My 850 T5 project

Post 473363 by barrysc on 2012-03-12 18:30:46

Hi all, I am very new to this forum but have been on other forums. Here are some of the post i have placed on the other forum. Hi all, I have had my t5 for 3 weeks now (Owned by two previous VOC members - im the third VOC member to own it) and thought id post up some pictures after cleaning it up. It is a t5 S with Mas Italy 17" titan replicas, air con, electric windows / mirrors / sunroof & heated seats - Not a scratch on it! It has full service history and all old MOT's and receipts. very pleased with my purchase. heres some pictures more to follow.... heres a photo before six hours of cleaning the engine! : and after: so far the only modifications are a re-map (by one of the previous owners) I replaced 2 of the worn out assimetrico's (it has p zero assimetrico's all round) and a genuine volvo strut brace fitted last week. i will use this thread to post my modifications and maintenance. cheers Barry

Post 473364 by barrysc on 2012-03-12 18:31:46

finally i got the camera working. here are some pictures of my interior after i stripped the interior out and clean it all. My nice new arm rest. The all new carpet, freshly cleaned. After cleaning the car inside and out it decided to snow heavily the next day, so i took the opportunity to take it out and get some pictures in the snow. heres the best photo out of them all. I will let you know of the next time i get something changed or added to the car. cheers barry

Post 473367 by barrysc on 2012-03-12 18:32:40

I know its been a while, but finally got round to do some more work on the car. And after waiting 3 weeks for the braided brakes hoses, i finally completed the 302mm brakes conversion with the braided brake hoses. We had trouble with getting the bleed valves un-done but with a bit gentle persuation they loosened off. Here are some pictures from the day: and the finished project: As you can see we also painted the carriers and calipers in copper. Which i think it brings them up alot. it has made such a difference to the handling of the car, for the price of the conversion its a well worth upgrade. cheers Barry

Post 473368 by barrysc on 2012-03-12 18:33:12

I was just looking through my thread and realise i was missing out that i have now got some v70 rear lights. Here is a picture of them off the car. I will post another picture of them on the car when we get some nice weather (if we ever that is). cheers Barry

Post 473369 by barrysc on 2012-03-12 18:33:50

hello again, Once again been spending more money on my T5, not that im regreting it, i just received another delivery of parts for my suspension upgrade. This includes: [LIST] [*]IPD Uprated Drop Links [*]Powerflex Poly Top Mount [*]New Lower Control Arms [*]Koni yellow Rear Dampers [/LIST] Here is some pictures of them off the car, they aren't being fitted until around the 25th of this month, so i will have to post some more pictures after that. I am also waiting for a rear strut brace, but they were out of stock. So i have to wait for it to be sent from IPD, which will take a couple of week to be delivered. Cheers Barry

Post 473370 by barrysc on 2012-03-12 18:34:32

hi all, Finally found some time so fit the V70 rear lights, Easier than i thought and yet such a big difference they make. I also took the time to T-Cut and polish her, It took about 8 hours but it has made such a big difference to the look of the car. Here are some pictures of the car after my 8 hour cleaning stint. Cheers Barry

Post 473371 by barrysc on 2012-03-12 18:35:28

Hi all, Now i have had all the work to my suspension, i thought i would post some pictures of the rest of the upgrades and some pictures of comparison with some after shots. here are some photos: -Poly bottom mount: -Poly bushes for the lower control arms: -New track rod ends: -New rear drivers side brake caliper: -Sport lowering springs: -Eibach camber adjustment kit: -Comparison of the old rear suspension and new: -New front suspension assembled: I will post more pictures of car when we eventually get some nice weather. cheers Barry

Post 473372 by T5frankie on 2012-03-12 18:35:53

lovely motor mate, keep up the good work.

Post 473373 by barrysc on 2012-03-12 18:37:07

Hi all, Long time no post. I have done a few "minor" changes to the car since my last post :) Firstly i changed the door handles to V70 ones and colour coded side strips to match. Next i bought a few bits for my car: 1x MANUAL donor car New 850R clutch Poly tie bar bushes Also solid gear linkage bushes from a Toyota MR2. Here are a couple of photos of the fitting process: The car drives perfectly, very pleased with the outcome especially as i am only 23 years old and have only worked on cars for the last couple of years (the first year very casually). I would also like to thanks Dooby for his article on "how to convert auto to manual" it was very informative. cheers Barry

