Volvo 340 In SRI LANKA

[shamil]

After a long search for a car I finally decided to buy a Volvo 340 (after going through reviews)
Also I have to spend some money to do some repairs (the interior is badly damage) I hope that I want regret buying this car.
I will post the pictures , I need some expert opinion on this

I would like to thank the guys specially the website admin who have shared valuable information

[MCHUDD]

Hi mate and welcome.
How did you manage to find a 340 in Sri Lanka?
What condition is the car in.
Cheers Mark.

[trabitom99]

Welcome to the forum, shamil!

We don't get many forum members outside of Europe and Australia so I'm looking forward to your posts

Cheers

Tom

[jtbo]

Isn't it odd, I just found out about music artist that she is from Sri Lanka and then I see new member from Sri Lanka, funny coincident

Congrats from your purchase of fine automobile, it should be rather simple to fix if anything goes wrong and fairly reliable

MCHUDD, even I did found 340 from sri lanka, with air condition
http://www.autolanka.com/ad.asp?ID=6831

[V6 Man]

Welcome!

I was in SL in Dec/Jan and saw a couple of 340's kicking about, plus a few for sale on local websites. I'd love to see some pics just incase yours was one of those I saw.

Due to the horrendous import duties even old 340's are still worth £2800-3000 which to us Westerners is incredibly expensive, but when compared to what else is available locally isn't actually too bad. Volvos are seen as 'rich man's cars', due in part to their rarity. My great uncle has one of only 3 XC70's in SL (his was the first) and is forever getting questioned about it.

I imagine that a 300 is actually not a bad car to have as it has a bit of road presence, certainly something that the truly horrible Toyota Alion I hired lacked. Just take care of it and mind out for those three wheelers!!

[shamil]

Welcome!

I was in SL in Dec/Jan and saw a couple of 340's kicking about, plus a few for sale on local websites. I'd love to see some pics just incase yours was one of those I saw.

Due to the horrendous import duties even old 340's are still worth £2800-3000 which to us Westerners is incredibly expensive, but when compared to what else is available locally isn't actually too bad. Volvos are seen as 'rich man's cars', due in part to their rarity. My great uncle has one of only 3 XC70's in SL (his was the first) and is forever getting questioned about it.

I imagine that a 300 is actually not a bad car to have as it has a bit of road presence, certainly something that the truly horrible Toyota Alion I hired lacked. Just take care of it and mind out for those three wheelers!!

I hope your enjoyed your stay in SL!
I brought the car for £1000, 1986 year 1300CC engine ,It has not been used for 7months .I will post some pic after I get the insurance

European cars less popular because of very expensive spare parts(it is even very difficult to sell )Japanese spares are cheap

As you said must be careful with three wheel (Indian Junk)

[shamil]

can i fix PAS to my 340,is thare any compaitible PAS?

[jtbo]

Some 340/360 models had PAS, but I don't think it was very common and I doubt that 1.4 or very rare 1.3 never had one?

It would be easiest to get parts from 300 series car, pump pulley lineup and PAS steering rack could be quite challenge to fit properly from other car, also there were some differences in other parts which are needed?

Strut top mounts might be gone bad, if there are cracks in rubber then they are gone, that causes heavy steering and is something worth to check out. Getting good strut top mounts is bit of difficult as Volvo does not make anymore and spare parts shops have never had those, so best option is custom made.

[shamil]

Some 340/360 models had PAS, but I don't think it was very common and I doubt that 1.4 or very rare 1.3 never had one?

It would be easiest to get parts from 300 series car, pump pulley lineup and PAS steering rack could be quite challenge to fit properly from other car, also there were some differences in other parts which are needed?

Strut top mounts might be gone bad, if there are cracks in rubber then they are gone, that causes heavy steering and is something worth to check out. Getting good strut top mounts is bit of difficult as Volvo does not make anymore and spare parts shops have never had those, so best option is custom made.

Thank you jtbo

I would like know whether it will affect the integrity of the car ,like taking bends in high speeds

[jtbo]

It just stresses springs as strut top bearing is not one providing turning, whole upper spring cup turns and also spring, when you turn wheel, with good strut top mounts springs stay on place and steering is much better when you don't need to fight against springs. I would say it is rather important to fix that, but it is also quite expensive, at least in here as our labour costs are way too high compared to general income level.

[shamil]

there is a problem with my distrbuter cap ,is there any compatible part that i could replace

is there any guide line which i should follow when replacing?

