Johnnytempest's 850.

[p fandango]

Mmmm tempted as Oulten's only a short hop down t'motorway for me.
it'll be good to finally meet up, & it'll save you postage :wink: lol

[Tomcat]

Lol, hey that's a point, provided I'm well enough I shall attend.

[Alan M]

no probs
thought i was going mad!? lol

as for these wishbone bushes??
they aint gonna fit in there, surely??

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/20062011357.jpg

Those look right. If they are parts (PFF88-101) they should be correct. Use an Arbour or hydraulic press for easy fitting and they will fit the arms well. They can be a little tight to get into position on the subframe when the new bushes are fitted but they will fit. The tophat ring can split but don't worry as this won affect the bush.

[Blackdog]

yeh still on for it, whats the plan for meeting up?

I'll drive up to your neck of the woods and we can take it from there.

Link below is for the timetable for the day.

http://www.msvracing.co.uk/media/12240/timetable%202%20july%20op%20issue%20one.pdf

What time did you want to get to Oulton park?

[Wobbly Dave]

Looking to do oulton park later in the year - so let us know how you get on!

[JT]

Those look right. If they are parts (PFF88-101) they should be correct. Use an Arbour or hydraulic press for easy fitting and they will fit the arms well. They can be a little tight to get into position on the subframe when the new bushes are fitted but they will fit. The tophat ring can split but don't worry as this won affect the bush.

Your right, parts number is PFF88-101
Ok, I'll give them a go next week, wont have time between now and brands on fri.

thanks

[JT]

Looking to do oulton park later in the year - so let us know how you get on!

Will do.
U racing or doing a trackday?

[Wobbly Dave]

track day. Similar to what me, Hamish & ChrisC70 did at Cadwell in March just gone

[Wobbly Dave]

From my own build thread...

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showpost.php?p=374306&postcount=132

[JT]

coolstuff, been watching some youtube vids looks like quite a long circuit,
so I'm hoping it suits the volvo better than brands indy.

I'm sure I'll post up some vids after the race,so watch this space! lol

[Volvostorm]

I'm tempted to pop along, even if it just to hear the 5 pot burbles! Which I miss :(

[p fandango]

I'll drive up to your neck of the woods and we can take it from there.

Link below is for the timetable for the day.

http://www.msvracing.co.uk/media/12240/timetable%202%20july%20op%20issue%20one.pdf

What time did you want to get to Oulton park?
sounds good to me, the first race is 8.30 so like to get there by 7.30 really so we can have a nose around

looks like theirs going to be quite a big crowd, no pressure Johnny but you better do well lol

[JT]

loadsa pressure,yes
chance of me doing well? Not a hope! Lol

And that is qually at 8:30, dont know if that makes a difference?

[p fandango]

loadsa pressure,yes
chance of me doing well? Not a hope! Lol
theirs going to be trouble if were going all that way to watch & the only thing you race against is that digger again lol


And that is qually at 8:30, dont know if that makes a difference?
got to make a full day out of it so i'd like to be there to watch the lot

[JT]

theirs going to be trouble if were going all that way to watch & the only thing you race against is that digger again lol

I'm not racing him, he's dirty!!! lol

[JT]

nice 5 min job! not! lol

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/23062011358.jpg

[p fandango]

it shouldn't of took that long to do, what you messing about it lol.

whats the blue thing on the perforated strip in place of the alarm siren, you can see it better in this pic behind the RIP kit top pipe

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/26032011309-1.jpg

[JT]

fire exstinguisher nozzle

MSA regs req: 1 in engine bay and 1 in the cabin/cockpit,
what ever you like to call it? lol

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/23062011360.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/23062011359.jpg

[Jim S70R]

Nice job, the harder mounts should make the 5 pot sound louder ;)

[Blackdog]

[QUOTE=p fandango;388933]sounds good to me, the first race is 8.30 so like to get there by 7.30 really so we can have a nose around

OK. Via Michelin claims 1Hr 43mins using the M6 Toll. So we are looking to leave Cov at about 6.00 am then?

Looks like I might have to talk to Daddy and see if I can stop the night at his in Earl Shilton.

Failing that it's a 4.30 start for me....

PM sent

[p fandango]

OK. Via Michelin claims 1Hr 43mins using the M6 Toll. So we are looking to leave Cov at about 6.00 am then?

Looks like I might have to talk to Daddy and see if I can stop the night at his in Earl Shilton.

Failing that it's a 4.30 start for me....

PM sent
replied, i'm up early anyway so don't mind what time we set off. I just think its good to get it & set-up before the racing starts & get a good spot, plus i think we need to find Johnny before the race & give him some encouragement

[JT]

I was at Brands today,trying to set the car up, we did ok,lost another sec of a lap
and I got some encouragement today from a certain BTCC driver no less!!

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/24062011360.jpg

Matt Neal, incase you dont know!! lol

[p fandango]

my bro used to work for a car accessory shop in Cov, when they started selling Team Dynamic wheels Matt Neal gave them the tour round the factory in Birmingham. They also brought his BTCC Nissan Primera (which he was racing at the time, shows how long ago it was) over when they had an open day, had to do a 20point turn on the main road to get it inplace lol

[Tomcat]

How cool is that?, did he like your car?...

[p fandango]

did you not let him take it for a quick lap or 2 , let him drive a proper car not that Honda he's got at the minute (no offence Frankie lol)

[Volvostorm]

The lad who is building mine works on Gordon Sheddon's car, every time he breaks it, he's off to fix it!

[p fandango]

The lad who is building mine works on Gordon Sheddon's car, every time he breaks it, he's off to fix it!
a very busy man then lol

[JT]

he had a lookof horror on his face! lol

past nightmares me thinks

he did remember them "and the estates" was his comment.

he was busy involved in a "project" in the next garage, not sure what he was up too??
so didnt get a great deal of chat with him, nice bloke.

[Volvostorm]

Flash isn't doing to bad, at the moment!

[p fandango]

he had a lookof horror on his face! lol

past nightmares me thinks

he did remember them "and the estates" was his comment.
he would of been a privateer back in the Volvo days so not really in the same race as them, although i was at Donnington when he won & became the first privateer to win a race outright (the atmosphere was amazing, especially when he stalled during his pitstop & the race got very close). I was a bit disappointed when he became a works driver


he was busy involved in a "project" in the next garage, not sure what he was up too??
i wonder if he was testing a "team-mate avoidance system" lol
http://www.btcc.net/images/gallery/st_7048_b7d5.jpg

[JT]

if matt would stop taking him out! lol

[JT]

that was a conversation expertly swirved!!

[Volvostorm]

if matt would stop taking him out! lol

All I know is that there were some choice words thrown about in the garage after that happened!

