Saaamon's 850 T5.. The story so far.
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Post 726347 by Saaamon on 2014-07-27 22:15:40
Thought i'd combine a couple of threads in to one "project" thread.
Bought two years ago after regretting selling my 850R 3 years previous. I haven't take many pictures but have a few.
Done a lot of service work on it when i first bought it, PCV, plugs vac lines, header tank, HT leads(in post) and loads of other bits etc.
As time went on i binned the roof bars, fitted an R bumper, spoiler, titans, KW's V70 lights and LHD headlights. Whilst busy driving lorries i forgot about the car, always kept it well serviced but having at most 45hours a week at home it took a backbench.
Then came the floods.
Pulled the water out to make it useable and so we could go to the vpcuk rolling road day, the next day!
Post 726354 by jamesy12345 on 2014-07-27 22:24:10
Looking good that, fella
Post 726355 by t5 pete on 2014-07-27 22:29:27
Brilliant improvement
Post 726356 by martin_r_smith on 2014-07-27 22:49:52
Looks very smart mate and definitely the best colour!
Post 726360 by WOODY T5 on 2014-07-27 23:09:24
Looks very now mate keep up the great work love that colour too
Post 726361 by t5 pete on 2014-07-27 23:10:15
Yep must say the burgundy is a great colour
Post 726366 by AcidicDavey on 2014-07-27 23:33:10
Titans on a burgundy, great combo :D
Post 726369 by V70 Graham on 2014-07-28 05:32:34
The car has come a long way, a credit to you.
Post 726383 by The Flying Banana on 2014-07-28 09:19:39
ooh man ..the titans against the burgundy is class !!
Post 726406 by Saaamon on 2014-07-28 11:29:49
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;726369]The car has come a long way, a credit to you.[/QUOTE]
Thank you! It was looking really tired at the rolling road day, I'm really pleased with how it's turned out, to be honest if it wasn't for AndyR's words of encouragement it probably would of been scrapped!
Post 726409 by jdavis on 2014-07-28 11:35:51
Looks great that!
Post 726412 by Saaamon on 2014-07-28 11:39:19
[QUOTE=The Flying Banana;726383]ooh man ..the titans against the burgundy is class !![/QUOTE]
Thank you! It was either these or Volans but I think I made the right choice, I'm trying to keep the look period with a t5r with it being a 1994.
Thanks for all the positive comments, will try and update as and when I do more to it, next mods are 302s including new cailpers etc, remap with a check and set up so it runs exactly how it should then just sort out other bits like relay for the LED brake light need some trims for tailgate.. The list is endless!
Post 726413 by Saaamon on 2014-07-28 11:40:30
[QUOTE=jdavis;726409]Looks great that![/QUOTE]
Cheers, always thought yours looks good aswell with the newer wheels.
Post 726417 by evo230 on 2014-07-28 11:51:17
Looks great - gutted for you with the flooding tho. I used to have a burgundy 440, i used to love polishing it as it come up so perfect each time.
Post 726440 by AshDVS on 2014-07-28 12:39:31
Looks great.
A few years ago, I had an almost identical looking 850T5. Same colour, R bumper and Titans!
See -
http://www.dvs.net.au/misc/ash850.jpg
Here, with water damage like that, an insurance company would have written the car off.
Post 726451 by Saaamon on 2014-07-28 14:21:33
[QUOTE=AshDVS;726440]Looks great.
A few years ago, I had an almost identical looking 850T5. Same colour, R bumper and Titans!
See -
http://www.dvs.net.au/misc/ash850.jpg
Here, with water damage like that, an insurance company would have written the car off.[/QUOTE]
Blimmy you'd almost think it was the same car from that angle lol. If I'd have claimed they'd of almost certainly wrote it off as well, its a dashboard out job to change the carpet unless you cut it, the breakers I used were great though and waited till I was there to take the front sections out so I managed to cut it high up so you can't tell.
Post 726459 by partsforvolvos.com on 2014-07-28 15:30:28
my commiserations about the flooding. I thought mine was bad when my sunroof drain was blocked.
I bet that smelt like an old keepnet !
