TFM - 855R The Red Devil MK2
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Post 553952 by WOODY T5 on 2012-12-13 00:04:31
bout time u was in a volvo and wot away to come back with an 855R manual with lots of nice bits and good bhp best col red and dk grey in interior looks very nice mate do not break this one please
Post 553953 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-12-13 00:09:37
If there was a like button - I'd press it
Post 553955 by Volvostorm on 2012-12-13 00:26:04
Same here!
No breaking it this time!
Post 553956 by smithy on 2012-12-13 00:26:54
Nice motor and same here donot break her lol
Post 553959 by MoleT-5R on 2012-12-13 01:36:40
good to see your back with an 855 R , if you get any wobbles I want first refusal, mate, cracking motor.......like very much
Post 553963 by T5frankie on 2012-12-13 05:43:24
Bitch....jealous
Post 553964 by Nealevo on 2012-12-13 06:25:52
Can you keep this one rubber side down please!!!
Post 553965 by claymore on 2012-12-13 07:12:21
Lovely looking car, so who's was it before?
Post 553973 by V70 Graham on 2012-12-13 09:18:05
Me likey.....great looking car you have there.
Post 553978 by Nealevo on 2012-12-13 10:01:47
well it looks better than i thought, i knew i should have kept it for myself.... GUTTED but really happy that you are now out of that bloody vectra. BARSTEWARD
Post 553982 by WOODY T5 on 2012-12-13 10:16:45
Lol I have that vectra now mate Wots up with it!
Post 553983 by volvokid on 2012-12-13 10:26:12
Tidy looking forward to this
Post 553990 by hybriduno on 2012-12-13 11:42:06
Hi, nice looking car :) but on a down note. if you do break it can i have ya coilovers for my project. LOL :)
nice power too :) btw
Post 554004 by Jamest5r on 2012-12-13 13:21:13
Very nice mate, shame about the colour :)
Post 554005 by T5frankie on 2012-12-13 13:36:00
Mte and Turbo tuner?
Post 554007 by Jamest5r on 2012-12-13 13:56:18
[QUOTE=t5frankie;554005]Mte and Turbo tuner?[/QUOTE]
The mte was copied to the tt, simples :)
Post 554008 by Kingsford G on 2012-12-13 13:58:46
Nice car there mate.
Post 554034 by LiamT4 on 2012-12-13 17:19:10
My first thought when seeing the pics was "F*** me thats low!" lol
Looks good mate and a 97 850R, can't get much later than that.
If your ever nearby, feel free to pop round, not seen you in a while and i'v not been in a fast volvo for ages now ;-)
Post 554037 by leet5r on 2012-12-13 17:33:06
nice mind em, good spec aswell , can i put 1st dibs on this if you decide to sell or break , hope ya dont tho.
Post 554070 by Martin-t5r on 2012-12-13 20:51:35
Nice car mate hope you are happy with her :) nice to know its gone to a good home, lee is sad to see it gone, me too tbh, there's a big void in my shed now. The mte was copied and converted to a ttu file, I have the exact map on my laptop as well as a few tweaked versions, I ran with same setup as yours before I went to my current setup, afr's where consistent and safe on my aem wide band
Post 554072 by T5frankie on 2012-12-13 20:56:41
who's lee? why was this car not advertised lol
Post 554075 by Martin-t5r on 2012-12-13 21:05:47
Lol lee is a friend of mine who isn't on the forum, he kept this 850 dry stored at mine as it was his pride and joy and only used occasionally when the sun was shining. It never got to be as far as being advertised as Nealevo enquired about some parts on my breaking thread and I mentioned it would be coming up for sale soon if anyone wants one :)
It is a really nice example and hope you are happy with her mate
Many thanks
Martin
Post 554078 by T5frankie on 2012-12-13 21:10:32
a very rare find in manual, i should of kept mine
Post 554080 by V70 Graham on 2012-12-13 21:12:25
[QUOTE=t5frankie;554078]a very rare find in manual, i should of kept mine[/QUOTE]
I'll give you a fiver for your S70 :Handshake
Post 554083 by stribo on 2012-12-13 21:20:41
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;554080]I'll give you a fiver for your S70 :Handshake[/QUOTE]
There may be trouble ahead.:lol:
Post 554087 by T5frankie on 2012-12-13 21:43:32
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;554080]I'll give you a fiver for your S70 :Handshake[/QUOTE]
you couldnt handle it mate
Post 554089 by V70 Graham on 2012-12-13 21:56:44
[QUOTE=t5frankie;554087]you couldnt handle it mate[/QUOTE]
Not for me, it's for the Mrs :biggrin:
Post 554091 by T5frankie on 2012-12-13 22:00:32
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;554089]Not for me, it's for the Mrs :biggrin:[/QUOTE]
if i get the alloy fixed ill take you out for a spin next week
Post 554092 by V70 Graham on 2012-12-13 22:06:41
[QUOTE=t5frankie;554091]if i get the alloy fixed ill take you out for a spin next week[/QUOTE]
Would appreciate that, never seen the car in the flesh.