[p fandango]

All I know is that there were some choice words thrown about in the garage after that happened!
Matt's dad still owns the team so i bet he was still careful what he said if he wants to carry on driving lol

[Volvostorm]

The words were coming from Matt's dad!

[JT]

there were some choice words on the live commentry from matts onboard! lol

[JT]

bad news today!

Donnington meeting has been cancelled!

not anything to do with PR8, some complication at the track
DOH!

[Volvostorm]

The track hasn't been open that long?

[JT]

The track hasn't been open that long?

who knows whats going on????

i'll post some more details, should i get anything

[p fandango]

bad news today!

Donnington meeting has been cancelled!

not anything to do with PR8, some complication at the track
DOH!
i didn't know you were meant of to of been racing there, shame its been a few years since i've been there

[JT]

Its closer to you than me,gonna take me about 5 hours to get there! lol

soz mate mallory aint on the calender, you'll have to wait till donington..

post #198 lol

[p fandango]

post #198 lol
oh come on, you haven't twigged i don't read the whole post yet lol

& do you know how hard it was to find post 198, its almost as bad as one of my own threads lol

[JT]

ok, losing oil from the front area of the engine

about half a ltr over a 15 minute run?

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/25062011364.jpg

as you can see had all this apart and the only thing i can find is:

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/25062011366.jpg

a girly washer on the bottom of the dipstick tube!
should this just "fall out"?

or is there something else I should look for?

cheers JT

[p fandango]

sure they only have the one washer, how are the pipes to the oil cooler in the rad?

[Tomcat]

Likely to be the PCV rather than the dipstick, do you still have the PCV in place or are you running a catch tank?, if your running a catch tank then check the lines etc, would be very surprised if the dipstick is leaking.

[Vikingxl]

Pedro should be an expert on dipsticks

[p fandango]

Pedro should be an expert on dipsticks
i had to buy 3 before i found one that fits BT, i've been to sleep since then tho so forgot about them all lol

[JT]

I'm gonna go back down the garage as we speak/text and have a good look!! lol

like I haven't already??

[JT]

ok, before i removed everything it looked very similar to this:
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/pic08.jpg

oil lines look ok, dry at the rad end, soaked at the other, but thats right next to the dipstick tube entry point

[The Flying Moose]

Pedro should be an expert on dipsticks

Viking you never cease to amuse me! Absolute class another five minutes spent on the floor in pain laughing :hilarious

[Volvostorm]

Hows the oil pressure switch? Is that dry?

[JT]

yep thats all tight
I really cant see anything other than the tube that holds the dipstick.

a very similar entry to the turbo oil return pipe, and that leaked to start with,so I think i might try and seal it in place and cross my fingers

cheers guys

[p fandango]

is it fixed yet?

& just to bring the thread to the top to remind everyone about Oulton park saturday, assuming your racing?

[JT]

i have no idea if its fixed or not???? Lol, only seems to leak when its been put under pressure??

yes, i'm still going racing at oulton park on saturday, well reminded! Lol.
Only 24 runners this time out, so need to do something special, to get a good result.
Looking forward to meeting some of you, dont forget ur tools!
Except for mr grinder, he can stay home!

JT

[p fandango]

i have no idea if its fixed or not???? Lol, only seems to leak when its been put under pressure??
you've got no number plates & sure they won't be able to keep up so get out there & test it lol


yes, i'm still going racing at oulton park on saturday, well reminded! Lol.
Only 24 runners this time out, so need to do something special, to get a good result.
Looking forward to meeting some of you, dont forget ur tools!
Except for mr grinder, he can stay home!
yeh i'm really looking forward to meetin up, never been to Oulton park before either. What do you want me to bring?

come on Tomcat as well, you've got to come i want my splitter (& too meet you of course lol)

[Tomcat]

Is it this Saturday?, what time you getting there mate?. If I come I'll have to bring my daughter though but I'm sure she'll enjoy herself.

[p fandango]

Is it this Saturday?, what time you getting there mate?. If I come I'll have to bring my daughter though but I'm sure she'll enjoy herself.
i'm only messing, if you can't make it then its no bother. It is this weekend & trying to get there for about 7.30, be good finally meet you (we haven't met before have we? lol)

i'll PM you my phone number

[Tomcat]

Cool, going to come (all being well), 7.30 eh?, what it's an evening race is it?.....Gawd there goes my lie in again. No we've not actualy met yet.....so prepare yourself lmao.

[p fandango]

Cool, going to come (all being well), 7.30 eh?, what it's an evening race is it?.....Gawd there goes my lie in again. No we've not actualy met yet.....so prepare yourself lmao.
lazy sod, i normally start work at 5am lol. Be good to finally meet up, & don't forget that bloody splitter lol. I'll PM you my number when i can be bothered

[Tomcat]

Lmao, I do normaly get up at 6 for work but being as I'm off poorly and I'm finally sleeping again I'm trying to get a lie in...not that it'll happen that is.

[p fandango]

Lmao, I do normaly get up at 6 for work but being as I'm off poorly and I'm finally sleeping again I'm trying to get a lie in...not that it'll happen that is.
if your off work skiving you should of had plenty of lie-ins already, one day getting up before noon won't hurt mate lol

[JT]

you've got no number plates & sure they won't be able to keep up so get out there & test it lol


yeh i'm really looking forward to meetin up, never been to Oulton park before either. What do you want me to bring?

yea right! cos it doesn't stand out or anything like that?? lol

only joking about the tools, you just enjoy the day!

[JT]

Pedro........look what the misses has gone and done!!! lol

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/29062011370.jpg

where does she get her ideas from??? pmsl

[p fandango]

yea right! cos it doesn't stand out or anything like that?? lol

only joking about the tools, you just enjoy the day!
you can stand out as much as you want, but its no good if they can't keep up (look at the Japspeed Impreza lol)

i'm looking forward to it already

[p fandango]

Pedro........look what the misses has gone and done!!! lol

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/29062011370.jpg

where does she get her ideas from??? pmsl
lmao thats brilliant, good see all that money Volvo put into the BTCC research has been put to use on another car

how do you find the FSE works? & whats the vac pipe you've got feeding into the ECU box? & is the top of your engine tamper sealed like the rules say it should be, because non-turbo cams might be worth looking into

[JT]

lmao thats brilliant, good see all that money Volvo put into the BTCC research has been put to use on another car

how do you find the FSE works? & whats the vac pipe you've got feeding into the ECU box? & is the top of your engine tamper sealed like the rules say it should be, because non-turbo cams might be worth looking into

sorry mate long day........Fse???

the vac pipe u see is a USB cable from the turbo tuner, through to the passenger side for live mapping.

engine is not required to have tamper seals at present,
non turbo cams......stronger or better performance??