Post 473376 by barrysc on 2012-03-12 18:38:02

Hi all, Finally got round to getting my next mod! Its an stainless steel OBX Turbo back exhaust from the USA. 3 Inch Downpipe with 2.75inch cat-back system. I had to change the Exhaust housing of the turbo as the flange was too small. Just waiting on a few more parts then will post pics once fitted. Barry

Post 473378 by barrysc on 2012-03-12 18:38:47

With this system i also got a spare downpipe which didnt fit the turbo, so i dont need it and i will be selling it soon . Barry

Post 473380 by barrysc on 2012-03-12 18:39:35

Hi all, it's been a while since I have put an update on the forum. I have today fitted a walbro 255 fuel pump. Really thought it would be harder than it was! But thanks to RT mechanics I went very smoothly. Here is some pictures: I have also painted a few bits in the engine bay, I painted the spark plug cover , throttle cable cover and the battery terminal cover in the same colour as my wheels. I will soon be putting the car on a rolling road to see what it is running afr and power wise. I aslo will get the injectors cleaned and flowed soon. Cheers Barry

Post 473381 by barrysc on 2012-03-12 18:40:15

Hi all, Spent a good few hours cleaning the car today, i also clay barred the paint work and polished it. I have never tried clay bar before but the result is the best it's ever came out as! After doing the both clay and polishing it feels like glass! Here's some picture only taken them with my phone: really pleased with the results. I will be doing the same with the wheels soon. More updates to follow very soon Cheers Barry

Post 473387 by Jamest5r on 2012-03-12 18:48:51

Nice thread and nice work, got to love Dooby for his thread gave me loads of pointers when mine was done.

Post 473562 by Kerry_T-5R on 2012-03-13 13:08:15

Looking forward to seeing the new updates! ;)

Post 473633 by martybelfastt5 on 2012-03-13 19:08:52

looking good!!

Post 473655 by mitchyboy01 on 2012-03-13 20:04:26

Hi Barry, I think I met you in Dover when you picked up Niles old engine. Car looks fantastic mate! I wish my T4 was anywhere near that mint!!!

Post 473659 by Volvostorm on 2012-03-13 20:09:26

That looks stunning, and some very tasty mods too :) Keep up the good work.

Post 473677 by woody on 2012-03-13 20:25:58

Jesus, cracking work bud.

Post 473791 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-03-14 00:06:13

I have some top tips on great product to protect your finish once clayed (stops dirt sticking in the first place) & some great degreasers for the occasional tar spot? IPD HD ARB drop links are a waste of money IMHO - as the set I had lasted no better than the originals from Volvo. I have now a set from Mehle - which are much better.

Post 473846 by woody on 2012-03-14 13:23:34

[quote=Wobbly Dave;473791]I have some top tips on great product to protect your finish once clayed (stops dirt sticking in the first place) & some great degreasers for the occasional tar spot?[/quote] Try this stuff. We use it on our V6 Clio, it's lovely stuff. Don't let the description put you off! http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/collinite-no-845-insulator-wax/prod_208.html

Post 474002 by barrysc on 2012-03-14 20:01:45

One Sunday morning whilst on a 'spirited' drive, having a play, in 4th gear at 4000rpm I had a sudden loss of power and plumes of smoke pouring out of my exhaust making the road behind me disappear.. After having the car off the road for a while I finally decided to find out why the car was pouring oil out of the back and a total lack of power. From doing a compression test I discovered that the compression was down on cylinder 4 so I took the head off to see what was going on. A brief inspection made it clear why there were problems. I then took the engine out of the car and stripped it down with the help of T4Mark and iMacca... You can see the detonation damage on the piston where it has blown a hole and melted it at the same time, also melting a crater in the side of the cylinder bore. We suspect this is from a sticky injector as there were only very tiny signs of det on the other pistons. More updates to follow... Cheers, Barry.

Post 474008 by Volvostorm on 2012-03-14 20:06:05

Unlucky, its made quite a mess of that bore :(

Post 474013 by the young mechanic on 2012-03-14 20:15:12

thats a bummer

Post 474019 by barrysc on 2012-03-14 20:25:20

After identifing the issue it was clear that the engine couldn't be reused so I sourced a donor engine from Niles. Again with the help of my friend (Imacca) we stripped the engine apart in his mancave to rebuild with stronger internals. Here's some pictures of the engine in various stages as we stripped it down: All of the bearing journals look in good condition and the bores look good too not showing any signs of glazing or wear. And lastly, an arty shot of the original pistons and rods (one piston with special lightweight conversion): The block and head have been taken to AMS in Burgess Hill for machining, honing and porting. It should be back along with many more parts in a couple of weeks. Cheers, Barry.

