Citroen + volvo

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4 total messages Started by Gregory Strockbine Tue, 22 Oct 1985 20:06

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Author: Gregory Strockbine
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1985 20:06

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	I've been looking at Citroen's (1969 - 72 vintage) and the
old volvo sports car, the P1800. Has anyone had any experience
with either of these cars?

Re: Citroen + volvo

#54

Author: H.SILBIGER
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1985 21:06

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Volvo P-1800 can be worked on by auto mechanics.
Citroens need a plumber.

Re: Citroen + volvo

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Author: Dave Williams
Date: Thu, 24 Oct 1985 18:45

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In article <5709@fortune.UUCP> strock@fortune.UUCP (Gregory Strockbine) writes:
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>	I've been looking at Citroen's (1969 - 72 vintage) and the
>old volvo sports car, the P1800. Has anyone had any experience


The P1800 uses a custom made English built body with stock Volvo
running gear. The parts are durable, in good supply and anyone with
a little mechanical aptitude can work on them. The Citroen has a
unique hydraulic suspension and electrostatic clutch that no one
outside of the Fifth Republic seems to understand. Parts supply
is almost totally nonexistant, which is a shame aince they are
required quite often. Your mechanics name must be either Pierre
or Jacque.
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                                    Dave Williams
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Re: Citroen + volvo

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Author: ROBIN
Date: Sat, 02 Nov 1985 05:29

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> 
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> 	I've been looking at Citroen's (1969 - 72 vintage) and the
> old volvo sports car, the P1800. Has anyone had any experience
> with either of these cars?

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having owned 9 Volvos (still have 3 245 wagons and 2- 1971 1800Es) i think i can help you
with info on 1800s.  They are essentially the same mechanically as the sedans,
although they often have higher state of tune. (example: '71 1800E 130 or 135
HP in US version, 2/4/5 sedan/wagon were 105-115 HP).  Mechanical parts
are not a problem, although not many people are qualified to work on
electronic injection.  this is relatively trouble free with exception of
neccessity of replacing throttle switch app. every 30K miles (engine idles erratic
i. e. it hunts and occasionally stumbles below 1500 RPM are symptoms). 
Body parts are getting hard to find, especially small things like trim.
Volvo Sports America, the 1800 club, is a good source for these parts.

If I can be of any further help give me a call at 201-386-6865 during
business hours (EST)

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