Astral Tweeks
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did it have a semi seized cam?, only reason 2 belts could fail I can think of.
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CBA, bad tensioner if used old one and oil leak could also give such 'feature', imo?
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The 1.7 renault engine in a 340 has a timing belt as opposed to the 1.4 renault engine in a 340 has a timing chain, which is stronger,
the core plug or freeze plug in the engine block, was emptying out all the antifreeze/coolant when the engine failed
thanks for all the comments
the core plug or freeze plug in the engine block, was emptying out all the antifreeze/coolant when the engine failed
thanks for all the comments
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1988 Volvo 340GL, 1.7, 3 Door Hatch (SOLD 2014)
1990 Volvo 340LE, 1.4, 5 Door Hatch (SOLD 2013)
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MCHUDD fixed @stral tweeks, by resetting the timing, bought a new fan belt and bobs yer uncle and fanny's yer aunt she started working again, her heart skipping along nicely, sounds better now than ever, now no leaks,
the indestructible volvo's heart resuscitated, bought back to life, i will cherish her forever
MCHUDD is a legend!!!
the indestructible volvo's heart resuscitated, bought back to life, i will cherish her forever
MCHUDD is a legend!!!
Don't own a Volvo atm, might be looking another?
1988 Volvo 340GL, 1.7, 3 Door Hatch (SOLD 2014)
1990 Volvo 340LE, 1.4, 5 Door Hatch (SOLD 2013)
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great news dude.dubweiser666 wrote:MCHUDD fixed @stral tweeks, by resetting the timing, bought a new fan belt and bobs yer uncle and fanny's yer aunt she started working again, her heart skipping along nicely, sounds better now than ever, now no leaks,
the indestructible volvo's heart resuscitated, bought back to life, i will cherish her forever
MCHUDD is a legend!!!
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thanks vnd
aye it is very good, i'm gonna keep tha polo and drive it into the ground,
and build my volvo for when i retire and wear slippers and drift round to get the sunday papers
aye it is very good, i'm gonna keep tha polo and drive it into the ground,
and build my volvo for when i retire and wear slippers and drift round to get the sunday papers
Don't own a Volvo atm, might be looking another?
1988 Volvo 340GL, 1.7, 3 Door Hatch (SOLD 2014)
1990 Volvo 340LE, 1.4, 5 Door Hatch (SOLD 2013)
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Nice one.dubweiser666 wrote:thanks vnd
aye it is very good, i'm gonna keep tha polo and drive it into the ground,
and build my volvo for when i retire and wear slippers and drift round to get the sunday papers
When you get tired of the polo, paint it satin black and sell it with extra added scene tax.
You'd probly get enough for an f7p to pop in the 340 man.
Then your slipper trips for the paper would only take half as long.
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painted the bonnet of the po - low black pearl, looks half respectible, roof could be next, young uns with burberry caps look at it with respect , kids laugh at it and say 'nice car miste'r'
cars have a terrible habit of going missing here in july and ending up as burnt out barricade fodder, if it happens to the po -low i will be laughing, my precious 340, safe in my drive.
with a new timing belt, new head gasket, fan belt, serviced, water pump overhauled the 340 should be good for another 40k miles,
it was probably unrealistic to do loads of work miles in the 340 to start with, MCHUDD thinks a classic policy less than 3k miles per year is the way to go and i agree with him, and keep my 340 for weekend drives and such like!, wiv the slippers and pipe. thanks for all your comments
keep the 300's rolling!
cars have a terrible habit of going missing here in july and ending up as burnt out barricade fodder, if it happens to the po -low i will be laughing, my precious 340, safe in my drive.
with a new timing belt, new head gasket, fan belt, serviced, water pump overhauled the 340 should be good for another 40k miles,
it was probably unrealistic to do loads of work miles in the 340 to start with, MCHUDD thinks a classic policy less than 3k miles per year is the way to go and i agree with him, and keep my 340 for weekend drives and such like!, wiv the slippers and pipe. thanks for all your comments
keep the 300's rolling!
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Flogged the Po-Low and started driving the 340 again as a daily driver!
didnt look too bad with paint on when i sold it. ^^^^Cat with road sense!.
so the Astral Tweeks story may continue....please excuse the poor quality pics off phone,
I removed the headlight wipers, DID they ever actually do anything?, unless driving through a swamp, which i dont intend to do.
WHO drove the RED Sports Car.......from the Mansion!
.....and laid upon the grass in Summer-Time.
and Maggie opened up tha Window!!!!!! and Jim lit tha BBQ!!!!
and who said' Fortunes Untold!!!..... Dont go back though!!!..
Widget, you're gonna make it!!!.
On your own!!!, ...On your Own!!!!!!!
didnt look too bad with paint on when i sold it. ^^^^Cat with road sense!.
so the Astral Tweeks story may continue....please excuse the poor quality pics off phone,
I removed the headlight wipers, DID they ever actually do anything?, unless driving through a swamp, which i dont intend to do.
WHO drove the RED Sports Car.......from the Mansion!
.....and laid upon the grass in Summer-Time.
and Maggie opened up tha Window!!!!!! and Jim lit tha BBQ!!!!
and who said' Fortunes Untold!!!..... Dont go back though!!!..
Widget, you're gonna make it!!!.
On your own!!!, ...On your Own!!!!!!!
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Don't own a Volvo atm, might be looking another?
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Hi Dub.
great to see the red machine going well.
I am not a machanic,so it gave me great satisfaction in making it work again.
Cheers Mark.
great to see the red machine going well.
I am not a machanic,so it gave me great satisfaction in making it work again.
Cheers Mark.
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Thanx MCHUDD, I buffed Astral Tweeks to within an inch of her god-dam life today and she is well shiny!,
I got a job in the East!, If you see me about honk yer volvo horn! oo, er!
I got a job in the East!, If you see me about honk yer volvo horn! oo, er!
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I'm sticking wiv u!, cos i'm made out of glue!
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1990 Volvo 340LE, 1.4, 5 Door Hatch (SOLD 2013)
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Hi Dub.
That sticker looks great on the window.
Did you get that from the king of the Toon?
I might just get one now just to keep up with then joneses
Cheers Mark.
That sticker looks great on the window.
Did you get that from the king of the Toon?
I might just get one now just to keep up with then joneses
Cheers Mark.
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Yep MCHUDD, i've been watching the overseas sticker market (mainland uk)!.
I can spot your 83 GLS from a mile off!! with that louvre, i can see it from the end of your street!, always catches my eye!
looks great!, makes me want a mk2!, even starting to see the benefit in the extra doors! , and i like your back split windows!
its way better than my mk3, so hope u dont mind if i include a sneaky pic in my thread!, cheers!
I can spot your 83 GLS from a mile off!! with that louvre, i can see it from the end of your street!, always catches my eye!
looks great!, makes me want a mk2!, even starting to see the benefit in the extra doors! , and i like your back split windows!
its way better than my mk3, so hope u dont mind if i include a sneaky pic in my thread!, cheers!
Don't own a Volvo atm, might be looking another?
1988 Volvo 340GL, 1.7, 3 Door Hatch (SOLD 2014)
1990 Volvo 340LE, 1.4, 5 Door Hatch (SOLD 2013)
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Hi Dud.
Not a problem mate. If you see the car and you have time,just drop in for a brew.
Cheers Mark.
Not a problem mate. If you see the car and you have time,just drop in for a brew.
Cheers Mark.