New to the forum and volvos..

Mar 17th, 2007, 17:51

Hello people, great lookin forum. I dont have a volvo - yet having been a bit of a 4x4 fan, but maybe buying a 1996 440 1.8 gs. Is there any known faults or problems I should be looking for. Any advice would be a great help.

sharonjeoff · Mar 20th, 2007, 01:11

Hi & welcome, Have a look at the "technical topics" (400) series) in our forum, you will find your answers there, & it will occupied for hours,
hope this helps.. good luck, Geoff,

the hoff · Mar 20th, 2007, 08:41

usuall more service history the better check for gear sloppiness as gear bushes are prone to wear check for the bite of clutch as can be expensive to change also sighns of any leaks around the corner of radiator and at the back of engine as core plugs have a habbit of leaking most of all take it for a spin and check for rattles etc see if theres an issue with the bushes (lower arm etc) theese cars are pretty much bomb proof and could run for ever if looked after oh ps if heated seats make sure drivers works!!!!!!

Velorum · Mar 20th, 2007, 19:20

Welcome to the forum Marmite - probably a good idea to move on from the 4x4's considering what the great and good are planning................

CTCNetwork · Mar 21st, 2007, 01:14

Hi,

Welcome to the forums and enjoy your time here..
Luck in your search for a 440..

Des. . .

Mar 17th, 2007, 17:51	#1
marmite Guest Location:	New to the forum and volvos.. Hello people, great lookin forum. I dont have a volvo - yet having been a bit of a 4x4 fan, but maybe buying a 1996 440 1.8 gs. Is there any known faults or problems I should be looking for. Any advice would be a great help.

Mar 20th, 2007, 19:20	#4
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	Welcome to the forum Marmite - probably a good idea to move on from the 4x4's considering what the great and good are planning................ __________________ Past Volvos 340's (2), 240 saloons (4), 240 estates (5), 740 estate (1), 760 saloon (1), 940 saloon (1), 940 estate (1)

Mar 21st, 2007, 01:14	#5
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Mar 20th, 2007, 01:11	#2
sharonjeoff New Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2009 22:36 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TORQUAY	Hi & welcome, Have a look at the "technical topics" (400) series) in our forum, you will find your answers there, & it will occupied for hours, hope this helps.. good luck, Geoff,

Mar 20th, 2007, 08:41	#3
the hoff 440IFIED Last Online: Aug 8th, 2007 21:57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: brum View Photos By: the hoff	usuall more service history the better check for gear sloppiness as gear bushes are prone to wear check for the bite of clutch as can be expensive to change also sighns of any leaks around the corner of radiator and at the back of engine as core plugs have a habbit of leaking most of all take it for a spin and check for rattles etc see if theres an issue with the bushes (lower arm etc) theese cars are pretty much bomb proof and could run for ever if looked after oh ps if heated seats make sure drivers works!!!!!!

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