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  1. 12th September 2013, 08:55 AM #11
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    Volvo listed the 4x4 for sale in Aust around 1980 but I think they only sold one or two - I remember a 4x4 magazine kitting one out and then giving it away as some sort of prize.

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  2. 12th September 2013, 09:12 AM #12
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    Previous thread discussing C303s
    Spudboy's Dutch/German Jaunt. 110's; 101's; Series; Expedition vehs and even a UniMog
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    Dependant on which way it leans, VW used to fit a 2.4 6 cylinder turbo intercooled diesel to the Volvo 740/760's. I fitted one to a Land Rover in the UK, and it sounded and went very well.. Incidentally, it leans heavily to the vehicle RHS...
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  4. 12th September 2013, 06:35 PM #14
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    Awesome truck!!!
    The B30 is an excellent engine. Well worth keeping. In the 164E it produced 175 HP and it will go for ever. I remember the C304 that Dr Karl drove around Australia. I understand that they were offered to the Army but did not get the contract.
    Great to see someone enjoying one. I'd love a 101 but I'd much prefer a C303!!!
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  5. 12th September 2013, 08:01 PM #15
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    CV boot failure is quite a common issue on these trucks. Mostly this is age fatigue, as the trucks are over 30 years old. However, when they do split, oil from the axle and CV is able to escape. It took a little while to find the parts, and I ended up getting 4 (2 for now and 2 as spares) sent over from the US via a very helpful C303 owner there.

    Replacing isn’t too hard, but does require removing the ends off the axle and those portal boxes are not light!! Seating the new boot against the outer casing is tricky, but with careful application of a “stick” it was possible to slowly tap it into place without damaging the rubber.

    Old bit coming out...
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  6. 12th September 2013, 08:03 PM #16
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    And new bits going back in...
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    Nice looking unit you have there, and looking very capable from the brochure you posted.

    Mick, Gav, if and when you slide on over, you should probably let me know,, I might have to join you for a gander at it
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    Love the C303's, i remember a few years there was some one on outerlimits that was bringing in C303 portal axles from Malaysia as there is/was a huge surplus of spares over there from the ex Army fleet.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh View Post
    Road trip Gav? We can get a photo of a Volvo flanked by 101's.
    Sounds like a plan.

    Quote Originally Posted by Chops View Post

    Mick, Gav, if and when you slide on over, you should probably let me know,, I might have to join you for a gander at it
    No probs, always a spare seat.
    If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.
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    Hmmm... Whilst you are more than welcome to come around and crawl all over it, some expectation setting is needed.
    I started this thread as the first priority is nearing completion and the Volvo is finally coming to the top of the pile of jobs to do. However, during the house ronnovation, it has become an incredibly convenient shed and still is as I write.
    So, whilst it could be made to run, it doesn't, and crawl around space is somewhat limited - latest picture of truck attached.
    Owner builder is somewhat time constraining...
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