TC's V70R resurrection thread.

[T5RatherAmusin]

looks cracking TC!

[Tomcat]

Finally got time today to check the compression on the engine. I checked it cold and hot and there's very little difference, book says it should be between 11-13bar mine where all around 12, very little in them all maybe.2 of a bar something like that, but that could be just down to not cranking for the same amount of time on each one. Soooo it's gotta be either stem seals or the turbo. As I now have a rebuild kit for the turbo that's my next move, I'm off around the 21st for a week so that'll be when I attempt it.

[Tomcat]

As I had to take the sparkplug cover off today to do the compression test I finally decided to cut and polish the cover, looks loads better now..

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/photo_zps003ce02d.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/photo_zps003ce02d.jpg.html)

Speaking of sparkplugs though I had a look at the colour of the plugs when I took them out for testing and they all look a little er...white/pale.. I thought they where supposed to be a nice browny colour?... Is it running weak?

Appologies for the pic being blurred, the sun was shining and I couldnt see the screen to see if it was in focus or not. You can sort of get the picture though?..

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/photo_zps16154fa3.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/photo_zps16154fa3.jpg.html)

[stribo]

No, white is fine, back when I started driving.you could tell your car was running well if the inside of the exhaust was white.

[Tomcat]

Not been on much latley what with feeling completley jaded and uninterested, however I feel a little pick me up coming in the form of a new design for the rear bumper, maybe over the chistmas break from Uni.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Reardiffuserpic_zpscd889fbb.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Reardiffuserpic_zpscd889fbb.jpg.html)
This is something I knocked together in photoshop this morning,ignore the sides of the bumper they didnt turn out quite how I'd wanted but you get the idea,this will be getting made just for my car.

[M-R-P]

I'm not 100% sold on the diffuser but the sides would work nicely (I see what you were getting at with the pic, angles like that are hard to produce)

[partsforvolvos.com]

this car is looking so nice now compared to when i saw it with the previous owner i am starting to think you swapped plates with another car :B_thumb:

good work mate. good to see another R that will go for a few more years now rather than deteriorate and eventually get broken.

[T5frankie]

Not been on much latley what with feeling completley jaded and uninterested, however I feel a little pick me up coming in the form of a new design for the rear bumper, maybe over the chistmas break from Uni.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Reardiffuserpic_zpscd889fbb.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Reardiffuserpic_zpscd889fbb.jpg.html)
This is something I knocked together in photoshop this morning,ignore the sides of the bumper they didnt turn out quite how I'd wanted but you get the idea,this will be getting made just for my car.

that looks great mate

[Biff]

Different that tc, I await your results!

[Tomcat]

this car is looking so nice now compared to when i saw it with the previous owner i am starting to think you swapped plates with another car :B_thumb:

good work mate. good to see another R that will go for a few more years now rather than deteriorate and eventually get broken.

Lol, thanks very much...

[oblark]

Not been on much latley what with feeling completley jaded and uninterested, however I feel a little pick me up coming in the form of a new design for the rear bumper, maybe over the chistmas break from Uni.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Reardiffuserpic_zpscd889fbb.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Reardiffuserpic_zpscd889fbb.jpg.html)
This is something I knocked together in photoshop this morning,ignore the sides of the bumper they didnt turn out quite how I'd wanted but you get the idea,this will be getting made just for my car.

It`s funny how you can go off some people very quickly :)

[Nealevo]

Please don't do that!!! :D

[iancho]

Now that's very tasteful Craig... You certainly have style bud! :B_thumb:

[partsforvolvos.com]

has he robbed a clio or something ? not for me I'm afraid.

[stephenevans99]

Sure I've seen something similar on BarryBoys :( not too keen TC - yours looks sweet as it is.

[T5frankie]

has he robbed a clio or something ? not for me I'm afraid.

really? after this effort!!

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$(KGrHqRHJE8FD(Hf(C7)BQ-U7Ys,-g~~60_35.JPG

[partsforvolvos.com]

YES REALLY!

is it for sale again, or do you keep a picture in your favourites list of it ? :uglyhamme

[Nealevo]

really? after this effort!!

