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by cavetroll
Tue Jul 30, 2019 9:57 am
Forum: CLASSIFIEDS: Pinzgauers, Haflingers and Volvos For Sale. Parts and Goods too!
Topic: Aluzinc body Volvo C303 for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 2664
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Aluzinc body Volvo C303 for sale

1975 Volvo C303 Aluzinc body for sale approximately 70000miles, up rated radiator fitted with electric fans. £11500 located and registered in the UK.
by cavetroll
Sun Oct 29, 2017 3:57 pm
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: Front brake problems.
Replies: 3
Views: 4963
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Re: Front brake problems.

I'm based in Kendal. I have managed to sort it out by taking 1.5mm off the end of the shoes, this seems to have solved the problem.
thenk you for the advice.
by cavetroll
Thu Oct 26, 2017 6:31 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: Front brake problems.
Replies: 3
Views: 4963
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Front brake problems.

I have recently changed the front wheel cylinders and I can no longer get the drum back on properly. After changing the cylinders the drum will go on freely until there is a 1mm gap between the hub and the drum but only at the bottom, if i then tighten a wheel nut onto the drum it will pull in until...
by cavetroll
Mon Nov 07, 2016 11:25 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X body and electrical
Topic: LED headlights
Replies: 21
Views: 16833
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Re: LED headlights

I have some of the generic ones in my 303 and they are a massive improvement over the stock head lights or even halogen units.
by cavetroll
Mon Nov 07, 2016 4:48 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X Modifications and restorations
Topic: Parabolic springs anyone?
Replies: 57
Views: 20703
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Re: Parabolic springs anyone?

I know this is an old thread but has an order been placed for the springs, I need to replace my springs as they have sagged and it is cheaper to get parabolic springs than original spec ones.
I am ready to place an order straight away.
by cavetroll
Wed Mar 09, 2016 5:08 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: Second radiator behind a flap
Replies: 10
Views: 8931
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Re: Second radiator behind a flap

Thank you, this has been very useful, I have only had the truck a few days and there are so many things that are different to any other 4X4 that I have owned.
by cavetroll
Mon Mar 07, 2016 4:02 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: Second radiator behind a flap
Replies: 10
Views: 8931
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Second radiator behind a flap

Hi I cannot find any mention of this anywhere in the manuals for the C303. My truck a 1975 C303 has a second radiator to the side of the main rad, this second rad can be blocked off with a flap I guess in cold climates, does this mean it will cope in hot climates?. The reason I am asking about this ...
by cavetroll
Tue Feb 02, 2016 10:53 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: Proof of age
Replies: 1
Views: 3479
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Proof of age

Hi Is there anyone on here who has registered a Volvo C303 or 4 or 6 for that matter in the UK. I need a proof of age for the DVLA to register my Volvo and I am hitting a wall as to where to find a build date for one of these. I am currently waiting on Volvo Trucks UK to come back to me but I am not...