Volvo 440

bloggs850 · Oct 6th, 2020, 11:02

Hello Is anyone interested in a Volvo 440 M359 PJO for repair or parts. Otherwise, sadly, I will have to sell to Scrapyard. Location is just outside Ashford Kent. Has water leak so cannot be driven far. Thanks

dcw · Oct 6th, 2020, 19:07

You say in your other post it's got a coolant leak from one of the rubber pipes - is that not (at least temporarily) repairable? Further, I know scrapyard finds of these cars are getting rarer but they still happen - couple in Lakes I believe - so couldn't the piece of pipe in question just be replaced?

You're a long way away from me and I shouldn't even be thinking about it - but is the leak the only reason for parting with the car or does it have other issues?

All the best

David

bloggs850 · Oct 7th, 2020, 06:54

Hello. Thanks for your comment. Sadly I believe that the system is over pressurising & think the Head Gasket may be going.

phil_r · Oct 10th, 2020, 20:37

the coolant leak on my 440 was a perished hose clip on the bottom hose into the rad...…….. easily fixed.

bloggs850 · Oct 11th, 2020, 15:11

Thank you for the suggestion. Sadly I have repaired the pipe leak & whilst the car drives as well as ever it has slightly turned the indicator dye in an exhaust gas test on the cooling system reservoir. So unless someone wants to take a chance it will be scrapped.

dcw · Oct 11th, 2020, 19:17

That's a shame but I understand your position.

If we were a bit closer I'd think about taking it off your hands, if only for parts, but sadly it doesn't sound as if it's up to a 250-plus mile journey!

David

pgapga88 · Oct 13th, 2020, 10:25

Hi there,
I don't suppose you would part with just the interior hazard switch, which I do believe come in a unit with the seat belt sensor, my m plate failed its mot on just that annoyingly, no worries if not, thanks

bloggs850 · Oct 13th, 2020, 13:08

Thanks for interest. I am waiting for confirmation from a Specialist Volvo Breaker who may take it off my hands for parts. However, I he would suspect he would prefer it as complete as possible.

If anyone would like to offer £175 & take it away complete (via a Trailer). There are other parts I have a 76k gearbox for it (its got a B20F Engine).

Oct 6th, 2020, 11:02	#1
bloggs850 New Member Last Online: Jan 8th, 2021 17:33 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Kent	Volvo 440 Hello Is anyone interested in a Volvo 440 M359 PJO for repair or parts. Otherwise, sadly, I will have to sell to Scrapyard. Location is just outside Ashford Kent. Has water leak so cannot be driven far. Thanks

Oct 6th, 2020, 19:07	#2
dcw VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:45 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: YORK	You say in your other post it's got a coolant leak from one of the rubber pipes - is that not (at least temporarily) repairable? Further, I know scrapyard finds of these cars are getting rarer but they still happen - couple in Lakes I believe - so couldn't the piece of pipe in question just be replaced? You're a long way away from me and I shouldn't even be thinking about it - but is the leak the only reason for parting with the car or does it have other issues? All the best David __________________ The current fleet: 2004 C70 Collection 1995 440 ES 1994 480 GT 1995 480 Celebration 331/480

Oct 7th, 2020, 06:54	#3
bloggs850 New Member Last Online: Jan 8th, 2021 17:33 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Kent	Pipe Hello. Thanks for your comment. Sadly I believe that the system is over pressurising & think the Head Gasket may be going.

Oct 10th, 2020, 20:37	#4
phil_r Senior Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2020 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Malton	coolant leak the coolant leak on my 440 was a perished hose clip on the bottom hose into the rad...…….. easily fixed. __________________ 2002 V40 1.9D SE, 218k miles 2002 V40 1.9D S 200k miles, for spare parts and storing things in!

Oct 11th, 2020, 15:11	#5
bloggs850 New Member Last Online: Jan 8th, 2021 17:33 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Kent	Volvo 440 Thank you for the suggestion. Sadly I have repaired the pipe leak & whilst the car drives as well as ever it has slightly turned the indicator dye in an exhaust gas test on the cooling system reservoir. So unless someone wants to take a chance it will be scrapped.

Oct 11th, 2020, 19:17	#6
dcw VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:45 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: YORK	That's a shame but I understand your position. If we were a bit closer I'd think about taking it off your hands, if only for parts, but sadly it doesn't sound as if it's up to a 250-plus mile journey! David __________________ The current fleet: 2004 C70 Collection 1995 440 ES 1994 480 GT 1995 480 Celebration 331/480

Oct 13th, 2020, 10:25	#7
pgapga88 New Member Last Online: Oct 14th, 2020 15:46 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Kent	Interior Hazard Switch Hi there, I don't suppose you would part with just the interior hazard switch, which I do believe come in a unit with the seat belt sensor, my m plate failed its mot on just that annoyingly, no worries if not, thanks

Oct 13th, 2020, 13:08	#8
bloggs850 New Member Last Online: Jan 8th, 2021 17:33 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Kent	Volvo 440 Thanks for interest. I am waiting for confirmation from a Specialist Volvo Breaker who may take it off my hands for parts. However, I he would suspect he would prefer it as complete as possible. If anyone would like to offer £175 & take it away complete (via a Trailer). There are other parts I have a 76k gearbox for it (its got a B20F Engine).

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