[trabitom99]

What model year is your car? Assuming you have a MkIII B14-engined 340 the Volvo part no is 3287598 or 3213392. That equates to Bosch 1 235 522 832 which would also fit several Renaults:

CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 05.90 - 09.98
ESPACE I (J11_) 07.84 - 12.92
ESPACE II (J/S63_) 01.91 - 12.96
FUEGO (136_) 02.80 - 11.92
RAPID Kasten (F40_, G40_) 07.85 - 11.98
TWINGO (C06_) 03.93 -
TWINGO Kasten (S06_) 03.93 -
5 (122_) 01.72 - 12.85
SUPER 5 (B/C40_) 10.84 - 12.96
SUPER 5 Kasten (S40_) 10.84 - 12.96
9 (L42_) 09.81 - 12.89
11 (B/C37_) 03.83 - 07.89
11 Kasten (S37_) 03.83 - 07.89
18 (134_) 04.78 - 11.93
18 Variable (135_) 02.79 - 11.93
18 Kasten 05.79 - 07.86
19 I (B/C53_) 01.88 - 12.92
19 I Chamade (L53_) 01.88 - 12.92
19 I Kasten (S53_) 01.88 - 12.92
19 II (B/C53_) 01.91 - 12.95
19 II Chamade (L53_) 04.92 - 12.95
19 II Kasten (S53_) 03.92 - 12.95
21 (B48_) 09.89 - 06.94
21 Stufenheck (L48_) 03.86 - 06.94
25 (B29_) 04.84 - 12.93
TRAFIC Bus (T5, T6, T7) 03.80 - 04.89
TRAFIC Kasten (T1, T3, T4) 03.80 - 04.89
TRAFIC Pritsche/Fahrgestell (P6) 03.80 - 04.89
TRAFIC Kasten (TXX) 05.89 - 03.01

Hope that's of use to you ...

Tom

[shamil]

What model year is your car? Assuming you have a MkIII B14-engined 340 the Volvo part no is 3287598 or 3213392. That equates to Bosch 1 235 522 832 which would also fit several Renaults:

CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 05.90 - 09.98
ESPACE I (J11_) 07.84 - 12.92
ESPACE II (J/S63_) 01.91 - 12.96
FUEGO (136_) 02.80 - 11.92
RAPID Kasten (F40_, G40_) 07.85 - 11.98
TWINGO (C06_) 03.93 -
TWINGO Kasten (S06_) 03.93 -
5 (122_) 01.72 - 12.85
SUPER 5 (B/C40_) 10.84 - 12.96
SUPER 5 Kasten (S40_) 10.84 - 12.96
9 (L42_) 09.81 - 12.89
11 (B/C37_) 03.83 - 07.89
11 Kasten (S37_) 03.83 - 07.89
18 (134_) 04.78 - 11.93
18 Variable (135_) 02.79 - 11.93
18 Kasten 05.79 - 07.86
19 I (B/C53_) 01.88 - 12.92
19 I Chamade (L53_) 01.88 - 12.92
19 I Kasten (S53_) 01.88 - 12.92
19 II (B/C53_) 01.91 - 12.95
19 II Chamade (L53_) 04.92 - 12.95
19 II Kasten (S53_) 03.92 - 12.95
21 (B48_) 09.89 - 06.94
21 Stufenheck (L48_) 03.86 - 06.94
25 (B29_) 04.84 - 12.93
TRAFIC Bus (T5, T6, T7) 03.80 - 04.89
TRAFIC Kasten (T1, T3, T4) 03.80 - 04.89
TRAFIC Pritsche/Fahrgestell (P6) 03.80 - 04.89
TRAFIC Kasten (TXX) 05.89 - 03.01

Hope that's of use to you ...

Tom

Thanks a lot Tom

Its 1986 B14 engine,is there any way to check wether my engine is under-compressor because am finding difficult start in
morning

[MCHUDD]

Hi Shamil.
If you are desperatly stuck, i have a 1988 B14 distributor spare.
However it would probably cost more to post than what its worth.
Cheers Mark.

[shamil]

Hi Shamil.
If you are desperatly stuck, i have a 1988 B14 distributor spare.
However it would probably cost more to post than what its worth.
Cheers Mark.

Hi Mark
Thank you for trying to help me out, any way how much would it cost? Can you please PM me
After a week of search I was unable to find even a dash board, steering wheel for my 340 but any way I am started to repair the rust part of my 340
I will post some pic today