Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

A place to describe in details your 300, close to or in genuine condition
The purchase, story of the car, repairs...
benji1985
Posts: 503
Joined: 30 Oct 2015 06:58 pm
Location: Helston

Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by benji1985 » 26 Mar 2017 10:44 pm

Good evening all, well today was a busy day for me.
26/03/17
Started off by putting some paint over the square plates in the floor.
Image20170326_094928 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170326_094935 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

Now she is ready to go to the painters tomorrow.
Do I then decided to start on the engine.
Stripped of the parts to be replaced
Image20170326_100139 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

Rocker cover off ready for head to come off
Image20170326_100143 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

Head coming off
Image20170326_100416 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

Bores cleaned and oiled and rotated around several times
Image20170326_103246 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170326_104536 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

Cam chain and cams all look good.
Cleaned the mating surfaces
Image20170326_110100 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

Sump being Prepped to come off.
Image20170326_111743 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170326_111752 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

Sump off and cleaned up
Image20170326_114256 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

Mating surfaces cleaned and new rubber installed
Image20170326_115936 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170326_115943 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

New gasket installed for the cam chain cover
Image20170326_120050 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

Cam chain cover installed
Image20170326_123408 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

Installed the Sump gasket and Sump
Image20170326_133821 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

Next to go on was the cylinder head that was cleaned a long time ago
Image20170326_140420 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

End plate cover
Image20170326_145052 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

New water pump installed
Image20170326_143243 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170326_151157 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

And lastly for today was the Rocker cover loosely put in place
Image20170326_151927 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

And little more to follow tomorrow.

Ben
Last edited by benji1985 on 01 Aug 2017 05:40 pm, edited 3 times in total.

benji1985
Posts: 503
Joined: 30 Oct 2015 06:58 pm
Location: Helston

Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by benji1985 » 27 Mar 2017 04:20 pm

Good day all.
27/03/17
We'll today was the day, she was loaded up and went off to the painters.
All ready to go
Image20170327_091128 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

All loaded up
Image20170327_102538 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170327_102542 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170327_102551 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

All sat at the painters, a month to go
Image20170327_113351 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Now time for all the little bits to be done.

Ben
Last edited by benji1985 on 01 Aug 2017 05:42 pm, edited 2 times in total.

benji1985
Posts: 503
Joined: 30 Oct 2015 06:58 pm
Location: Helston

Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by benji1985 » 05 Apr 2017 09:11 pm

good day all, sorry for lack of replies and updates, I was moving in to my first house.
03/04/17
So with the car gone there is a empty space where she sat.... this is not good.... almost sad, but still cracking on with the engine and other bits ready to go back in to her.
first was i finally got an adapter to fit the oil pressure sender, just waiting on the little spade connector so i dont have to cut wires etc
Image20170403_104342 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

carried on putting all the nice shiney new bits on the engine... I am very surprised there has not been more mocking of the blue!
end seal went in
Image20170403_104347 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

alternator brackets went on
Image20170403_112301 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

followed by the alternator and the pulleys
Image20170403_115731 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170403_123638 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170403_123643 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

still need to torque up the bolts
next up was the inlet and exhaust manifold and the coolent pipe (unknown name)
Image20170403_123649 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

installed the studs for the exhaust
Image20170403_125736 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170403_125739 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170403_125744 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

I think in my humble option it looks really good
Image20170403_135803 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

Next on my list of things to do is the seat, the covers need a good wash, so started to dismantle them.
rear lower seat first
Image20170403_144347 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170403_144835 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

next was a front seat, you can see the heated pads all screwed up, but appear to have electrical continuity
Image20170403_152828 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170403_152838 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170403_152843 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

that was all for today, a little bit more to follow the next day




04/04/17
stopped off at the painters to drop off missing bolts and the rear door plastic grills, they had made a start on the rear quarter panel
Image20170404_085330 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170404_085336 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

then i went up to carry on with the seat dismantling
the other front seat
Image20170404_104630 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170404_104632 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170404_105912 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170404_105914 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr


that's was all i could get done as it was raining but there will be more coming

Ben
Last edited by benji1985 on 01 Aug 2017 06:01 pm, edited 2 times in total.

benji1985
Posts: 503
Joined: 30 Oct 2015 06:58 pm
Location: Helston

Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by benji1985 » 13 Apr 2017 11:32 am

Hello all, sorry for the delay in replying with more pics, been manic and have not got internet in the new house yet, but here is the updates
09/04/17
decided to put a new crush washer on the oil pressure sensor just to make sure all was ok
Image20170409_104930 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

Attempted to get the bumper insert looking really good... in the end i sent them off to the paint shop to do them.
Image20170409_104938 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

in the mean time the new connectors arrived for the oil pressure sensor
Image20170409_112152 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

also adjusted all the tappets, i will redo this again once in the car
Image20170409_112156 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

the bumper inserts sanded down again
Image20170409_121733 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

the completed engine, just waiting on new nuts and washers for the rocker cover and V belt, both of which should be here soon and just need to torque up the crank and water pump pulley bolts
Image20170409_145341 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

the bumper inserts, GLT front lip and snowcap all painted up, but like i said the painters are going to re do my work as i was still not happy with it.
Image20170409_150901 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

Image20170409_150907 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

went to see the car, and a good start has been made
Image20170409_170139 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170409_170145 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170409_170148 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170409_170208 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170409_170222 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170409_170233 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170409_170237 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170409_170300 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170409_170302 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170409_170345 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

10/04/17
today I decided to clean some of the plastics and as you can see the clean left them "aged"
Image20170410_101738 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170410_142959 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170410_143003 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170410_143011 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

So after this i went on the hunt for a grey paint that matched the original colour, and i found one, it is a "smoke grey" bumper paint, so brought 3 cans and ready to go up the next day

11/04/17
today was paint the plastic parts day
Image20170411_100034 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170411_101307 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170411_101311 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

before
Image20170411_101316 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

after
Image20170411_101602 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170411_102514 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

I have to admit, this bumper paint was so close to the original you would never have known, but it has all been sent of the the painters to have a coat of lacquer.

More to follow as it develops.

Please tell me what you think to all, I know some of it is a little off from original, but i like it just cant wait to get the car back.

Ben
Last edited by benji1985 on 01 Aug 2017 06:09 pm, edited 2 times in total.

Ride_on
Posts: 2262
Joined: 26 May 2009 05:34 pm
Location: Belfast, N. Ireland

Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by Ride_on » 13 Apr 2017 10:16 pm

Looks like its going to be better than mine, I feel bad my seat frame is rusty and the seat covers foam layer (or whatever) is disentegrating.

I thought the front inner plastic trims were black, or is there 2 colours.
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

User avatar
SteveP
*** V3M DONOR ***
Posts: 7933
Joined: 21 Sep 2004 12:45 pm
Location: Coventry, UK

Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by SteveP » 13 Apr 2017 11:40 pm

Looking really good! 8)
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux

benji1985
Posts: 503
Joined: 30 Oct 2015 06:58 pm
Location: Helston

Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by benji1985 » 14 Apr 2017 08:11 am

Ride_on wrote:Looks like its going to be better than mine, I feel bad my seat frame is rusty and the seat covers foam layer (or whatever) is disentegrating.

I thought the front inner plastic trims were black, or is there 2 colours.
Mine were grey, so i just mimicked what I had, hopefully i got it right :)

benji1985
Posts: 503
Joined: 30 Oct 2015 06:58 pm
Location: Helston

Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by benji1985 » 14 Apr 2017 08:12 am

SteveP wrote:Looking really good! 8)
Thank you, just had word that the front bumpers and bonnet are painted :D

User avatar
SteveP
*** V3M DONOR ***
Posts: 7933
Joined: 21 Sep 2004 12:45 pm
Location: Coventry, UK

Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by SteveP » 14 Apr 2017 08:32 am

Oh and yes, there were two colours used for the non colour coded bumpers of Mk3's. Earlier cars prior to circa '87-early 88 had grey bumpers and later cars was more a dark grey/black. I think the latter looked better, the grey tended to look as if they were supposed to be black but have faded :lol:
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux

benji1985
Posts: 503
Joined: 30 Oct 2015 06:58 pm
Location: Helston

Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by benji1985 » 14 Apr 2017 09:22 am

SteveP wrote:Oh and yes, there were two colours used for the non colour coded bumpers of Mk3's. Earlier cars prior to circa '87-early 88 had grey bumpers and later cars was more a dark grey/black. I think the latter looked better, the grey tended to look as if they were supposed to be black but have faded :lol:
My bumpers are going to be colour coded to the body work with black inserts, even going to have parking sensors.