Post 554113 by merc85 on 2012-12-13 23:11:33
Nice Colour TFM, I bet it starts better than mine :(
Post 554133 by The Flying Moose on 2012-12-13 23:59:40
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;553952]bout time u was in a volvo and wot away to come back with an 855R manual with lots of nice bits and good bhp best col red and dk grey in interior looks very nice mate do not break this one please[/QUOTE]
Indeed, definitely the need to come back properly... its taken a while but I think this is the right one!
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;553953]If there was a like button - I'd press it[/QUOTE]
Cheers Dave... remind you of Big Red Volvo's??? ;)
[QUOTE=moleadrian;553959]good to see your back with an 855 R , if you get any wobbles I want first refusal, mate, cracking motor.......like very much[/QUOTE]
Itchy feet, I'd love to say I wont but I know me however this one is here to stay.
[QUOTE=t5frankie;553963]Bitch....jealous[/QUOTE]
Hey you've had your fair share, now its my turn! lol
[QUOTE=Nealevo;553964]Can you keep this one rubber side down please!!![/QUOTE]
Oh believe me I intend to! And by the way it handles I think even I might struggle to but metal to concrete... or tarmac if your roads are posh!
[QUOTE=LiamT4;554034]My first thought when seeing the pics was "F*** me thats low!" lol
Looks good mate and a 97 850R, can't get much later than that.
If your ever nearby, feel free to pop round, not seen you in a while and i'v not been in a fast volvo for ages now ;-)[/QUOTE]
Cheers Liam, yep its very low, both the front and rears sit in the arches and there is no gap. After a little tweaking however the coilovers are now set just so as that the ride is firm, they dont bottom out and that the wheels don't rub the arches either.
When I next fly past Ill definitely pay you a visit, of course mate... no trying any maps you may have though!
[QUOTE=Martin-t5r;554070]Nice car mate hope you are happy with her :) nice to know its gone to a good home, lee is sad to see it gone, me too tbh, there's a big void in my shed now. The mte was copied and converted to a ttu file, I have the exact map on my laptop as well as a few tweaked versions, I ran with same setup as yours before I went to my current setup, afr's where consistent and safe on my aem wide band[/QUOTE]
Pleasure to meet you Martin! Thanks for storing it, fingers crossed ill see you at a track meet sometime next year and see what that T5-R is made of.
[QUOTE=merc85;554113]Nice Colour TFM, I bet it starts better than mine :([/QUOTE]
The best eh? Sorry to hear about your woes recently Gav, fingers crossed youll have it sorted soon.
Post 554207 by martybelfastt5 on 2012-12-14 13:41:35
that is tasty very nice will be watching
Post 554241 by The Flying Moose on 2012-12-14 17:49:07
14/12/12
Back on the ramps today to fit the RIP kit and replace all VAC Lines... also cleaned up the dizzy cap and fitted a set of Volvo plugs.
Remaining to do is fit fuel filer and ill probably order a new dizzy cap and rotor arm too, no need for HT leads though as a set of genuine s were fitted in 2009.
