Possisble 340GL Owner

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johnjb
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Possisble 340GL Owner

Post by johnjb » 04 Jun 2016 05:24 pm

Hello
Seeking advice on the possible purchase of a 1989 340GL as listed via this link
https://www.gumtree.com/p/volvo/1989-vo ... 1165165638

Any comments would be most welcome

Thanks
John

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bogbasic
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Re: Possisble 340GL Owner

Post by bogbasic » 04 Jun 2016 06:00 pm

Looks good but lie down and look up at the chassis and if you're happy so am I.
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: Possisble 340GL Owner

Post by johnjb » 04 Jun 2016 06:19 pm

Thanks
Does the timing chain need to be renewed?

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Re: Possisble 340GL Owner

Post by bogbasic » 04 Jun 2016 08:24 pm

Hello
The timing chain will last forever, or at least the one on my 1.4 (see below) was still going at 230k miles....
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: Possisble 340GL Owner

Post by 360beast » 05 Jun 2016 10:24 am

That looks like a very good example of a 340, if you are going to view it check for rust on the sills, arches, front valence rear valence, inner arches, spring cups etc.

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Re: Possisble 340GL Owner

Post by bogbasic » 05 Jun 2016 10:43 am

Looked to be sold on the website yesterday arvers so I am thinking johnjb was the buyer but maybe wrong.
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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