1986 d reg, 5k miles, nooby help pls

[jjonn]

Hi all, i am a noob to the Volvo peeps. I am a proud new owner of a d reg, only 5200 mile 1.7 gl. Just want to say hi, as i did in main forum, and want to introduce myself. I am a 38 year old single proud dad of 2 kids, long time motorbike rider, but, as i mentioned, now a proud owner of a 1986 ( d reg) 340 1.7. I love it. I had to renew a few little things, but now she running great. For a 25 year old car i am so so impressed. Everything running great after a first check up, got a yeat MOT, tax, but smelling hot and oily, ( no actual symptoms yet though). Oh, she is only 5000 miles old :!:!:!:!:! Starts ok, runs great, just smells a bit, any ideas people? She had new filters, cables, plugs, drives great, but smells a little, and sometimes takes 2 or 3 starts.....

[TonyS9]

5,00 miles is exceptional, its probably never been serviced or run much. Must have been garaged to not be rusted to bits.

If there is no sign of oil on the outside of the engine and the temp is normal, change all the fluids. Check the filler cap for oil crude build up.

If the engine is a bit oily, degrease with a stiff brush and jet wash it.

Consider a rust proofing course aswell.

[the alarming man]

Originally Posted by jjonn

Hi all, i am a noob to the Volvo peeps. I am a proud new owner of a d reg, only 5200 mile 1.7 gl. Just want to say hi, as i did in main forum, and want to introduce myself. I am a 38 year old single proud dad of 2 kids, long time motorbike rider, but, as i mentioned, now a proud owner of a 1986 ( d reg) 340 1.7. I love it. I had to renew a few little things, but now she running great. For a 25 year old car i am so so impressed. Everything running great after a first check up, got a yeat MOT, tax, but smelling hot and oily, ( no actual symptoms yet though). Oh, she is only 5000 miles old :!:!:!:!:! Starts ok, runs great, just smells a bit, any ideas people? She had new filters, cables, plugs, drives great, but smells a little, and sometimes takes 2 or 3 starts.....

possibly a new petrol filler cap as rubber on the cap become brittle also petrol evaporates so a new cap should be considered

[jjonn]

Many thanks guys, more stuff for me to look at and consider, she does however, run very well, and i am still very happy. Also as happy with all your help

[rublehousen]

of all the rubber things on the car that could perish with age id be looking at the brake flexi hoses to change first

[mchudd]

Hi mate.
Well done on getting such a low mileage car.
I hope everthing goes well.
Cheers Mark.

[jjonn]

Many thanks! Was kept in garage by my late grandfather, who kept his mk 1 cortina when he bought it, and was almost too scared to drive it, but kept it tested Have put it through a thourough servive, changed fuel lines/filters, cleaned carb/cap, new ht and plugs, runs great!