Also breathed life into another Volvo!
Post 554244 by T5frankie on 2012-12-14 18:22:44
how mint is it emlyn? pm me what you paid for it so i can sulk
Post 554251 by The Flying Moose on 2012-12-14 18:30:14
[QUOTE=t5frankie;554244]how mint is it emlyn? pm me what you paid for it so i can sulk[/QUOTE]
Mint... lets not go down that route eh! lol. Its tidy but certainly not showroom condition, a couple of light scratches but thats it.
Post 554252 by T5frankie on 2012-12-14 18:34:05
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;554251]Mint... lets not go down that route eh! lol. Its tidy but certainly not showroom condition, a couple of light scratches but thats it.[/QUOTE]
red is lovely as long as it aint started to fade, this took alot of effort to get it looking like this, if it hadnt of had 226k i would of kept it, well at least for a bit
Post 554254 by The Flying Moose on 2012-12-14 18:40:56
[QUOTE=t5frankie;554252]red is lovely as long as it aint started to fade, this took alot of effort to get it looking like this, if it hadnt of had 226k i would of kept it, well at least for a bit
[/QUOTE]
No mate, no fade and no lacquer peel. There is literally two scratches and that's it.
I have to agree on the colour, the old 854R looked the nuts when it was clean and polished.
Post 554255 by T5frankie on 2012-12-14 18:44:46
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;554254]No mate, no fade and no lacquer peel. There is literally two scratches and that's it.
I have to agree on the colour, the old 854R looked the nuts when it was clean and polished.[/QUOTE]
i used that t-cut red polish and it came up stunning, enough to make me a 450 quid profit anyway lol, i met that bloke jon in guildford as he had lots of my v70r stuff off me for your old car
Post 554257 by The Flying Moose on 2012-12-14 18:48:59
[QUOTE=t5frankie;554255]i used that t-cut red polish and it came up stunning, enough to make me a 450 quid profit anyway lol, i met that bloke jon in guildford as he had lots of my v70r stuff off me for your old car[/QUOTE]
Oh really? Nice chap Jon, glad your parts will live on. He now has two red 854R's one auto (my old one) and a manual!
Post 554258 by lance on 2012-12-14 18:52:00
Very nice example
Post 554310 by LiamT4 on 2012-12-14 21:54:36
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;554133]When I next fly past Ill definitely pay you a visit, of course mate... no trying any maps you may have though![/QUOTE]
It went well for those few seconds untill the bonnet incident ;-)
Post 554370 by Al115 on 2012-12-15 09:36:32
Very nice car, glad to see you back in an Ovlov :)
Post 554403 by Saaamon on 2012-12-15 13:41:53
I use to own this volvo, sold it about 3-4 years ago. Glad to see its still kicking about :).
Post 554404 by Saaamon on 2012-12-15 13:45:34
Post 554428 by T5frankie on 2012-12-15 17:49:22
[QUOTE=Saaamon;554404]
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if thats the one in your sig, best get a new sig mate
Post 554434 by LiamT4 on 2012-12-15 18:34:36
The more i see of this car, the more i like.
I need to see this in the metal emlyn.......it may get into my top five ;-) i love red 850s with dark volans and really like its stance
Post 554482 by Saaamon on 2012-12-15 23:18:44
yes i know, i really need to get on with it now haha.
Post 554540 by rockheadrumble on 2012-12-16 13:09:44
Nice mate. glad to see you've got a decent motor again instead of that gay vectra. you better keep this one, im not taking anymore volvo shells to the scrappy for you!!
good to see its an estate as well, we can go cutting about now embarrassing boy racers in there civic type §§§§eR's in out tanks.
do the DCC and report back!
Post 554558 by T5RPete on 2012-12-16 15:36:21
Looks good mate! I'll drop ya a message tomorrow, as i'm sure I saw my car in one of those pictures! haha
Post 554583 by The Flying Moose on 2012-12-16 19:06:18
[QUOTE=LiamT4;554434]The more i see of this car, the more i like.
