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MCHUDD
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by MCHUDD » 26 Apr 2012 12:22 pm
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Speedy88
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by Speedy88 » 26 Apr 2012 02:37 pm
From Liam
L14MNP wrote:As there seems to be a few old posts on here talking about how much of an arse on it is and what is required. Here is what works for me. May be of use to others?
Forget the Volvo/Draper etc pin removal tools. All you need it below:
Door removal kit as modeled on the 343 that I/Ben/John bought.
The pro kit (smooth bar would be better, but I had this lying around)

Top pin

Bottom pin

Instructions
Estimated time, 2-5 mins per door. Remember to remove the chck strap first! Same to refit.

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mac
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by mac » 26 Apr 2012 07:40 pm
88 5door Redline 1.7 52k - 19 XC60 Momentum Pro D4 AWD 17k
1950 pair of legs that don't work very well.
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macplaxton
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by macplaxton » 26 Apr 2012 09:41 pm
Mark,
See me after I get back from Deutschland. I've got the tool and loads of pins here.

72 DAF 44 Estate 78 Volvo 343DL Black Beauty


82 Volvo 343DL CVT


88 Volvo 340DL Diesel
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Ride_on
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by Ride_on » 27 Apr 2012 12:05 am
I can get the top one out easy enough, not sure how the bottom one come out all the way going down though. I had to pull it up with the draper tool which is only good for a couple of pins.
What are you trying to do exactly?
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
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MCHUDD
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by MCHUDD » 27 Apr 2012 05:08 pm
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macplaxton
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by macplaxton » 27 Apr 2012 07:50 pm
As I said Mark, I've got the Volvo tool back in Dub.
Excuse me while I get back to my stein of beer.

72 DAF 44 Estate 78 Volvo 343DL Black Beauty


82 Volvo 343DL CVT


88 Volvo 340DL Diesel
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Ride_on
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by Ride_on » 28 Apr 2012 04:46 pm
I presume its the top pin, Sounds like you have hammered the broken pin section past the joint in the hinge. If you have time drop down and I'll have a go.
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
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bogbasic
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by bogbasic » 09 May 2012 04:27 pm
Hello, I covered this very subject extensively in my blog, just last year.
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!