340 1.7 clutch?

Post by **Jay340** » 07 Jan 2006 01:11 pm

I need a new clutch for my newly bought 340, just wondered what the cost of a stock and uprated clutch plate would be? and how big of a job is it to change??

thanks

Post by **Ali** » 07 Jan 2006 02:03 pm

You can get a black diamond uprated one for £136 delivered from here:

http://www.needforspeed.co.uk/pages/sbv ... Type=CBD01

but I wouldn't think its worthwhile unless your giving it some serious clutch kicking abuse and even then a new standard one will probably do, just try Volvo dealer and your nearest parts place, James talked about one going for £25 delivered on ebay the other day but can't see any on there at the moment, no idea how hard to fit they are i'm afraid,
cheers
Ali

Post by **classicswede** » 07 Jan 2006 03:25 pm

There are two different types for the 1.7.

The kit is very different. I have the fine spline version at home as it was wrong for mine.

Post by **Jay340** » 07 Jan 2006 04:09 pm

so is there any way i can tell which i need without taking it apart?

Post by **classicswede** » 08 Jan 2006 04:01 pm

I'm not sure, I think it is an age thing.
Mine acording to the book is supposed to have the later type fine spling (89 model) but it had the older set up.

No sure if I'm correct here as my car is the only 1.7 clutch I have done.

Post by **Jay340** » 08 Jan 2006 05:40 pm

ok well I was picking the car up today but had a bit of a crash last night with an artic lorry so cant - http://essexmcc.co.uk/forum/index.php?s ... c=4756&hl=

but as soon as i get it i will post up the details to see what i need, cheers

Post by **340 Nate** » 08 Jan 2006 05:53 pm

fookin hell

, hope you walked away ok from the crash

cheers

Nate

Post by **Jay340** » 08 Jan 2006 05:54 pm

Yeah just about no cuts or anything just a sore body/neck

Post by **Ali** » 08 Jan 2006 06:13 pm

Shit, looks pretty nasty mate hope your feelin better soon, so what you doing with the money the insurance give you then, another prelude or pimp 340

cheers
Ali

Post by **classicswede** » 08 Jan 2006 06:18 pm

Glad your ok and still with us.

Shame about the car. I hope you feel better soon.

Post by **Jay340** » 08 Jan 2006 06:25 pm

im glad too, more time to drive the volvo now....

Post by **petefarrell360** » 09 Jan 2006 12:55 am

Ouch, that looks nasty chap, glad you're alright, lucky escape. Take it easy.
Pete

Post by **foggyjames** » 09 Jan 2006 12:55 am

Jay340 on Essex MCC wrote:and what a pm it is........ cheers

Every cloud, eh?

Sorry to hear about that mate...it's always a shame when a unique car is damaged beyond repair...unless it's Barryboys material

cheers

James

Post by **Jay340** » 09 Jan 2006 01:02 am

I agree as long as your not classing my ex prelude to be barry boys materail... it would have to be a bad attempt at modding a car, seen as i do it as a living mine isnt, it was just a lip kit anyway (although the spoiler was a bit much).

But hey I own a volvo 340 as well as a Jap modified car. I dont sit in any one corner.

and with re to the pm, he didnt really send me one,Lol

Post by **Jay340** » 09 Jan 2006 01:03 am

dont think that my volvo will stay stock for long either...

but then just what im like.

Im alive and thats what counts, so wear your seatbelts guys.