I need to see this in the metal emlyn.......it may get into my top five ;-) i love red 850s with dark volans and really like its stance[/QUOTE]
Cheers Liam, you will... especially if you pop over to the Christmas bash!
[QUOTE=rockheadrumble;554540]Nice mate. glad to see you've got a decent motor again instead of that gay vectra. you better keep this one, im not taking anymore volvo shells to the scrappy for you!!
good to see its an estate as well, we can go cutting about now embarrassing boy racers in there civic type §§§§eR's in out tanks.
do the DCC and report back![/QUOTE]
Ssshhh dont say too much a fellow Volvoist bought that "gay" vectra and he has fallen in love with it! lol
Ill sort the DCC out over the next couple of days for sure and report back.
[QUOTE=T5RPete;554558]Looks good mate! I'll drop ya a message tomorrow, as i'm sure I saw my car in one of those pictures! haha[/QUOTE]
Indeed you did Pete, brought her out to run the engine a little for you stop the girl seizing... tried it in the garage but I was nearly smoked out! haha
Post 554594 by LiamT4 on 2012-12-16 19:29:58
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;554583]Cheers Liam, you will... especially if you pop over to the Christmas bash![/QUOTE]
Unfortunatly i'm busy next saturday or i would have been coming.
Post 556947 by The Flying Moose on 2012-12-28 18:43:25
28th Dec 12
Update:
I have solved the running issues and the car now runs like a dream.
Basically I had encountered hunting at idle and misfire on open throttle.
I replaced the plugs with NGK Platinum PFR7B's, new bosch dizzy cap and rotor arm and new Volvo HT leads... still no avail and problematic. Next I tried a good known coil pack... still no use. Next the fuel injectors and injector rail, you guessed still playing up.
So before I tired the fuel pump I came up with one last idea... ECU.
Well, what can I say... popped in a Mapped non TT ECU and it ran perfectly, thus leading to the conclusion the Turbo-Tuner isnt running right. Fortunately Adam being the gent he is is on the case.
So where are we now? Well I have no idea but its pushing 1.35 bar on WOT in 3rd gear so moving fairly swiftly!
Ill await the repair of the Turbo-Tuner, re-load the MTE map and see how it runs.
Post 556949 by WOODY T5 on 2012-12-28 18:53:29
good news mate glad u got it sorted still waiting to see this R
Post 556956 by Jamest5r on 2012-12-28 19:05:54
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;556949]good news mate glad u got it sorted still waiting to see this R[/QUOTE]
Looks pretty nice mate, needs to lose that suspension though :)
Post 556960 by The Flying Moose on 2012-12-28 19:27:22
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;556956]Looks pretty nice mate, needs to lose that suspension though :)[/QUOTE]
Mmm, I wonder why??? Im still undecided what to do but if I change them I'm most certain ill be popping a more standard setup back on most likely with 40mm springs... these country roads are far too harsh for coilovers.
My god though then you really give it beans can you tell the difference, the handling in the bends is like no other Volvo (bar Woody's!) I've been in.
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;556949]good news mate glad u got it sorted still waiting to see this R[/QUOTE]
Post 556965 by Nealevo on 2012-12-28 19:46:48
The coilovers did seem a tad harsh (bouncy) but I went round the corners more stable than if I was in mine, no wash out at all and I'm sure it lifted a wheel :-) if you can live with them, keep it as it is but if its going to be your daily ....... Mmmmm I think you may tire of them. IMHO
Post 556967 by The Flying Moose on 2012-12-28 19:53:56
[QUOTE=Nealevo;556965]The coilovers did seem a tad harsh (bouncy) but I went round the corners more stable than if I was in mine, no wash out at all and I'm sure it lifted a wheel :-) if you can live with them, keep it as it is but if its going to be your daily ....... Mmmmm I think you may tire of them. IMHO[/QUOTE]
Thanks Neal... always appreciate an opinion from a professional!
I think if they were set up correctly then maybe they would improve? However I question if its worth it as it will more than likely cost over £100 to do.
