Started my Project 855r

Post 697328 by merc85 on 2014-03-23 21:37:29

Well been runing her about, and im loving her, unfortunately the Valve stem seals are leaking so this will be address very soon, Until then ive decide to prep the engine bay. Started out like this [ATTACH=CONFIG]24203[/ATTACH] Started cleaning with wd40, then waited for it to despearse, then wiped it over, and aplied a polish. [ATTACH=CONFIG]24204[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24205[/ATTACH] Then took the polish off and refitted the air box and ecu box after id gave them a clean. [ATTACH=CONFIG]24206[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24207[/ATTACH] Sorry about the poor quality, camera phone and bad light but you get the idea, Going to crack on with scuttle and the rocker cover tomorrow :)

Post 697331 by LiamT4 on 2014-03-23 21:44:56

Nice of you to sort out its little issues........means i won't have to do much when you sell it to me in 10 months ;)

Post 697333 by merc85 on 2014-03-23 21:47:51

[QUOTE=LiamT4;697331]Nice of you to sort out its little issues........means i won't have to do much when you sell it to me in 10 months ;)[/QUOTE] lol, but i didnt think you liked estates?? lol;)

Post 697334 by LiamT4 on 2014-03-23 21:49:58

[QUOTE=merc85;697333]lol, but i didnt think you liked estates?? lol;)[/QUOTE] The chances of me finding a grey auto 854R is virtually zero, so an 855 would have to do :)

Post 697336 by merc85 on 2014-03-23 21:53:53

lol fair enough ;)

Post 697342 by AndysR on 2014-03-23 22:22:04

Liam, you might want to keep looking, 1st dibs right here ;) Great start Gav, looking 100 times better already :)

Post 697343 by LiamT4 on 2014-03-23 22:24:50

[QUOTE=AndysR;697342]Liam, you might want to keep looking, 1st dibs right here ;) Great start Gav, looking 100 times better already :)[/QUOTE] I don't know, some people just don't want anyone else have to have the nice ones lol

Post 697344 by merc85 on 2014-03-23 22:25:27

[QUOTE=AndysR;697342]Liam, you might want to keep looking, 1st dibs right here ;) Great start Gav, looking 100 times better already :)[/QUOTE] Thanks bud, i thought the Engine bay was gonna be a Grey Area to start with, Turns out I was right lmfao :hilarious

Post 697398 by bonelorry on 2014-03-24 09:04:59

This is going to be a good one! I will be watching this thread with interest. :)

Post 697399 by jamesy12345 on 2014-03-24 09:11:20

Even with the quality of the photos you can see it's cleaned right up Looking good! :pimp2:

Post 697674 by Jim S70R on 2014-03-24 20:07:12

Looks loads better, this car is better and better every time!!

Post 697692 by stribo on 2014-03-24 20:21:56

[QUOTE=LiamT4;697331]Nice of you to sort out its little issues........means i won't have to do much when you sell it to me in 10 months ;)[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=AndysR;697342]Liam, you might want to keep looking, 1st dibs right here ;) Great start Gav, looking 100 times better already :)[/QUOTE] You'll both be out of luck, as Gav will break it. ;)

Post 698073 by merc85 on 2014-03-25 20:37:30

One thing thats been buggin me about "Roundy" is her Front bumper top. Some numpty in the past had painted it badly, and this was peeling off! why oh why peeps paint there top bumper top's with cheap spray is beyond me. Anyway i had a Spare Bumper top, so set about changing it over onto the R Jacked her up Removed the undertray which was partially hanging off as one on the side mounts was splitting, x2 10mm held this tray on. Then took the Surrounds off from under the headlights. Set about removing the various t25 torx screws which retain the bumper top to the alloy crash bar beneath. Whilst the bumper was off i cleaned behind the bumper, and the crash bar /headlights, there painted trim and intercooler, also polished the bottom of the wings which the bumper mounts to via to 10mm bolts with captive nuts. Then i pushed the tab clips down which fit the bumper to to the R Bumper to remove the top. Then re fitted the new bumper top aplied plenty of Old engine oil to bring it back to a nice fresh Bumper look. Im soo pleased she looks so much better and the Engine bay is also getting there too. Anyway heres some pic's, Poor quality as usuall lol [ATTACH=CONFIG]24252[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24253[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24254[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24255[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24256[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24257[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24258[/ATTACH] Now to finish cleaning the bay at the wkend

