
by filthyjohn
06 Jan 2013 09:05 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: The 340 Prop failure thread
Replies: 26
Views: 19871

Re: The 340 Prop failure thread

RX8 does though:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_RX-8

"The manual gearbox model uses a carbon fiber composite driveshaft to reduce the rotational mass (moment of inertia) connected to the engine..."
by filthyjohn
06 Jan 2013 09:01 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: The 340 Prop failure thread
Replies: 26
Views: 19871

Re: The 340 Prop failure thread

MX5 props made of carbon?? Pics or it ain't true!Excellent if it is though. A couple of companies make custom carbon props, might be worth looking into since reco-prop seem to charge the earth.