Im not going to do anything rash, do some more playing and see how I feel. In any case if I do swap them over they can sit in the garage for a little while until I'm certain.
Post 556975 by Jamest5r on 2012-12-28 20:30:14
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;556967]Thanks Neal... always appreciate an opinion from a professional!
I think if they were set up correctly then maybe they would improve? However I question if its worth it as it will more than likely cost over £100 to do.
Im not going to do anything rash, do some more playing and see how I feel. In any case if I do swap them over[COLOR="#006400"] they can sit in the garage for a little while until I'm certain.[/QUOTE][/COLOR]
They can sit on mine while you decide :)
Post 556977 by smithy on 2012-12-28 20:37:56
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;556975][/COLOR]
They can sit on mine while you decide :)[/QUOTE]
That's abit personnel on a open forum lol
Post 556982 by claymore on 2012-12-28 20:51:35
I love my coilovers, but I'm not sure I could live with them as a daily driver
Post 557118 by hybriduno on 2012-12-29 17:05:42
The volvaxo project is in need of coilovers ;) if and when u decide ;)
Post 557119 by Jamest5r on 2012-12-29 17:11:45
[QUOTE=hybriduno;557118]The volvaxo project is in need of coilovers ;) if and when u decide ;)[/QUOTE]
Sorry mate deal done :)
Post 557124 by hybriduno on 2012-12-29 17:22:18
boooooooooo
Post 557199 by merc85 on 2012-12-29 22:43:22
Would be nice to do a Photo shoot with My 855 and ur 855r TFM :)
Post 557200 by The Flying Moose on 2012-12-29 22:46:50
[QUOTE=merc85;557199]Would be nice to do a Photo shoot with My 855 and ur 855r TFM :)[/QUOTE]
Mmm sounds like a mini meet is required Gav! I would say what are you doing tomorrow but I dont get paid till Monday and the tanks nigh on empty!
Not only that you are the red paintwork expert and I wouldnt mind a few "Tips" ;)
Post 557207 by Nealevo on 2012-12-29 23:19:41
[QUOTE=merc85;557199]Would be nice to do a Photo shoot with My 855 and ur 855r TFM :)[/QUOTE]
Come help fit my gearbox and we can have all 3 lol.... See Emlyn I'm rounding them up!!
Post 557211 by The Flying Moose on 2012-12-29 23:33:52
[QUOTE=Nealevo;557207]Come help fit my gearbox and we can have all 3 lol.... See Emlyn I'm rounding them up!![/QUOTE]
Thats the Spirit Neal... I must stress only people with Red one's though! ;)
Post 557226 by Jamest5r on 2012-12-30 00:20:22
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;557211]Thats the Spirit Neal... I must stress only people with Red one's though! ;)[/QUOTE]
Cool ill sit and watch.
Post 557228 by merc85 on 2012-12-30 00:23:29
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;557200]Mmm sounds like a mini meet is required Gav! I would say what are you doing tomorrow but I dont get paid till Monday and the tanks nigh on empty!
Not only that you are the red paintwork expert and I wouldnt mind a few "Tips" ;)[/QUOTE]
Ditto lol, and ive just bought a Intercooler Doh ......... to many beers again
Post 557232 by t5 pete on 2012-12-30 00:30:53
which one you gone for merc
Post 557288 by Nealevo on 2012-12-30 12:30:07
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;557226]Cool ill sit and watch.[/QUOTE]
No James, you are key to the success of the operation!! Prepare to get oily :-)
Post 557290 by smithy on 2012-12-30 12:45:49
[QUOTE=Nealevo;557288]No James, you are key to the success of the operation!! Prepare to get oily :-)[/QUOTE]
James is he man for this job I don't know nuffin lol.
