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

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Re: 60k 1988 Vari-Ho 340

Post by volvosneverdie » 11 Jun 2010 11:21 pm

JPB wrote:
I guess it all depends on how long you take to get it from 60 to the ton, on your private test track of course..... :wink:
0.5 seconds.
Thats what it felt like anyway. :lol:
I suppose we put a few extra mile on running up the road and back too.

Ive filled it, and reset the trip counter, so ill see what it gets milage wise back down to a quarter tank. :D
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Re: 60k 1988 Vari-Ho 340

Post by macplaxton » 11 Jun 2010 11:24 pm

JPB wrote:The only way to check for certain is to fill it 'til the pump clicks off, drive it a few hundred miles, then fill it again at the same place and work out what it's using
Nein,

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Re: 60k 1988 Vari-Ho 340

Post by volvosneverdie » 11 Jun 2010 11:27 pm

macplaxton wrote:
JPB wrote:The only way to check for certain is to fill it 'til the pump clicks off, drive it a few hundred miles, then fill it again at the same place and work out what it's using
Nein,

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soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo futuristic!

one day, we'll all have one. :mrgreen:
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Re: 60k 1988 Vari-Ho 340

Post by Stefan » 12 Jun 2010 07:59 am

good to see you back on the team mate, i average about 30ish in mine.
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Re: 60k 1988 Vari-Ho 340

Post by Chris_C » 12 Jun 2010 10:30 am

That car still looks awesome! I need to get a vario soon, I feel the want!

Nice one bud
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Yay! I can get my car off the drive again.

Post by JPB » 12 Jun 2010 10:59 am

Ooh! A Fart-dater. :wink: How does that work then? D'you save them in a jar and stick a probe in there to give a rough idea of their vintage?
Plaxton's gadget wrote:Interesting one, John. Been at the cabbage and Guinness diet again, have we? A quarter past three on the 6th I'd say.
Nice toy, but not as accurate as checking brim-to-brim and doing the sums.

Watch the young lad with the dark hair if you fill it at the Shell on Beach Road, he once tried to charge me £99 for a tankful when I filled the Dolly there. :lol:
John.

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Re: 60k 1988 Vari-Ho 340

Post by volvosneverdie » 12 Jun 2010 11:16 am

Chris_C wrote:That car still looks awesome! I need to get a vario soon, I feel the want!

Nice one bud
Have you driven one chris?
I think theyre very cool.
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Re: 60k 1988 Vari-Ho 340

Post by volvosneverdie » 12 Jun 2010 11:28 am

Ok, gave the Hoe a good clean this morning and decided to fix the gouge/scratches down the drivers side.

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Gouges be gone!

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There, I fixed it. :roll:

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Auto coolness.
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And a special kick down switch.
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Cheers all.
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Re: 60k 1988 Vari-Ho *340 Moar pics - paint fixed 12.06.10*

Post by Bazboy » 12 Jun 2010 03:51 pm

Awesome, dude, great to see you back in a 300.

How many is that you've had now?

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Re: 60k 1988 Vari-Ho *340 Moar pics - paint fixed 12.06.10*

Post by volvosneverdie » 12 Jun 2010 03:55 pm

This is my forth 300 in a year and a half Dan.
Also had a 406 and a Fiesta in there too.

I really must start keeping cars longer. :lol:
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Re: 60k 1988 Vari-Ho *340 Moar pics - paint fixed 12.06.10*

Post by griffo20022 » 12 Jun 2010 04:26 pm

Lmao nice "fix" lol! Where'd you get the scrappage scheme survivor sticker? WANT! 8)
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Re: 60k 1988 Vari-Ho *340 Moar pics - paint fixed 12.06.10*

Post by magnumpi » 12 Jun 2010 04:38 pm

Good to see you back in a 300, you looked chuffed to bits with it in the 1st set of pics.

Like Griffo has said and i commented on your RR thread, awesome scrapage sheme sticker :D .
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Re: 60k 1988 Vari-Ho *340 Moar pics - paint fixed 12.06.10*

Post by volvosneverdie » 12 Jun 2010 04:49 pm

griffo20022 wrote:Lmao nice "fix" lol! Where'd you get the scrappage scheme survivor sticker? WANT! 8)
ask for any colour you like

Got it out of this kiddie dude.
He doesnt have any listed atm, but he'll do you one in any colour you like.
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Re: 60k 1988 Vari-Ho *340 Moar pics - paint fixed 12.06.10*

Post by volvosneverdie » 12 Jun 2010 04:51 pm

magnumpi wrote:Good to see you back in a 300, you looked chuffed to bits with it in the 1st set of pics.

Like Griffo has said and i commented on your RR thread, awesome scrapage sheme sticker :D .
Cheers dude.
Every retro car should have a one.

Its good to be back in the game. Think im gonna hang on to this one (famous last words).
If I can learn to drive it economically. :oops:
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Re: 60k 1988 Vari-Ho *340 Moar pics - paint fixed 12.06.10*

Post by macplaxton » 12 Jun 2010 05:20 pm

LMAO @ the Elastoplasts! sm69

Just be lighter on the loud pedal. It takes time to adjust to the constant-engine-note-but-still-accelerating phenomenon. Although I have to admit to resist the temptation of giving it some beans.... :oops:
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