Lankytim Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Hi gang, Some may remember the Volvo 740 my Dad has owned for about 9 years, it's been a great car but recently the headgasket went leading to a big end knocking itself to bits. New engine time them! My Dad was stuck without wheels so went out an bought a Honda Jazz so the Volvo is now surplus, even if it was repaired. So.. what to do? It's a nice motor and it's in good condition, PLUS has LPG fitted for mega cheap motoring. Replacing the engine wouldn't be difficult. The sensible thing to do would be to ring car-take-back or just drag it round to the scrap steel processors but OBV that's not the autoshite way. I was toying with sticking a different powerplant in, possibly a Rover V8 and autobox but realistically it's just not gonna happen. Do any Scotoshiters want it?? I recon £100 would buy it. No tax, no MOT, bring and engine and drive it away.
TRW Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 I'd be all over this if I hadn't left the spare engine for this in my other trousers. GLWTS.
Lankytim Posted March 13, 2015 Author Posted March 13, 2015 It's a G reg facelift estate, no pics as it's on my Dad's drive.
Junkman Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Offer it to some oval boys near you.There. I wrote it.
Lankytim Posted March 13, 2015 Author Posted March 13, 2015 And it's Silver... plate is G68 GUY, which says Gay guy if you squint in a blizzard. scruff, Cavcraft and alf892 3
Lankytim Posted March 13, 2015 Author Posted March 13, 2015 740s are past it banger wise apparently! It's all Mondeos and Lexus nowadays.
cms206 Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Facelift ones aren't my thing and I've already got one with HGF - awesome, eh? If one of the other Scottish lot want it (or anyone, if you want to travel) I've got a complete B230FK here which'd probably be okay with a service and possibly a HG - it runs but it's a bit lumpy.If you want to go down the other route Tim, I believe a conversion kit for the LS1 V8 is available for not much coin if you happen to find an LS1 lying around.
Lankytim Posted March 13, 2015 Author Posted March 13, 2015 Isn't an FK a turbot lump? A yank V8 would be awesome but would exceed my budget of £0012.00
Bren Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Seriously there are still lots around - unless you have a decent lump lying around to drop in it probably isn't worth it.
Lacquer Peel Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 I think* a T5 engine drops straight in. KruJoe and Vin 2
cms206 Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 That sounds the absolute bollocks. I could listen to that burble all day. Lacquer Peel 1
hennabm Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Does it have a tow bar and where in the country is it?
Matt Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Facelift ones aren't my thing and I've already got one with HGF - awesome, eh? If one of the other Scottish lot want it (or anyone, if you want to travel) I've got a complete B230FK here which'd probably be okay with a service and possibly a HG - it runs but it's a bit lumpy. If you want to go down the other route Tim, I believe a conversion kit for the LS1 V8 is available for not much coin if you happen to find an LS1 lying around. Engines are a bit much though http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm//221692751720
Minimad5 Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Wish it was a Deezal, would be on it like a tramp on chips. Good luck
Lankytim Posted March 13, 2015 Author Posted March 13, 2015 M8 I WUD DRV IT NE WHRE, ITS JST A BT NOISY. Minimad5 and Cavcraft 2
Lankytim Posted March 13, 2015 Author Posted March 13, 2015 If it was deisail it would still have a fucked engine. Lacquer Peel and michael1703 2
Minimad5 Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Yes but i would have bought the fecker.Get some pictures young Mr Tim, just don't tempt me too much. Please.
filthyjohn Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 Where are you? I may want it, maybe just for spares but it really depends on spec/colour/engine etc. Guessing B200E and M46 box (4spd+OD).
filthyjohn Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 So much for my guessing skills then! B230 and M47 make it a fair bit more desirable. I'd probably only want to break it to help my other 3 sadly. I always need parts.
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