Post 557291 by Nealevo on 2012-12-30 12:47:34
[QUOTE=smithy;557290]James is he man for this job I don't know nuffin lol.[/QUOTE]
I'm just bigging up his ego, we all know the real lunch pin :-)
Post 557293 by smithy on 2012-12-30 12:52:12
[QUOTE=Nealevo;557291]I'm just bigging up his ego, we all know the real lunch pin :-)[/QUOTE]
I don't understand
Post 558663 by The Flying Moose on 2013-01-03 17:21:28
Update
3rd Jan 2013
Well new years day was an eventful one, driving from home to work I suddenly lost 3rd and 4th gear whilst driving. Everything felt loose and 3rd and 4th were "empty" (just rev'd didnt engage gears) to the point where I could push the gear stick into 3rd or 4th whilst driving without using the clutch.
So I thought I would check the basics first and the linkage appears to be intact albeit a little tight and the selector ontop of the box moves freely.
As its engaging 1-2 and 5-R without any problems I am fearing the worst... I think the selector fork for 3-4 has broke.
Brilliant.
Looks like its ditch the M59 and back to an M56.
So on the lookout for a pair of drive-shafts and an M56H with the external slave if anybody is breaking an 850.
"If we dont laugh we'll just cry!"
Bloody Volvo's...
Post 558666 by T5frankie on 2013-01-03 17:23:09
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;558663]Update
3rd Jan 2013
Well new years day was an eventful one, driving from home to work I suddenly lost 3rd and 4th gear whilst driving. Everything felt loose and 3rd and 4th were "empty" (just rev'd didnt engage gears) to the point where I could push the gear stick into 3rd or 4th whilst driving without using the clutch.
So I thought I would check the basics first and the linkage appears to be intact albeit a little tight and the selector ontop of the box moves freely.
As its engaging 1-2 and 5-R without any problems I am fearing the worst... I think the selector fork for 3-4 has broke.
Brilliant.
Looks like its ditch the M59 and back to an M56.
So on the lookout for a pair of drive-shafts and an M56H with the external slave if anybody is breaking an 850.
"If we dont laugh we'll just cry!"
Bloody Volvo's...[/QUOTE]
sorry to hear that mate.......dont break it..............and get an m56l
Post 558670 by The Flying Moose on 2013-01-03 17:28:28
[QUOTE=t5frankie;558666]sorry to hear that mate.......dont break it..............and get an m56l[/QUOTE]
Slightly annoying on what is already traditionally the longest month and now I have no working car (well not properly anyway).
I wont break it, ill get angry but wont break!!!
I considered an M56L but having had one before at cruising speed 70-80 it sits at nearly 4krpm so is really poor on fuel.
Post 558675 by Nealevo on 2013-01-03 17:32:58
Noooooo way, that's bad luck mate, 2013 can only get better
Post 558676 by The Flying Moose on 2013-01-03 17:35:38
[QUOTE=Nealevo;558675]Noooooo way, that's bad luck mate, 2013 can only get better[/QUOTE]
Oh I'm staying positive Neal thanks.
If this is the worst that's thrown then it'll be a blooming good year.
Post 558684 by martybelfastt5 on 2013-01-03 17:59:50
just rebiuld the 59 with a 56? freind of mine done this after his m59 blew a hole in itself
Post 558685 by T5frankie on 2013-01-03 18:00:49
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;558670]Slightly annoying on what is already traditionally the longest month and now I have no working car (well not properly anyway).
I wont break it, ill get angry but wont break!!!
I considered an M56L but having had one before at cruising speed 70-80 it sits at nearly 4krpm so is really poor on fuel.[/QUOTE]
mine revs lower than that in 5th mate, mind you may be cos of my wheels
Post 558756 by Jamest5r on 2013-01-03 20:56:33
Ah mate sory to hear this, what is it with you and bloody gearbox's(and Frankie :))
Post 558762 by WOODY T5 on 2013-01-03 21:09:21
oh dear sorry to here this
Post 558763 by t5 pete on 2013-01-03 21:10:09
Bad news emlin looks like january is not a very good month for vovlos
Post 558789 by Kingsford G on 2013-01-03 22:03:30
Sorry to hear that mate.What cars have m56H with external slave fitted on them,I mean engine size etc?
Post 558800 by T5RPete on 2013-01-03 23:03:17
Unlucky mate! Remember there is that gearbox in my garage you gave me...