[p fandango]

sorry mate long day........Fse???

the vac pipe u see is a USB cable from the turbo tuner, through to the passenger side for live mapping.

engine is not required to have tamper seals at present,
non turbo cams......stronger or better performance??
FSE is the fuel regulator you've got. I didn't know you'd got Turbo Tuner ECU, good isn't it. Think the non-turbo cams have a longer duration

[JT]

FSE is the fuel regulator you've got. I didn't know you'd got Turbo Tuner ECU, good isn't it. Think the non-turbo cams have a longer duration

oh yea, 'course it is! lol..............longer day than i thought

i think it made a small difference and gave me the flames on the downshift!
turbo tuner i have left to someone that knows what they are doing, but a massive difference from the stock unit.

will have to look at getting some more power over winter
target around 350/360

[p fandango]

oh yea, 'course it is! lol..............longer day than i thought
i'm not saying anything, i've already nodded off to sleep twice tonight lol


i think it made a small difference and gave me the flames on the downshift!
turbo tuner i have left to someone that knows what they are doing, but a massive difference from the stock unit.
thats what i intend to do when i get a turbo tuner, got a local tuner who does very very good rates for tuning on there dyno


will have to look at getting some more power over winter
target around 350/360
19t is it then

[JT]

i have on my list:

19t
blues
me7 manifold
angled downpipe
and i think you mentioned a throttle body too

if i have a good weekend,then i'll order my AP's
so I have them for Zandvoort in sept

and i have ordered new springs too to help settle the car down

disconnected the IPD arb on fri and lost a second off the laptime!
so if it continues to go in that direction, my arb should be for sale soon

[p fandango]

i have on my list:

19t
blues
me7 manifold
angled downpipe
and i think you mentioned a throttle body too

if i have a good weekend,then i'll order my AP's
so I have them for Zandvoort in sept

and i have ordered new springs too to help settle the car down

disconnected the IPD arb on fri and lost a second off the laptime!
so if it continues to go in that direction, my arb should be for sale soon
its the 3litre Volvo 960 throttle body you want, getting harder to find now tho. I'd also suggest giving 3" pipes a try for the RIP kit. Might be able to lend you mine to try if we meet up for another race weekend

interesting about the IPD, first dibs if you don't mind (& not going to rip me off lol)

[JT]

and just to give you half a chance of finding me:

http://www.msvracing.co.uk/media/28784/paddock%20plan%20issue%20two%20op%20july%202.pdf

[p fandango]

and just to give you half a chance of finding me:

http://www.msvracing.co.uk/media/28784/paddock%20plan%20issue%20two%20op%20july%202.pdf
i'm going to need more than a map, just talking to someone about the weekend & trying to figure out where Oulton park is. They said thought its Norfolk i thought it was Lancashire, which apparently is the opposite direction to Norfolk so no idea where i'm going lol

i can bring my 3" RIP top hose with me which will fit straight onto yours but not sure how well it'll work with the smaller bottom hose if you want to try it

[JT]

its the 3litre Volvo 960 throttle body you want, getting harder to find now tho. I'd also suggest giving 3" pipes a try for the RIP kit. Might be able to lend you mine to try if we meet up for another race weekend

interesting about the IPD, first dibs if you don't mind (& not going to rip me off lol)

i think it could help you in a straight line, but it doesnt seem to work for me round corners, although having said that, I found out this week I have 900lb springs on the front added with the arb, its no wonder it was bouncing.when i get my new springs on, i might try it again,but i dont think its right for me.

dont lend me any rip pipes yet, i'm still having probs in that area, finding fluid in the pipes, but thats something i would like to chat about at the weekend

[p fandango]

i think it could help you in a straight line, but it doesnt seem to work for me round corners, although having said that, I found out this week I have 900lb springs on the front added with the arb, its no wonder it was bouncing.when i get my new springs on, i might try it again,but i dont think its right for me.
why don't you remove the front suspension struts & weld a bar in instead, i think it'll be softer lol


dont lend me any rip pipes yet, i'm still having probs in that area, finding fluid in the pipes, but thats something i would like to chat about at the weekend
the PCV system lets oil thru so will get some in the pipes & intercooler anyway

[JT]

why don't you remove the front suspension struts & weld a bar in instead, i think it'll be softer lol

might as well!! lol


the PCV system lets oil thru so will get some in the pipes & intercooler anyway

oh well thats good news....... i think? lol

[p fandango]

oh well thats good news....... i think? lol
shouldn't be a huge about but enough to coat the inside, i'm surprised your not running a catch tank

[JT]

shouldn't be a huge about but enough to coat the inside, i'm surprised your not running a catch tank

all to be continued at trackside! lol


i'm not experienced enough with these cars yet, only started to build it about march time, so it might take a while for things to sink in my thick head! lol

[p fandango]

all to be continued at trackside!
i can see it being a long day, but for the right reasons. You sure you don't want me to bring my grinder & get than 25kg off? lol

[JT]

i can see it being a long day, but for the right reasons. You sure you don't want me to bring my grinder & get than 25kg off? lol

we could loose the bonnet hinges and springs, that'll do it?? lol

[p fandango]

we could loose the bonnet hinges and springs, that'll do it?? lol
springs weigh 1.6kg & the hinges weigh 4.4kg each so still need more. If you do remove them be careful when you cut thru the spring, they've got alot of tension in them & fly anywhere lol

[JT]

springs weigh 1.6kg & the hinges weigh 4.4kg each so still need more. If you do remove them be careful when you cut thru the spring, they've got alot of tension in them & fly anywhere lol

yea i know, have taken 1 off before just to see what it weighed
they do go with a bang!!

lol

[Tomcat]

Could still do you a fibreglass bonnet and boot lid, that would cut down on the weight.

[JT]

Could still do you a fibreglass bonnet and boot lid, that would cut down on the weight.


oh yes!

but i think, its gonna have to wait till the winter now :(

[p fandango]

when does the season end?

[Tomcat]

oh yes!

but i think, its gonna have to wait till the winter now :(

If....and I do mean If.... I can get a cheap bonnet/boot lid then the priice for them will come down quite a bit, but they'll still be loads of work to make.

[JT]

when does the season end?


1 race at castle combe 23/24 july

and 2 races at zandvoort 10/11 sept

and thats it now donny has been cancelled.
they are looking into a replacement for donny, but nothing comfirmed yet

[JT]

If....and I do mean If.... I can get a cheap bonnet/boot lid then the priice for them will come down quite a bit, but they'll still be loads of work to make.

no probs, I understand that

I do have my eye open for a bonnet, but its getting up to you thats a problem,
be cheaper to send you the money and get it locally i think.
as you well know, they are a big lump of metal!! lol

[JT]

If....and I do mean If.... I can get a cheap bonnet/boot lid then the priice for them will come down quite a bit, but they'll still be loads of work to make.

oooooooo what about a BTCC rep front splitter/bumper???

the organisers would love that!! lol

[p fandango]

oooooooo what about a BTCC rep front splitter/bumper???

the organisers would love that!! lol
i had the real thing, & it weigh'd a ton lol
http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/mine/BT/old%20pics/archive1-2.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/mine/BT/Misc/35694_1471133934240_1110365021_1367476_2446125_n.j pg

[Tomcat]

oooooooo what about a BTCC rep front splitter/bumper???

the organisers would love that!! lol

You can already buy something similar but I don't know how expensive it is, I have been giving thought to making something similar for mine but a little better looking,lol.

[LiamT4]

Bloody hell duane 7.30! Thats early.

Oh and JT, if your going for the 19t and high boost you'll want bigger injectors than the blues, s60r (green) injectors minimum.

[p fandango]

Bloody hell duane 7.30! Thats early.
thats what time i'd like to get there mate, Blackdog is getting to mine for 6. I'll give you a ring later & finalise everything

[Blackdog]

Heres the weather for Saturday

http://www.myweather2.com/Motor-Racing/United-Kingdom/Oulton-Park-Circuit.aspx?sday=2

[JT]

i like the look of that! Lol
Not driven the racecar in the wet yet

[LiamT4]

thats what time i'd like to get there mate, Blackdog is getting to mine for 6. I'll give you a ring later & finalise everything

I'll decide tomorrow mate. I'm not sure if its actually possible for me to get up that early on a sat, as i'll have to get up at 5 to get to yours for 6.

[Tomcat]

Good to meet everyone today, good to see your car in action Johnny, how did you do in that last race?, I had to get off as the little un was getting restless (as they do). Thanks again to Pedro and Blackdog for putting up with me and Jess, got home....fell asleep...lmao..

[Jamest5r]

TC that is a crap write of your day lol, PIC'S, info on Johnny's racing etc :)

[Tomcat]

Lmao....I'm knackered!!!,not walked that much in years.. I'll leave Perdro to post pics, I only took my phone.

[p fandango]

as Tomcat has already said, was very good to meet up with everyone & put even more faces to names (altho i'll forget them by tomorrow). Got there almost exactly the same time as Tomcat & just caught him parking up as we were walking to the paddock area, had a bit of a hunt to find Johnny between all the BMW's & Ferrari's around the area. Had a good nose around the car then it was time for qualifying. Looked like he was keeping up well with the BMW's, qualified 17th. Race 1 went very well & had a good run & got upto 11th, all looking good till the last corner when we heard he'd lost 2 places. Went back to the pits to see the 850 jacked high on the one side, turns out he had an off on the final bend, lost the places & destroyed the front splitter. Haven't spoke to Johnny about the final race but the car didn't sound happy, sounded like a slight misfire to me & think he lost quite a few places. As said tho it was nice meeting everyone, lovely day & had a good laugh during it as well

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Johnny%20Tempest/128.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Johnny%20Tempest/127.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Johnny%20Tempest/126.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Johnny%20Tempest/125.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Johnny%20Tempest/124.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Johnny%20Tempest/123.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Johnny%20Tempest/122.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Johnny%20Tempest/121.jpg

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http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Johnny%20Tempest/114.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Johnny%20Tempest/113.jpg

[p fandango]

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Johnny%20Tempest/112.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Johnny%20Tempest/111.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Johnny%20Tempest/110.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Johnny%20Tempest/19.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Johnny%20Tempest/18.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Johnny%20Tempest/17.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Johnny%20Tempest/16.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Johnny%20Tempest/15.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Johnny%20Tempest/14.jpg

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http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Johnny%20Tempest/12.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Johnny%20Tempest/11.jpg

also got a picture of Johnny's arch enemy lol

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Johnny%20Tempest/117.jpg

[JelT5]

Cheers for posting the pics Duane, good stuff mate :)

[JT]

Thanks for coming along!
was really good to meet up hope we can do it again soon.
As already mentioned, I had a little excursion and only mananged to damage the front splitter.
I'll put up the full vids later, but for now.............the off

Last turn, last lap! DOH! lost 2 places over the line, gutted.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c2s1oy38jE

[JelT5]

Unlucky JT :( at least the car didn't get seriously damaged...

look forward to the vids :)

[p fandango]

oh it was quite a big moment & did well to keep it off the wall, is that the corner you were on about with the bump because it did seem to just jump off the racing line

i'll bring my overalls next time lol

[JT]

oh it was quite a big moment & did well to keep it off the wall, is that the corner you were on about with the bump because it did seem to just jump off the racing line

i'll bring my overalls next time lol

yea you can see on the vid at which point I realised I was heading for the wall as all of sudden... full lock right!! lol

thats wasnt the corner I meant, but it went off the line as I turned in way too early.

bring your overalls??
when Sam was taking the car apart to check the damage, a mankini wouldn't have stopped you getting involved!!:lol:

[p fandango]

bring your overalls??
when Sam was taking the car apart to check the damage, a mankini wouldn't have stopped you getting involved!!:lol:
hey as long as it been washed i'll wear it lol. Couldn't let the poor lad do all the work while everyone was stood round talking. Typical racing driver, i'll crash it you fix it :wink: lol

[JT]

Well i have to take care of the sponsors and stuff!! lol

[Tomcat]

At least he didn't break the grinder out to help remove stuff...

[JT]

At least he didn't break the grinder out to help remove stuff...

I have to admit, I was quite pleased to see all he had in his hands was a camera!! phew! lol

oh and a pleasure to me you sir!

[JT]

here we go......race1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqqwtagkKq4

[p fandango]

did you notice any power loss in the second race because it didn't sound right? i thought you'd got a slighty missfire

[JT]

did you notice any power loss in the second race because it didn't sound right? i thought you'd got a slighty missfire

cant say i remember anything, except hitting the rev limiter a few times, tiredness creaping in

[p fandango]

cant say i remember anything, except hitting the rev limiter a few times, tiredness creaping in
no it defo weren't the limiter, it was when you were on throttle going up the hill after the chicane. I think it was a little miss fire, pointed it out to Blackdog & he said it sounded a bit flat

hopefully it might of just been our positioning & how the surrounding were affecting the noise then

[JT]

i'll check it out on the video, but i know we only seemed to get half of race 2 for some reason???

[p fandango]

i'll check it out on the video, but i know we only seemed to get half of race 2 for some reason???
the camera must of been sulking in sympathy for the ex-splitter lol. Hopefully its just where we were then, it was only very slight & just sounded like it was missing a bit when on full boost

[JT]

only got 2 laps of race 2, just uploading now

[JT]

start of race 2.
didnt go well, got stuck behind a rover with a knackered clutch and not much changed for the rest of the race

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjihehC-5Vg

[Blackdog]

Just a couple of pic's.

I can post some of the competitors cars if anyone wants to see what Johnny's up against......

