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Subject: Re: [OM] ( OM) OT Volvo made where??
From: "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:18:33 -0500
Hi Ian,

No, my 264 had the V6 engine, and I enjoyed it.  But the A/C just never 
cooled well.  It was originally dark green, and I had it painted white, but 
that didn't help the A/C much at all.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 7:16 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] ( OM) OT Volvo made where??


> Hi Jim,
>
>> My first Volvo was a used 1980 264 GLE with automatic tran, because my 
>> wife
>> isn't comfortable with a stick shift.  That was the smoothest running 
>> engine
>
> My first wife demolished my 264 bit by bit after we seperated :o)
> Every now and then I miss the old lounge on wheels.
>
>> I've ever had, but the induction system required frequent adjustments.  I
>> finally traded it because of the worries about the cost of repairs if 
>> that
>> complex engine died, and also because the A/C could not keep us cool in
>> Summer in the lower USA.
>
> You must have had the inline 6 model ?
> I had the large V6 configuration, A/C worked well during the summers
> in Kalgoorlie, apart from one mid 30's day when it broke down
> driving from Kalgoorlie to Perth, needed a new hose and re-gass
>
>> My wife selected a 1989 740 wagon which we still have.  I only bought the
>> V70 because the 740 was getting long in the tooth, and I was 
>> uncomfortable
>> using it for longer trips.  On its next trip in for its annual service, 
>> the
>> 740 will have all of the original hoses replaced, though no leaks are
>> evident.
>
> Yes, my 850 would probably still make it across the Nullabor a few
> more times but as its now 16 years old I just feel safer from a break
> down point of view not doing it, that and the fact I'm not sure if I
> could handle the drive between Melbourne and Adelaide again,
> Adelaide to Kalgoorlie and/or Perth though is nice.
>
>> I took the 740 to 11,000 ft in Rocky Mountain National Park, and it ran
>> great as long as I kept the RPM at a decent level.
>
> I've always loved the way you can make a Volvo glide up steep
> hills effortlessly once you have it rolling properly.
>
> Cheers
> Ian Manners
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