Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

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Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by volvodspec » 23 Aug 2017 07:17 pm

hey man, epic thread. i gues i looked over it until now lol :D

just noticed that you misplaced the vacuum restrictor
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you placed it in the bottom of the carb, before the T-piece. it needs to be installed behind the T-piece in the hose that goes to the rocker cover. the way it's connected now you'll have clutch problems and the cvt won't have vacuum assistance

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Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by benji1985 » 24 Aug 2017 11:28 am

volvodspec wrote:hey man, epic thread. i gues i looked over it until now lol :D

just noticed that you misplaced the vacuum restrictor
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you placed it in the bottom of the carb, before the T-piece. it needs to be installed behind the T-piece in the hose that goes to the rocker cover. the way it's connected now you'll have clutch problems and the cvt won't have vacuum assistance
Hello, thank and well spotted, luckily Mac also let me know and the de-clutching system is now working great.

There will be a few more pics soon and a question coming.

Ben

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Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by benji1985 » 31 Aug 2017 09:40 pm

Hello all, sorry for the delay in posting recently, managed to get a shard of metal in my eye past my googles and glasses.

21/08/17
today started with replacing the A-pillar plastics and connecting the ultrasonic sensors
Image20170821_130617 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170821_130623 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

then replaced the sun visors and plastic
Image20170821_130632 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

the next step was to put the back seats back in
Image20170821_130639 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

replaced the rear wiper mechanism
Image20170821_130704 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

sprayed the wiper arms and wing mirror covers
Image20170821_130710 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

added the LED for the alarm and replaced the clock and lighter and also put the centre console gagues
Image20170821_154423 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

sorted the wiring out for the windows and mirror
Image20170821_154819 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

Coda the cat found himself a comfortable place
Image20170821_154824 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

put the side carpets back on
Image20170821_163001 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170821_163011 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

added the chrome strip back to the rear bumper
Image20170821_163018 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

put the parcel shelf back in
Image20170821_163024 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

put the carpet back in
Image20170821_163029 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

then put the front seats back in
Image20170821_175601 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

22/08/17
today i added the new parts from Mac

new vac live to the gauge
Image20170822_110430 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170822_110434 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

added the uprated boot strurts
Image20170822_110447 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

put the CVT belts back on
Image20170822_142720 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

picked up my freshly painted alloys
Image20170822_191136 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

30/08/17
today after my eye was feeling better but still taking it easy
added the new LED bulds
Image20170830_104242 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170830_104247 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

fitted the new rear number plate holder
Image20170830_105214 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

connected up the rear central locking motors
Image20170830_113635 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170830_113642 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

refitted the door cards
Image20170830_161456 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170830_161502 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170830_161514 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170830_161519 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

The car is booked in for the MOT next friday and is insured now.

I hope to have her finished very soon

Ben

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Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by bogbasic » 31 Aug 2017 10:31 pm

Excellent work!! Absolutely top-flight material, but do not overdo it with eye issues. Sorry to hear about that - one of my mares is that something dodgy might fly into the eyes. The welder has started work on mine - I went to see him today and said I would ask about the valance again, but on seeing that you have been ill, don't feel pressed - just idly enquiring ;-0
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!

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Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by benji1985 » 10 Sep 2017 10:04 pm

Hello all, so quite a bit of finishing off has happened
07/09/2017
Started off today by installing the new number plates
Image20170907_081456 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170907_081557 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

then installed the front speakers, however they protrude a little which is stopping the cover from going on correctly
Image20170907_084320 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
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installed the instrument cluster and the surround
Image20170907_100655 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

installed the steering wheel
Image20170907_100657 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

installed the lever surround and the supports for the center gauges
Image20170907_103435 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
installed the nice new aerial
Image20170907_110546 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

installed the carpet metal strips
Image20170907_113154 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170907_113159 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
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installed the rear ashtray
Image20170907_115530 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

installed the bumper vents
Image20170907_131952 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

installed the CVT cover tray
Image20170907_132225 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

since the boot now has cubby hole covers the carpet didnt fit so trim the carpet down
Image20170907_142134 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

at long last installed her VIN plate, this has been off the car for years
Image20170907_142431 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

the new grill badge has been put on
Image20170907_142552 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

almost ready for the MOT on friday, more to follow tomorrow

08/09/2017
so went down to get the new tyres put on
Image20170908_082804 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170908_083004 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