Post 474022 by Volvostorm on 2012-03-14 20:33:24

Ahhh, those photo's bring back memories! :)

Post 474026 by barrysc on 2012-03-14 20:40:22

Also decided to buy myself some little goodies! I got the Quaife diff installed and my gearbox reconditioned by Bexhill Gearboxes who gave me a really great service. On inspection they reported that my gearbox was in near perfect condition so ideal for the power I'm aiming for. When I told them it had done 210k miles they were very surprised! Cheers, Barry.

Post 474034 by Volvostorm on 2012-03-14 20:53:45

What other bits are you planning to get? Mine has a Gripper diff, I'll be interested to see what you think of the Quaife

Post 474047 by barrysc on 2012-03-14 21:02:15

[quote=Pault5estate;474034]What other bits are you planning to get? Mine has a Gripper diff, I'll be interested to see what you think of the Quaife[/quote] Got a long list, pictures to follow soon :D I've driven a few cars with Quaife diffs and always liked how they drive. I haven't driven a Gripper to compare but the reliability and lifetime guarantee with the Quaife swung it for me. Cheers, Barry.

Post 474057 by Volvostorm on 2012-03-14 21:07:15

I can't comment, as I'm yet to drive mine! But, I will say, the diff has been back twice already ;)

Post 474219 by Kerry_T-5R on 2012-03-15 13:06:58

Really good update mate, well done so far!

Post 474223 by Jim S70R on 2012-03-15 13:21:59

Looking good Barry :) it's good to see the car getting some attention again ;)

Post 474254 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-03-15 15:13:59

I really rate the quaiffe - made a huge difference at Cadwell & Oulton. Certainly has helped with shaving 1/2 second off my quarter. Almost pointless for the road, apart from perhaps winter time. It is far too tempting to do roundabouts 7 & certain circular/serpentine national limit slip roads at ridiculous speeds - BAD WOBBLY!! (M54 Jnc 5 eastbound, M6 Jnc 15 Northbound from the A500, M5 Jnc 5 Northbound) LOL I like the way it comes in & out quickly but gradually.

Post 476144 by barrysc on 2012-03-20 22:40:43

Hi all, Just a quick update, its been like christmas all over today just recieved the following: [LIST] [*]Ipd front and rear anti roll bars [*]KL- racing 60mm Intercooler [*]BSR induction kit [/LIST] Sorry about picture quality, took them on my phone. The engine is still at AMS getting the work completed and still have more parts to follow in the post :) Cheers, Barry.

Post 476148 by AndysR on 2012-03-20 22:45:45

Someone has been having a spend up! Intercooler looks lovely :)

Post 476151 by Volvostorm on 2012-03-20 22:47:47

It does, I had to have all the mounting brackets made up on my THS one.

Post 476152 by barrysc on 2012-03-20 22:49:21

[quote=AndysR;476148]Someone has been having a spend up! Intercooler looks lovely :)[/quote] Cheers Andy, Yeah the intercooler is really well made. I will put some better photos at some point.

Post 476153 by AndysR on 2012-03-20 22:50:47

[quote=barrysc;476152]Cheers Andy, Yeah the intercooler is really well made. I will put some better photos at some point.[/quote] That's good to hear if you want to keep up with Kerry it will need to be I guess.. lol

Post 476237 by Kerry_T-5R on 2012-03-21 13:04:00

Looking very nice mate!

Post 478227 by frobes2 on 2012-03-27 16:58:03

Nice.. Very Nice Can't wait until it is all fitted and the car is on the road, I bet you can't either.. Have you come into some money or given up drinking?! lol... sorry Keep us updated dude as seeing this thread has got me to get mine out of the garage a month early and start sorting it out, good inspiration cheers.. Scott..

Post 504463 by barrysc on 2012-05-28 22:23:15

Hi All, Just realised i hadnt posted for a while. I havent actuallly got a lot of work done as of yet but its getting there slowly. here are some more pictures of parts i have bought and some of the work i have done so far: I will get this repainted before putting it on the car. I would have got front coilovers on except i found some partly worn parts..... more £££ lol.

Post 504474 by t5 pete on 2012-05-28 22:32:47

Wow first time ive seen this thread some great work done

Post 507645 by barrysc on 2012-06-04 22:13:20

just got a quick picture of the head, will post more soon with more pictures.

