Plenty of 3 series being broken...

Post by **2.3litre 343** » 07 Sep 2004 08:22 pm

A scrapyard that I often go to has loads of 340/360 Volvos in at the mo.
They also have a 760 turbo in as well for those of you wanting a 2.3 turbo conversion.
The place to be is Albert Looms at Spondon, Derby

Post by **5lab** » 07 Sep 2004 11:14 pm

is this where james was earlier?

am after a 3door interior in blue, and umm thats about it..

Hugh

Post by **Janitor** » 08 Sep 2004 05:55 pm

not many about up here-did find a 1.7 340 5dr on an E plate which had brand new " monroe original " shocks on-£10 for the pair if any1 wants em ?? could haggle a bit so maybe £8 would take them......

Post by **Carl** » 08 Sep 2004 09:57 pm

hmmm could well be interested. I take it they're the same for a 360? Are they front or rears?

Monroe Original are gas ones arent they?

Cheers

Carl

Post by **Janitor** » 09 Sep 2004 06:43 pm

Monroe Original®

The gas-charged or hydraulic technology Monroe Original shock absorbers are specially adapted for the replacement market to compensate for wear of other suspension parts which occurs after having covered thousands of kilometers. By upgrading the original damping specifications, the Monroe Original shock absorbers provide the car increased stability and road-holding.

????? dont know how good they are?

Post by **foggyjames** » 13 Sep 2004 02:03 am

Shhhhh!!! Looms' is my secret weapon

I tried to have the turbo / manifold and head off that 760, but no joy - wrong tools.

There was one VERY special treat in that yard...which I take it you didn't spot, and is long gone now (albeit its donor is still there).

If you see a youngish guy in there hacking at Volvos....its probably me.

cheers

James

Post by **Janitor** » 13 Sep 2004 05:31 pm

foggyjames wrote: If you see a youngish guy in there hacking at Volvos....its probably me.

cheers

James

lol

Post by **2.3litre 343** » 13 Sep 2004 07:12 pm

foggyjames wrote:There was one VERY special treat in that yard...which I take it you didn't spot, and is long gone now (albeit its donor is still there).

Ooh...dunno... That 1972 164 in white? Or how about that 1978 66GL in blue?
If you were wondering where the airflow meter and the green injectors went from that 760, they are currently in my garage ready for my 1981 Polo...

Post by **foggyjames** » 13 Sep 2004 10:36 pm

Nah, the special surprise was on a 340. I'm seriously tempted to buy that 164 though.

Hehe - I certainly noticed the injectors had gone!

cheers

James

Post by **Chris_C** » 13 Sep 2004 11:14 pm

So come on then James.... What was it?

Post by **foggyjames** » 13 Sep 2004 11:40 pm

It'll be appearing on my forthcoming 'for sale' page shortly....until then, I'm gonna let the suspense build

Its not anything of that much interest to us young folks though.

cheers

James

Post by **Carl** » 14 Sep 2004 05:10 pm

Its not something like the "Volvo Places to go/Driving Guide' type thing is it? When i was trying to persuade some 4-pot calipers to come off a 240 in a scrappie i found one, in mint condition. Meant to grab it, but forgot

Post by **2.3litre 343** » 14 Sep 2004 09:54 pm

foggyjames wrote:I'm seriously tempted to buy that 164 though.

I asked about this when I first saw it but it had already been sold. Just think...lowered a bit, nice rims...nothing more...totally pimptastic

Post by **foggyjames** » 15 Sep 2004 01:11 am

That's good news - I'd have hated to see it go for scrap.

I already have one of those guides - came with the car! No, its a proper part of the car.

cheers

James

Post by **2.3litre 343** » 15 Sep 2004 10:03 pm

Computer? Cruise Control? Leather Interior? Erm...