- wetvac essential !
Post 726524 by Saaamon on 2014-07-28 19:55:39
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;726459]my commiserations about the flooding. I thought mine was bad when my sunroof drain was blocked.
I bet that smelt like an old keepnet !
- wetvac essential ![/QUOTE]
Handily I run a cleaning business so had all the tools to sort it quickly, did have a damp smell though for the couple of weeks it took to get a carpet.
Post 726683 by partsforvolvos.com on 2014-07-29 11:07:50
we had a 9 month old v40 in our dealer once that the customer reported some electrical items. it smelt weird inside and when we looked on the warranty system it said warranty void due to flood damage insurance claim.
the customer genuinely didn't know - he had bought it as 'late reg' but we showed him the tide mark inside about 6 inches about the door step behind the plastics.
we reckoned it came from a dealer who had a storage compound next to the river severn we heard about - they bought 60 cars to pre reg to try and sell to meet target. they lucked out because a week after they put them there, the river flooded and all were written off!
so some unscruplious company obviously bought the car as insurance salvage from an auction, cleaned it very well inside and sold it as having a valid Volvo warranty!
Post 726723 by Liddo on 2014-07-29 15:57:17
LOVELY! Whens it for sale :D
Post 726738 by Saaamon on 2014-07-29 19:17:40
[QUOTE=Liddo;726723]LOVELY! Whens it for sale :D[/QUOTE]
Joking aside not for some time, only had it a couple of years but have a lot memeries attached to it. :)
Post 726740 by Saaamon on 2014-07-29 19:22:27
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;726683]we had a 9 month old v40 in our dealer once that the customer reported some electrical items. it smelt weird inside and when we looked on the warranty system it said warranty void due to flood damage insurance claim.
the customer genuinely didn't know - he had bought it as 'late reg' but we showed him the tide mark inside about 6 inches about the door step behind the plastics.
we reckoned it came from a dealer who had a storage compound next to the river severn we heard about - they bought 60 cars to pre reg to try and sell to meet target. they lucked out because a week after they put them there, the river flooded and all were written off!
so some unscruplious company obviously bought the car as insurance salvage from an auction, cleaned it very well inside and sold it as having a valid Volvo warranty![/QUOTE]
The owner must of been gutted when you told him! Presumably the electrical problems were to do with the flooding? Luckily I don't have electric seats as they certainly would of been damaged but I did make sure the plugs were all cleaned out and sprayed with wd40 before I put it back together.
Post 727105 by partsforvolvos.com on 2014-07-31 13:51:56
yep! especially the engine ecu which sits on the floor under the centre console in that model ........
Post 727185 by AndysR on 2014-07-31 22:47:17
Looks stunning Simon, but then you know that as I've said it before ;)
Post 732938 by AshDVS on 2014-09-02 02:42:24
That's a very interesting shock failure. I'm sure KW will come to the party with replacements though. As frustrating as it is, these things happen from time to time.
Post 732960 by t5 pete on 2014-09-02 08:01:46
Obviously you do quite some milage in this motor what are the kw like for day to day
Post 732963 by Saaamon on 2014-09-02 08:26:39
Yeah I thought it was unusual as well, always check the outside but started notice it was a bit soft on the rear so went to tighten them up and found the problem.
I think it's pretty comfy but I do have them set on full soft (1/4 turn), even like that its still handles well.
I don't use the car everyday, it's Gemma's car as such she does a few miles a week in it driving to the other side of town.
Post 740002 by V70 Graham on 2014-10-05 20:30:42
Any news on the map Simon ?
Post 740003 by Biff on 2014-10-05 20:32:21
That's a cracking looking 855.
I'd be tempted with a pfv egg crate & putting your volvo slash on it.
Very nice.
Post 740007 by Saaamon on 2014-10-05 20:55:09
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;740002]Any news on the map Simon ?[/QUOTE]
Tried one in there on saturday but it wasn't right, so currently have a t5r one in at the moment and should be getting mine back during the week.
Post 740008 by Saaamon on 2014-10-05 20:58:22
[QUOTE=Biff;740003]That's a cracking looking 855.
