Vacuum Re-circ gear, and 440 alloys.

foggyjames · Feb 9th, 2003, 05:08

Hi Chaps!

Two quick questions,

1) Have spied a vacuum power cabin air recirculation kit on a 340 in the scrappers. The pipes are all gone (on a quick inspection!), but the flap, arms, vacuum unit, and switch are all there.

What other bits do I need (one-way valve? pipework?), and how does it all plumb together? Where does it get he vacuum from - the inlet manifold?

2) Have spied 440 turbo alloys in the scrappers for £80 for four, incl part worn tires. Downsides? We just bought some at the same price for my mates sierra - hardly mint condition, but not bad for £80! They seem to be really badly balanced, but a quick trip to ATS / quikfit would solve this I guess. I have seen many 360s with these 440 alloys (they were on almost all the early 480s too) - so I guess they fit fine. Is there anything else I need to consider? The insurers should be cool with it, as they are a Volvo part (and hardly 19" rudeboy jobbies!)

cheers

James

Dan F · Feb 11th, 2003, 11:56

Hi James.

They will fit just fine!

The following site is a good reference point when it comes to PCDs and offsets etc for wheels.

One thing people often forget when mixing and matching wheels is the centre hub diameter.

eg. A Rover 400 wheel will fit on a Volvo 440, but a Volvo 440 wheel will not fit on a Rover 400.
Reason? PCD is the same, offset is compatible, but the centre diameter is bigger on the Rover!!

Anyway, Enjoy.

http://www.uk-hotrods.co.uk/technical/pcd%20chart.htm

Dan.

Feb 9th, 2003, 05:08	#1
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	Vacuum Re-circ gear, and 440 alloys. Hi Chaps! Two quick questions, 1) Have spied a vacuum power cabin air recirculation kit on a 340 in the scrappers. The pipes are all gone (on a quick inspection!), but the flap, arms, vacuum unit, and switch are all there. What other bits do I need (one-way valve? pipework?), and how does it all plumb together? Where does it get he vacuum from - the inlet manifold? 2) Have spied 440 turbo alloys in the scrappers for £80 for four, incl part worn tires. Downsides? We just bought some at the same price for my mates sierra - hardly mint condition, but not bad for £80! They seem to be really badly balanced, but a quick trip to ATS / quikfit would solve this I guess. I have seen many 360s with these 440 alloys (they were on almost all the early 480s too) - so I guess they fit fine. Is there anything else I need to consider? The insurers should be cool with it, as they are a Volvo part (and hardly 19" rudeboy jobbies!) cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Feb 11th, 2003, 11:56	#2
Dan F Premier Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2008 13:05 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Worcs	RE: Vacuum Re-circ gear, and 440 alloys. Hi James. They will fit just fine! The following site is a good reference point when it comes to PCDs and offsets etc for wheels. One thing people often forget when mixing and matching wheels is the centre hub diameter. eg. A Rover 400 wheel will fit on a Volvo 440, but a Volvo 440 wheel will not fit on a Rover 400. Reason? PCD is the same, offset is compatible, but the centre diameter is bigger on the Rover!! Anyway, Enjoy. http://www.uk-hotrods.co.uk/technical/pcd%20chart.htm Dan.

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