Post 698076 by theflyingbrick on 2014-03-25 20:41:58

looking good buddy :D

Post 698085 by AndysR on 2014-03-25 20:48:04

Nice work Gav :)

Post 698087 by Jim S70R on 2014-03-25 20:50:14

She's looking good Gav

Post 698088 by merc85 on 2014-03-25 20:52:43

Thanks Peeps, She is booked in 2nd Week of April to have the Head Overhauled :)

Post 701415 by merc85 on 2014-04-06 18:47:16

Well this isn't a Detailing thread so dont panic, no shiny car here, My Mechanic friend is coming round tomorrow to hopefully remove the head and take it to the machine shop, so i thought i'd give him a head start. Exhaust manifold and turbo are still atm, my back is been given me grief but still got abit done. Anyway here's Roundys Engine, [ATTACH=CONFIG]24459[/ATTACH] More updates will follow as work progresses lol

Post 701468 by AcidicDavey on 2014-04-06 21:09:28

[QUOTE=merc85;701415]Well this isn't a Detailing thread so dont panic, no shiny car here, My Mechanic friend is coming round tomorrow to hopefully remove the head and take it to the machine shop, so i thought i'd give him a 'head start'. [/QUOTE] Ahhh, I see what you did there ;). Good work.

Post 701585 by merc85 on 2014-04-07 13:36:14

Well my luck continues with Volvo's, looky what we have here! for any numpty who wants to, this is why you dont re-use head bolts! This is what happened to one of my Headbolts coming out, The machine shop Guy is coming round tomorrow fingers crossed he can remove the rest of the bolt. If not there will be same very nice Grey Panels up for grabs. [ATTACH=CONFIG]24486[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24487[/ATTACH]

Post 701586 by oblark on 2014-04-07 13:44:06

[QUOTE=merc85;701585]Well my luck continues with Volvo's, looky what we have here! for any numpty who wants to, this is why you dont re-use head bolts! This is what happened to one of my Headbolts coming out, The machine shop Guy is coming round tomorrow fingers crossed he can remove the rest of the bolt. If not there will be same very nice Grey Panels up for grabs. [/QUOTE] You must have give so stick to snap a m12 bolt. Are they secondhand bolts ?

Post 701587 by graemewelch on 2014-04-07 13:44:50

headbolts are easy to remove. it should be easy to drill out. this is the main reason why i refuse to use stretch bolts and i always buy 12.9 bolts. works out cheaper to

Post 701588 by oblark on 2014-04-07 13:47:04

[QUOTE=graemewelch;701587]headbolts are easy to remove. it should be easy to drill out. this is the main reason why i refuse to use stretch bolts and i always buy 12.9 bolts. works out cheaper to[/QUOTE] I`d rather drill out a stretch bolt than a 12.9 bolt any day of the week :)

Post 701589 by merc85 on 2014-04-07 13:49:55

[QUOTE=oblark;701586]You must have give so stick to snap a m12 bolt. Are they secondhand bolts ?[/QUOTE] no idea mate, :( who knows with these car's she's done 170k full history and no bills to say its bin off before.

Post 701591 by oblark on 2014-04-07 13:52:50

On the snapped off bolt. I`d spray either WD40 or plusgas down the hole :)

Post 701592 by graemewelch on 2014-04-07 13:53:57

[QUOTE=oblark;701588]I`d rather drill out a stretch bolt than a 12.9 bolt any day of the week :)[/QUOTE] same here but the chances of head lift and snapped bolts are greatly reduced by using a high tensile bolt.