Post 558806 by merc85 on 2013-01-03 23:24:33
i FEEL YOUR PAIN TFM, still just think of the nice drive you will have after fitting a new box
Post 558807 by T5frankie on 2013-01-03 23:29:09
[QUOTE=Kingsford G;558789]Sorry to hear that mate.What cars have m56H with external slave fitted on them,I mean engine size etc?[/QUOTE]
all 850's and my s70r
Post 558810 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-01-03 23:37:49
I have spare M56 internals going free if you want them
Post 558816 by MoleT-5R on 2013-01-04 00:07:31
sorry to hear you have joined me in the gearbox woes club... sure that you will have it sorted soon ... mine may take a while longer.. all the best for 2013 mate, hope to see you and that lovely R soon. Good luck TFM
Post 558832 by The Flying Moose on 2013-01-04 07:36:14
Thanks all for the kind best wishes.
Fortunately a very good friend has come up trumps with a M56H and set of shafts for free. Just a case of stripping it out of the car and stripping and fitting into mine... in other words a VERY long weekend.
Post 558833 by claymore on 2013-01-04 07:45:46
Can't you swap the diff off the M59 onto the M56?
Post 558847 by V70 Graham on 2013-01-04 09:08:15
Sorry to hear your news, but hopefully after your very long weekend you'll have a working R again, fingers crossed all goes well mate.
Post 558920 by The Flying Moose on 2013-01-04 17:17:37
[QUOTE=claymore;558833]Can't you swap the diff off the M59 onto the M56?[/QUOTE]
I've absolutely no Idea Colin? Its something I have been "googling" but havent come up trumps with any answers.
Im certainly not going to scrap the M59 and ill probably in time strip another M56 to try and replace the selector forks in the M59.
Post 558926 by p fandango on 2013-01-04 17:40:02
You might be able to fit the internals from a m56h into the m59 casing to fix it, but changing just the diff will be no good as the main viscous system as you know is on the driveshaft. As with wobbly I've got spare internals if you need them
Post 558928 by cherry1809 on 2013-01-04 17:52:50
Ooh, only just got to this one! That's exactly how I want mine to sit! Nice car and good power :)
Post 558989 by martybelfastt5 on 2013-01-04 19:46:48
[QUOTE=claymore;558833]Can't you swap the diff off the M59 onto the M56?[/QUOTE]
it is possilbe my freind done it couldnt trace an m59 anywhere used a 56 and rebiult it have no idea how it was done but i can ring him ect find out
Post 573510 by merc85 on 2013-02-14 21:22:02
Looking ace Buddy :)
Post 573511 by T5frankie on 2013-02-14 21:22:24
nice mate nearly as nice as mine lol
Post 573512 by T5frankie on 2013-02-14 21:23:13
only just noticed i also have no roof rails
Post 573521 by The Flying Moose on 2013-02-14 21:34:20
Snap! Well before the roof bars anyway!
I look forward to seeing yours in the flesh mate, red vs red at York?
Post 573522 by Nealevo on 2013-02-14 21:35:18
So you want this gearbox still??????
Post 573523 by T5frankie on 2013-02-14 21:38:36
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;573521]Snap! Well before the roof bars anyway!
I look forward to seeing yours in the flesh mate, red vs red at York?[/QUOTE]
yeah mate, i'm gonna kick yo butt
Post 573525 by The Flying Moose on 2013-02-14 21:40:37
[QUOTE=Nealevo;573522]So you want this gearbox still??????[/QUOTE]
Yes please... lets just say the one that is now in it wasn't mine to take ;)
Therefore I still need a replacement to replace the gearbox that's now in mine that isn't in my car...!
Post 573533 by The Flying Moose on 2013-02-14 21:55:48
[QUOTE=jotter22;573529]Ahh i see in pic 1 you have bought the Halfords torque wrench!
Tony.[/QUOTE]
Yeah! Comes with only one setting "TF" or (Tight as Feck!)
