Volvo 850 engine rebuild thread

[t5 pete]

Well seen as ive had the car for 9yrs and never done a thread about it i thought i minds well start now with doing the engine build, ive got 3 weeks off from work so let the fun begin
I got a nice parcel this morning and just ordered the new injectors and fuel pump also got a very nice pressant to pick up hopefully at the end of this month also got a new 0.5bar acuator.
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130311_091509_zps76f8873c.jpg
Just need to order some stainless arc rods to weld the bung in for the afr

[Jamest5r]

bout time you pulled your finger out.

[t5 pete]

bout time you pulled your finger out.

yes sir! lol let the fun begin

[t5 pete]

Another nice parcel today
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130312_154411_zps03f8424b.jpg
Just waiting on the fuel pump

[danny-R]

One short? oh and best get that skim used before it runs out of date :)

[t5 pete]

One short? oh and best get that skim used before it runs out of date :)

Yeah other is in the boot a dont worrie ill add the ketchup to the multi finish and all will be good lol

[danny-R]

I've often thought if it would work adding paint into the plaster and killing 2 birds with one stone lol back on topic, I used them aem gauges they're pretty good do you have the aem afr guage?
Will you be up and running for York?

[t5 pete]

Yeah the car will deff be at york up and running i just hope ive got it fully run in a mapped yeah ive got the aem boost and afr i will get the oil pressure aswell but just getting the main things first the quality of the gauges and parts used with them are brilliant alot of money but worth it, i could have got them a little cheeper is i went for digital but im not too keen on digital gauges and preffere the analog to match the car

[danny-R]

I'm looking forward to it, going to be some good competition this year. What turbo and map are you running?

[t5 pete]

Ill be running my 18t with all upgrades and a custom map so should be nice when done and will also has lsd so better grip

[iancho]

About time you started a thread Pete, 9yrs is along time! lol

[t5 pete]

And another parcel today just need to finish gate for from tomorrow and fri then i can get my bloody trailer out of the way and monday start stripping.
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130313_082601_zpsa4225f5b.jpg

[jotter22]

Another nice parcel today
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130312_154411_zps03f8424b.jpg
Just waiting on the fuel pump

Never had a fancy set up like that when i used to mix finish just used a bucket!:smile:

Tony.

[t5 pete]

Thats why urs had bits in it dude by the time im done ill be able to spray it on the wall

[jotter22]

:hilarious

[t5 pete]

Update time the engine is striped and at the machine shop they are getting me the pistons and all new shells so its in for a .4 rebore, crank balance and regrind with polish, full clean up on the head and a cean up or possibly skim if needed on the head gasket side. the best news of all is thye should have it done by the weekend
piccys
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Heres the bent rod you can see where is had been hitting
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130319_113012_zps6d3b1889.jpg
Valves inspected and ready for a clean
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130319_122417_zpse14e1e12.jpg
And all parts for machine shop
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130319_131756_zps6f361af5.jpg

[Jamest5r]

Lot of good work there mate :) but why didnt you just send the complete block to the machine shop and let them do the hard work like me lol

[shepbomb]

Good thread mate

[t5 pete]

Lot of good work there mate :) but why didnt you just send the complete block to the machine shop and let them do the hard work like me lol


Becuase im not rich like u dude and im a tight §§§§ and dont like paying people money to fix or work on things i can do easily, i think the only two things i ever need to pay for is mapping and machine work if i had a nice laith ide even do the machine work my self.

[t5 pete]

Good thread mate

Cheers dude some inspriation for you

[shepbomb]

Cheers dude some inspriation for you

I have the inspiration already mate.... My problem is the missus and kids spend my money on silly things like gas and clothing and I even let them eat once a week ;-)

[t5 pete]

I have the inspiration already mate.... My problem is the missus and kids spend my money on silly things like gas and clothing and I even let them eat once a week ;-)

The cheeky sods taking your money for food and clothes time to put your foot down

[Wobbly Dave]

At least you didn't round off 5 head bolts trying to get the thing apart LOL

[t5 pete]

At least you didn't round off 5 head bolts trying to get the thing apart LOL

Lol no but they were only done up about a year or so ago ill just be glad when i can stop spending but once its done its done

[smithy]

Nice work pete

[t5 pete]

Nice work pete

Cheers dude i will up date when i get it all back i got a real good price on the pistons the same as volvo they were £90 cheeper

[Barnsley-Bill]

Looking good Pete' just don't make the mistake I made by building my engine on the kitchen table while our lass was at the coast for a week :(

[t5 pete]

Looking good Pete' just don't make the mistake I made by building my engine on the kitchen table while our lass was at the coast for a week :(

Lol cheers alan yeah i dont think she would be impressed just ordered the last of all the lower oil seals and gaskets so hopefully either at the weekend or through next week i can get it built back up then its just a case of waitng for the gear box and get it back in.

