340 1.34 wont start when warm
340 1.34 wont start when warm
Hi there i have been talking to a bloke down the road drom me about his 340 he is thinking about selling it to my but there is a problem with it ,
The car starts perfect when cold or a cold day but on a warm day he say it just wont start, just wondering what might be causing this problem before i commit to buy and if this is a cheap or costly problem?
any advice is welcome and i will be extremly grateful.
Cheers Austin
The car starts perfect when cold or a cold day but on a warm day he say it just wont start, just wondering what might be causing this problem before i commit to buy and if this is a cheap or costly problem?
any advice is welcome and i will be extremly grateful.
Cheers Austin
Re: 340 1.34 wont start when warm
I thought I had this problem and it turned out I was flooding the carb. Have you tested the spark first of all?
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Re: 340 1.34 wont start when warm
Condensation in the Dizzy when hot?
Now THATS what I call a stab in the dark.
Now THATS what I call a stab in the dark.
Re: 340 1.4 wont start when warm
no not yet as i have bought it yet just was wanting to no i it was a easy fix,
im goin to service it as soon as i get it anyway, did changing the sparg plugs stop yours from doing this ??
im goin to service it as soon as i get it anyway, did changing the sparg plugs stop yours from doing this ??
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Re: 340 1.34 wont start when warm
Its a good place to start dude.
From the description it could be a few things.
Im sure people will be able to tell you what to check, but not what the problem DEFINATLY is at this stage.
From the description it could be a few things.
Im sure people will be able to tell you what to check, but not what the problem DEFINATLY is at this stage.
Re: 340 1.34 wont start when warm
okm cheers well im open to any ideas atm
Re: 340 1.34 wont start when warm
Oh also HT leads could be an issue. Basically mate it could be a really really easy fix or really really complicated. But we will help the best we can.
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Re: 340 1.34 wont start when warm
sounds like it just needs it's regular maintenance to me, maybe a refurb for the carb aswell.
easy job though, good luck.
easy job though, good luck.
Re: 340 1.34 wont start when warm
Presuming its a later model with computer ignition, It would be unlucky but someone else found a faulty flywheel sensor recently (sticks out of the bellhousing on top). These can be temp sensitive but usually not over such a small range.
If its very black and white not starting, and there is no spark, check the sensor wiring and plug at the ignition module, with a meter if possible.
Anyway not expensive provided you can source in a scrappy and a 10 minute job for an amateur. Probably worth getting one just to try it out (£5) and have as a spare.
If its futting away and just taking ages to start then could be more serious, or just an over rich mixture.
The only really expensive thing is low compression caused by burnt valves or worn pistons, but not usually so temp dependant. If the car has a good body and the engine done <100Kmiles it could be worth buying at the right price.
With 340 1.4s the real killer is damaged drive shaft, which mechanics have a habit of damaging during other work.
If its very black and white not starting, and there is no spark, check the sensor wiring and plug at the ignition module, with a meter if possible.
Anyway not expensive provided you can source in a scrappy and a 10 minute job for an amateur. Probably worth getting one just to try it out (£5) and have as a spare.
If its futting away and just taking ages to start then could be more serious, or just an over rich mixture.
The only really expensive thing is low compression caused by burnt valves or worn pistons, but not usually so temp dependant. If the car has a good body and the engine done <100Kmiles it could be worth buying at the right price.
With 340 1.4s the real killer is damaged drive shaft, which mechanics have a habit of damaging during other work.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
Re: 340 1.34 wont start when warm
well the car is a B reg and the guy has had it for the past 16 years nd hes about 70 years old and he bought it off an old guy so i doubt its been thrashed,
the car its self is a 340 dl 1.4 3dr with 120k on the clock he says its dosent burn oil, the car its self a done about 50 miles in the last year he hadnt started it for a couple of weeks when i went to see him and it started first time nd there was no blue smoke from the exhaust or any like that.
the car its self is a 340 dl 1.4 3dr with 120k on the clock he says its dosent burn oil, the car its self a done about 50 miles in the last year he hadnt started it for a couple of weeks when i went to see him and it started first time nd there was no blue smoke from the exhaust or any like that.
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Re: 340 1.34 wont start when warm
Sounds like an honest car dude.
Sure with a bit of fiddling it'll run sweet as a nut.
Where abouts are you?
Sure with a bit of fiddling it'll run sweet as a nut.
Where abouts are you?
Re: 340 1.34 wont start when warm
Im in worksop nottinghamshire, yeah it sounds alright i just depends on if he will sell it lol
Re: 340 1.34 wont start when warm
Out of interest, is the DL a diesel? Because there we are talking a whole different world of starting (and frankly, simpler) problems.
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Re: 340 1.34 wont start when warm
usually, but not on the case of 340s.
DLs are petrol in 300 land.
someone will be along shortly to explain why...............................................................................................
DLs are petrol in 300 land.
someone will be along shortly to explain why...............................................................................................
Re: 340 1.34 wont start when warm
It's all about trim level. The same markings were used ever since the 140 series got trim level markings in 1971. I'm stealing this off an article about Volvo's best-selling car ever, i.e. 240-series:
Notably missing from the list is GLS, though.During the series’ long run in the market, they have been marketed in different trim levels with different trim level designations. The L or the Luxe trim package is the least expensive of them all. Next is the DL or the De Luxe trim, followed by the GL or the Grand Luxe, the GLE or Grand Luxe Executive and the usually most premium offering, the GLT or Grand Luxe Touring and the GT or Grand Touring packages.
Volvo 340DL Variomatic -89
Volvo 360GLT -86
Volvo 360GLT -86