343GL 1980

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Kloge
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343GL 1980

Post by Kloge » 01 Aug 2016 09:05 pm

Hello from Sweden!

My name is Dan and this is the barn find of a 343GL
Only 69044 km and has not been started since 2002. I have orded new ignitionparts so I hope I can start the engine soon.

The fuel gauge don't work,the clock sometimes but sounds like it's going to crash.
Rust in the front fenders so I will look for new better ones.

And finally the registrationplates... GAY 325 the only gay in the villiage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjekrHwgFsA
maybe I will call the car Daffyd :wink:
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Re: 343GL 1980

Post by benji1985 » 01 Aug 2016 09:13 pm

Glad you took my advice, Good to see you on here! there is a wealth of knowledge on here :)

Ben

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Re: 343GL 1980

Post by bogbasic » 01 Aug 2016 09:48 pm

Brilliant - that's exactly my kind of car.
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).
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Re: 343GL 1980

Post by 360beast » 02 Aug 2016 08:55 am

bogbasic wrote:Brilliant - that's exactly my kind of car.
:lol: maybe Daffyd isn't the only gay in the village then!

Looks like it will be an easy restoration project if there aren't any hidden gremlins.

Good luck and keep us updated :)

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Re: 343GL 1980

Post by macplaxton » 02 Aug 2016 01:13 pm

Fantastic. Early cars are just full of WIN! 340pw
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82 Volvo 343DL CVTImageImage 88 Volvo 340DL Diesel

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Re: 343GL 1980

Post by bogbasic » 02 Aug 2016 02:21 pm

... just don't go to the common at night...
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: 343GL 1980

Post by MCHUDD » 02 Aug 2016 04:18 pm

Hi mate and welcome.
Car looks brilliant. Great to see one returning from a long sleep.
I have a spare clock for that. Good luck.
Cheers Mark.
PS Iwould show you a picture of it but " Computer says no " lol sm69 sm69 sm69 sm69 sm69 sm69 sm69 sm69 sm69

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Re: 343GL 1980

Post by SteveP » 02 Aug 2016 09:08 pm

Looks in decent shape all things considered! :D
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
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Re: 343GL 1980

Post by Kloge » 04 Aug 2016 12:29 pm

Hello everyone!

Today the engine started! But the coolongwater is blown out of the radiator så I think it must be the head gasket that is kaputt.
Is it hard to fix?

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Re: 343GL 1980

Post by bogbasic » 04 Aug 2016 01:43 pm

Hello, is the thermostat OK and is the pump being driven by the belt? Its human nature to assume the worst when its actually something minor. Head gasket change should be fun if you can get the head skimmed.
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: 343GL 1980

Post by Kloge » 04 Aug 2016 09:29 pm

Huston,we have a problem. It was the gasket
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Re: 343GL 1980

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Re: 343GL 1980

Post by JFB » 12 Sep 2016 10:18 am

nice pics

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