[leet5r]

just seen this , good work pete mate , be nice when its done

[t5 pete]

Will be picking the block, crank and head up tomorrow morning so await piccys

[t5 pete]

Picked the engine up this afternoon and had a little bit of time so got some work done
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130327_115024_zps627d7617.jpg
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And thats it for now if i get some free time tomorrow will do some more but all in all the machine shop have done a brilliant job and saved me quite a lot on new pistons,rings, and all new breaing shells the crank didnt need a grind so just had a polish and the head ended up with a light skim

[shepbomb]

Famtastic that mate, my car has now moved to Friday the sense of humor failure is taking over

[t5 pete]

Famtastic that mate, my car has now moved to Friday the sense of humor failure is taking over

By this rate the engine will be done and fitted by the time u get the car back lol

[AndysR]

Nice build thread Pete, will be nice when it's done and good to see your keeping with it :)

[t5 pete]

Little up date
Rebuilt the head back up today also the head has had a port and polish then got the head seated on also fitted the pick up tube and doubled the seals fitted the pan and oil pump and finally fitted the new water pump and piping hopefully will get time tomorrow to do a little more
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130409_143548_zpsb5f83602.jpg

[shepbomb]

Its amazing that it looks like u have done nothing since I left lol but I know u were grafting your moobs off

[t5 pete]

Its amazing that it looks like u have done nothing since I left lol but I know u were grafting your moobs off

Thats because once again you turned up when every thing was done next time bring goddies with you or the gates staying locked lol

[AndysR]

Looking lovely and fresh, you must be looking forward to getting it up and running again..

[WOODY T5]

coming along very nice pete

[Nifton]

Looks good Pete, who did the work for ya? I got my bonus burning a hole in my pocket and I think this would be a lovely treat for the old gal. ..

[t5 pete]

Looking lovely and fresh, you must be looking forward to getting it up and running again..

Yeah I cannot wait should have the block fully built up tomorrow appart from ancillarys so I can give it a spruce up then by friday fingers crossed every thing will be back together ready for the swap over also forgot to add I picked the box up with the quarfe lsd fitted at the weekend

[t5 pete]

coming along very nice pete

Cheers bud yeah slowly but surely its just a case of finding free time gunner book a couple of days off work when its ready to get back in god quite a few other things to fit aswell

[t5 pete]

Looks good Pete, who did the work for ya? I got my bonus burning a hole in my pocket and I think this would be a lovely treat for the old gal. ..

Cheers bud I do all the work my self

[AndysR]

Yeah I cannot wait should have the block fully built up tomorrow appart from ancillarys so I can give it a spruce up then by friday fingers crossed every thing will be back together ready for the swap over also forgot to add I picked the box up with the quarfe lsd fitted at the weekend

Excellent! Will be keeping an eye out for updates tomorrow then ;)

[t5 pete]

A little more today got the cams in and the rocker cover sat down also gave the block a clean up and a lick of engine enamle just neeeds to dry and then build the rest of it, also gave the quarfe gear box a lick of paint but have now run out so need to order some more

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http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130410_154318_zpsa0564247.jpg

[Wobbly Dave]

Make sure the mating surfaces are paint free. Found that one out in 2011.

[t5 pete]

Make sure the mating surfaces are paint free. Found that one out in 2011.

Lol its all been built up before paint only areas left are for the manifold but there covered but yeah get what you mean what did you do in 2011

[Wobbly Dave]

gearboxman - sprayed my second one. We installed it & the engine wouldnt start. LOL. Had to partially drop it to clean the surfaces off.

[t5 pete]

lol i bet by that time you was pretty pi$$ed off witht he gear box man

[Wobbly Dave]

sued them & lost - but not just on that - our relationship was tarnished when that box overheated

[t5 pete]

Thats really crap dave how did the box over heat "parts not moving freely or down to fluid

[t5 pete]

All back together now just need to get the other engine out now and transfere parts over.
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[M-R-P]

Skills dude!

I'd have the urge to stroke that engine for a while before fitting it. Possibly even give it a little hug...

[t5 pete]

Skills dude!

I'd have the urge to stroke that engine for a while before fitting it. Possibly even give it a little hug...


Lol cheers dude its does look quite nice

[V70 Graham]

Good work Pete, if it goes half as well as it looks your laughing !

[t5 pete]

Good work Pete, if it goes half as well as it looks your laughing !