[JT]

liking the new lense! lol

[Blackdog]

Oh for the record the BMW was passing Johnny.....Regretfully not the other way around..

Sorry....

[JT]

here are a couple more

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ziploc69/5898407082/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbie/5894275543/

[JT]

Hi all,
next meet: Sat 23 July @ Castle combe

another track I have never been to before and no practice before hand either, so that
should make things interesting???

JT

[Tomcat]

Oooerr, at least you've no spoiler to rip off this time when you go off roading...

[JT]

Oooerr, at least you've no spoiler to rip off this time when you go off roading...

i thought i did quite well?? lol



anyway, the meet is now poss sunday??
I really dont know....

update asap

[Tomcat]

Thought you did really well, I'd love to come to the next race but I'm back at work next week so won't have much spare time. Great to see a Volvo showing these damn Bm's what it's all about.

[JT]

cheers mate,

I was hoping to clear them at Oulton, but not quite got enough in the corners yet

getting there...

[JT]

whats involved in removing the canister in front of the nearside front wheel?
whats if for?
what does it do?

also, can i bypass the tube that runs around the plugs and take a tube from the ptc straight to the connection on the throttle body?

jt

[JelT5]

Hi all,
next meet: Sat 23 July @ Castle combe

another track I have never been to before and no practice before hand either, so that
should make things interesting???

JT

Ooooh no practice on Combe...very interesting indeed lol
Watch out for Avon Rise going into Quarry corner...it's an absolute killer for the unwary! Other than that it's a really nice little circuit.
Seen many people wipe their cars out on Quarry when I used to take my RS there for track days in the 90s.
It's rated as one of the most difficult corners on any circuit in the UK and I agree with that totally, real bast@rd if you get it wrong, which, of course, you won't :)

[Jamest5r]

whats involved in removing the canister in front of the nearside front wheel?
whats if for?
what does it do?

also, can i bypass the tube that runs around the plugs and take a tube from the ptc straight to the connection on the throttle body?

jt


I think it's a sort of breather for the fuel tank?? that's where the pipe finishes if you follow it underneath.

You should be able to pull the pipe off and slide it down i cant remember how they are fixed as mine has a large cable tie around it :)

[Tomcat]

Isn't it a charcoal cannister to eliminate any petrol fumes from the tank breather?....or something like that..lol.If that's what it is then you could remove the cannister and just put a small K&N type filter on the end of the pipe as your only racing the car.

[Jamest5r]

That's the one TC :)

[p fandango]

i just binned the tank & think i left the pipe open, its only a very small diameter pipe

[JT]

i just binned the tank & think i left the pipe open, its only a very small diameter pipe

i'm sure there are 2 pipes?????

[p fandango]

i'm sure there are 2 pipes?????
doesn't one go into the manifold? (which would need blocking to stop a boost leak)

[JT]

i think 1 comes from a unit bolted to the cooilng fan??
i'll have to double check tomorrow

[p fandango]

i think 1 comes from a unit bolted to the cooilng fan??
i'll have to double check tomorrow
yeh which then goes into the manifold (i think), bin both the carbon canistor & the unit on the fan panel

[JT]

yeh which then goes into the manifold (i think), bin both the carbon canistor & the unit on the fan panel

so that can go too or will it not start??

[p fandango]

so that can go too or will it not start??
mine accidentally fell off :wink:

what it does is the carbon canistor saves all the petrol fumes it gets from the petrol tank, then the unit on the fan panel feds these fumes into the engine when you start it. It saves emissions as the fuel vapours aren't released into the atmosphere, & meant to help starting as they are being used as a sort of choke

[JT]

ok, so bin the canistor
and the "choke" valve

put a small filter on the fuel tank breather
and block off the hose from the choke to the engine

??????????

easy really, lol

[p fandango]

ok, so bin the canistor
and the "choke" valve

put a small filter on the fuel tank breather
and block off the hose from the choke to the engine

??????????

easy really, lol
i didn't bother with a filter, just removed as much of the pipework as i could. All the rest sounds good to me, although i did do it a few years ago so can't remember much about it lol

[JT]

and the weight saving is.........? lol

[p fandango]

and the weight saving is.........? lol
1.3kg for the carbon canistor, i'm going to hide now lol

[JT]

Lmao!!!!!

[p fandango]

Lmao!!!!!
1.3kg is not to be laugh'd at :wink: lol

[JT]

hi all

trying to fit 19t but the water pipes dont line up
assuming i have to modify something, does it matter which 1 goes where?
and any easy ways of doing this?

cheers

JT

[claymore]

hi all

trying to fit 19t but the water pipes dont line up
assuming i have to modify something, does it matter which 1 goes where?
and any easy ways of doing this?

cheers

JT
I thought they were the same as a 15g, in what way don't they line up?

[JT]

the 15g enters at the top front entry and leaves via the top rear

this 19t angled flange seems to have both entries at the rear?????

ideas?

[AndysR]

Are there any entrances on the opposite side, like the 15g, that have simply been blocked off? Can you unblock one and block the then unused one on the opposite side..

[claymore]

There must be two different types, the one's I'v seen look just like the the 15g, sorry I'm not much help,
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1136.snc4/149853_739812858167_122600433_42841015_936598_n.jp g

[JT]

the 2 entries are there and blocked

didnt really want to try and unblock them incase i f.........its not reversable! lol

[JT]

There must be two different types, the one's I'v seen look just like the the 15g, sorry I'm not much help,
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1136.snc4/149853_739812858167_122600433_42841015_936598_n.jp g

how did that happen??

wouldnt open till i replied??? weird

[Alan M]

You can make them work. You need to use the existing steel pipework but alter the shape of it after heating the metal to the point where you can bend it to the shape you require. A good engineering shop should be able to do it if you can't. It is easy to do. A good plumber or pipefitter or welder should be able to do it aswell if that is easier. I've done this with a couple of turbos to fit the 850 as the later 16t turbos have the same water outlet/inlet positions on the CHRA.

I forgot to say aswell that if the CHRA has a core with blocked water jacket holes with core plug type blanks they can be removed and tapped to match what you require. The use a blank to block the item no longer needed.

[JT]

yea must be, definatly 2 entries, where that pic shows 1

[JT]

You can make them work. You need to use the existing steel pipework but alter the shape of it after heating the metal to the point where you can bend it to the shape you require. A good engineering shop should be able to do it if you can't. It is easy to do. A good plumber or pipefitter or welder should be able to do it aswell if that is easier. I've done this with a couple of turbos to fit the 850 as the later 16t turbos have the same water outlet/inlet positions on the CHRA.

does it make a difference which way round they go?
ie in on the top, out on the bottom

or the other way?

[Alan M]

No not really as the water is pumped through the jacket by the water pump as it is a sealed casting in the CHRA.