Post 701593 by graemewelch on 2014-04-07 13:57:03

see if you can get a lend of a mag drill. least then you know youll be drilling straight. chances are once you get to a 5mm bit youll be able to pick the old threads out with a tap. in the past ive welded another bolt to wear it snapped. but it all depends how much is sticking out. needs to be at least 3mm

Post 701596 by merc85 on 2014-04-07 14:07:18

Interesting replys peeps, im not doing the work myself, A engineering company is coming out tomorrow to remove it, So we will see what happens, i dont know how much if any Bolt is sticking out, by the looks of the length id say it pritty flush. Will let you guys know the out come. If id had been doing this myself i think i would had weighed the car in lol,

Post 701597 by graemewelch on 2014-04-07 14:17:20

[QUOTE=merc85;701596]Interesting replys peeps, im not doing the work myself, A engineering company is coming out tomorrow to remove it, So we will see what happens, i dont know how much if any Bolt is sticking out, by the looks of the length id say it pritty flush. Will let you guys know the out come. If id had been doing this myself i think i would had weighed the car in lol,[/QUOTE] will you be prting the head again on this one. i still havnt started my head yet.

Post 701599 by merc85 on 2014-04-07 14:24:52

[QUOTE=graemewelch;701597]will you be prting the head again on this one. i still havnt started my head yet.[/QUOTE] No buddy, ive lost alot of interest in working on the Cars to be honest, and i really dont have the time, Just want to get this one in fine fettle and enjoy driving her.

Post 701618 by merc85 on 2014-04-07 18:15:47

Here's a couple of the Block, very little bore wear considering 170k fingers crossed [ATTACH=CONFIG]24488[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24489[/ATTACH] She has a Volvo Head Gasket so presume it hasnt been done before.

Post 701667 by graemewelch on 2014-04-07 21:03:32

how long it take you to whip the head off. doing mine in a few weeks time.

Post 701912 by AndysR on 2014-04-08 19:44:06

Good to see your making progress Gav :)

Post 703082 by merc85 on 2014-04-13 19:37:18

Well not much been going on tbh, The engineering bloke From Robertson Colchester come out and done a blinding job getting the snapped headbolt out, no thread was damaged and he said it had been broke for a while. [ATTACH=CONFIG]24540[/ATTACH] So with the head off and at the machine shop having the valves cleaned and reground in along with the new valve stems being fitted i made a start on cleaning the engine bay. Attachment Also cleaned up the rocker cover which had been siliconed to hell and am certainly glad we removed it as some of the oil ways were indeed close to being clogged up. This got a Good clean and paint. [ATTACH=CONFIG]24543[/ATTACH] Next step was to clean up and paint the inlet to, [ATTACH=CONFIG]24544[/ATTACH] Just waiting now for a couple of bits n pieces to turn up before the head being refitted along with a new waterpump and Timing belt kit hopefully next week :) Will keep you peeps all informed

Post 703108 by theflyingbrick on 2014-04-13 20:21:27

looking good gav :)

Post 703184 by Kingsford G on 2014-04-13 22:50:52

I can only admire your passion with cars mate,surely its gonna be one of the mintest cars on here soon.

Post 703232 by Ric@rdo on 2014-04-14 11:18:42

Looking great!

Post 703233 by T5frankie on 2014-04-14 11:21:32

what product do you you to clean the metal mate?

Post 703238 by merc85 on 2014-04-14 11:38:57

[QUOTE=T5frankie;703233]what product do you you to clean the metal mate?[/QUOTE] Brake cleaner then Jet Washed it, Small brass brush in a dremel for any stubbin muck, sanding block to smooth it off Autosol if being polished, if not just paint it.

Post 703494 by Jim S70R on 2014-04-14 23:47:38

Looking good Gav, that'll certainly freshen up the engine bay!!

Post 703496 by AndysR on 2014-04-14 23:56:28

Nice work Gav, can only improve on an already lovely car :)

Post 703886 by merc85 on 2014-04-16 20:10:20

Cant really do much until my next improvement arrives so thought id paint the calipers as they were looking rather tired. Hopefully she will be assembled friday fingers crossed. [ATTACH=CONFIG]24601[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24602[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24603[/ATTACH]

Post 704130 by merc85 on 2014-04-17 19:55:12

Found this final part of the jigsaw kicking about in the garage..... be rude not to fit it :) [ATTACH=CONFIG]24616[/ATTACH]

Post 704291 by AndysR on 2014-04-18 10:59:58

Be good to see this up and running back out in the sun again. I'm intrigued to see how the front brakes look in silver behind the Volans as that is the look I'm going for :)