Yeah will hopefully be a good powerfull reliable engine now

[Jamest5r]

Quality mate top job :)

[t5 pete]

Quality mate top job :)

Cheers dude just need to find time now to get it in and get some miles done

[leet5r]

pete , what turbo u using on this engine , sorry if the questions been asked already

[t5 pete]

pete , what turbo u using on this engine , sorry if the questions been asked already

Just a 18t at the min I will see what I can get from that hopefully around 300 and then see how I feel depending if I want more but will stay that way for a while as I need to get 240 done after this and keep up with smithy in my 125bhp glt

[shepbomb]

Looking stunning Peter as always you have done a top job

[jotter22]

Cracking job mate i just wish i was good at fettling.

Tony.

[Tomcat]

Pete! looks great bud!.... why paint the oil filler cap?..or is that just a temporary one?.....You're tempting me to do a rebuild at some point...what did it cost you in the end?

[claymore]

Looks like a cracking job there, young man :)

[t5 pete]

Pete! looks great bud!.... why paint the oil filler cap?..or is that just a temporary one?.....You're tempting me to do a rebuild at some point...what did it cost you in the end?

Hey tc the filler cap is just a old one i have and just fitted it to keep the neck clean as for cost lol i honnestley havent added it up i bought quite alot of other things aswell
rough geuss
£900 in machine shop new pistons and all new shells
£400 rods
all gaskets seals liquid etc £200-£250
water pump £ forgot
For a full new engine if your doing the work your self you looking at 2k the ammount of time it take to post and polish a head is unreal god knows what some one would charge.
Then theres new acuator, quarfe lsd, fuel inectors, gauges, fuel pump and lots more ive forgot about lol

[t5 pete]

Looks like a cracking job there, young man :)

Cheers colin im just looking forward to being able to use it

[Tomcat]

Hey tc the filler cap is just a old one i have and just fitted it to keep the neck clean as for cost lol i honnestley havent added it up i bought quite alot of other things aswell
rough geuss
£900 in machine shop new pistons and all new shells
£400 rods
all gaskets seals liquid etc £200-£250
water pump £ forgot
For a full new engine if your doing the work your self you looking at 2k the ammount of time it take to post and polish a head is unreal god knows what some one would charge.
Then theres new acuator, quarfe lsd, fuel inectors, gauges, fuel pump and lots more ive forgot about lol

Awww borrocks....that's me out then,lol...still not a bad price when you think that it'll probably outlast the car if it's looked after.

[t5 pete]

Awww borrocks....that's me out then,lol...still not a bad price when you think that it'll probably outlast the car if it's looked after.

Yep well worth it, these engines if looked after will last a very long time as long as they are not pushed too far.
The way i look at it is the car owes me nothing i have no intention in ever selling

[MoleT-5R]

Nice job there pete, looks like there's been a bit of knife egdeing going on in the Jap manifold ?

[Wobbly Dave]

Thats really crap dave how did the box over heat "parts not moving freely or down to fluid


Competition transmission services aka CTS aka www.gearboxman.co.uk (http://www.gearboxman.co.uk) blamed it on insufficient oil when drag racing. TBH in session I had no rebuttal, but subsequently thought of other reasons. I lost the case because I was not prepared to go further spending money chasing 1300 quid.

[Wobbly Dave]

Hey tc the filler cap is just a old one i have and just fitted it to keep the neck clean as for cost lol i honnestley havent added it up i bought quite alot of other things aswell
rough geuss
£900 in machine shop new pistons and all new shells
£400 rods
all gaskets seals liquid etc £200-£250
water pump £ forgot
For a full new engine if your doing the work your self you looking at 2k the ammount of time it take to post and polish a head is unreal god knows what some one would charge.
Then theres new acuator, quarfe lsd, fuel inectors, gauges, fuel pump and lots more ive forgot about lol

I spent 350 donor engine plus 1200 on the refurb plus 500 forged rods plus 500 forged pistons. The LSD was a PITA journey that cost me over 3000 quid in 2011.

[iancho]

Super work Pete it must give you great satisfaction and pleasure when you see it all coming together. Wish i had a 5th of your talent and skills... Keep us updated!

[Mental Wealth Doctor]

Epic job Pete

[t5 pete]

hopefully gunner book a few days off in 2 weeks time and get the swap done got lots to fit

[Jamest5r]

hopefully gunner book a few days off in 2 weeks time and get the swap done got lots to fit

Then put a 1000 miles on it before York only leaves you 3 weeks.......not gonna be ready to race matey

[t5 pete]

Then put a 1000 miles on it before York only leaves you 3 weeks.......not gonna be ready to race matey

And needs mapping but i have a plan dont worrie

[t5 pete]

Nice job there pete, looks like there's been a bit of knife egdeing going on in the Jap manifold ?