[JT]

thanks for everyones help

VPCUK rocks!!!!

lol

[JT]

possible, but as yours was green i wouldn't of thought they would of bothered uprating it

http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/images/large_images/PFV903389_large.jpg
diesel, AWD R & police

http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/images/large_images/PFV903212_large.jpg
normal

finally got around to fitting my poly bushes on the wishbones
they definatly dont fit
and my wishbones look nothing like your pics

as I have wrecked the original bushes, I now only have 3 wheels on my wagon!!! lol

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/17072011378.jpg

[Tomcat]

That's upside down and I think it's a very early arm, don't know if you can retro fit the later style ones (pretty sure you can't fit the R style ones though)

[Alan M]

You have the older lower arms which are easier to work with having the removable ball joints. I have just fitted mine which I made from genuine arms after machining them to accept the removable joints.
http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff331/MulveyA/phone17-11-2011432.jpg
http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff331/MulveyA/phone17-11-2011428.jpg

[Alan M]

Are you sure the poly bushes don't fit? Did you remove the steel sleve that is bonded to the bushes on manufacturing? The rubber is made into a steel sleeve when produced then pressed into the arms. Make sure the steel sleeve is removed. Your lower arms are aluminium aren't they? If so you should be able to see if the steel is still there.

[JT]

Are you sure the poly bushes don't fit? Did you remove the steel sleve that is bonded to the bushes on manufacturing? The rubber is made into a steel sleeve when produced then pressed into the arms. Make sure the steel sleeve is removed. Your lower arms are aluminium aren't they? If so you should be able to see if the steel is still there.

I did look at the steel sleeve, but it looks like part of the arm??
do I have to butcher that out aswell??? lol

[Tomcat]

Take a pic of it so we can see where your upto.

[JT]

Take a pic of it so we can see where your upto.

here you go

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/17072011379.jpg

[Tomcat]

From the pic it looks like the sleave needs to come out dude (as already mentioned), get a cold chisel and give it a tap inwards(towards the centre of the hole), this should pull it away from the sides of the arm and allow you to just tap it out.

[JT]

From the pic it looks like the sleave needs to come out dude (as already mentioned), get a cold chisel and give it a tap inwards(towards the centre of the hole), this should pull it away from the sides of the arm and allow you to just tap it out.

ok, i'll try that

job for tomorrow, had enough blood, sweat n tears for 1 day! lol

[JT]

Hi all, just a reminder

racing at Castle combe on Saturday 23rd.

http://www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/events/display_event.asp?EventID=285

cheers JT

[Alan M]

Don't use a chisel or hammer on the arm. They are not designed for hard impact because of their material design. Use a junior hacksaw or similar to cut through the metal sleeve then fold out the sleeve with a screwdriver or small pry bar. You have removed the rubber from the sleeve to which it is bonded so you just need to now remove the sleeve. Pressing the bushes out is an easier option for the other arm. I use an arbour press but you can use a hydraulic press aswell.

[Tomcat]

Don't use a chisel or hammer on the arm. They are not designed for hard impact because of their material design. Use a junior hacksaw or similar to cut through the metal sleeve then fold out the sleeve with a screwdriver or small pry bar. You have removed the rubber from the sleeve to which it is bonded so you just need to now remove the sleeve. Pressing the bushes out is an easier option for the other arm. I use an arbour press but you can use a hydraulic press aswell.

I did say to 'Tap' it, wasn't recommending going at it with a 12 pound sledge hammer.

[The Flying Moose]

Cue pedro with an angle grinding solution...

[JT]

Lmao!!!!

[p fandango]

Cue pedro with an angle grinding solution...
could always cut the ends off, drill & thread the arms & fit rose joints :P lol

(actually i like the sound of that lol)

[JT]

thanks again for everyones help

finally got 1 side done,1 to go! lol

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/18072011380.jpg

[Alan M]

By the look of that picture you have a front cam seal leak that is running down the block and out the timing belt cover.

[JT]

i definatly have a leak somewhere, just can't pinpoint it

was hoping it will last till the end of the season?

[claymore]

Just call it a rolling oil change :)

[JT]

spot on! lol

[JT]

Hi all, just a reminder

racing at Castle combe on Saturday 23rd.

http://www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/events/display_event.asp?EventID=285

cheers JT

cheeky bump!:shhh:

[JT]

thought it best to carry on with my damage report here and not on the Avon thread.

uncovered the bent subframe.........
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/27072011405.jpg

[Tomcat]

Holy crap, must have been some hit to bend the subframe. Sorry to hear about your smash, hope you manage to get it repaired quickly.

[JT]

it was a big shunt
fingers crossed its not too long

looking a bit sorry for itself at the mo.....
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/27072011406.jpg

[Tomcat]

Bloody hell, you didn't waste any time did you?.

[Porcine_Aviator]

Looking at the damage I can only hope that the other guys car is a write off. I have watched the video a number of times and still can't understand why he turned, he should have known that there was a car coming up on his offside, no way could anyone miss that. Unless they were looking the other way.:mgshoot:

[The Flying Moose]

Nice to see your cracking on mate. Takes a strong man to stand up after being knocked down after an incident like that and it seems you have taken it in your stride.

[JT]

cheers guys.......thanks


and yes, the civic is dead.

[p fandango]

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/27072011406.jpg
looking at that pic it doesn't look like it damaged the shell/chassis, looks like the subframe & body panels took the pain of it

[Porcine_Aviator]

cheers guys.......thanks


and yes, the civic is dead.
So sad to bad won't be doing that again :)

[JT]

yea looks that way
the chasis bit which holds the shock needs welding, and the shock needs attention

radiator is leaking too

i'm sure we will uncover more as we go

[p fandango]

the chasis bit which holds the shock needs welding, and the shock needs attention
i'd have a good look round the drivers side shock tower as well incase the crash energy was transmitted thru the strutbrace & damaged both side

[JT]

i think the strut brace would be bent, as it already isnt straight

the damage would suggest the impact was on the front wheel, but in a rearward direction, hence the broken wishbone and the twisted engine

even so, i'm gonna check everything anyway

[AndysR]

Good to see your making progress with it so soon after the incident. Must say without the panels on you wouldn't have known it was in an impact from the picture. Fingers crossed you don't uncover any nastys when you rebuild. :)

[p fandango]

I have watched the video a number of times and still can't understand why he turned, he should have known that there was a car coming up on his offside, no way could anyone miss that. Unless they were looking the other way.:mgshoot:

he was well behind me and watched everything i did he must have know i was turning left just like everyother car does
i didn't bother pointing out it was actually a right turn, but did correct him that it was the first time on the dragstrip so didn't know the Civic was going to cut across. Others pointed out it doesn't matter as the Volvo had right of way. He's gone rather quiet now, except for asking for a new shell

[Porcine_Aviator]

he was well behind me and watched everything i did he must have know i was turning left just like everyother car does

If he does go back on the strip I hope someone will give him a few tips on what not to do. The trouble is that he was the cause of an avoidable accident which is costing a lot to put right.