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$(KGrHqRHJE8FD(Hf(C7)BQ-U7Ys,-g~~60_35.JPG

He's posh, he has a 2 skip drive

[T5frankie]

YES REALLY!

is it for sale again, or do you keep a picture in your favourites list of it ? :uglyhamme

it's my dream car lol

[partsforvolvos.com]

that isnt my house, its where it was last advertised from on ebay BTW .....

[Tomcat]

Sorry for those that dont like it but it's still getting done, I've always felt the back end of the volvo's is a weak styling area. The front looks very aggresive but the back could be any old V70, if it's good enough for the likes of the AMG Merc's then it's good enough for the back of my car.

[M-R-P]

Fair play mate. It's not about what makes everybody else happy, styling is a personal thing. I'm sure, once it's done, it'll look great. Especially with your skills.

At the Ace Cafe last weekend, two guys were stood looking at the front of mine for a while before one said "looks aggressive". Made my day :)

[Tomcat]

Lmao... See that's what you want really.

[T5frankie]

i like it mate and i'm the styling guru lol

[M-R-P]

Lmao... See that's what you want really.

Yep :)

It doesn't have to be to everybody's liking but it's nice to have a random stranger show an interest in the hard work.

[Tomcat]

Exactly, if we all had the same car with the same mods it'd be a pretty boring world, and Frankie.....Lol...

[T5RatherAmusin]

looks good tom! will look better in silver too....you shouldv photoshopped the car silver while you wer at it lol
i used to have them wheels in that photo too, really didnt like em , but where quite nice in black :)

[M-R-P]

Exactly, if we all had the same car with the same mods it'd be a pretty boring world, and Frankie.....Lol...

Tadaa!

http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af125/MRPV70/DSCF6119_zpsd5199436.jpg (http://s1000.photobucket.com/user/MRPV70/media/DSCF6119_zpsd5199436.jpg.html)

Looked bloody awesome on Saturday :D

[Tomcat]

The car got a small prezzie today, I finally managed to get hold of the trim piece that goes around the rear tailgate inner handle, it's been missing since I repaired the tailgate trim all those months ago, I had to get it from Volvo in the end, cost me a massive £11 but I think even I can manage that,lol.

Stuff to come in the coming month, replace a couple of tyres, try and sort the central locking, look in the rear boot floor to see if they're filling up with water.. (cd player misteriously stopped working the other day and all the rear windows are steaming up) and maybe get around to trying the HID kits that came with the car.

[Biff]

I've got an alpine changer minus the mag if it's any good to you mate? I think the bumper will look ok if it's pulled off properly. Getting the exhaust to sit nice would be my concern. Wish my car had come up so well so quickly.
It's not a race, it's a marathon. Lol

[Tomcat]

Thanks Biff, I'll bear it in mind once I've had a look at it, not sure what's wrong yet, it's played up before and when removed the cartridge and re inserted it it worked fine afterwards. As for the rest of the car, the bodywork looks pretty nice now (though it's no where near perfect yet) but the mechanical side of it is still crap. Hopefully in the new year I will be able to afford the other bits and pieces it needs doing, the only reason it's come up so well is the paint and bodywork side I can do for myself.

[Biff]

Mine still needs a few hundred quid in bits & then I'll concentrate on the interior & cosmetics side. I can't wait to get it somewhere near now mate & get out & about in it properly. I'll have to pop up for a splitter & some pictures.
The changers here if you want it mate, it's been in my boot since I bought the car with the volvo stereo in.

[claymore]

If you start making them rear bumpers, put me down for one.

[Tomcat]

Mine still needs a few hundred quid in bits & then I'll concentrate on the interior & cosmetics side. I can't wait to get it somewhere near now mate & get out & about in it properly. I'll have to pop up for a splitter & some pictures.
The changers here if you want it mate, it's been in my boot since I bought the car with the volvo stereo in.

Yeah that'd be great!, you'll have to let me know in advance though.. lol.. I'll let you know on the changer during the week mate.

[Biff]

Yeah that'd be great!, you'll have to let me know in advance though.. lol.. I'll let you know on the changer during the week mate.

