Just bought myself another olive, 850 AWD this time, meant to be mint with a van load of history, not even seen it and have hand over the reddies as it has a fully multipoint lpg conversion, got to be a winner just in need of a rear diff for it, pic's in a week or so when she's home
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;710975]Just bought myself another olive, 850 AWD this time, [COLOR="#FF0000"]meant to be mint with a van load of history[/COLOR], not even seen it and have hand over the reddies as it has a fully multipoint lpg conversion, got to be a winner just in need of a rear diff for it, pic's in a week or so when she's home[/QUOTE] Buying it from Frankie then I take it? ;)
Good luck with it mate, are you after a bit more traction on the strip?
Ahh, the best colour and old school AWD :D
[QUOTE=JamesT5;710982]Buying it from Frankie then I take it? ;)[/QUOTE] No, I think the cams are in there correct position, but I think I know what you mean....lol...did you have a good trip to the south west and back ??
[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;710992]Ahh, the best colour and old school AWD :D[/QUOTE] yep, just need to find out the final drive ratio of the rear diff and locate a suitable replacement and bring on some cheap motoring....yer
The rear diff ratio should be 1:3.31 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/tech/850AWD.pdf You might find the power delivery disappointing in the higher revs as the ecu backs the turbo off after 5100rpm but the faster spoolup is nice around town.
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;710993]No, I think the cams are in there correct position, but I think I know what you mean....lol...did you have a good trip to the south west and back ??[/QUOTE] Yes thanks Ade, blew a coil pack on the way but fixed it at the services. Pitty you couldn't have come along.
currently don't have a working classic volvo, but things should change by the end of the week, done only 30miles in the T-5R in the last month and a half, how bad is that, got to pull my finger out before the lack of performance causes depression...
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;711010]currently don't have a working classic volvo, but things should change by the end of the week, done only 30miles in the T-5R in the last month and a half, how bad is that, got to pull my finger out before the lack of performance causes depression...[/QUOTE] less than a fortnight till York
[QUOTE=claymore;711013]less than a fortnight till York[/QUOTE] Gives him a week or so to fit a bigger turbo, injectors and remap it :D
could be in a lpt yet !!!...don't think I'll be competitive anyway.....well, until I get into stage and the red mist descends....lol
It's here folks, its got a little messy standing, but a powerwash today and some megs love and this little gem could be the best motor I've bought (other than the T-5R) photo's to follow when she's had a scrub [QUOTE=JamesT5;710982]Buying it from Frankie then I take it? ;)[/QUOTE] nearly more mint than a Frankie motor 2 dings and a couple of minor bumper corner scuffs [QUOTE=stribo;710989]Good luck with it mate, are you after a bit more traction on the strip?[/QUOTE] You never know what could happen mate [QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;710992]Ahh, the best colour and old school AWD :D[/QUOTE] most certainly is the best colour and a little paint correction she will shine like mad with a depth so deep, peeps looking may drown in...better get some life belts just in case....lol [QUOTE=claymore;711013]less than a fortnight till York[/QUOTE] Do I come up in the T-5R or make my debut in the olive AWD on LPG.... how can I decide....?????? [QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;711014]Gives him a week or so to fit a bigger turbo, injectors and remap it :D[/QUOTE] 15g spare on the bench, but how is that going to run right with the LPG
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;712298]15g spare on the bench, but how is that going to run right with the LPG[/QUOTE] Use the LPG on a cruise, petrol for playing. Thought it was best not to use LPG for performance applications anyway?