Post 704579 by merc85 on 2014-04-19 12:14:44

Well a update, She's all back together in desperate need of a new header tank and cap but funds are tight lol, anyway here are some pics, just remeber how the engine bay 1st looked when i got her. [ATTACH=CONFIG]24637[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24638[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24639[/ATTACH] She's runing blues now with new 3bar reg. :) Strut brace to be fitted later today

Post 704581 by T5frankie on 2014-04-19 12:18:25

looks cracking mate

Post 704583 by t5 pete on 2014-04-19 12:36:37

Looks awesome merc always nice when there all bolted back together

Post 704589 by AndysR on 2014-04-19 14:06:54

Nice one, 100 times better than before :)

Post 704628 by Kingsford G on 2014-04-19 17:38:14

Didn`t take long,great work Gav.

Post 704651 by merc85 on 2014-04-19 18:40:06

Thanks for the coments peeps, went to fit the strut brace, Turns out Volvo got it wrong and order me a LHD one ffs lol, Been taking it steady today done around 70 miles, Mpg is better, no more smoking lol, but i did have a leak from the Turbo return, i had a spare O ring which ive fitted but im not 100% sure its totally cured it time will tell, seeing as im ringing volvo to order the correct brace i will getting a brand turbo return seal to. Anyway cleaned her up gave her a polish, and this is how she's looking. [ATTACH=CONFIG]24641[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24642[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24643[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24644[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24645[/ATTACH]

Post 704664 by AndysR on 2014-04-19 19:13:08

Looking smart, love the AP's in silver :)

Post 704669 by merc85 on 2014-04-19 19:25:19

She's looking very Grey lol, thanks to my grey camera phone pmsl, :0

Post 704679 by LiamT4 on 2014-04-19 19:39:37

But dark grey is such a boring colour gav, i reckon you should sell it.

Post 704688 by merc85 on 2014-04-19 20:10:48

[QUOTE=LiamT4;704679]But dark grey is such a boring colour gav, i reckon you should sell it.[/QUOTE] pmsl i wanna use her 1st after spending £££s lol, She feels really torquey now, and very quiet but i dont know if thats down to the s60r manifold or just because the Top ends had a refresh, cant wait to drive her on holiday :)

Post 704693 by WOODY T5 on 2014-04-19 20:17:25

Its coming along very nice gav keep up the good work any chance of give my car an overall :)

Post 704696 by merc85 on 2014-04-19 20:22:29

[QUOTE=WOODY T5;704693]Its coming along very nice gav keep up the good work any chance of give my car an overall :)[/QUOTE] Pmsl, i dont think theres much wrong with yours mate lol :hail:

Post 704699 by oblark on 2014-04-19 20:27:26

[QUOTE=merc85;704688]pmsl i wanna use her 1st after spending £££s lol, She feels really torquey now, and very quiet but i dont know if thats down to the s60r manifold or just because the Top ends had a refresh, cant wait to drive her on holiday :)[/QUOTE] It`s the S60R manifold makes it more torquey :)

Post 704700 by merc85 on 2014-04-19 20:28:42

Thanks buddy if id had known they make that much difference id have fitted one to blacky,.......... then sold it lol

Post 704764 by V70 Graham on 2014-04-19 22:47:01

Nice work Gav, will be posting some 'under bonnet' shots of mine soonish

Post 704767 by graemewelch on 2014-04-19 22:58:47

looking good. new brake resivoir and header will make the world of difference.

Post 704768 by merc85 on 2014-04-19 23:00:10

[QUOTE=graemewelch;704767]looking good. new brake resivoir and header will make the world of difference.[/QUOTE] yeah tell me about it, unfortunatly im all spent out for a while :(

Post 704910 by merc85 on 2014-04-20 14:02:48

Board today and the weather is poor, so decided to crack on with the door shuts, Before pics [ATTACH=CONFIG]24651[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24652[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24653[/ATTACH] After degreasing them i them gave them all a clean and polish [ATTACH=CONFIG]24654[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24655[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24656[/ATTACH] Coming on well, but its made me relise how clean blacky was lol

Post 704977 by AndysR on 2014-04-20 17:11:39

Lol, nice work there, shame you didn't realise how good Blacky was before you sold it ;)

Post 705028 by merc85 on 2014-04-20 18:51:18

[QUOTE=AndysR;704977]Lol, nice work there, shame you didn't realise how good Blacky was before you sold it ;)[/QUOTE] yeah yeah lol, im liking the smooth drive alot lol

Post 705844 by merc85 on 2014-04-23 18:03:28

Has this turn up today :) [ATTACH=CONFIG]24715[/ATTACH] So didnt waste anytime fitting it, (now its the correct one) lol [ATTACH=CONFIG]24716[/ATTACH] Desparitly gotta sort the header tank out, as its anoying me.