Will let you know mate, cv's, abs ecu & 850r clutch & sm flywheel conversion to do first though, maybe new wheels if I can't stop this wheel vibration over 70. :(
I can never sell it after spending this much. Lol

[Tomcat]

Lol, it's a slippery slope when you start to make lists of stuff that wants doing, mine looks like a bleedin shopping list, still so much to do .

[Tomcat]

Managed to get the cd changer working again today, unplugged/plugged the lead at the changer end, tried it... nothing. Unplugged/plugged the lead at the head unit end, nothing. Ejected the cd cartridge.. and working... Despite the fact that I'd previsouly ejected the cartridge a few times and it had done sod all this time it worked. Can only presume it was a dodgy connection.

While I was looking at the car I realised the service light bulb has either been removed or has blown, as I cant get the service light reset any more because someone borrowed my reset tool and never returned it I'll leave it as is for now. I also found that the drivers seat was a bit 'wobbly' in the left hand lower corner, after rumedging around I found a loose bolt in the bottom corner of the seat back, it's slightly better now but there's still something a little loose somewhere.

[M-R-P]

Lol, it's a slippery slope when you start to make lists of stuff that wants doing, mine looks like a bleedin shopping list, still so much to do .
I won't make lists, I just wait for something to break or a cheap mod to appear :)

Managed to get the cd changer working again today, unplugged/plugged the lead at the changer end, tried it... nothing. Unplugged/plugged the lead at the head unit end, nothing. Ejected the cd cartridge.. and working... Despite the fact that I'd previsouly ejected the cartridge a few times and it had done sod all this time it worked. Can only presume it was a dodgy connection.

While I was looking at the car I realised the service light bulb has either been removed or has blown, as I cant get the service light reset any more because someone borrowed my reset tool and never returned it I'll leave it as is for now. I also found that the drivers seat was a bit 'wobbly' in the left hand lower corner, after rumedging around I found a loose bolt in the bottom corner of the seat back, it's slightly better now but there's still something a little loose somewhere.

Progress, weather it be slow or fast, is still progress :) On to the next niggle...

[Tomcat]

Not updated for ages as there's been sod all to show (due to a complete lack of funds). Car has been running faultlessly with the exception of the central locking in the rear doors has started to get a bit slow. Today, I've been and picked up a new set of wheels (new to me anyway), these are going to get stripped, repainted etc in the coming weeks..

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/NewWheels_zps3249f06d.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/NewWheels_zps3249f06d.jpg.html)

Also finished making an new splittter shape for the V70's as apparently the last one didn't fit too well..

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Splitter2_zpsf0f770c0.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Splitter2_zpsf0f770c0.jpg.html)

Rear diffuser is coming along (albeit slowly), it will still need some major mods yet but this is where it's at..

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/1167219_471547386279805_701839060_oa_zps6d25d8d9.j pg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/1167219_471547386279805_701839060_oa_zps6d25d8d9.j pg.html)

[LiamT4]

Be interesting to see the rear diffuser when its done. Also the front looks good with the headlight wipers removed.

[martybelfastt5]

nice to see an update tc what colour you doing the rims?

[theflyingbrick]

that rear diffuser looks fricking awesome mate

[claymore]

that rear diffuser looks fricking awesome mate
It does, doesn't it :)

[Jim S70R]

TC your work has always been impressive, really have got a real talent when it comes to bodywork and fabrications, Honestly brilliant!! Looking forward to this rear diffuser should be interesting.

[Tomcat]

Thanks guys, the diffuser is still a work in progress so more photo's as and when I get some work done. The Nebs erm... I'm not sure yet, though I'm thinking a darker centre as bright silver on a silver car would be wrong... Wasn't there a how to thread on here for splitting these?... I cant find it.

[JT]

nice work! :B_thumb:

[Tomcat]

Nothing really new to report as I've been busy with other stuff, only recently managed to get the wheels stripped and started to get them painted..

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Mywheel_zps0779521d.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Mywheel_zps0779521d.jpg.html)

Had to paint these twice, the first time was with a Vaxhaull shade of anthracite, this was basically sparkly brown so that got binned and I made some up myself from some left over paint. Got two centres done, just got the other two to flat and paint and the outers to clean up.

[merc85]

That colour looks awesome :)

[V70 Graham]

That colour looks awesome :)

Wot he said.....it does look good.