I think they look great :)
Image20170908_100253 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170908_100258 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

the new valve covers
Image20170908_125026 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

she is ready for the MOT
Image20170908_125422 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170908_125426 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

sat waiting for the MOT and the heavens opened up
Image20170908_134609 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

Well the MOT didnt go as I planned, sadly she failed on a few minor points
Image20170908_155406 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170908_155408 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

I expected the emissions to fail, the rest is minor stuff which will be cured on thursday

the other issue i have is the CVT is not up gearing, getting to about 4k and doing 50mph, so this will need investigating

will let you all know how it goes

Ben

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Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by benji1985 » 19 Sep 2017 09:01 am

Good day all sorry for delay in replying.
14/09/17
Today was started by sorting out the issues for the MOT.
Sorted the jacking points, they needed a little bend back in to place, going to examine them closer and may come up with a box section kind of thing for the jack points to make them stronger.
Did up the handbrake cable a few turns.
Moved the passenger brake line to stop fouling.
Tighten up the brake line on the drivers side.
Image20170914_143248 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

Then I started to find out why she was not gearing up, turns out the seal in the end of the primary unit is leaking, new seals have been ordered.
Image20170914_131808 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

15/09/17
Today she went of for the retest, here she is sat waiting.
Image20170915_084546 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr
Image20170915_084553 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

And at long last and after 19 months work, she has passed
Image20170915_093043 by Benjamin Charlton, on Flickr

Still got a few little bits left to do including sorting out the cvt

So more to come

Ben
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Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by bogbasic » 19 Sep 2017 10:19 pm

Awesome to get the car through the test.
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!

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Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by ralf850gle » 20 Sep 2017 07:20 am

Hi,

but all the noticed issues are absolutely relevant, no fun ...

If you want to get crazy, try to get the car back on the road with the German "TÜV".
Then you may tell this awesome....

Regards
Ralf

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Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by bogbasic » 20 Sep 2017 02:00 pm

That one sounds a bit too tough to me so I think teh Englisher test will do for now ;-
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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!

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Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by benji1985 » 20 Sep 2017 04:15 pm

ralf850gle wrote:Hi,

but all the noticed issues are absolutely relevant, no fun ...

If you want to get crazy, try to get the car back on the road with the German "TÜV".
Then you may tell this awesome....

Regards
Ralf
Yes all the points are relevant, I am happy for them to pick up on them, I would much rather they picked up on those and for me to fix them.
I am still proud that I have taken her from a car to dismantle back to a car again.
For me it is an achievement!

Ben

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Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by JFB » 24 Sep 2017 03:14 am

What for the green switches near gauges?

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Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by 360beast » 24 Sep 2017 08:27 am

JFB wrote:What for the green switches near gauges?

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Nothing at the moment as far as I know. When I sold the panel to Ben they had wires going from one back past the gear selector and to a red light which at some point would have been an alarm but the wires going to the alarm box wherever it is were cut and sat behind the panel.

The other switch had nothing attached to it.

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Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by benji1985 » 24 Sep 2017 03:57 pm

JFB wrote:What for the green switches near gauges?

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The switches are for accessories, in my case one switch is used to turn off the hella grill lights so they do not come on with the full beam.

Ben

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Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by JFB » 24 Sep 2017 11:24 pm

Ok, in mine 340 I shall put the 3º gauge and the fog and spot light switches goes near central console where you have back wiper and downhill switch.

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Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Post by benji1985 » 25 Sep 2017 07:17 am

JFB wrote:Ok, in mine 340 I shall put the 3º gauge and the fog and spot light switches goes near central console where you have back wiper and downhill switch.
Near the handbrake in front of the gear selector.

Ben

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