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Dec 22, 2012 23:04:37 GMT
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Just picked this Volvo 340 1.4 3dr up from the yard and got it into the workshop. Now I have to decide what to do with it. You guys fancy shouting some suggestions at me? Nothing too major, no engine transplants, I'm fairly new to this game.   |
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Last Edit: Dec 22, 2012 23:07:44 GMT by Asasurd
1995 Mazda MX-5 1.8i
1989 Volvo 340 1.4
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Dec 22, 2012 23:17:22 GMT
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I had a B reg 340GL. Bought it off a mate, who had it from new, when 3 years old. Great little car. Ran it up to just under 100,000 miles and no serious problems. Fitted a towbar and though only 1.4 it towed a small caravan OK. BTW mine had a smaller factory rear spoiler and insurer added £10 a year additional premium for the declared "modification" !
Paul H
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jr19
Part of things
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Dec 22, 2012 23:26:14 GMT
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chop the springs, paint the steelies black and get a fluffy toy to hang of the rear towing eye... ooosh!
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xrmike
Part of things
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Dec 23, 2012 16:04:35 GMT
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Polish it to death, underseal it and service it first ;-)
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Deev8
Part of things
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Dec 23, 2012 16:31:30 GMT
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repair anything that needs doing then leave as Volvo intended..
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Just rolling along
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speedy88
Club Retro Rides Member
"Nice Cortina mate"
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Club RR Member Number: 118
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Dec 23, 2012 16:32:27 GMT
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chop the springs, paint the steelies black and get a fluffy toy to hang of the rear towing eye... ooosh! Alternatively, come up with some original ideas, don't put it on minilites and get yourself over to volvo300mana.com (uk forum, not the french one  ) for some technical books for when it goes wrong. As it's a 340, check the state of your engine mounts. Shouldn't be too bad on this one but generally it can cause prop failure if the engine isn't where it should be. Have fun, they're a joy to drive and work on. |
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speedy88
Club Retro Rides Member
"Nice Cortina mate"
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Club RR Member Number: 118
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Dec 23, 2012 16:39:20 GMT
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speedy88
Club Retro Rides Member
"Nice Cortina mate"
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Dec 23, 2012 16:43:02 GMT
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One of my favourites:   |
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Dec 23, 2012 17:22:52 GMT
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did this by any chance come a yard in Desbrough?
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Dec 23, 2012 23:07:37 GMT
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OK, started to assess the situation today. Fully washed and inspected.
Rust issues on 3 of the arches, nothing too bad. Also a rusted area on drivers door from a car park incident.
Fuel mix isn't sounded correct, fuel nozzles seam to be spluttering in the webber carb.
Engine mounts seam very loose, will need dealt with, thanks to Speedy88 for the heads up on that one.
Ordering in some service parts shortly, any volvo part site recommendations?
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1995 Mazda MX-5 1.8i
1989 Volvo 340 1.4
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Dec 23, 2012 23:38:34 GMT
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sumpcracker
Posted a lot
Yes, I’m still here.
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Dec 23, 2012 23:49:55 GMT
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^^ This. chop the springs, paint the steelies black and get a fluffy toy to hang of the rear towing eye... ooosh! Not sure if serious? Everyone wants a 2 door one, treat it well. |
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did this by any chance come a yard in Desbrough? Nope, P&T Moore in Hereford. Very good yard, would recommend them. |
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1995 Mazda MX-5 1.8i
1989 Volvo 340 1.4
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speedy88
Club Retro Rides Member
"Nice Cortina mate"
Posts: 2,279
Club RR Member Number: 118
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Parts dude? Err not much, but classicswede on volvo300mania is remaking engine mounts, send him a PM and he'll be able to tell you what you need. He's cheap too.
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Just there's a 340 in the same colour there that's all.
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) for some technical books for when it goes wrong.