[AcidicDavey]

Nice colour choice, looking forward to some pics outside ;)

[Tomcat]

Thanks guys, hope to get these done for the weekend, then just have to hope they dont rub too much,lol.

[martybelfastt5]

rims look great !

[AndysR]

Nice updates, missed your previous one too. Have to say rear bumper looks phenomenal :)

[Tomcat]

Thanks Andy.. I've just had a read back through and apparently I missed a rather crucial update a good while back...

Car now has a fully rebuilt turbo on it. After buying a kit off Ebay so I could fit new seals and bearings to the turbo to stop it smoking I eventually realised that the shaft on the turbo was knackered, it was sent off to a specialist who sourced a good second hand shaft, fitted the new bearings and seals and also balanced it for a very cheap price.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/tn_zpse73046e1.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/tn_zpse73046e1.jpg.html)
Dissasembled.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/photo-3_zps70ade669.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/photo-3_zps70ade669.jpg.html)
Stripped.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/photo4_zpsd534a527.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/photo4_zpsd534a527.jpg.html)
Worn Shaft.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/tn3_zps37bed87b.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/tn3_zps37bed87b.jpg.html)
Rebuilt and balanced core

Hopefully this isnt a repost as I only looked back as far as September last year, I think it got fixed after that,lol..

[Tomcat]

Ooops.. Missed this as well...

Back in January..

Finally!!!!.. On Thursday I managed to get all my rear brakes replaced, new discs,pads, handbrake shoes, new fitting kit for the shoes, new handbrake cables. Took most of the morning as it was peeing down on and off (including hail at one point), I had to cut the old cables off with a grinder as they just wouldnt budge due to being completely worn through and siezed. Discs had seen much better days, they where badly scored and pitted, all nice and shiny and new now..

Forgot to take any after pics ( I know.. the best bit).. but here's some before pics..

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Reardiscs4_zps05b53de7.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Reardiscs4_zps05b53de7.jpg.html)
Box of Goodies.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Reardiscs3_zps76f51c41.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Reardiscs3_zps76f51c41.jpg.html)
uugh.. Slightly worn then..

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Reardiscs2_zps5b3148ee.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Reardiscs2_zps5b3148ee.jpg.html)
Yup that's had it too..

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Reardiscs_zps729bb025.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Reardiscs_zps729bb025.jpg.html)
In bits..

All sorted now and back together.

[merc85]

well done mate she's getting there :)

[Tomcat]

Thanks, yeah she's a hell of a lot further along than I thought would be possible. Still plenty to do but that list is definatley getting a lot shorter.

[Tomcat]

Wheels are now finished and back together again, sadly I have one wheel that has four bolts that wont tighten up and another that just has the one. All bolts have thread lock on them to stop the unfastening, the five that wont fighten up at all I'm going to try some PTFE tape on them to get them to grip, as long as they tighten up a bit I'll be happy, at the moment all five are just loose and spinning.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/10247238_487580618009815_2408694388087414103_n_zps 1b3e7c80.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/10247238_487580618009815_2408694388087414103_n_zps 1b3e7c80.jpg.html)

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/10259882_487579801343230_2270271188074111881_n_zps f9dbca77.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/10259882_487579801343230_2270271188074111881_n_zps f9dbca77.jpg.html)

[WOODY T5]

Looking good mate ad a couple off bolts go on my wheels when ad them done but no probs up too now tho

[Tomcat]

Looking good mate ad a couple off bolts go on my wheels when ad them done but no probs up too now tho

Thanks bud. I wouldnt worry but the four that are loose are all on the same wheel and near each other. I'll try with the PTFE Tape tomorrow. Just hope they'll run ok as they've got 235's fitted.

[Tomcat]

Well, wheels are now fitted, finally fitted a new front splitter and cleaned her up a bit..

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/ArleyHall2_zps82e04e93.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/ArleyHall2_zps82e04e93.jpg.html)

[LiamT4]

Looking good.

[martybelfastt5]

great transformation tc!

