Just bought a 850R

[andyb1375]

Well guys I have just brought a 850R 855 in red as a fun car.

Will post photos when i collect

[The Flying Moose]

Is the plan to keep it then Andy?

Look forward to seeing the pictures mate.

[andyb1375]

Yes the plan is to keep it to go with the V70 and S60, you can never have toooo many

[The Flying Moose]

Is it a manual or Auto this time Andy?

I shall have to pop round and have a look when Im home.

[andyb1375]

Its a auto, cos I am lazy

[shrekblackR]

Nice one buddy another big red lol

[AndysR]

Nice choice, get some pictures up when you can.

[merc85]

As above

[martybelfastt5]

lazy indeed these photos still uploading,,,,lol????

[andyb1375]

lazy indeed these photos still uploading,,,,lol????

Dont pick it up till Saturday so pictures then

[andyb1375]

well here it is. seems to be pretty much standard. Bonnet is damaged and will be replaced. Roof rails to be fitted. Volans are to be replaced with Pegs and doing a manual box conversion

[Paul Hassell]

Andy, I have an 850 T5 here I am breaking, engine box etc have gone but I have pedals, servo etc if any use to you, also roof rails !

[Wobbly Dave]

BRV was my first & I still have fond memories. Hence the site below. Red is defo best.

If you need any advice on bringing back the red luster then please ask.

I also have a tasty recipe for an awesome A/M grill

[The Flying Moose]

Andy will you be selling the Volans?

[p fandango]

Andy will you be selling the Volans?
Giles has got some for sale

[andyb1375]

Andy will you be selling the Volans?

Yes mate !! Very cheap to you my friend

[andyb1375]

Andy, I have an 850 T5 here I am breaking, engine box etc have gone but I have pedals, servo etc if any use to you, also roof rails !

Thanks Paul.

Have sorted all the bits at the moment, but will bear it in mind as I am sure that I will need some bits

[andyb1375]

BRV was my first & I still have fond memories. Hence the site below. Red is defo best.

If you need any advice on bringing back the red luster then please ask.

I also have a tasty recipe for an awesome A/M grill

Any advice greatly received

[The Flying Moose]

Giles has got some for sale

Unfortunately Giles's Volans are priced too high for me Pedro.


Yes mate !! Very cheap to you my friend

Excellent definately interested Andy, im assuming you are keeping them until I pick up the Pegs for you? PM me with you price Andy and ill make sure I have the money.

I forgot to mension in my excitment of finding local Volans... its a very nice car and I shall certainly be paying a visit my friend. Always loved the red ones, polished up they are one of the best colours.

[andyb1375]

Unfortunately Giles's Volans are priced too high for me Pedro.



Excellent definately interested Andy, im assuming you are keeping them until I pick up the Pegs for you? PM me with you price Andy and ill make sure I have the money.

I forgot to mension in my excitment of finding local Volans... its a very nice car and I shall certainly be paying a visit my friend. Always loved the red ones, polished up they are one of the best colours.


PM sent...

[The Flying Moose]

Cheers Andy replied and sold :)

[andyb1375]

Just an update !!

sourced a bonnet (now fitted)
Pegs are being collected this week (thanks to the flying moose)
Visited Giles yesterday and picked up the gearbox, shafts etc

[The Flying Moose]

Just an update !!

sourced a bonnet (now fitted)
Pegs are being collected this week (thanks to the flying moose)
Visited Giles yesterday and picked up the gearbox, shafts etc

I just need to get my arse in gear now and sort that clutch and flywheel out for you. I dont suppose you have an engine hoist Andy? The old hoist I had has gone to the scrapyard now as it was badly leaking hydraulic fluid. The whole job is still attached to the subframe and I need to move and elevate it to unbolt the box.

[andyb1375]

I just need to get my arse in gear now and sort that clutch and flywheel out for you. I dont suppose you have an engine hoist Andy? The old hoist I had has gone to the scrapyard now as it was badly leaking hydraulic fluid. The whole job is still attached to the subframe and I need to move and elevate it to unbolt the box.

Sorry mate i don't have one, but can soon pop down and lift it for you.

Did you sell the gearbox?

[The Flying Moose]

Sorry mate i don't have one, but can soon pop down and lift it for you.

Did you sell the gearbox?

The gearbox is provissionally sold yes, so just as soon as I remove it I will get it delivered and get some much needed cash my way!

Just pondering on whether to fit my spare engine or refurb the head on the engine in the car and sell the spare engine. Only problem is Im not confident enough to do the head job myself as I understand the lifters can cuase hassle in the T5's and can only afford the £150 it will cost to have the head done and not the £££ to have it fitted.

You are by all means welcome to pop over and salvage anything else you need that I may have lying around in the garage.

[andyb1375]

The gearbox is provissionally sold yes, so just as soon as I remove it I will get it delivered and get some much needed cash my way!

Just pondering on whether to fit my spare engine or refurb the head on the engine in the car and sell the spare engine. Only problem is Im not confident enough to do the head job myself as I understand the lifters can cuase hassle in the T5's and can only afford the £150 it will cost to have the head done and not the £££ to have it fitted.

You are by all means welcome to pop over and salvage anything else you need that I may have lying around in the garage.

I am more than happy to rebuild the head for you !! or any other engine rebuilds (just completed two major engine rebuilds so it wouldn't be a problem

[The Flying Moose]

I am more than happy to rebuild the head for you !! or any other engine rebuilds (just completed two major engine rebuilds so it wouldn't be a problem

Really? Thats very kind. How much would it typically cost for all the seals, gaskets and compounds required? Cylinder head gasket obviously plus you might as well renew all of the heads elastromeric components. What sort of time does it usually take too. I can easily have the car off the road for a couple of weeks without too much hassle.

[andyb1375]

Really? Thats very kind. How much would it typically cost for all the seals, gaskets and compounds required? Cylinder head gasket obviously plus you might as well renew all of the heads elastromeric components. What sort of time does it usually take too. I can easily have the car off the road for a couple of weeks without too much hassle.

Em..all you will pay is the parts at cost price and a head skim at £27 +VAT