variomatic replacement

Post by **ebdl** » 20 Dec 2005 06:08 pm

The VOC page with all the 300 series info on it is here:

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/information-300-66.shtml

I will be servicing my 340 myself (it is a CVT) but as I've only had it just over a week I probably know less than you do

The car's resting in Plymouth over the holiday and I'll be familiarising myself with its workings in the new year - hopefully I'll have the right distributor cap by then!

GSF and Euro Car parts both seem to be phasing out early 340 stuff

Post by **petefarrell360** » 21 Dec 2005 01:29 am

*watches thread with interest* I have a CVT, super silly low milage, so I'm expecting the unwanted lack of use problems. It apparently lost drive of any kind, however when I got it started and running it moved perfectly. Mine appears to be the only CVT with a rev gauge from the factory! So, what I'd like to know for sure it what revs movement kicks in at for anyone else, as I'm not sure if mine is out of adjustment! A project for the new year!
Pete

Post by **shimon340** » 21 Dec 2005 05:51 pm

wow a rev counter for CVT.... I never seen one with a rev counter...

be interesting to hear about your car pete... I think the clutch engagement rpm is listed in the specs for tune up

I know that the clutch adjustment needs to be checked and adjusted with shims to keep the engagement point correct....

Post by **Vario Si** » 21 Dec 2005 07:03 pm

A factory fitted rev gauge, hmm!

I recently swapped the speedo/clock/gauge etc unit in my 340 CVT for one with a rev counter so I can tell you what mine does, it would be interesting to know what yours does also!

Typically revs go up to 3000-4000 when accelerating, depending on how fast you accelerate.

Cruising at 70mph it is 4200-4500, though one day in the rain I was doing 80mph at 4000 revs UP and DOWN hills, I am still somewhat puzzled by this!

Cruising at 60mph is usually 4000.

I forget the rest, though driving around town its 2000-3600, rarely under 2500.

Si

Post by **ebdl** » 21 Dec 2005 08:14 pm

Was fitting the rev gauge a complicated job? I'd be interested to know what my engine's up to as I'm driving along. It would probably make tuning the car a little easier too.

Post by **Vario Si** » 21 Dec 2005 08:37 pm

Sorry Pete, I think you've heard what my car does. Was getting a bit muddled about who posted that message

Well I changed the whole unit - this slips out through the steering wheel (just).

You can change just the clock for rev counter... someone else did that... err... Vart, other people too I'm sure but don't know of the topics.

Anyway... the two links below are the topics I know of which should help:

http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... php?t=1256

http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... php?t=1187

Si

Post by **petefarrell360** » 21 Dec 2005 09:55 pm

Cheers Guys, Simon, I seem to remember you telling me, but at the time I don't think I had it running, or couldn't move it enough in the limited space to see when movement started! So a recap would be handy mate!

Yep, the rev gauge must have been factory fitted, it also has electric mirrors and windows, which for a 1.4 vario is quite interesting! And it had an atfermarket power steering setup fitted when it was nearly new at great cost. I really need to find the time to get it on the road, as I think I'll enjoy the vario experience from what I've seen and heard!

Pete

Post by **Duvel78** » 27 Feb 2006 07:24 pm

Hello guys!

To celebrate this little come back, I'm proud to say that my '84 340 DL with 240.000 km is back on the road again after a variomatic swap! It wasn't an easy job at all but it's done! We have removed everything on the donor car... Here are some pics! Don't forget that this blue 340 variomatic is THE car that made start the V3M adventure...

Something surprising: the car reached 170 km/h for the first time!! Variomatic power!

Post by **Chris_C** » 27 Feb 2006 11:23 pm

Great stuff Aymat! Good to see you back as well as the vario

Post by **foggyjames** » 28 Feb 2006 12:50 am

Imagine taking that shell to the breakers yard

Pwned Mr Breaker

cheers

James

Post by **Andy's-Old-Beast** » 28 Feb 2006 11:32 pm

Ha! Yeah, you weren't kidding when you said you took everything off the donor car!!

Someone was asking in one of the other forums about how to lose weight off their car...?