how-to-do-stuff articles

Post by **5lab** » 31 Aug 2004 08:16 am

it seems theres quite a few posts on here, after the same information (how to fit a stereo, how to fit a rev counter, how to fit temp gauge, how to sort my carb etc) - would it be an idea to have a section of the forum (or website) where the only thing allowed to be posted is 'how to' guides. we could write them ourselves (i can do a revcounter/temp gauge one, and maybe carb too), and just post them on the forum, thus saving time for the people looking for info..

Post by **foggyjames** » 04 Sep 2004 11:14 pm

I've got a 'how to piss off Aymat' FAQ ready and primed

1) Take 360 GL with red interior. Swap oil and water around.
2) Start, and put brick on accelerator.
3) Take pictures and post on internet

cheers

James

Post by **Duvel78** » 03 Oct 2004 10:57 pm

foggyjames wrote:I've got a 'how to piss off Aymat' FAQ ready and primed

1) Take 360 GL with red interior. Swap oil and water around.
2) Start, and put brick on accelerator.
3) Take pictures and post on internet

cheers

James

Ha ha! That's true...

I'm still angry when I see those videos! I've tried to watch another one with a grey Volvo 340 ( http://www.gemigdinbil.nu/arkiv/movie16.mpg ), it was very difficult, my heart is weak...

Concerning 5lab's idea, I think it's great to bring together the knowledge from everyone; I could write a lot of articles, the latest could be: "how to change the rear breaks mecanism including the wheel cylinder without being a danger on the road" (no no, I'm not talking about 5lab's experience

), I did that job 1 month ago without problems BUT of course you must be very carefuly with that, it's not a game cause you're playing with your own security + other drivers...

Post by **foggyjames** » 03 Oct 2004 11:54 pm

AYMAT! YOU'RE BACK! WE'VE MISSED YOU!

(Easy on the sugar James....)

cheers

James

Post by **Duvel78** » 04 Oct 2004 12:01 am

foggyjames wrote:AYMAT! YOU'RE BACK! WE'VE MISSED YOU!

(Easy on the sugar James....)

cheers

James

Thanks for the warm welcome!!

Really? You've missed me? lol

I could come back as a CitroÃ«n SAXO maniac but don't worry it's not the case, I'm still a Volvo300maniac

Post by **foggyjames** » 04 Oct 2004 11:23 am

We all know the car Aymat really wants.....

Arf arf arf!

cheers

James

Post by **Duvel78** » 04 Oct 2004 01:46 pm

foggyjames wrote:We all know the car Aymat really wants.....

Ha ha... True, I dream about that car every night..............

Well no, if it happens in the future, there are 3 possibilities

- very very sick OR

- very very

OR

- very very

Post by **foggyjames** » 04 Oct 2004 05:22 pm

"One day, Aymat woke up, got mashed off his tits and bought a Saxo...just for shits and giggles...."

cheers

James

Post by **Duvel78** » 05 Oct 2004 08:47 pm

Even if the Saxo is given FREE to me, I don't want it...

Volvo 340 & 360 forever!

Post by **lentinj** » 10 Dec 2004 10:16 pm

On a similar note, what about a list of things to watch out for for a newer/potential 340 owner?

There's a collection of common problems that might be nice to know before they happen, like the mileometers jamming (glances at his collection of bust speedos...), gas struts on boots (well, not if you have a saloon

), the boot lock barrels falling out (I'm sure I wasn't the only one who had that), the reversing light cover falling out....

Hmm.. On the other hand, maybe you shouldn't list them all like that, you might put people off

Post by **redline** » 10 Dec 2004 10:33 pm

yeah list them, put people off and keep the second hand values down , that way the chosen few (211 V3m members ) who are in the know can keep getting cheap replacement cars and parts

Post by **5lab** » 11 Dec 2004 04:15 am

my boot lock fell out, but only on 1 of 4 300s i've had.. thats not a very common problem imo.

Post by **foggyjames** » 11 Dec 2004 07:54 am

Yes, but you've only had three of the cars for a combined total of about 2 months!!

It *is* a persistant fault (ie: one that will happen over and over again in a long-term ownership) if not a 'common' one, as is a multitude of cracked door handles.

cheers

James

Post by **wjp01908** » 11 Dec 2004 11:24 am

Sounds a fine idea to me

I would be able to do one on 1.4 carbs with all the faffing around I`ve done on them in the past. Could do one on all the CVT stuff as well though they seem to be quite rare on here.

I`d suggest that people post them up for suggestions/critcism/additions etc prior to putting them up as a definitive guide.

Will

Post by **DeKay** » 11 Dec 2004 01:50 pm

foggyjames wrote:

Compared to some, that doesn't look too bad, it's definately a lot more subtle than many others, and it looks professional enough...

for example