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by fredausten
08 Feb 2014 01:39 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: hatchback towbar
Replies: 11
Views: 10543

Re: hatchback towbar

Hi, that's fantastic, I am in Birmingham so no trouble getting to Bristol. Please let me know when it will be convenient, Fred 07782177210
by fredausten
07 Feb 2014 07:04 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: hatchback towbar
Replies: 11
Views: 10543

hatchback towbar

Hi all, on the very remote offchance; does anyone have a 340 hatchback (1985) TOWBAR, gathering dust? Fred 07782177210
by fredausten
08 Nov 2013 03:46 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
Topic: 340 redline
Replies: 12
Views: 14017

Re: 340 redline

Hi, interesting reading your posts. I have just bought a vario and with 'rusted pulleys. I am determined to try and remove the rust projections and thoroughly sand smooth, not worried about any pitting.
Have you any experience of doing this ? Thanks, Fred
by fredausten
18 Oct 2013 02:09 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: Vario
Replies: 1
Views: 5685

Vario

Hi everyone, I am posting on the slim off chance, that someone may have, on a shelf somewhere, a pair of decent transmission drivebelts? A mechanic has already replaced once 6 weeks ago, but due to rust on sides of pulleys, I am now in same situation as before, or worse. When discovering the rust, i...
by fredausten
13 Oct 2013 12:11 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: vario
Replies: 2
Views: 6627

vario

Hi, recently bought a low mileage CVT, one that has stood for 12 years. I replaced belts, but now have excessive wear and serious adjustment again AND have to agin replace belts! Seems like there is a rust and pitting on chrome pulley sides, back and front, that has caused the wear. Is replacement p...