I'd be tempted with a pfv egg crate & putting your volvo slash on it.
Very nice.[/QUOTE]
Something needs to be done with the grill as its showing its age now, just unsure an egg crate would suit, favouring a new standard one at the moment.
Post 740014 by AndysR on 2014-10-05 21:13:21
Looking good as always Simon, if you want to know what an egg crate looks like you can always try mine in there to see how it would look ;)
Post 740015 by merc85 on 2014-10-05 21:14:54
Great pic's buddy :)
Post 740140 by RollingThunder on 2014-10-06 12:14:40
Lovely looking 850 that. I had a burgundy Citroen BX many years ago and always hated the colour, but yours looks outstanding, great job! That flood must have been a heartache, but I'm glad you kept the car. Nice pics too
Post 740143 by Saaamon on 2014-10-06 12:23:44
[QUOTE=RollingThunder;740140]Lovely looking 850 that. I had a burgundy Citroen BX many years ago and always hated the colour, but yours looks outstanding, great job! That flood must have been a heartache, but I'm glad you kept the car. Nice pics too[/QUOTE]
Thanks for your kind words. I like those citreon BX's. The flooding was abit of a turning point to be honest, i was really close to calling it a day and buying another one but a friend convinced me to carry on with it.
Post 740144 by Saaamon on 2014-10-06 12:24:58
[QUOTE=RollingThunder;740140]Lovely looking 850 that. I had a burgundy Citroen BX many years ago and always hated the colour, but yours looks outstanding, great job! That flood must have been a heartache, but I'm glad you kept the car. Nice pics too[/QUOTE]
Thanks for your kind words. I like those citreon BX's. The flooding was abit of a turning point to be honest, i was really close to calling it a day and buying another one but a friend convinced me to carry on with it.
Post 740145 by T5frankie on 2014-10-06 12:28:09
[QUOTE=Saaamon;740144]Thanks for your kind words. I like those citreon BX's. The flooding was abit of a turning point to be honest, i was really close to calling it a day and buying another one but a friend convinced me to carry on with it.[/QUOTE]
me too ive had 4
Post 741118 by Nealevo on 2014-10-09 21:21:24
Looks the same......
Post 741217 by mitchyboy01 on 2014-10-10 02:03:02
Looks stunning mate. Great progress. I wouldn't bother with the egg crate and would get a new standard waterfall grille as you suggested.
Post 741252 by Saaamon on 2014-10-10 10:25:54
A couple more before and after.
Thanks mitchyboy. I quite like the standard look, also think the egg crates are quite expensive.
Post 745700 by Saaamon on 2014-10-31 14:08:12
Just got these back from KW following a rebuild. 2 new valves, 2 new bump-stops and 2 new dust cover.
Post 751806 by Jamest5r on 2014-12-15 20:44:15
Quality work :) both my 850 driver seats have stopped working just the same, luckily they are where I want them but is that fix doable without taking the seats out?
Post 751809 by Saaamon on 2014-12-15 21:00:52
It could be done if you had no choice but personally i would always remove the seat as its something you'll want to take your time with and be comfortable. With yours being the drivers seat that makes it more difficult as you can't flip it forward to remove the hog rings at the bottom of the backrest.
Post 751817 by kmb on 2014-12-15 22:14:25
Impressive improvements, nice work ;)
Post 751818 by AndysR on 2014-12-15 22:47:09
Great work Simon, I'm loving this new found love for an old flame :)
Post 751822 by Saaamon on 2014-12-15 23:09:13
[QUOTE=AndysR;751818]Great work Simon, I'm loving this new found love for an old flame :)[/QUOTE]
Need to get the air con going next, I need a new compressor and of course a dryer but not sure whether to replace the evaporater first, swaying more to just doing it, does look an exciting repair.
Post 751824 by AndysR on 2014-12-15 23:13:06
Evaporator will most likely have started evaporating by now and if your contemplating recommissioning the a/c then I would advise you do it, in for a penny in for a pound eh?
Might also be worth contemplating the replacement of the condensor whilst you're there..