Ben

User avatar
SteveP
*** V3M DONOR ***
Posts: 7933
Joined: 21 Sep 2004 12:45 pm
Location: Coventry, UK

Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by SteveP » 14 Apr 2017 10:10 am

Fancy ;)
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux

MCHUDD
*** V3M DONOR ***
Posts: 2537
Joined: 18 May 2006 03:43 pm
Location: BELFAST UNITED KINGDOM

Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by MCHUDD » 17 Apr 2017 11:07 am

Hi mate.
The first new 300 since Ride-ons. Looks brilliant so far.
Cheers Mark.
sm4 sm4 sm4 sm4 sm4 sm4 sm4 sm4 sm4 sm4 sm4

benji1985
Posts: 503
Joined: 30 Oct 2015 06:58 pm
Location: Helston

Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by benji1985 » 19 Apr 2017 10:41 pm

hello all, again sorry for delays in reply, but there is a lot to report this time.
17/04/17
so today i have been sent a pic of the prep work before the respray
ADD PIC IN HERE!!!!

then i was asked to go up and help him put the doors and boot on. so i couldn't not take some pics
Image20170417_190742 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170417_190751 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170417_190830 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170417_190836 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170417_190848 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170417_190855 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170417_193248 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170417_213818 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170417_213827 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170417_214105 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

All ready for the transport back to where i am working in it tomorrow

18/04/17
got the car out in to the light and got to see the paint job, he has done a truly great job
Image20170418_104643 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170418_104650 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170418_104703 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170418_104707 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170418_104747 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170418_104753 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170418_105046 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

The car back up where she belogs, now comes the task of putting it all back together now
Image20170418_121522 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170418_121533 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

got a belt at last for the engine
Image20170418_125436 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

started by removing the old front suspension and fitted the new
Image20170418_133034 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170418_133037 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170418_133046 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170418_144447 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170418_144503 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

new steering rack fitted
Image20170418_152816 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

old rear suspension removed and replaced with new
Image20170418_172349 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170418_174547 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
had to call it a day here

19/04/17
today saw more bits going on
rear shocks
Image20170419_111032 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170419_111040 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

new handbrake cables installed (later undone again.....)
Image20170419_124554 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

front cross member and anti roll bar installed
Image20170419_124637 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

along with new drop links
Image20170419_124647 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170419_124704 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

installed the GLT front lip, mainly so it was out of the way and not going to get broken.
Image20170419_133639 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170419_133642 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
all nice and black

made up the CVT unit mounting frame
Image20170419_141923 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

mounted the CVt units and then mounted the whole thing in the car
Image20170419_164810 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

also got some new washers and nuts for the top of the engine
Image20170419_171714 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
So all in all things are going back together quite quick, I have some things to sort out like new bushes etc

Sadly i have like 10 days of work now so there will not be any more done for a little while.

Please do tell me what you think

Ben
Last edited by benji1985 on 01 Aug 2017 06:39 pm, edited 3 times in total.

User avatar
SteveP
*** V3M DONOR ***
Posts: 7933
Joined: 21 Sep 2004 12:45 pm
Location: Coventry, UK

Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by SteveP » 22 Apr 2017 09:02 am

Looking fantastic, as I said on the book of faces. Really coming together now :D
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux

User avatar
bogbasic
Posts: 1861
Joined: 21 Nov 2004 10:12 pm
Location: New Malden, Surrey.
Contact:

Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by bogbasic » 22 Apr 2017 08:43 pm

Excellent work.
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!

Post Reply