1988 Vari-Ho - Same running issues return. *11.08.10*

[macplaxton]

That's the low-ratio hold switch. Do not operate above 30mph.

The actually kickdown switch is part of the throttle cable wiring...So when you go full-throttle, then just past it, it down-shifts.

[volvosneverdie]

That's the low-ratio hold switch. Do not operate above 30mph.

The actually kickdown switch is part of the throttle cable wiring...So when you go full-throttle, then just past it, it down-shifts.

Thats what I said.

[volvodspec]

nope, no problem with operating it above 30mph even though the flyer instructed it

it is the exact same circuit as the kickdown switch from the throttle cable and the brake pressure swith at the master cylinder

[volvosneverdie]

nope, no problem with operating it above 30mph even though the flyer instructed it

it is the exact same circuit as the kickdown switch from the throttle cable and the brake pressure swith at the master cylinder

That's what I said

[macplaxton]

Has the de-clutch buzzer driven you bonkers yet?

[volvosneverdie]

Has the de-clutch buzzer driven you bonkers yet?

Thats what I said



I mean yes.

More interestingly, see the technical section.

[JPB]

Has the de-clutch buzzer driven you bonkers yet?

Wouldn't worry about that, my soldering's nothing special.

I managed to hit the low ratio hold switch by accident once, or maybe twice, when going for the bidet switch. Didn't seem to do any harm, but I did wonder why the engine was sreaming its titties off at 60ish.

[volvosneverdie]

Ok, had a hunt round the pipes this morning.
=Nothing untoward.

Checked coolant.
= Level stable and fine.

Drove ten miles to work.
= No issues.

Hmmmmmmm.
Blockage thats worked itself through?
Thats Liams shout.

Im flumoxed.

[macplaxton]

or gauge telling porkies?

or should this be in the other thread for continuity?

[griffo20022]

It's nice when things sort themselves out lol!

Although for peace of mind if your unsure of the age of the thermostat i'd look into replacing it anyway for how cheap and easy to replace they are dude Either way, good news!

[volvosneverdie]

or gauge telling porkies?

or should this be in the other thread for continuity?

This is a true fact.

[volvosneverdie]

It's nice when things sort themselves out lol!

Although for peace of mind if your unsure of the age of the thermostat i'd look into replacing it anyway for how cheap and easy to replace they are dude Either way, good news!

Yup, self fixing cars ftw.
Might be my perfect automobile.

I;ll grab a thermo anyway.
Cant do any harm can it.

[volvosneverdie]

Bitten straight from Proffessor Griffo:




whats next then?

Well,

One of them



Plus one aof them.



And one of them




Chop the pegs, relocate horn press, fit and add coolness.

Then, roofrack.

[volvosneverdie]

Fitted the Roofrock today. very pleased with the result.
Also slightly modded grille action. (black slash instead of snapped slash)

Pics.
























Horn mod and new wheel soon.
Cheers all.

[griffo20022]

Fully awesome update and the roofrack rocks! Your so scene it's making my eyes water now

Get him Variolo and it'll be super cool man!