Post 573541 by Nealevo on 2013-02-14 22:03:33
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;573525]Yes please... lets just say the one that is now in it wasn't mine to take ;)
Therefore I still need a replacement to replace the gearbox that's now in mine that isn't in my car...![/QUOTE]
O gotcha, that magic donor car again!! No probs ready to collect whenever your passing
Post 573544 by The Flying Moose on 2013-02-14 22:13:15
[QUOTE=Nealevo;573541]O gotcha, that magic donor car again!! No probs ready to collect whenever your passing[/QUOTE]
Cheers mate appreciated!
Post 573885 by LiamT4 on 2013-02-15 19:11:44
Very nice. looking forward to seeing it in the metal tomorrow at the r/r.
Post 573887 by Nealevo on 2013-02-15 19:16:08
[QUOTE=t5frankie;573511]nice mate nearly as nice as mine lol[/QUOTE]
And both nearly as nice as mine. :-)
Post 573890 by T5frankie on 2013-02-15 19:19:01
[QUOTE=Nealevo;573887]And both nearly as nice as mine. :-)[/QUOTE]
as nice as your automateeec lol
Post 573893 by Nealevo on 2013-02-15 19:22:06
[QUOTE=t5frankie;573890]as nice as your automateeec lol[/QUOTE]
Did you not know, I'm doing a manual conversion.... Lol, there is a thread here somewhere
Post 573899 by T5frankie on 2013-02-15 19:28:45
[QUOTE=Nealevo;573893]Did you not know, I'm doing a manual conversion.... Lol, there is a thread here somewhere[/QUOTE]
really? you should have said, may get it done by 2015 if you're waiting for smithy lol
Post 573961 by Jamest5r on 2013-02-15 21:02:10
[QUOTE=t5frankie;573899]really? you should have said, may get it done by 2015 if you're waiting for smithy lol[/QUOTE]
Don't worry mate A-Team is in place :)
Post 585442 by leet5r on 2013-03-17 18:02:04
nice mod the shifter bushes m8 , loved mine after i swaped them . lookin good m8
Post 585443 by claymore on 2013-03-17 18:03:09
I found the rear springs I had with my kit made the rear to bouncy, so I fitted the original springs with the shorter shocks, much better.
Post 585446 by The Flying Moose on 2013-03-17 18:10:06
[QUOTE=claymore;585443]I found the rear springs I had with my kit made the rear to bouncy, so I fitted the original springs with the shorter shocks, much better.[/QUOTE]
Sounds like you've done pretty much the same then Claymore. The Gaz shocks and general kit is made that well and has that much adjust-ability I was just getting fed up with trying to get it right... problem was I didnt really unless absolutely necessary ditch the Gaz's so ill test it over the next few weeks see how I get on.
The original springs for the rear were non adjustable and were at a guess a 60mm drop as even the 40mm springs looked massive in comparison. The old springs would fall out the top seat if you jacked the car up.
Post 585452 by Nealevo on 2013-03-17 18:27:26
Looking good Mr Moose.... Red rules!!
Post 585455 by Jamest5r on 2013-03-17 18:36:35
That's looking much better mate glad you've got the ride sorted out :), any news on your map?
Post 585459 by V70 Graham on 2013-03-17 18:55:00
Very nice, great looking car Emlyn.....even though it's Red lol
Post 585460 by The Flying Moose on 2013-03-17 18:59:16
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;585455]That's looking much better mate glad you've got the ride sorted out :), any news on your map?[/QUOTE]
Cheers all...
Thanks James you've just reminded me to contact Adam!
Post 585470 by smithy on 2013-03-17 19:34:35
Looks nice mate I had eibach on my v70 and they are good springs .
Post 585474 by WOODY T5 on 2013-03-17 19:49:33
looks a lot better now mate well done
Post 585480 by LiamT4 on 2013-03-17 20:37:12
Looking good mate.
Post 585493 by T5frankie on 2013-03-17 21:19:19
ditto ^^^^^^^
Post 585536 by iancho on 2013-03-18 05:44:04
Nice work... Lovely looking motor!
