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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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Hi, my names Mike, and I am a volvo groupie, hope to get some tips and perhaps give some as well, I am not mechanically minded but like to learn
 
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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Welcome to the Forum Mike. What kind of volvo are you driving these days? Do you have any pictures to share?
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 01:37 AM
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Hey whats up! Just getting in to the whole Volvo thing. I have been driven my 88 240 DL. And just bought a 82 240 GLT Turbo as a project car. So I will be looking for a lot of tips.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 03:59 AM
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Thanks for the welcome, this photo is of my 1999 v70 diesel, in five years i have had it the only thing that has gone wrong is three new light bulbs, apart from normal maintenance that is, today it is in the workshop for a new starter motor, just love this car been round the clock once but still motors on and on Name:  IMG_0310-1.jpg
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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Turns out it was not the starter motor but new glow plugs were needed, now runs like new!
 
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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Welcome to the forum.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 12:54 AM
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Nice to see you got her running so well. I wish we had Volvo Diesels here in the states. I would buy one up in a heart beat.

I like the caravan also. Looks like it would be fun to have in the summer. Just make sure the guys from Top Gear don't get there hands on it.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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Hi, why can you not get diesels in the states? and you know about clarkson then he hates caravans have you seen this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEMzujoKGcs regards Mike.
 
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