Post 588219 by barrysc on 2013-03-24 19:21:04

Hi all, Its been a while since i have updated my thread so finally got the time to do so. Here are some picture of some of the work done so far. will have more updates shortly. Barry

Post 588309 by jotter22 on 2013-03-24 20:57:37

Wow nice work wish it had more pages got right in to it :biggrin: Tony.

Post 588352 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-03-24 21:46:24

Reminds me of my own!

Post 759564 by Theador on 2015-02-12 12:32:46

Did you use eibach springs?

Post 759607 by barrysc on 2015-02-12 20:09:19

[QUOTE=Theador;759564]Did you use eibach springs?[/QUOTE] Hi, I originally had kilen lowering springs before my build, but I've now got Gaz gold coilovers. Cheers Barry

Post 759613 by Theador on 2015-02-12 20:26:17

oooh nice! I assume they're awesome? Maybe I should just go for coil-overs... Are they bumpy?

Post 759624 by barrysc on 2015-02-12 21:12:48

[QUOTE=Theador;759613]oooh nice! I assume they're awesome? Maybe I should just go for coil-overs... Are they bumpy?[/QUOTE] They are fully adjustable, they are not too bumpy but it doesn't bother me if it is as they made the handling so much better.

Post 759629 by Theador on 2015-02-12 21:32:47

Yeah think I'll stick with a bit of bounce, The Eibachs are OK, Next Mod is going to be a Gripper Diff I think. Car's got too much power now for the standard M56 box. Anyway, I've just realised this is not my thread, and I've totally hijacked it!! Sorry, very rude. Nice work on your motor Barry, look forward to the next update.

Post 759640 by barrysc on 2015-02-12 22:49:20

Hi all, Been a while since I've updated the project, the car has now been complete for around a year! Here are some pics of the rest of the project. Really pleased with all the mods I've done wouldn't change any of them! Done quite a few miles with it now. Cheers Barry

Post 759641 by barrysc on 2015-02-12 22:54:35

Here's some pictures of my annual trip around Europe (Reims/Luxembourg/Nurburgring

Post 759642 by barrysc on 2015-02-12 22:57:59

Post 759649 by mitchyboy01 on 2015-02-13 04:32:59

Looks gorgeous Barry! Looks like you're having fun using it for what you built it for. No point in modding it to the hilt if your not going to use it (and thrash it round the track :D ). How's Marks T4 going? I remember reading his original build thread a few years back. Also where did you get those bucket seats from? My T4 is stripped out and I'm considering fitting some myself.

Post 759654 by stribo on 2015-02-13 07:58:45

Good work, I've got a do88 and rad too, really nice kit. Love the photos, car looks great in action.

Post 759657 by kmb on 2015-02-13 08:11:36

This car looks absolutely fantastic. Living half in Lyon and half in UK, I often pass through Reims on the auto-route, what is there to see (wasn't sure which photos were from there)?

Post 759660 by barrysc on 2015-02-13 09:01:56

[QUOTE=kmb;759657]This car looks absolutely fantastic. Living half in Lyon and half in UK, I often pass through Reims on the auto-route, what is there to see (wasn't sure which photos were from there)?[/QUOTE] Thanks, It has got the old grandstand, pit lane and tower on the start finish straight. Although you can still drive most of the old circuit, which is all public road now.

Post 759661 by barrysc on 2015-02-13 09:11:18

[QUOTE=mitchyboy01;759649]Looks gorgeous Barry! Looks like you're having fun using it for what you built it for. No point in modding it to the hilt if your not going to use it (and thrash it round the track :D ). How's Marks T4 going? I remember reading his original build thread a few years back. Also where did you get those bucket seats from? My T4 is stripped out and I'm considering fitting some myself.[/QUOTE] Cheers. It took long enough haha! I got these seat off ebay but I'm sure you can still get these from corbeau directly. They are still situated it Hastings which is only 40 minutes down the road from me. Marks car is still going very well! He took it to the same yearly trip I can't remember how many times he has taken it to the ring now.

Post 759662 by kmb on 2015-02-13 09:16:47

[QUOTE=barrysc;759660]Thanks, It has got the old grandstand, pit lane and tower on the start finish straight. Although you can still drive most of the old circuit, which is all public road now.[/QUOTE] Thanks, that will be my next lunch stop when UK bound (it's a good half way point)! It won't look so good with a boring A4 TDi in front though :lol: