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
Possisble 340GL Owner
Re: Possisble 340GL Owner
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!
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!
Re: Possisble 340GL Owner
Thanks
Does the timing chain need to be renewed?
Does the timing chain need to be renewed?
Re: Possisble 340GL Owner
Hello
The timing chain will last forever, or at least the one on my 1.4 (see below) was still going at 230k miles....
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!
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!
Re: Possisble 340GL Owner
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.
Re: Possisble 340GL Owner
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!
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!