Cheers bud yeah always nice to smooth things out putting the jap manifold to the standar one side my side the breathing space is really cut down on the standard one

[t5 pete]

Had a few hours free this morning so got some work done then had a few more later on tonight so ill let the pic do the rest.
Today strated like this
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http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130422_165934_zpsc8e94b8d.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130422_165934_zpsc8e94b8d.jpg.html)
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And ended like this
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130422_210316_zpsf0c7b783.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130422_210316_zpsf0c7b783.jpg.html)

[AndysR]

Looking really smart, you must be itching to drive it now its all coming together! That finish on the engine looks good what did you use?

[t5 pete]

Looking really smart, you must be itching to drive it now its all coming together! That finish on the engine looks good what did you use?

Hey Andy, cheers im hoping to have it ready for the meet at the weekend and then must resist the right pedal for quite some miles lol i used hycote engine enamel it leaves a lovley finish but you have to build the coats up nice and steady to achieve a lovley look

[Jamest5r]

Looking great Pete, :) bet you can wait to turn the key, driving a new block is lovely.

[t5 pete]

Looking great Pete, :) bet you can wait to turn the key, driving a new block is lovely.

Cheers dude yeah I carnt wait been quite busy with it all today and its all built up ready to put in got the wiring done for the gauges and fuel pump what a job it is to get the plug through the bulk head for the afr gauge.
Piccys later tonight

[Jamest5r]

I had no problem just drilled a large hole :)

[iancho]

Hey Andy, cheers im hoping to have it ready for the meet at the weekend and then must resist the right pedal for quite some miles lol i used hycote engine enamel it leaves a lovley finish but you have to build the coats up nice and steady to achieve a lovley look

You have Certainly Transformed that Engine Pete, Not a 5 min job either !

Great work mate I'm really impressed, the Engine looks Bran New ! :B_thumb:

[t5 pete]

I had no problem just drilled a large hole :)

Lol yeah I resorted to that so I now have a extra gromit in the bulk head

[t5 pete]

You have Certainly Transformed that Engine Pete, Not a 5 min job either !

Great work mate I'm really impressed, the Engine looks Bran New ! :B_thumb:

Cheers bud yeah its looking good now I just carmt wait to have it all done hopefully it wil be back in tomorrow then to sort the fuel pump out and a few other bits and bobs

[WOODY T5]

Looking very nice Pete wot turbo u got on!

[t5 pete]

Looking very nice Pete wot turbo u got on!

Hey dean just the 18t at the mo

[WOODY T5]

nice mate should go well

[oblark]

Hey tc the filler cap is just a old one i have and just fitted it to keep the neck clean as for cost lol i honnestley havent added it up i bought quite alot of other things aswell
rough geuss
£900 in machine shop new pistons and all new shells
£400 rods
all gaskets seals liquid etc £200-£250
water pump £ forgot
For a full new engine if your doing the work your self you looking at 2k the ammount of time it take to post and polish a head is unreal god knows what some one would charge.
Then theres new acuator, quarfe lsd, fuel inectors, gauges, fuel pump and lots more ive forgot about lol

The rebuilt engine looks great :)
I`m rebuilding my engine but I`m on a tight budget,
rebore block £180 (being bored out to 2.4)
Pistons £90 (from a V40 T4)
Rods £215 (from blackbeast)
And I`m doing rebuilding the head :)

[t5 pete]

nice mate should go well

Yeah i hope so once its fully run in and maped i will be quite happy

[t5 pete]

Piccy time
New inserts fitted
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130423_105937_zps5b3136e4.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130423_105937_zps5b3136e4.jpg.html)
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Gauges temp fitted
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All in all im quite happy with the progress but captin wasnt very happy with being on the rope as he'd be naughty
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[V70 Graham]

I paint a couple of bits of trim and you do work like this.....I take my hat off to you Pete, great work mate.

[t5 pete]

I paint a couple of bits of trim and you do work like this.....I take my hat off to you Pete, great work mate.

Cheers graham it is lovley when it all comes together i carnt wait to get it back in now

[t5 pete]

Been a busy day got a few things done piccys later

[Jamest5r]

Tease :), you let captin off yet?

[WOODY T5]

Will it be done for York Pete if so Jim better watch is back or u might beat him lol

[Jamest5r]

Will it be done for York Pete if so Jim better watch is back or u might beat him lol

Could be close Pete is as crap as me lol

[t5 pete]

Tease :), you let captin off yet?