Post 751974 by Jim S70R on 2014-12-17 14:13:32
Excellent work Simon this car is a real credit to all your hard work as she certainly looks lovely in the flesh!!
Post 751975 by Saaamon on 2014-12-17 14:36:11
Thanks James, slowly getting the hang of car maintance :).
Post 753331 by AndysR on 2014-12-27 10:46:17
Good to see that you've finally fitted the bulb control module from the V70, I can't believe you left it so long. Will be odd not having the dash remind you that you've braked.. Lol
Sound deadening looks spot on, for some reason I thought you'd removed the original one.
Good to hear a nice clean up as cured your revs hanging.
You should get some poly bushes for those lower arms before you fit them, you won't regret it :)
Your definitely really into the car and a petrolhead if you've been out tinkering with the car this close to Christmas
Post 753347 by Saaamon on 2014-12-27 11:32:23
It started to become the norm having the failure light come on and if the truth be told I didn't actually know how to fix it, all I knew is theres a box in the boot that needs changing.
I did indeed bin the original, I kept it for a while and even when I binned I knew I'd end up refitting lol.
Other than an oil change which I'm doing tomorrow, an air con pump, regas and tyres I have to stop spending on the car now as we need to save for our trip to Gib in May/June.
Post 753349 by craigoodwood on 2014-12-27 11:50:45
how much would you pay to make a journey worth while for all the ac bits you want off this xc ive got? dont worry bout bein cheeky it owes me nothin now ;)
ive bent the rad droppin the engine but all pipes and parts are still hooked up and was workin before i stripped it ;)
im not lookin forward to crackin the pipes an gettin the fluid everywhere...
Post 753355 by Saaamon on 2014-12-27 12:37:26
[QUOTE=craigoodwood;753349]how much would you pay to make a journey worth while for all the ac bits you want off this xc ive got? dont worry bout bein cheeky it owes me nothin now ;)
ive bent the rad droppin the engine but all pipes and parts are still hooked up and was workin before i stripped it ;)
im not lookin forward to crackin the pipes an gettin the fluid everywhere...[/QUOTE]
Hi Craig, I'm stick to new parts for the recommissioning of the air con, it's a job I don't want to do and will only do once. Just ordered an evaporator, drier and seals from Volvo, will get a new pump from pfv and hoping the condenser is leak free. Thanks though as it sounds like you'd of done a decent price.
Post 753357 by craigoodwood on 2014-12-27 13:06:37
no worries at all :wink:
Post 754046 by Nealevo on 2014-12-31 17:33:29
[QUOTE=Saaamon;754029]
Evaporator, drier, o rings etc.[/QUOTE]
Can I ask how much as I will be doing this soon, don't forget pics as you go to help the less fortunate on their way (me)
Post 754063 by Saaamon on 2014-12-31 18:22:10
Ordered from frf, including VAT £445, don't really need the plates but the seals for the heater core pipes are worth changing. If you need a condenser there about £260. If like me you don't have a pollen filter you'll need to source a pollen filter housing as thats a lot of the reason they rot out, i expect they can be had from a classic.
This is the tool you'll need to remove the quick disconnect fittings on the air con pipes.
Not sure when I'm going fit it, its weather depending really, they say budget a couple of days, but i'll post pictures and a little write up.
Post 754167 by AndysR on 2015-01-01 18:07:38
Nice update, you'll be pleased you've done the a/c come the summer, I know I was :)
I'd also advise getting a pollen filter housing and filter if they're not fitted, was only an option at the time of the 850's original sale, as it will help to prevent the evaporator from rotting out again so quickly then it should last the remaining life of the car :)
Post 754247 by jdavis on 2015-01-02 09:44:12
Great work.
Post 781023 by Saaamon on 2015-08-09 16:40:23
Having already made a thread going through the process of fixing the air con i won't do it again but just share some pictures instead.
We've been using the car a lot this year, not only is it used everyday, its also had a couple of trips to Europe with the last one being quite an arduous one, 100mph+ for hours on end and temperatures at times 37c.
Because of this i thought it could do with a service and some preventative maintenance.
