overrun Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Well it has a Retro Rides sticker Say something nice or provide us with a thread containing pics of cool cars. HA! Lacquer Peel and Ghosty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Jimmy Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Well done, you are now an honorary member of the most select of clubs, the VOC, please accept a courtesy pair of elasticated slacks. chodweaver, cpjitservices and CreepingJesus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreepingJesus Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Well done, you are now an honorary member of the most select of clubs, the VOC, please accept a courtesy pair of elasticated slacks.And the BSc in Anal Retentive Fuckwittery is in the post... anonymous user and rml2345 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Does the interior smell of digestive biscuits and old person? Lord Sterling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 More like weed and vape juice. alcyonecorporation, HillmanImp and CreepingJesus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Say something nice or provide us with a thread containing pics of cool cars. HA! RR sticker and hasn't been 'hit with the stick' DOES NOT COMPUTE tooSavvy and cpjitservices 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 Ha. Thanks, all I never noticed the stickers! I have some Autoshite stickers - I will leave 1 remaining in the Rover and it may just turn up at RR, As for the Volvo - I am on the hunt for classic insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 Just got a quote from Footman James £150 for the year. Blob on. Brodders, Lacquer Peel, Jim Bell and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 Once I have it sorted and on my drive, I'll make a list of what it needs, the first task will be a new rear silencer - £20 off ebay so thats sound for MOT in November (presume its a fail). Secondly, the fuel gauge will need to visit that most likely, and no backlight on the dash (Fuse?). Most annoyingly, Sunroof has been sealed shut. Will need to find out why. I quite like a sunroof. Though could be more ag than its worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidfowler2000 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Secondly, the fuel gauge will need to visit that most likely, and no backlight on the dash (Fuse?). More than likely it's the bulbs that have failed. I've had my 740 for 5 years and I've done several bulbs. It's not hard to do them. Do have a quick reccy at the fusebox though. cpjitservices 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 More than likely it's the bulbs that have failed. I've had my 740 for 5 years and I've done several bulbs. It's not hard to do them. Do have a quick reccy at the fusebox though.Thanks mate will do. Ill get back to you for the procedure type of bulbs etc when I get it alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Sunroof doesn't look original to me, in that it's made of glass. cpjitservices 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 Sunroof doesn't look original to me, in that it's made of glass.Guess ill find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 I have found on the bay of E some sellers that are breaking 740's That's handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Volvos. They're a bit boxy but they're all right. cpjitservices, Lacquer Peel and purplebargeken 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 I love mine btw. cpjitservices 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Found it http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/196885/volvo-740-thebrick Knew I'd seen it somewhere else. Shep Shepherd and cpjitservices 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 Found it http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/196885/volvo-740-thebrick Knew I'd seen it somewhere elseThats the one! Looks in great shape to be honest. Excited for Saturday is an understatement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 Well I picked up the 740 this morning.!!!! Will report back soon with more info!! danthecapriman and Dirk Diggler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 Does anyone know whether the 2.3 is an interference engine or not ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Non interference if I remember right. Still got to do the cam belt and tensioner on mine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Non interference if I remember right. I believe this is correct and the 2.0 IS interference. danthecapriman and Ghosty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Very nice indeed. I prefer the saloons, I always wished my dads 240 that he had in the late 80s was a 740 instead, they had real prescence on the drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreepingJesus Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Does anyone know whether the 2.3 is an interference engine or not ?It is non interference. I got away with a snapped cambelt a few months ago...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 Thanks chaps, if its non then I may aswell get clutch done first instead think it needs doing, pedal seems quite high - then it grabs if u know what I mean. Does that sound like it needs a new clutch ? I've driven a few Volvos that are like that. Ill do clutch, then do cambelt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 More importantly - someone has done a right bodge on converting the radio wiring loom to ISO - speakers are heavily distorted, Ive tried a new set of door speakers and the sound is the same. No rear speakers working at all. Thats annoying!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 Fuel gauge doesnt work lol, as per these cars lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardK Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Timing belt looks to be one of the easiest ever. And they're cheap.Have they crossed the earths on the speakers? And is this the era of car where there's a fader lurking outside of the radio, so only stereo wiring to ISO, then four speakers on a fader which may or may not cope with the loads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Check the wiring. One of my rear speakers (and the central locking) doesn't work on one door and it's because the wiring had snapped where it comes out of the body and into the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 Timing belt looks to be one of the easiest ever. And they're cheap. Have they crossed the earths on the speakers? And is this the era of car where there's a fader lurking outside of the radio, so only stereo wiring to ISO, then four speakers on a fader which may or may not cope with the loads?Ive no idea and no idea ow to check, wiring in cars is not my strong point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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