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Tramp · Oct 21st, 2014, 14:54

No update on the wheels, but I did get these......

Yellow covers for the headlamps, because I hought they were cool!

But whilst in the engine bay I noticed this

Should my carb have some sort of cover or cowl? It looks like there are x3 screw holes around the outside of it, also what sort of carb is it? Is it the stromberg?

Tramp · Oct 23rd, 2014, 19:49

So, I got my wheels back today

I'll fit them tomorrow!

jordi · Oct 24th, 2014, 05:33

Nice and shiny and original, gonna make it stand out a bit more.

Tramp · Oct 24th, 2014, 16:46

Yeah, they are great, they're abit lighter than I thought they would be but I'm really chuffed,

So here's the new wheel compared to the spare

And here are the wheels fitted

B00TS · Jan 13th, 2015, 23:04

That's better! The wheels were really holding it back.

It looks freakin' awesome now! SO worth every penny.

I love my V70 dearly but I am rather jealous of your 240.

I really might have to get myself one eventually...

Boots.

Tramp · Jan 14th, 2015, 08:57

Thanks! I am really chuffed with the wheels, they did come up nice - even if I do say so myself!

capt jack · Jan 14th, 2015, 10:26

Beautiful. I am so jealous!

Jack

Derek UK · Jan 15th, 2015, 15:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tramp

No update on the wheels, but I did get these......

Yellow covers for the headlamps, because I hought they were cool!

But whilst in the engine bay I noticed this

Should my carb have some sort of cover or cowl? It looks like there are x3 screw holes around the outside of it, also what sort of carb is it? Is it the stromberg?

Don't know if you've had any feedback on the missing piece of the carb. Carb is a Zenith DVG according to the Haynes and should have a cap on it which turn the top part into an oil reservoir for the central damper. This was added for '81 on so yours should have it. You might be just topping yours up if you have the older unscrew type damper. Maybe someone can help you with the parts you need. Having the damper working properly is important for good carburation. Damper pot shown on page 217 of the earlier green cover Haynes. Best one for you, as the later thinner red one misses a lot out. Having both is a good idea.

Tramp · Jan 15th, 2015, 22:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek UK

Don't know if you've had any feedback on the missing piece of the carb. Carb is a Zenith DVG according to the Haynes and should have a cap on it which turn the top part into an oil reservoir for the central damper. This was added for '81 on so yours should have it. You might be just topping yours up if you have the older unscrew type damper. Maybe someone can help you with the parts you need. Having the damper working properly is important for good carburation. Damper pot shown on page 217 of the earlier green cover Haynes. Best one for you, as the later thinner red one misses a lot out. Having both is a good idea.

Thank you, I'll have a look and see what the manual says, if I need to get a better dash pot I can do, although I have checked this one and it does hold oil,

Angie · Jan 16th, 2015, 00:13

Your car looks stunning now, you're so lucky to have it, and in such amazingly good condition too. I rather like the upright grill on those earlier cars, it gives more 'presence' somehow, very dignified.

Jan 13th, 2015, 23:04	#55
B00TS Senior Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2021 08:18 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Stroud	Wow! That's better! The wheels were really holding it back. It looks freakin' awesome now! SO worth every penny. I love my V70 dearly but I am rather jealous of your 240. I really might have to get myself one eventually... Boots. __________________ 2007 V70 D5 SPORT 150k 1997 V70 2.5TDI 290k - Sent on to pastures new!

Oct 21st, 2014, 14:54	#51
Tramp Member Last Online: Nov 13th, 2018 09:45 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Rotherham	No update on the wheels, but I did get these...... Yellow covers for the headlamps, because I hought they were cool! But whilst in the engine bay I noticed this Should my carb have some sort of cover or cowl? It looks like there are x3 screw holes around the outside of it, also what sort of carb is it? Is it the stromberg?

Oct 23rd, 2014, 19:49	#52
Tramp Member Last Online: Nov 13th, 2018 09:45 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Rotherham	So, I got my wheels back today I'll fit them tomorrow!

Oct 24th, 2014, 05:33	#53
jordi Junior Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2017 09:33 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Darlington	Nice and shiny and original, gonna make it stand out a bit more.

Oct 24th, 2014, 16:46	#54
Tramp Member Last Online: Nov 13th, 2018 09:45 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Rotherham	Yeah, they are great, they're abit lighter than I thought they would be but I'm really chuffed, So here's the new wheel compared to the spare And here are the wheels fitted

Jan 14th, 2015, 08:57	#56
Tramp Member Last Online: Nov 13th, 2018 09:45 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Rotherham	Thanks! I am really chuffed with the wheels, they did come up nice - even if I do say so myself!

Jan 14th, 2015, 10:26	#57
capt jack VOC Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 18:56 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire	Beautiful. I am so jealous! Jack

Jan 16th, 2015, 00:13	#60
Angie Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:31 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lostwithiel	Your car looks stunning now, you're so lucky to have it, and in such amazingly good condition too. I rather like the upright grill on those earlier cars, it gives more 'presence' somehow, very dignified.

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