Heartbroken here...... My poor 740..... - Page 3

Toplights · Dec 24th, 2010, 15:13

If its good enough for the Swedes,its good enough for me.

Paul240480 · Dec 24th, 2010, 15:39

What a bummer NVNut! You must be gutted. Best of luck getting it sorted in a 'hassle-free' manner

ian2000t · Dec 24th, 2010, 17:03

I actually used Halfords 5 year pink stuff...all i could get ny hands on last minute! Seems good though.

NI_Volvo_Nut · Dec 24th, 2010, 17:12

Well. got it moved today and got the V40 out, done a bit of brain storming with my Da, and drew the conclusion there really isn't much to do, any damage that can be done, has been done already, so there is a thaw due next week, if the roads improve, we'll tow it down to the father in laws place.

Many thanks for your sympathys and advice in the meantime, I'll let you all know how i get on

I am truely gutted its happened, and very annoyed with myself for letting it happen

andy_d · Dec 24th, 2010, 17:32

lets hope its nowt more than a nasty fright for you and a few days without the 740 while it warms up enough to thaw.

NI_Volvo_Nut · Dec 24th, 2010, 19:14

Thats what I'm hoping Andy

jpliddy · Dec 24th, 2010, 21:16

as the man said 5 litres of volvo blue/green antifreeze for £16.29 i have heard it will stand up to tempretures a lot cooler than we have had yet. i dont use anything else . come on its a small price to pay . and change it every 3 years
regards j.p.liddy

dufeua · Dec 24th, 2010, 21:33

Setting fire to it with the heater will certainly thaw it..... thats if you don't cause a fire by shorting the battery first. Ho hum

TonyS9 · Dec 26th, 2010, 01:05

Thats annoying mate. I had a solid 360 a number of years ago but was scrapping it anyway. Tried to turn it over but it was definitely stiff, so starting not recommended.

My spare 940 turbo (donor for the 360 project) was also starting to freeze this week even though we are a bit warmer here near the sea (maybe), slush puppy in the pipes but some liquid water. I removed the air filter box and put in a 1.5kW fan heater and left it for about 6 hours with the bonnet down. It got thawed out ok while outside, no problems with overheating the rubbers or anything.

Everyone really needs to check their anti-freeze, usual temps here you can nearly get away without it (apart from corrosion), but -15 it needs to be up to spec (usually less than 2 years old) and the right concentration.

john h · Dec 26th, 2010, 08:27

Best of luck - I hope it's OK for you.

The weather forecast last night was talking about a brief thaw, so move quickly when you get the chance!

Keeping fingers crossed here!

John

Dec 24th, 2010, 15:13	#21
Toplights VOC Member 23660 Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 23:18 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surrey View Photos By: Toplights	If its good enough for the Swedes,its good enough for me. __________________ Old Works Motor. Malcolm and my Wheels, 1998 V70 2.5 20 Valve Auto Classic,Unmodified.

Dec 24th, 2010, 15:39	#22
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Jun 5th, 2024 18:25 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	What a bummer NVNut! You must be gutted. Best of luck getting it sorted in a 'hassle-free' manner __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Dec 24th, 2010, 17:03	#23
ian2000t Premier Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Halesowen	I actually used Halfords 5 year pink stuff...all i could get ny hands on last minute! Seems good though. __________________ 1990 Volvo 760 GLE D24TIC ZF22 - 16psi, more fuel, Monark 293 nozzles, 40mm lower, Bilstein TCs, 24/19 ARBs, full Polybushed front, H&R spacers, 17" Titans. Running Veg oil/petrol mix. Past: 1988 Volvo 740 B230E M46, 1991 Volvo 940 B230FB M47

Dec 24th, 2010, 17:12	#24
NI_Volvo_Nut Volvologist Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor - Norn Iron View Photos By: NI_Volvo_Nut	Well. got it moved today and got the V40 out, done a bit of brain storming with my Da, and drew the conclusion there really isn't much to do, any damage that can be done, has been done already, so there is a thaw due next week, if the roads improve, we'll tow it down to the father in laws place. Many thanks for your sympathys and advice in the meantime, I'll let you all know how i get on I am truely gutted its happened, and very annoyed with myself for letting it happen __________________ What's the matter with the car I'm driving? Can't you tell that it's out of style? Should I get a set of white wall tires? Are you gonna cruise the miracle mile?

Dec 24th, 2010, 17:32	#25
andy_d Premier Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2024 18:17 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: birmingham	lets hope its nowt more than a nasty fright for you and a few days without the 740 while it warms up enough to thaw. __________________ 940s - 2l / 92 < gone&missed s401.8 xs auto <gone >V50 2.4SE Geartronic aka "the new money pit" "skyship007 has now been successfully added to your ignore list. "."

Dec 24th, 2010, 19:14	#26
NI_Volvo_Nut Volvologist Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor - Norn Iron View Photos By: NI_Volvo_Nut	Thats what I'm hoping Andy __________________ What's the matter with the car I'm driving? Can't you tell that it's out of style? Should I get a set of white wall tires? Are you gonna cruise the miracle mile?

Dec 24th, 2010, 21:16	#27
jpliddy VOC Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2024 14:15 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: stoke on trent	as the man said 5 litres of volvo blue/green antifreeze for £16.29 i have heard it will stand up to tempretures a lot cooler than we have had yet. i dont use anything else . come on its a small price to pay . and change it every 3 years regards j.p.liddy

Dec 24th, 2010, 21:33	#28
dufeua Junior Member Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2021 22:52 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bedford	Setting fire to it with the heater will certainly thaw it..... thats if you don't cause a fire by shorting the battery first. Ho hum

Dec 26th, 2010, 01:05	#29
TonyS9 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:40 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holywood	Thats annoying mate. I had a solid 360 a number of years ago but was scrapping it anyway. Tried to turn it over but it was definitely stiff, so starting not recommended. My spare 940 turbo (donor for the 360 project) was also starting to freeze this week even though we are a bit warmer here near the sea (maybe), slush puppy in the pipes but some liquid water. I removed the air filter box and put in a 1.5kW fan heater and left it for about 6 hours with the bonnet down. It got thawed out ok while outside, no problems with overheating the rubbers or anything. Everyone really needs to check their anti-freeze, usual temps here you can nearly get away without it (apart from corrosion), but -15 it needs to be up to spec (usually less than 2 years old) and the right concentration.

Dec 26th, 2010, 08:27	#30
john h VOC Member Last Online: May 30th, 2024 11:13 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Best of luck - I hope it's OK for you. The weather forecast last night was talking about a brief thaw, so move quickly when you get the chance! Keeping fingers crossed here! John __________________ XX

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