Hi, I attach two photos of the distributor cap, rotor and distributor. I'd like to buy replacements for the first two - just in case. I can't see any contact breakers so I am assuming a) I'm blind b) stupid c) both or d) it's electronic???? e) something else.
So help please, what have we got and where can I get replacements for a rainy day and what do I need to do in terms of any maintenance (lightly oil the shaft?).
I don't know what we would do without this forum so many thanks for all advice. Yes I have a Haynes but...this website and forum is far better.
Many thanks, Lee
Ignition 1.4 1991 340 - what have we got please
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Ignition 1.4 1991 340 - what have we got please
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Re: Ignition 1.4 1991 340 - what have we got please
Your Haynes manual will tell you the ignition is an electronic mapped ignition that uses a crank sensor. The computer is attached to the coil, refered to on here as a Renix unit.
I don't know where you buy replacements.
I don't know where you buy replacements.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
Re: Ignition 1.4 1991 340 - what have we got please
Hello again, yes, its completely pointless trying to find the contact breaker on that car
You won't have much trouble getting replacements from spares shops and eBay.

You won't have much trouble getting replacements from spares shops and eBay.
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!
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Re: Ignition 1.4 1991 340 - what have we got please
Many thanks indeed, Lee and just love the pun.bogbasic wrote:Hello again, yes, its completely pointless trying to find the contact breaker on that car![]()
You won't have much trouble getting replacements from spares shops and eBay.

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Re: Ignition 1.4 1991 340 - what have we got please
But only a Haynes can cure a wobbly table.LeeEnfield wrote:Yes I have a Haynes but...this website and forum is far better.

Did you not download all them lovely PDF Volvo manuals I pointed you in the direction of?
Cap & rotor available from any good motor factors.