Post 705865 by merc85 on 2014-04-23 19:00:47

This is where she's currently at, Few more things to sort ie Header tank, some sort of exhaust as the tail piece is rubbish, new tailgate struts as in the cold weather the tailgate can fall on your head lol, and adjustment of the pnp switch as the reverse lights dont work. Oh and a splitter would be good too. Apart from that all good. [ATTACH=CONFIG]24717[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24718[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24719[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24720[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24721[/ATTACH]

Post 705890 by T5RPete on 2014-04-23 19:33:01

What a fantastic car! You've got it looking great, do you have much else planned??

Post 705894 by merc85 on 2014-04-23 19:42:32

[QUOTE=T5RPete;705890]What a fantastic car! You've got it looking great, do you have much else planned??[/QUOTE] Other than the stuff mention earlier, not really atm, money is tight lol she's mechanically spot on, body is really really nice, Would like to get the front Bumper painted to tidy up the little stone chips, and perhaps get the front and rear bumpers colour coded, but keep the side moulding Original. Performance wise, may fit a walbro pump as the volvo one must be getting tired now at 170k. probably just keep the rest stock. Dont even really know has she goes as im still driving her easy after the head refurb :) but she's certainly torquie and quiet.

Post 705896 by V70 Graham on 2014-04-23 19:49:07

I think my header tank is a fair bit cleaner than yours mate and it should be up for grabs soonish.

Post 705898 by merc85 on 2014-04-23 19:51:19

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;705896]I think my header tank is a fair bit cleaner than yours mate and it should be up for grabs soonish.[/QUOTE] Cheers Graham, gonna get it sorted at of this month, £18 plus vat new same as what i put on Blacky, i have got 2 other's spare which were better, but i thought at that price i may as well just get a new one. but thankyou :)

Post 705901 by V70 Graham on 2014-04-23 19:53:10

[QUOTE=merc85;705898]Cheers Graham, gonna get it sorted at of this month, £18 plus vat new same as what i put on Blacky, i have got 2 other's spare which were better, but i thought at that price i may as well just get a new one. but thankyou :)[/QUOTE] No worries mate, tbh I thought you'd go new but I thought I'd offer.

Post 705903 by merc85 on 2014-04-23 19:55:29

I think the v70 one's are slightly different anyway bud.

Post 705910 by oblark on 2014-04-23 20:00:43

[QUOTE=merc85;705903]I think the v70 one's are slightly different anyway bud.[/QUOTE] They are :)

Post 705971 by AndysR on 2014-04-23 23:02:37

Looking smart, but then it was when I popped up on Monday :)

Post 707211 by merc85 on 2014-04-28 18:55:35

Got round to doing quite abit on Roundy over the past weak, Thanks Andy for Dyeing the Seat ;) Change the god dam aweful header tank, then Free'd off the rear wiper and sprayed it all up with grease on the inside, works a treat. Eagle eye'd amongst you may have noticed the Exhaust tip to. Stainless 4" trim Rolled outer, which will do for the time being. ;) Here's the bay [ATTACH=CONFIG]24832[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24833[/ATTACH] Here's the Clio blade 1998-2005 in case you peeps didnt know [ATTACH=CONFIG]24834[/ATTACH] And the Drivers seat Bolster, it wasnt damaged but the colour had been rubbed off so AndysR dye'd it back for me, exact colour match too ;) [ATTACH=CONFIG]24835[/ATTACH] Next on the list is to get my Dent man to sort very very minor car part indentations out on the n/s doors, dont really notice them but i do lol.