Yep captin was much happier today but wouldnt shut up barking bloody dogs

[t5 pete]

Piccys
New fuel pump fitted also with uprated wireing
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http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130424_115926_zps15e4e94f.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130424_115926_zps15e4e94f.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130424_171818_zps3bfbf165.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130424_171818_zps3bfbf165.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130424_171827_zpsf4812b61.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130424_171827_zpsf4812b61.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130424_171836_zpsf79a449b.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130424_171836_zpsf79a449b.jpg.html)
All fluids filled oil coolant and box oil just got the down pipe to sort need to make a joint and weld a collar in for the afr sensor
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130424_173812_zps259b07ea.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130424_173812_zps259b07ea.jpg.html)

[V70 Graham]

Another great days work Pete, won't be long before the first turn of the key now.

[t5 pete]

Another great days work Pete, won't be long before the first turn of the key now.

Cheers graham hopefully should be ready to turn the key tomorrow just got to do a bit of fabrication on the zorst add power steering fluid and im nearly there also got the front struts to swap and then its on with giving it a fettle.

[t5 pete]

Its alive

[claymore]

Its alive
A video is needed, or i call LIES

[t5 pete]

A video is needed, or i call LIES

Ive only just got the hang of pictures video whats that lol ill take a pic of the clocks every thing going well but looks like i have a duff aem boost gauge just my look been intouch with them and waiting to hear from the shops manager.

[shepbomb]

IT LOOKS STUNNING in the metal, I viewed it last night and Pete has done a cracking job

[t5 pete]

IT LOOKS STUNNING in the metal, I viewed it last night and Pete has done a cracking job


Cheers dude much apperciated

[t5 pete]

Well its all back together finally and a few piccys.
I went with the shorter down pipe as with the joint ive made its easily removable
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130425_103328_zpsd8d7833e.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130425_103328_zpsd8d7833e.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130425_144921_zps4dd34b4f.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130425_144921_zps4dd34b4f.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130425_210241_zps8dec7708.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130425_210241_zps8dec7708.jpg.html)
Also fitted new shocks all round and hd drop links also got a reply from the gauge dealer to send it back and they will send a new one out got to send it to latvia

[munster732]

Well its all back together finally and a few piccys.
I went with the shorter down pipe as with the joint ive made its easily removable
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130425_103328_zpsd8d7833e.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130425_103328_zpsd8d7833e.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130425_144921_zps4dd34b4f.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130425_144921_zps4dd34b4f.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130425_210241_zps8dec7708.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130425_210241_zps8dec7708.jpg.html)
Also fitted new shocks all round and hd drop links also got a reply from the gauge dealer to send it back and they will send a new one out got to send it to latvia

Nah, don't send it....lets take it back....ROAD TRIP!!!!! That would help get it run in for York, I'll start making the sandwiches fella :-)

[iancho]

Very nice thread Pete, your Engine Bay looks really good now.... I'm enjoying watching your progress :B_thumb:

[t5 pete]

Got a new bumper design its growing on me
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/76f55157-20ce-4fe3-80e9-dbbd855b878e_zps82ff7ccb.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/76f55157-20ce-4fe3-80e9-dbbd855b878e_zps82ff7ccb.jpg.html)
And been playing with the new machine polisher
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/462fa3a3-b968-46d6-a57e-31a0fab4e52a_zpsca22fd78.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/462fa3a3-b968-46d6-a57e-31a0fab4e52a_zpsca22fd78.jpg.html)
My lovley gaige pod missing gauges as there on there way back to be replaced
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130426_110648_zpsef5dd9f3.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130426_110648_zpsef5dd9f3.jpg.html)

[t5 pete]

Been out in her today done about 10 miles to pick some parts up for the v40 and she was running lovley its also nice to have a nice tight gear box as the old one was §§§§§§ed just got a coolant change to do and shes done

[t5 pete]

And just for colin to show shes moving
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130427_111455_zps65960c2c.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130427_111455_zps65960c2c.jpg.html)

[Jamest5r]

That aint moving you could of pushed it there :)

[t5 pete]

That aint moving you could of pushed it there :)

Shut up southern pussy

[Jamest5r]

Shut up southern pussy

Your getting brave for a skinny bloke :)

[merc85]

Absolutely stunning

[WOODY T5]

looks very nice pete as always well done

[t5 pete]

Your getting brave for a skinny bloke :)

Carefull i will set my mini me on you lol

[T5frankie]

good work peter

[woody]

Cracking job. Brings back memories! lol

[AndysR]

Cars looking cracking, glad to hear your driving it again and enjoying it :)

[t5 pete]

Done 180 miles up to now and are now resulting in doing airport runs to get the milage up