1988,VOLVO,740 TURBO DIESEL , Very stright car N.Ireland - Page 2

Ade B · Dec 9th, 2013, 14:08

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Originally Posted by doingitsideways

Ade, why don't you just admit it?

You know you wanna d24 a 960, all the cool kids do it you know!!

Oh, in manual trim I get around 28mpg mixed with around 150-200kg in the back ALL the time. Maybe dropping to around 25 with my foot down. I have turned my pump up a little though.

Steve

Haha, I know it could work out nice! But then again that is only a 4mpg gain... which ain't really paying for a conversion for a long time.

rod25 · Dec 9th, 2013, 20:45

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Originally Posted by Ade B

Haha, I know it could work out nice! But then again that is only a 4mpg gain... which ain't really paying for a conversion for a long time.

I think the auto is better mpg , for , when driving steady , it will change gear about 2500 - 3000 rpm , But" if it was manual , you would rev it out to 4000-5000 rpm ,drinking more fuel,
so I think I get about 30 -35 mpg with the auto .
and another plus side is the mix of fuel it runs on , I work it out at about £1 a litre.

doingitsideways · Dec 9th, 2013, 21:19

Aye, to be fair "with my foot down" does equate to most of the time... It's when it's well and truely buried in the axminster that it gets worse!

Plus, mine is horrifically under geared as I still have the petrol diff in place.
If I looked hard enough and found one with a sensible gearing for the diesel then I'm sure I could persuade mine to do 35mpg.

Worth noting though: the same 960 when it had it's original 2.5 24v and a manual 'box was averaging around 18mpg with the same sort of payload and same "combined" mileage.

Steve

P.s, agree with Rod... It all depends on what mix you run to work out your economy cost wise.
My mix probably works out at around £1-£1.05 a litre, so that would equate to a few extra to the gallon

rod25 · Dec 10th, 2013, 19:30

Nice and new MOT , is was mot'd to Jan 2014 , but because it was a mainland mot, it would not carry over , so she only has a years ticket on it , instead of 13 mouths .
But not to worry , straight through, No fault's ,

.

.655

JJKM · Dec 15th, 2013, 23:39

This is so annoying; been after one of these for ages but sadly, you are in Ireland and I am in Dover!!

david philips · Dec 16th, 2013, 07:41

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Originally Posted by JJKM

This is so annoying; been after one of these for ages but sadly, you are in Ireland and I am in Dover!!

if you really wanted it you could fly over early and drive it back, long drive back it would take all day but could be done.

rod25 · Dec 16th, 2013, 18:45

fitted a set of Nivomats & softer spring , at the weekend . That's the self leveling sorted.
The next step is to get the tow bar on. . Then she will be my work horse for the winter .

JJKM · Dec 17th, 2013, 23:10

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Originally Posted by david philips

if you really wanted it you could fly over early and drive it back, long drive back it would take all day but could be done.

Indeed it could, and would be worth it if it was guaranteed of being the perfect car, but seems a long way for something that might disappoint, if that makes sense?...

rod25 · Dec 18th, 2013, 22:31

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Originally Posted by JJKM

Indeed it could, and would be worth it if it was guaranteed of being the perfect car, but seems a long way for something that might disappoint, if that makes sense?...

I have described the car with it's faults as best as I can , If you need anymore photo's of a particular part of the car let us know .

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Laney760 · Dec 18th, 2013, 22:42

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Originally Posted by JJKM

Indeed it could, and would be worth it if it was guaranteed of being the perfect car, but seems a long way for something that might disappoint, if that makes sense?...

I can vouch for Rod25's character, mechanical knowledge and trustworthiness, sound bloke and I'm pretty sure he's an mot tester so he must know his stuff!

Dec 9th, 2013, 21:19	#13
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Aye, to be fair "with my foot down" does equate to most of the time... It's when it's well and truely buried in the axminster that it gets worse! Plus, mine is horrifically under geared as I still have the petrol diff in place. If I looked hard enough and found one with a sensible gearing for the diesel then I'm sure I could persuade mine to do 35mpg. Worth noting though: the same 960 when it had it's original 2.5 24v and a manual 'box was averaging around 18mpg with the same sort of payload and same "combined" mileage. Steve P.s, agree with Rod... It all depends on what mix you run to work out your economy cost wise. My mix probably works out at around £1-£1.05 a litre, so that would equate to a few extra to the gallon __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Dec 10th, 2013, 19:30	#14
rod25 VOC Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2023 21:41 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: LISBURN	Nice and new MOT , is was mot'd to Jan 2014 , but because it was a mainland mot, it would not carry over , so she only has a years ticket on it , instead of 13 mouths . But not to worry , straight through, No fault's , . .655 __________________ 1991 940 td saloon (scally rally) 1989 760 td saloon Last edited by rod25; Dec 10th, 2013 at 19:32.

Dec 16th, 2013, 18:45	#17
rod25 VOC Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2023 21:41 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: LISBURN	fitted a set of Nivomats & softer spring , at the weekend . That's the self leveling sorted. The next step is to get the tow bar on. . Then she will be my work horse for the winter . __________________ 1991 940 td saloon (scally rally) 1989 760 td saloon

Dec 15th, 2013, 23:39	#15
JJKM Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2022 22:39 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Dover	This is so annoying; been after one of these for ages but sadly, you are in Ireland and I am in Dover!!

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