Post 707214 by T5frankie on 2014-04-28 19:06:08

[quote=merc85;707211]got round to doing quite abit on roundy over the past weak, thanks andy for dyeing the seat ;) change the god dam aweful header tank, then free'd off the rear wiper and sprayed it all up with grease on the inside, works a treat. Eagle eye'd amongst you may have noticed the exhaust tip to. Stainless 4" trim rolled outer, which will do for the time being. ;) here's the bay [attach=config]24832[/attach][attach=config]24833[/attach] here's the clio blade 1998-2005 in case you peeps didnt know [attach=config]24834[/attach] and the drivers seat bolster, it wasnt damaged but the colour had been rubbed off so andysr dye'd it back for me, exact colour match too ;) [attach=config]24835[/attach] next on the list is to get my dent man to sort very very minor car part indentations out on the n/s doors, dont really notice them but i do lol.[/quote] very nice mate

Post 707223 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-04-28 19:21:12

nice update car looking great love all the small details myself!

Post 707261 by AcidicDavey on 2014-04-28 20:51:39

Car's looking great, even like the tip ;)

Post 707273 by theflyingbrick on 2014-04-28 21:13:22

looking good gav ;)

Post 707274 by artfulflounder on 2014-04-28 21:16:05

Expansion bottle certainly makes a huge difference....looking really clean.

Post 707309 by t5 pete on 2014-04-28 22:49:17

Great work as usual Merc but now im stuck on what size tail pipe in going to have I was going to go with 3.5" as I though 4" would look too big but that looks awesome, choices choices looks with Gra will have to bring both down to see which is best

Post 707314 by merc85 on 2014-04-28 22:54:04

[QUOTE=t5 pete;707309]Great work as usual Merc but now im stuck on what size tail pipe in going to have I was going to go with 3.5" as I though 4" would look too big but that looks awesome, choices choices looks with Gra will have to bring both down to see which is best[/QUOTE] Thanks pete, yeah i was nealy did the same, but im glad i went 4", its only a trim so was cheap enough if i didnt like it i could always get a smaller size one. The overal size OD is just under 4.5" if that helps.

Post 707316 by AndysR on 2014-04-28 22:56:46

Love this car, credit to it's owner and the effort that's been put into it. Seat was the least I could do ;)

Post 707321 by V70 Graham on 2014-04-28 23:00:52

Looking good Gavlar......if only I had a day off if be doing more on mine.

Post 707324 by merc85 on 2014-04-28 23:09:11

Thanks Graham, the standard of cars on here just seem to be getting higher and higher, Martybelfasts post saw me spend the next hour with carpet shampoo doing my driver's floor matt, came out well but his hoover certainly looks a good investment. ;)

Post 707327 by AndysR on 2014-04-28 23:15:26

[QUOTE=merc85;707324]Thanks Graham, the standard of cars on here just seem to be getting higher and higher, Martybelfasts post saw me spend the next hour with carpet shampoo doing my driver's floor matt, came out well but his hoover certainly looks a good investment. ;)[/QUOTE] Fpmsl! I just bought new mats and put the original mats in the spare room.... Is that wrong, feeling like I should have just cleaned them now... :o

Post 707328 by merc85 on 2014-04-28 23:18:25

[QUOTE=AndysR;707327]Fpmsl! I just bought new mats and put the original mats in the spare room.... Is that wrong, feeling like I should have just cleaned them now... :o[/QUOTE] The thing is im now gonna fit my over mat to cover up the orignal over mat to cover up the carpet Pmsl

Post 707329 by AndysR on 2014-04-28 23:20:03

[QUOTE=merc85;707328]The thing is im now gonna fit my over mat to cover up the orignal over mat to cover up the carpet Pmsl[/QUOTE] Oh I bought Volvo rubber mats to protect the Volvo carpet mats that protect the carpet that I'll never see as it's covered in mats... Lol

Post 707331 by theflyingbrick on 2014-04-28 23:29:31

I just removed all my carpets...............simples lol

Post 707332 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-04-28 23:29:47

lol same here but i remove the carpet ones for the rubber ones the embroided yellow mats are a bitch to get took me yunks to find a missing rear plus my driver one looks 10 years older than the rest

Post 707333 by merc85 on 2014-04-28 23:30:43

[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;707331]I just removed all my carpets...............simples lol[/QUOTE] im getting old, i like nice warm carpets lol

Post 707339 by AndysR on 2014-04-28 23:38:06

[QUOTE=merc85;707333]im getting old, i like nice warm carpets lol[/QUOTE] Getting...?