Along with the recommissioning of the AC, i fitted a new thermostat, heater core and a full coolant flush with Volvo coolant.
Next on the list was the recommissioning of the headlight wipers, the motor was broken on the O/S and is bit of pig to replace but is do-able. That just left replacing the wiper blades and fixing the washer jets by unblocking them and fixing and T junction.
After 3 years of having the tailgate landing on my head whilst getting the shopping out.. Now it nearly takes the end of my chin off every time I open it.
Next on the list was to service the front shocks, one was slightly damp up on the adjuster screw and they were starting to feel soft. This is the report,
“They found one unit had a poor rebound graph when arrived, when the unit was opened they found some dirt inside and some damage to the internal rebound spacers, probably occurred from going into pot holes. The second unit was much better. The rebound spacers have been replaced in both units, both unit graphs look very good now.”
Upon their return all that was needed were new spring seats and spacer washers
Post 781030 by kmb on 2015-08-09 17:23:18
Lovely level of detail, certainly looking after the car, nice to see!
Post 783342 by Max M4X WW on 2015-08-26 15:04:47
Win all round, when you got your new grille did you have to re-use the diagonal? I don't think they come with that do they as they are non-genuine?
Cheers
Post 783343 by Saaamon on 2015-08-26 15:11:00
Had the tracking done with some extra cambering set, but unfortunately after putting some miles on the car i still have a problem with one of the valves on the shock. Its leaking out of the rebound adjuster as you can see in the picture, so both are going back to KW for further repair.
Post 783344 by Saaamon on 2015-08-26 15:12:43
[QUOTE=Max M4X WW;783342]Win all round, when you got your new grille did you have to re-use the diagonal? I don't think they come with that do they as they are non-genuine?
Cheers[/QUOTE]
Yes i re-used the emblem. I wouldn't have thought genuine grills come with the emblems either.
Post 783346 by Ettienne on 2015-08-26 15:59:28
Certainly spent some time on it, shame about the kw's what the cost for a service on them
Post 783348 by Saaamon on 2015-08-26 16:09:20
[QUOTE=Ettienne;783346]Certainly spent some time on it, shame about the kw's what the cost for a service on them[/QUOTE]
Service for a V2 is £120 per unit, that doesn't include any work to the valve. There was a miscommunication which resulted in them just carrying out a service, they have acknowledge this though and are bending over backwards to put it right.
Post 817427 by T5Panda on 2018-09-26 09:26:33
Holy thread revival!! I'm now the proud owner of M853! Bought if off you in March this year. Still going strong!
Had the gearbox fitted, with an R clutch, new driveshaft, new downpipe, new PAS pump (although that doesn't seem to have cured the sometimes juddery steering when manouvering - although it happens very rarely!), four new tyres and will have discs, pads and a front wheel bearing soon. Also sourced some original 850 boot badges and refitted a towbar for a thule rack.
Rear dampers need servicing again as they've stopped returning so has some stock V70 ones on currently and ABS issue still needs tracing (codes suggest it's the unit). I'm local to Shemtek so it's been there for the majority of the big jobs! As dailys go, aside from the MPG and a few more stone chips to the bonnet, it's epic!
Post 817456 by kmb on 2018-09-29 10:43:00
Hello and welcome, I wondered where Saaamon had gone, do you know what he bought after the 850?
Post 817459 by MoleT-5R on 2018-09-29 13:39:09
Hello and welcome, it's nice to see the cars history continue...but you may wish to start your own continuation thread though. I don't know the age of the kw's that were fitted, but they strike me as troublesome for such an expensive part, I'd expect greater longevity on a part that is meant to be the best you can get, I'm thinking I'll be having bc's for mine
Done a lot of service work on it when i first bought it, PCV, plugs vac lines, header tank, HT leads(in post) and loads of other bits etc.
As time went on i binned the roof bars, fitted an R bumper, spoiler, titans, KW's V70 lights and LHD headlights. Whilst busy driving lorries i forgot about the car, always kept it well serviced but having at most 45hours a week at home it took a backbench.
Then came the floods.
Pulled the water out to make it useable and so we could go to the vpcuk rolling road day, the next day!
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