1989 Volvo 340 GL from UK and Ireland - Comments

5th Apr 2002, 04:25

"A lovable/reliable/cheap first car"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Rust hole on near side rear wheel arch

New set of brake pads

Couple of oil changes

Tuned engine

Door badly bent in break in (pushed it back, but leaks in the car wash)

Welding on sills

new radiator

replaced spring in ignition switch.

Al these repairs actually cost me very little.

General comments?

Seats are comfortable, but a little dated now

Nippy acceleration for a car of its age (boy racers in novas look out!)

Rear wheel drive so doesn't handle well on round abouts (that's how I lost my old car)

Awesome on straights

poor car stereo.


14th Apr 2003, 10:07

I have an '88 340 GL - lately it's been going through oil and water at an alarming rate. The diagnosis was that it probably needs a replacement cylinder head gasket, but the mechanic isn't sure without taking the whole thing apart. Anyone know of any other possibilities that would cause similar symptoms? And what should I expect to pay to repair this?

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