[Volvostorm]

It looked stunning today mate! :D

[Tomcat]

It's been a busy couple of weeks with the car recently, got a few jobs done and some tidying up. I'm still working on getting rid of the intermitant ABS light and also getting the handbrake to actualy work properly (even though it's almost all new parts). Last weekend I swapped out the rear ABS sensors as they where coming up as faulty/intermitant, this was a complete pig of a job as it requires the fuel tank to be moved out of the way to get the wires past it, I also replaced the short length of fuel pipe from the tank to the filter which had been bodged when I bought the car. The fuel pipe was relatively easy to swap out as it was just a push fit at both ends, the abs sensors where a bloody nightmare though as the actual sensors where seizes in on both hubs, nothing some brute force and ignorance with a hammer couldnt rectify though.

The old (Bodged) fuel pipe and battered ABS sensors
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c319/craigellison1/Hoses_zpsa9a00291.jpg (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/craigellison1/media/Hoses_zpsa9a00291.jpg.html)

Brakes after painting, I used silver as it was the only colour I had handy, glad I did though as it seems to go well with the wheels.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c319/craigellison1/Wheels3_zps6c27a43e.jpg (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/craigellison1/media/Wheels3_zps6c27a43e.jpg.html)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c319/craigellison1/Wheels2_zpsdd7c1e72.jpg (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/craigellison1/media/Wheels2_zpsdd7c1e72.jpg.html)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c319/craigellison1/Wheels_zps0a421de5.jpg (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/craigellison1/media/Wheels_zps0a421de5.jpg.html)

Also got around to fitting the rear lights I bought off Dan, had a few problems with these as one of them arrives broken, managed to repair it though and thankfully it's not visible unless you open the boot. Could do with getting hold of a replacement upper left hand rear light though if anyone knows of any?.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c319/craigellison1/Rearlights3_zpsc21f04d2.jpg (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/craigellison1/media/Rearlights3_zpsc21f04d2.jpg.html)

And a quick one of the car at one of the recent shows, now with a splitter finally fitted too.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c319/craigellison1/gallery_1240_86_934779_zpsd6012744.jpg (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/craigellison1/media/gallery_1240_86_934779_zpsd6012744.jpg.html)

Still lots to do, I'm hoping to try and get some of the remaining little faults sorted over the coming weeks, the handbrake I now have an idea on, the abs I will have to try and work out why its still logging the rear sensors as faulty and the minor smoking issue I'm gonna check the PCV replacement to make sure it's been done properly.

[martybelfastt5]

looking great tc spotted the gas monkey sticker big fan of the show myself even got bought some of their clothing for a recent birthday lol take it the ptfe idea worked ok?

[Tomcat]

Thanks Martyn, yeah it worked a treat bud. Big fan of Gas Monkey, I ordered myself some clothing and a sticker recently, cost a small fortune considering how little I ordered. Next time I'm getting it sent to a friend of mine in the states, he'll then ship it over to me.

[AndysR]

Car is looking spot on Craig, like the wheels and I think you're right with the choice of brake colour complements the wheels nicely :)

On a side note I can believe that you've finally treated yourself to one of your own front splitters, it's only been around 6 years since you first started making them.... lol

[stribo]

Car's looking great Craig, mind you, I see more of it on Facebook than I do on here. ;)

[Tomcat]

Car is looking spot on Craig, like the wheels and I think you're right with the choice of brake colour complements the wheels nicely :)

On a side note I can believe that you've finally treated yourself to one of your own front splitters, it's only been around 6 years since you first started making them.... lol

Lol. funny that isnt it?.. I normal just cant find the time to make myself one. Thanks though Andy, praise from you means a lot bud.

[V70 Graham]

Nice work, love the painted calipers, I have to do mine again soon, do I like the rear lights.....not sure yet.

[Tomcat]

Car's looking great Craig, mind you, I see more of it on Facebook than I do on here. ;)

Yeah I tend to spend most of my time on there these days, I hardly use any forums these days..

[AndysR]

Lol. funny that isnt it?.. I normal just cant find the time to make myself one. Thanks though Andy, praise from you means a lot bud.

Not at all credit where credit is due that car has come on a long way, the only reason I know it's around 6 years is that's how long I've had my splitter for and it was one of your first :)

[Tomcat]

Not at all credit where credit is due that car has come on a long way, the only reason I know it's around 6 years is that's how long I've had my splitter for and it was one of your first :)

Jeeez.. Lol.. about time I had one then really..lol.

