Stupid Question (only if you know the answer)

Darranna · Nov 26th, 2014, 13:57

Did any of the 300 Series Volvo's have power steering?

Or did that not arrive until the 400 Series?

classicswede · Nov 26th, 2014, 14:57

PAS was a option on 360's and most GLT's did have it. 340's were retro fit and pretty much only seen new on disabled modified cars

Joe Harding · Nov 27th, 2014, 08:23

Our 1192 340 1.4 DL has Power Steering. We didn't know it was there but it's a real bonus! I surmise the car was bought for an elderly lady who had it installed as an extra. It's been no problem to date, apart from being a bit of added noise. No noticeable fuel usage either.

360beast · Nov 27th, 2014, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Harding

Our 1192 340 1.4 DL has Power Steering. We didn't know it was there but it's a real bonus! I surmise the car was bought for an elderly lady who had it installed as an extra. It's been no problem to date, apart from being a bit of added noise. No noticeable fuel usage either.

Bloody hell Volvo has been around that long!

Darranna · Nov 27th, 2014, 19:53

Thanks guys,

The reason for the question is that I'm toying with the idea of getting another Volvo to sit alongside my 2008 C70, although this will be a fourth car as the wife has her own car and I also have a company car so the C70 is only used in the summer months.

But I fancy a project something I can fettle and play with. the other option is a 240 Estate.

Logan360 · Dec 8th, 2014, 18:34

get a 360. they are fun and easy to throw around, plus not exactly hard to fix either. look for an 88 up 360. in my market anything 88 or newer has p/s.

Clan · Dec 8th, 2014, 18:54

does anyone know where i can get a 360 ( or 340 ) power steering rack ?

Or even one which can be adapted to fit .

classicswede · Dec 8th, 2014, 20:12

I have one but need to hand on to it until I can find a supply for new track rods for them.

I don't like PAS much so once that is sorted it will be available

Clan · Dec 8th, 2014, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicswede

I have one but need to hand on to it until I can find a supply for new track rods for them.

I don't like PAS much so once that is sorted it will be available

Hi Dai ,
please let me know when , or sell it to me as it is ?
Thanks The GLT was certainly light but there is something fundimentaly wrong with the 300 steering geometry for it to get heavier and heavier the more lock there is ... maybe a tweek to the castor would transform it , but driving one with the recommended 27 psi trye pressures is almost impossible especially as it gets heavier and heavier as the tyres wear too !

classicswede · Dec 8th, 2014, 23:23

Top mounts tend to be the biggest problem with heavy steering.

There is nothing wrong with the rack but I need to use it to work out what can be used to replace the track rods with as the 360 PAS ones are no longer available

Nov 26th, 2014, 13:57	#1
Darranna VOC Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2015 12:00 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Canvey Island	Stupid Question (only if you know the answer) Did any of the 300 Series Volvo's have power steering? Or did that not arrive until the 400 Series?

Nov 26th, 2014, 14:57	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	PAS was a option on 360's and most GLT's did have it. 340's were retro fit and pretty much only seen new on disabled modified cars __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Nov 27th, 2014, 08:23	#3
Joe Harding Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:34 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bristol	Our 1192 340 1.4 DL has Power Steering. We didn't know it was there but it's a real bonus! I surmise the car was bought for an elderly lady who had it installed as an extra. It's been no problem to date, apart from being a bit of added noise. No noticeable fuel usage either. __________________ "The more people I meet the more I like my God."

Dec 8th, 2014, 18:34	#6
Logan360 MR300 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2023 17:22 Join Date: May 2012 Location: tauranga	get a 360. they are fun and easy to throw around, plus not exactly hard to fix either. look for an 88 up 360. in my market anything 88 or newer has p/s. __________________ Own (NEW!! 97 960 top spec, 96 855 T5), 97 royal blue Volvo S90, 86 white 360GLT, 96 Volvo 850R black, 95 960 owned, 89 carolla, 94 940Tic, mitsi GTO TT, Volvo 850 turbo, 9 360GLTs, R32 skyline, 360GL hatch, 1984 Toyota corona

Dec 8th, 2014, 18:54	#7
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:32 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	does anyone know where i can get a 360 ( or 340 ) power steering rack ? Or even one which can be adapted to fit . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Nov 27th, 2014, 19:53	#5
Darranna VOC Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2015 12:00 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Canvey Island	Thanks guys, The reason for the question is that I'm toying with the idea of getting another Volvo to sit alongside my 2008 C70, although this will be a fourth car as the wife has her own car and I also have a company car so the C70 is only used in the summer months. But I fancy a project something I can fettle and play with. the other option is a 240 Estate.

Dec 8th, 2014, 20:12	#8
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	I have one but need to hand on to it until I can find a supply for new track rods for them. I don't like PAS much so once that is sorted it will be available __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Dec 8th, 2014, 23:23	#10
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Top mounts tend to be the biggest problem with heavy steering. There is nothing wrong with the rack but I need to use it to work out what can be used to replace the track rods with as the 360 PAS ones are no longer available __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

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