The Civic "Driver" from his comment doesn't know the first thing about terminal volocity or slowing down from a run. If your car had been turned at the speed it was going, there was a good chance it would have rolled, not being there to see it, I can't say, but it was shifting as it went past.

And why, oh why did he think that he could turn right there ?

[p fandango]

The Civic "Driver" from his comment doesn't know the first thing about terminal volocity or slowing down from a run. If your car had been turned at the speed it was going, there was a good chance it would have rolled, not being there to see it, I can't say, but it was shifting as it went past.
he claimed he checked his mirrors twice, he looked just before he was about to turn & the Volvo was just crossing the finish line. As you can see from the video the first turn off is still a fair distance from the finish so no way he could of closed the gap that quick, the Civic would of cleared the lane easily if the Volvo was that far back. Either way he should of waited for the lane to be clear


And why, oh why did he think that he could turn right there ?
thats the first exit turn, the road then leads back to the pits car park. They used to park the fire tender closer to the track so it was easier to see the turn off, but it almost got hit last week after a car hit the wall & span towards it so moved it further away. The second exit which Sam was going for is further down

[Porcine_Aviator]

thats the first exit turn, the road then leads back to the pits car park. They used to park the fire tender closer to the track so it was easier to see the turn off, but it almost got hit last week after a car hit the wall & span towards it so moved it further away. The second exit which Sam was going for is further down

Yep I know that, but if he'd looked back and did not see the car in the lane next to him, and it hadn't passed him, then common sense says that there's a car coming up to my right and I should carry on down to the next exit, just like all the other runners do.

Sam was doing the right thing and not trying to turn to soon, unlike the excuse for a Civic "driver" who should be banned for one or two meets.

Still no matter what is said, we will always have people who don't think and drive around without a care in the world, I'm just very pleased that Sam wasn't injured, even if he was a bit shaken.

[p fandango]

common sense says that there's a car coming up to my right and I should carry on down to the next exit, just like all the other runners do.
he could of slowed or even stopped on track in his lane, they don't start the next race till the track is 100% clear

as said everyone's alright which is the main thing

[LiamT4]

He's made a simple mistake thats turned into a big mistake.
When your in the outside line you should only turn when you know where the other person is and know what he is doing. If you don't know where he is and what he is doing then slow down and wait untill the other car is along side.

To be honest if that was me racing next to him, then i think a similar thing could have happend as even though thats the exit that i use (i think), he seemed to cut the corner very tight.
Usually the people on that side of the track stay wide and follow it round, because (obviously) theres going to be a car on the inside that will be driving there.

[antz]

Just watched the videos and caught up to speed on what happened. Really gutted what happened and that stupid Civic driver should of gone to specsavers! Everyone knows you dont cross lanes on a drag strip and the outer lane always lets the car from the inner lane clear the track first!

Glad to see you are rebuilding it though. :)

[Al115]

Totally. When you're in the outside lane, the drill is that you look-look-look until you know what the other car is up to, else you risk getting t-boned.

Also, if you've just wound the car up to 100mph, a lot of people don't want to stand on their brakes and take the first exit. Especially if they are new to the sport.

Does Civic guy drive like that on the road? I hope not.

[JT]

vid of my last race at Castle combe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCbD8piAXZY







hmm...cant seem to embed the video??

[JT's Mechanic]

hmm...cant seem to embed the video??

Fixed. :)

[Jamest5r]

Fixed. :)


Im guessing that's Sam? welcome :)

Go introduce yourself in the new member section :)

[JT's Mechanic]

Im guessing that's Sam? welcome :)

Go introduce yourself in the new member section :)

Yes it is and thanks :)

I didn't really know what to say but I have now

[The Flying Moose]

vid of my last race at Castle combe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCbD8piAXZY







hmm...cant seem to embed the video??

Video is really good JT.

Definately need to get the car boosting correctly and as optimum as possible given the race rules. I take it the car can be remapped etc? Modifications such as ported manifolds and turbos surely cannot be uncovered anyhow. The car nevertheless keeps up and sounds the part.

Secretly I am very jealous, I would love to do a track day but dont think I have the driving skill or balls to be completely honest.

Excellent editing too.

[JT]

heres a good vid
me on a track day, what a fantastic circuit!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLreDu6wuWg

[JT]

ok, a list of damaged items after Avon:

n/s suspension arm including the mounting bolts
n/s ball joint
n/s front wing
n/s front door and the plastic trim
n/s mirror
n/s front door handle
n/s side skirt
subframe and all bushes
engine mounts
rear bumper
bulkhead bush
the bracket from the bulkhead to the engint top mount
radiator
1 earthing strap
n/s shock ( should get away with a repair)
and the suspension tower (?) needs welding

thats it so far.........:(

[Jamest5r]

ok, a list of damaged items after Avon:

n/s suspension arm including the mounting bolts
n/s ball joint
n/s front wing
n/s front door and the plastic trim
n/s mirror
n/s front door handle
n/s side skirt
subframe and all bushes
engine mounts
rear bumper
bulkhead bush
the bracket from the bulkhead to the engint top mount
radiator
and 1 earthing strap.

thats it so far.........:(

All ive got spare on that list is a wishbone, will check which side it is, was the i/c ok? got a spare one of those if you want.

[JT]

my intercooler needed replacing before avon! lol
i might have that off you if i cant find an uprated 1

[Jamest5r]

my intercooler needed replacing before avon! lol
i might have that off you if i cant find an uprated 1


Your welcome to it FOC mate was trying to give it away with an inlet mani but no-one wanted them lol.

[JT]

i suppose they are usually not in demand!! lol

cheers mate

i'll see how things go and i'll let you know

[p fandango]

n/s suspension arm including the mounting bolts
n/s ball joint
n/s front wing
n/s front door and the plastic trim
n/s mirror
n/s front door handle GOT
n/s side skirt
subframe and all bushes GOT
engine mounts
rear bumper
bulkhead bush
the bracket from the bulkhead to the engint top mount
radiator
1 earthing strap GOT (sort of, soon make you one)
n/s shock ( should get away with a repair)
and the suspension tower (?) needs welding

[JT]

All ive got spare on that list is a wishbone, will check which side it is, was the i/c ok? got a spare one of those if you want.

are the wish bone ( if its the right side?) and intercooler still up for grabs?

looking to do a mamouth drive round the bottom half of England next sunday to pick up/drop off parts, so I could collect.