[siamblue]

ABS will be your ABS ECU Craig,i remember changing the sensors on my Awd R and that has to be one of the worst jobs ever.anyway after i changed them fault was still there and it was the ecu joints.

[Tomcat]

The new rear bumpers are coming along nicely, should start to see some major progress now that Uni's out of the way.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Rearbumperbuild4_zps40b5afe2.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Rearbumperbuild4_zps40b5afe2.jpg.html)

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Rearbumperbuild3_zps0fa12adf.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Rearbumperbuild3_zps0fa12adf.jpg.html)

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Rearbumperbuild5_zps766ccaa4.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Rearbumperbuild5_zps766ccaa4.jpg.html)

[AndysR]

Looking forward to seeing the progress, and more to the point, outcome of this :)

[claymore]

Looking forward to seeing the progress, and more to the point, outcome of this :)

And me ;)

[Tomcat]

Progress from today.

Had some more supplies arrive today so I could get a little more invloved in this bumper build. Added some more shape to the bumper skin around the opening for the diffuser, still needs some more shaping but it's certainly getting there now. Also added some curves into the diffuser itself, the teeth will be added in tomorrow probably.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Rearbumperbuild6_zpsafad928f.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Rearbumperbuild6_zpsafad928f.jpg.html)

[claymore]

Loving the way this is coming together :)

[Tomcat]

A few photo's of the car at yesterdays classic car show at Capesthorne Hall Chesire, thanks to Mr Evans for the photo's.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/10259213_10152871817287923_493232595888981435_o_zp s9020f147.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/10259213_10152871817287923_493232595888981435_o_zp s9020f147.jpg.html)

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/10321618_10152871820027923_1201522815174306118_o_z psbe6740a3.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/10321618_10152871820027923_1201522815174306118_o_z psbe6740a3.jpg.html)

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/1782455_10152871816462923_2621196191144467952_o_zp s467bfd18.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/1782455_10152871816462923_2621196191144467952_o_zp s467bfd18.jpg.html)

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/10379919_10152871818497923_2592633581359233652_o_z ps52b11cf1.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/10379919_10152871818497923_2592633581359233652_o_z ps52b11cf1.jpg.html)

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/10386947_10152871817167923_3851847236120078544_o_z ps040a87e7.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/10386947_10152871817167923_3851847236120078544_o_z ps040a87e7.jpg.html)

I'll be fitting the new intercooler, springs and rear shocks this week while my daughters off school along with hopefully painting some more of the panels under the bonnet.

[S70T5Chris]

The 70 is looking really well TC. A long way from when you got it :B_thumb:

[Tomcat]

Thanks Chris, she is starting to look a lot better. Sadly there's still a few issues I need to sort but hopefully I know where I'm headed with them now so it's just a matter of time/money.

[Tomcat]

Oh and here's a couple more updated photo's on the new rear bumper..(Forgot to post them)

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Rearbumperbuild8_zps5519800e.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Rearbumperbuild8_zps5519800e.jpg.html)

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Rearbumperbuild9_zpsc0973e90.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Rearbumperbuild9_zpsc0973e90.jpg.html)

[p fandango]

Craig, you know i've got the greatest respect for your skills & abilities. But that bumper please
http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/English/environment/streetcleaning/PublishingImages/grab-it-bin-it.gif

[Tomcat]

Craig, you know i've got the greatest respect for your skills & abilities. But that bumper please
http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/English/environment/streetcleaning/PublishingImages/grab-it-bin-it.gif

Jeez, thanks Duane, none taken..lol.

[p fandango]

Jeez, thanks Duane, none taken..lol.
the tables have turned from when i had the ugly bumper lol ;)

[Tomcat]

the tables have turned from when i had the ugly bumper lol ;)

Really?.. lol.. Fanks bud..

[claymore]

On the right car, that bumper will look the nuts :)

[AndysR]

Still looking spot on Craig, and as Chris said a fair journey from where it was when you first bought it...

[Tomcat]

Thanks Andy.