Post 707343 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-04-28 23:46:41

lol

Post 707349 by theflyingbrick on 2014-04-29 00:14:34

[QUOTE=merc85;707333]im getting old, i like nice warm carpets lol[/QUOTE] yeah im not getting any younger,but I want a 13 second car ;)

Post 712156 by merc85 on 2014-05-16 11:50:40

Small update, searched everywhere for a new one didnt wanna adjustable one and faff about with colour coded springs, £175 from volvo then managed to source this. [ATTACH=CONFIG]25139[/ATTACH] Updates this evening after fitment and a drive think the R is going to like it ;) lol couldnt wait so went home and got the car, Fitted it at work and went for a quick spin :) looks like the actuator was weak, now she boosts off the end of the gauge and stays there all the way round till she shifts Happy Days :) Oh its a 14.7 psi Actuator too.

Post 712302 by JeanPete on 2014-05-16 22:21:01

Hello, Where did you find this wastegate, please? I didn't know that Volvo was providing it separately. Is it a 300/70 19T one, please? Mine is the genuine 16T one, but I changed for an angled housing and needed to lenghten it while I installed the housing and did WG preload adjustment.

Post 712315 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-05-16 22:52:13

ohh shiney was it dear?

Post 712320 by merc85 on 2014-05-16 23:11:45

[QUOTE=martybelfastt5;712315]ohh shiney was it dear?[/QUOTE] No it was a Elk lol ;) [ATTACH=CONFIG]25141[/ATTACH] £39.99 plus postage btw

Post 820957 by Aj850r on 2021-01-30 18:20:28

It's amazing what you find on the net �� I'm the current owner! Bought her earlier last year. It's great to see how well it was looked after back then! [ATTACH=CONFIG]32956[/ATTACH]

Post 820958 by Dangerous Dave on 2021-01-30 18:48:40

Holy Thread Revival :D Merc was asking about what happened to it after he sold it http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?54877-Blacky-on-a-Full-detail&p=820852&highlight=#post820852

Post 820959 by Aj850r on 2021-01-30 19:13:53

I think that's a different 850 he'd owned (I've just spent an hour or so going through his threads!) This one has changed a bit since he sold it. It's now got a manual gearbox and sat on air suspension! Although this may change at some point as the handling definitely suffers for it. Only reason I came across it on here is because I'm trying to find new pads for the ap racing calipers and the thread appeared! So if anyone can help that'd be great! [ATTACH=CONFIG]32957[/ATTACH]

Post 820961 by JT on 2021-01-31 10:31:37

[QUOTE=Aj850r;820959]I think that's a different 850 he'd owned (I've just spent an hour or so going through his threads!) This one has changed a bit since he sold it. It's now got a manual gearbox and sat on air suspension! Although this may change at some point as the handling definitely suffers for it. Only reason I came across it on here is because I'm trying to find new pads for the ap racing calipers and the thread appeared! So if anyone can help that'd be great! [ATTACH=CONFIG]32957[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] www.circuitsupplies.com should be able to help

Post 820964 by Aj850r on 2021-01-31 15:30:44

Thanks for that �� I've now emailed a supplier near me with some dimensions of the current pads. Hopefully they'll tell me what I need. Cheers ��

Post 820973 by Mkengineering on 2021-02-01 03:20:48

You've got anymore recent pics of the car? Would be interesting too see what you done to it?

Post 821001 by Morgan Harris on 2021-02-08 01:06:40

[QUOTE=Aj850r;820957]It's amazing what you find on the net �� I'm the current owner! Bought her earlier last year. It's great to see how well it was looked after back then! [ATTACH=CONFIG]32956[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] It seems like you go all black with this car. It looks clean and classy.

Post 821202 by Aj850r on 2021-04-02 13:12:37

Most changes were done by previous owner so I shan't take the credit! I've only changed the debadged egg crate it came with for a blacked standard grill, V70 tail lights and roof bars which were needed for a "tenting" road trip around Scotland last year. Although I kinda like the look so have left them on! It's currently at the garage getting a long list of niggles sorted out [ATTACH=CONFIG]33006[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]33007[/ATTACH]