[JT]

Finally got around to fitting my rear camber plates

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_02411.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_02421.jpg

so we go from this:

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/20072011380.jpg

to this:

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_02531.jpg

all in the name of quicker cornering! lol

[p fandango]

i like, are they the 3 or 5 degree ones?

[JT]

just the 3,
see how we get on before I go for the full 8 degrees!!! lol

[p fandango]

just the 3,
see how we get on before I go for the full 8 degrees!!! lol
lol, what size tyres you got & you still got plenty of clearance at the top? I want to go for the 5's but wondering if they'll rub with 225's. If 3 made that much difference then 8 would be mental lol

[AndysR]

Should improve cornering somewhat.. :)

[JT]

well lets put it another way....I ordered 3 degrees!! lol

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/11082011422.jpg

loads room, need bigger spacers and longer bolts now

[p fandango]

loads room, need bigger spacers and longer bolts now
while you'd got the rears stripped it would of been the perfect time to swop to studs & nuts, i've gone for extra long so they can be spacered out well

[JT]

need to change rear calipers yet, so it will all be off soon enough

good luck getting the hubs off!!! pmsl

[Jamest5r]

If your getting longer bolts any chance i could have 4 of your soon to be spare normal bolts to replace my locking nuts :)

[JT]

If your getting longer bolts any chance i could have 4 of your soon to be spare normal bolts to replace my locking nuts :)

I have spares of those anyway thanks to a certain PF,
i'll bring them up on sunday

[The Flying Moose]

If all fails I too have a load of spare nuts James. Thinking about popping over sunday... are many attending this mini meet?

[JT]

5 i think, if your coming? lol

[The Flying Moose]

5 i think, if your coming? lol

Is it at he who never moves house?

[JT]

Is it at he who never moves house?

errr?????

as I'm fairly new here, I'll take a wild stab in the dark and say ...... yes?

pmsl!!!

[The Flying Moose]

errr?????

as I'm fairly new here, I'll take a wild stab in the dark and say ...... yes?

pmsl!!!

Sorry mate thought you would have had him figured out by now...

Pedro's it is then I guess!

[JT]

sorry mate thought you would have had him figured out by now...

Pedro's it is then i guess!

lmao!

[Jamest5r]

The pub would be better same as before, hopefully i will be in the t5r all depending on my 1 piece alloy pipe's are ready :)

[JT]

The pub would be better same as before, hopefully i will be in the t5r all depending on my 1 piece alloy pipe's are ready :)

yea, checked out your thread, looking forward to seeing that

[The Flying Moose]

The pub would be better same as before, hopefully i will be in the t5r all depending on my 1 piece alloy pipe's are ready :)

You realise a passenger ride will be neccessary James. Non negotiable.

[Jamest5r]

Your welcome to have a drive in it mate but as i will be running it in for a 1000miles it wont be that exciting.

[The Flying Moose]

Your welcome to have a drive in it mate but as i will be running it in for a 1000miles it wont be that exciting.

Excellent, I look forward to it. Will just be interesting to see how a "tight" engine drives if you know what I mean.

Ill end up walking away muttering as I realise I actually need some rods and a bigger turbo... ;)

[JT]

Done a bit more today

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/13082011424.jpg

but now i'm not sure about 2 things

how to disconnect the steering? do I just need to undo this joint?
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/13082011422.jpg

and the hydraulic line to the clutch?
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/13082011423.jpg

help!! lol

[p fandango]

you have text

[JT]

so i hear! lol

[p fandango]

so i hear! lol
better than my phone then, its too quiet. Plus it sends most of my calls straight to the answer machine lol

[The Flying Moose]

Easiest way to remove the clutch hydraulic line (leads to the clutch cylinder) is to undo the circlip around the cylinder and simply remove the whole assembly.

[JT]

Hi all
had a good day today!
lots of shopping 'n' swapping! lol

early start but Alanm was my first point of call.

picked up:
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/14082011428.jpg

and

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/14082011426.jpg

please note the free anti-roll bar :smile:

then down to jamest5r:

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/14082011427.jpg

thankyou mate,goodluck with that stud:B_thumb:

then down south to Pedro's

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/14082011425.jpg

this and some door handles and an engine mount,

the pleaseure of seeing BT for real, OMG! not much volvo design left! lol
she's something NASA would be proud of!!
she' eats civic's for breakfast!! lol

and a couple of pints in local pub, he's never been in????? lol

as he would say.........WTF???

overall we've covered 410 miles today and according to the tell/tale onboard thingy 59.8 mph average!!

not bad for a van, consindering we went through tescos to fill up and a lap of the cov ring road!! lol

pleasure to meet you, again

look forward to doing it again soon

jt

[Jamest5r]

Welcome :),

Cheers for the stud comment hopefully a expert engineer on the case tomorrow :) but did get the new brake line sorted for a bargin £4.25, bent into shape and fitted.

Lucky you got in Fandango's local pub as he's been banned since he took his pet Goat for a drink.

[p fandango]

certainly a good days shopping there, you ordered a short-shift plate yet? lol

as for not using the local pub, the fridge is closer lol

[The Flying Moose]

Sorry I failed to attend chaps... I had an appointment with a low-lowder to move a bulldozer to knock down a decrepid garage.

[JT]

oh and the said "action shot" disussed over that cool pint

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/5894275543_2bc375d6a0_o.jpg

[p fandango]

oh and the said "action shot" disussed over that cool pint

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/5894275543_2bc375d6a0_o.jpg
was that after taking avoiding action to miss the digger lol. I do like that pic

ps you really need the later rear lights & boot panel

[Jim S70R]

Someone has been busy, good to see the car is on for repair.
Great action shot.

[JT]

was that after taking avoiding action to miss the digger lol. I do like that pic

ps you really need the later rear lights & boot panel


as a weight saving specialist, I can't believe you asking me to add stuff!! lol

[p fandango]

as a weight saving specialist, I can't believe you asking me to add stuff!! lol
the lights are a replacement mate, & the extra panel on the boot will help move the centre of gravity back lol

[JT]

Hi all,

ok, as the engine will soon be out of my car, now seems like a good time to upgrade some parts.

so i'm asking if anyone has ideas/upgrades with weblinks to suggested parts,please add them to the list.

something like this and if we can copy/paste/edit the list, that would help loads,then I can tick them off as I go.

sub-frame solid bushes www.??????????
silcone hoses www.?????????

thanks very much

JT

[JT]

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/13082011423.jpg

help!! lol

why wont this ****ing thing come off????

undo the circlip..........check
now slide out the cylinder.............yea right! solid as ...............

any ideas anyone?

[The Flying Moose]

It should pull out towards the left... unusual. Perhaps try removing it once the gearbox is free from the engine block as you may have more leaverage, assuming that is that you are removing the box. Failing that give the thing a bloody good smack with a hammer. If you break it and need a spare I have one you can have for free.