[LiamT4]

The front end looks spot on, so much smoother without the headlight wipers.

[Tomcat]

Well today is suspension swap day, rear nivo's are being swapped out in favour of Bilsteins and replacement springs. Started well already, managed to snap on of the bolts holding the top mounts in the captive nut, got around that managed to fit the replacement top mount. Moved onto the spring, bottom nut that holds the spring in place is just turning the whole bolt in the retainer, cant get anything in there to secure it, cant even weld it in place as I'd run out of welding wire previously and didnt realise.. Hmmph.... Thought about digging the grinder out and chopping the bottom retaining nut off, just checked though and the new retainers dont come with any nuts.. Think I should never have started this...

[Kingsford G]

A few photo's of the car at yesterdays classic car show at Capesthorne Hall Chesire, thanks to Mr Evans for the photo's.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/10259213_10152871817287923_493232595888981435_o_zp s9020f147.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/10259213_10152871817287923_493232595888981435_o_zp s9020f147.jpg.html)

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/10321618_10152871820027923_1201522815174306118_o_z psbe6740a3.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/10321618_10152871820027923_1201522815174306118_o_z psbe6740a3.jpg.html)

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/1782455_10152871816462923_2621196191144467952_o_zp s467bfd18.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/1782455_10152871816462923_2621196191144467952_o_zp s467bfd18.jpg.html)

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/10379919_10152871818497923_2592633581359233652_o_z ps52b11cf1.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/10379919_10152871818497923_2592633581359233652_o_z ps52b11cf1.jpg.html)

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/10386947_10152871817167923_3851847236120078544_o_z ps040a87e7.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/10386947_10152871817167923_3851847236120078544_o_z ps040a87e7.jpg.html)

I'll be fitting the new intercooler, springs and rear shocks this week while my daughters off school along with hopefully painting some more of the panels under the bonnet.

Looking very nice mate,great work and results.

[Tomcat]

Looking very nice mate,great work and results.

Thanks bud.. looks a hell of a lot better now doesn't it?..

Well I won!.. I manged to get the otherside done fairly painlessly, then went back to the drivers side. No matter what I tried the spring retainer bolt wouldnt come undone. In the end I cut the spring to pieces with my grinder and then ground the back off the captive bolt so I could pull it through what was left. New stuff went back on without a hitch (though I did have to find new nuts for them as there was none supplied).

Pics to follow..

[Tomcat]

Mmm...Shiny...

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/suspension3_zpsa5656eb4.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/suspension3_zpsa5656eb4.jpg.html)

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/suspension4_zps291dc4da.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/suspension4_zps291dc4da.jpg.html)

The offending spring retainer and whats left of the o/s spring
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/suspension5_zps47f377a3.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/suspension5_zps47f377a3.jpg.html)


Oh after being so successfull with the suspension I had a go at fixing the ABS/TRACS Ecu, surprisingly it went without a hitch!.. Cut the lid off, resoldered and reattached in well under an hour. So far the lights are off.. lets see if this has finally seen the back of it..

[Kingsford G]

Nice,what is the ride like now?

[stribo]

Nice you've got shocks in the Swedish colours. ;)

[Tomcat]

Nice,what is the ride like now?

So much nicer, back ends feels a little firmer.

[Tomcat]

Nice you've got shocks in the Swedish colours. ;)

Lol, I didnt notice that.

[Tomcat]

Rear bumper build is coming along nicely. The diffuser part is pretty much done now and ready for moulding, bumper itself should be ready in a couple of days.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Rearbumperbuild12_zpsbec7377b.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Rearbumperbuild12_zpsbec7377b.jpg.html)

[Tomcat]

Mould for the diffuser is done, as is the first part. Pulled this from the mould this evening. Just got to get the bumper mould sorted now and then it's all steam ahead.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Rearbumperbuild14_zpsaa30983d.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Rearbumperbuild14_zpsaa30983d.jpg.html)

[deathrider311271]

are you going to be making one for the S70 and V70 with single exhaust outlet??

[Tomcat]

I could certainly modify a v70 one for single exit if your interested.

[deathrider311271]

I could certainly modify a v70 one for single exit if your interested.

most definatly lol

[claymore]

How will the diffuser and bumper be joined together, what I mean is, will the diffuser be removable?

