A global place for general discussion (Volvo, V3M or non-Volvo related topics).
Please introduce yourself here, your Volvo 300 hobby...
NO technical support, parts requests or car advertisements here
-
TasMan
- Posts: 209
- Joined: 04 Jun 2019 06:09 pm
- Location: Ayr, SW Scotland
Post
by TasMan » 29 Aug 2019 09:51 pm
Thanks for the diff tip Steve, will certainly bear that in mind.
Some of the drifting boys wouldn't be complaining about a locked diff
I contacted robsue888 but sadly couldn't help with Leo's or a couple of other bits I was wanting, will keep looking.
Cheers
Dave
1987 360 GLT
-
TasMan
- Posts: 209
- Joined: 04 Jun 2019 06:09 pm
- Location: Ayr, SW Scotland
Post
by TasMan » 04 Sep 2019 09:37 pm
1987 360 GLT
-
bogbasic
- Posts: 1863
- Joined: 21 Nov 2004 10:12 pm
- Location: New Malden, Surrey.
-
Contact:
Post
by bogbasic » 05 Sep 2019 03:33 pm
That really is an epic motor. Awesome work. It looks like you need a proper Volvo footwell mat, perhaps a full set?
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!
-
TasMan
- Posts: 209
- Joined: 04 Jun 2019 06:09 pm
- Location: Ayr, SW Scotland
Post
by TasMan » 05 Sep 2019 06:30 pm
Thanks for that ! All credit to the previous owners for looking after the car.
Received the new logbook today, very quick turnaround from the DVLA.
Hadn't even thought about the mats but that sounds a great idea, would you be able to point me in the direction of what I should be looking for....? Are you suggesting a set specifically for the 360 model or just a generic Volvo set? Cheers Dave
1987 360 GLT
-
bogbasic
- Posts: 1863
- Joined: 21 Nov 2004 10:12 pm
- Location: New Malden, Surrey.
-
Contact:
Post
by bogbasic » 05 Sep 2019 06:36 pm
The 300 series had a standard set of hard plastic footwell trays just saying "Volvo". I have a set but I am not sure if the 3-door and 5-door mats are the same. Others may know and I will try to check tomorrow or over the weekend....
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!
-
TasMan
- Posts: 209
- Joined: 04 Jun 2019 06:09 pm
- Location: Ayr, SW Scotland
Post
by TasMan » 05 Sep 2019 07:01 pm
Thanks for that, be interested to know more when you have a chance to check.
1987 360 GLT
-
SteveP
- *** V3M DONOR ***
- Posts: 7943
- Joined: 21 Sep 2004 12:45 pm
- Location: Coventry, UK
Post
by SteveP » 05 Sep 2019 10:50 pm
That looks superb! Good suggestion on the foot trays, they keep the carpets nice and clean and fit nicely. It'd look pretty sweet on some Leo's if you happen to find some
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
-
MCHUDD
- *** V3M DONOR ***
- Posts: 2537
- Joined: 18 May 2006 03:43 pm
- Location: BELFAST UNITED KINGDOM
Post
by MCHUDD » 06 Sep 2019 11:23 am
Hi mate.
I also have a set of floor mats spare but postage from
the Bog man would probably be cheaper as he is on
the mainland. Don't see how the 3 or 5 door floor plan
can be different. They must all be the same. Car looks
a cracker.
Cheers Mark.

-
bogbasic
- Posts: 1863
- Joined: 21 Nov 2004 10:12 pm
- Location: New Malden, Surrey.
-
Contact:
Post
by bogbasic » 06 Sep 2019 02:28 pm
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!
-
bogbasic
- Posts: 1863
- Joined: 21 Nov 2004 10:12 pm
- Location: New Malden, Surrey.
-
Contact:
Post
by bogbasic » 06 Sep 2019 07:45 pm
They are the same
Do drop me a PM with your address and I'll pop them in the post. Funny thing is they're not where I thought they were, so assuming I can still find them I'll wrap them up for sending...
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!
-
TasMan
- Posts: 209
- Joined: 04 Jun 2019 06:09 pm
- Location: Ayr, SW Scotland
Post
by TasMan » 07 Sep 2019 11:59 am
Thanks again for the replies and kind offers.
I will send you a PM later Bogbasic, need to let me know the required number of beer tokens etc !
Be in touch soon
Dave
1987 360 GLT
-
bogbasic
- Posts: 1863
- Joined: 21 Nov 2004 10:12 pm
- Location: New Malden, Surrey.
-
Contact:
Post
by bogbasic » 08 Sep 2019 12:15 am
They should clean up brilliant...

- 15678975553760.jpg (108.29 KiB) Viewed 17017 times
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!
-
TasMan
- Posts: 209
- Joined: 04 Jun 2019 06:09 pm
- Location: Ayr, SW Scotland
Post
by TasMan » 09 Sep 2019 01:19 pm
Ideal ! Thanks for that.
Dave
1987 360 GLT
-
TasMan
- Posts: 209
- Joined: 04 Jun 2019 06:09 pm
- Location: Ayr, SW Scotland
Post
by TasMan » 01 Oct 2019 09:11 pm
Bogbasic (Jon) kindly sorted me out with a set of floor mats.
Got them cleaned up the other day and given a treatment of Turtle Wax Black Flash...
Before and after....just need to get them in the car now, they will make a big difference to the interior
Other updates - changed the ignition leads, dizzy cap and rotor and been gathering various other service parts - timing belt next on the list. Still idling lumpy (revs fluctuate up and down a fair bit when stationary) and gives a bit of hesitation now and again when cruising on light throttle. Crank sensor seems to offer these symptoms but I'm aware the injectors/seals might also be needing attention. I am wondering about a dose of Forte injector cleaner and a good run and then re-assess (cold start injector is currently disconnected which was done by the previous owner).
Thanks Dave
1987 360 GLT
-
MCHUDD
- *** V3M DONOR ***
- Posts: 2537
- Joined: 18 May 2006 03:43 pm
- Location: BELFAST UNITED KINGDOM
Post
by MCHUDD » 02 Oct 2019 09:34 am