[Jim S70R]

Wow your car has come on loads since my last visit to the Fourm, as always great work the car looks awesome!!!

Bumper is looking good can't wait to see this fitted....

[Tomcat]

How will the diffuser and bumper be joined together, what I mean is, will the diffuser be removable?

I was planning on making them one piece with fibreglass once they're both out of the mould but I could make it removable for you if needed?

Wow your car has come on loads since my last visit to the Fourm, as always great work the car looks awesome!!!

Bumper is looking good can't wait to see this fitted....

Thanks Jim. Car has come a long way since I bought it, still got a long ways to go yet though.

[claymore]

I was planning on making them one piece with fibreglass once they're both out of the mould but I could make it removable for you if needed?



That would be better for me, that way I can hydrodip the diffuser first :)

[Tomcat]

That would be better for me, that way I can hydrodip the diffuser first :)

Yeah..I was thinking about doing that myself,lol.

[AndysR]

Nice work with the suspension, was the ecu difficult to do I'm guessing you were methodical and the repair went as per online guides?

[Tomcat]

Nice work with the suspension, was the ecu difficult to do I'm guessing you were methodical and the repair went as per online guides?
TBH it was a doddle, in the past I've tried to remove the lid by prying it out of it's slot but this time I just took a hacksaw blade and gently cut it off all the way around, made it a much easier task. The soldering was childs play, I used to be a TV engineer so soldering is second nature to me, following one of the guides to work out what needed soldering it only took about 20 mins from start to finish, and that includes reattaching the lid and bolting it back on.

[c70geoff]

Amazing work fella can't wait to see more

[Tomcat]

Well it's very nearly broken me making this (physically and mentally,lol), bumper is very nearly ready for moulding, I put some paint on it today to give it a better finish and then reassembled it because..well why the hell not.. Looks pretty good if I do say so myself. Hope to get this done in the next few days.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Rearbumperbuild16_zps42a8db24.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Rearbumperbuild16_zps42a8db24.jpg.html)

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Rearbumperbuild18_zpsaefced3d.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Rearbumperbuild18_zpsaefced3d.jpg.html)

Taking orders for these if anyone wants one.

[Jamest5r]

When can I see it offered up to a car mate? Looking very nice btw :)

[Nealevo]

I see you those the best colour as a demo, no ££££ty green in sight, it looks really good

[Tomcat]

I see you those the best colour as a demo, no ££££ty green in sight, it looks really good

Lol, purely because that's the only solid colour I had handy..does look good in red though..

[Tomcat]

When can I see it offered up to a car mate? Looking very nice btw :)
Maybe early next week, maybe earlier depending on how fast I can get it made.

[volvokid]

Looking sweet.

[AndysR]

Nice job, I think the central defuser part would look stunning in gloss black :)

[Tomcat]

Thanks Andy.

[Tomcat]

A little update, got the windows proffesionaly tinted today, really impressed with how good they've come out.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/TintedwindowsFront_zps12131994.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/TintedwindowsFront_zps12131994.jpg.html)

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Tintedwindowsback_zps9efa2b52.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Tintedwindowsback_zps9efa2b52.jpg.html)

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Tintedwindows-Side_zps79b3c3a7.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Tintedwindows-Side_zps79b3c3a7.jpg.html)

More mods to come soon, will be re covering the drivers seat with a better cover and replacing the seat base foam too.

[Biff]

Looking well tc that bumpers going to be different!
Liking the overall look of the car, it's one of the best looking V70's I've seen.

[no1tosh]

im very impressed with your rear bumper molding mate, thats some skill right there

[Tomcat]

Thanks guys, bumpers coming along nicely, should have it done this week.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Rearbumperbuild20_zpse4ee0889.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Rearbumperbuild20_zpse4ee0889.jpg.html)

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Rearbumperbuild19_zpsa471474d.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Rearbumperbuild19_zpsa471474d.jpg.html)

[Liddo]

Cars looking lovely mate, but dont be putting that rear bumper on it and spoiling it :hidesbehi Its not a Focus RS now is it :D

[Tomcat]

Lol, thanks stranger, where the hell have you been?..

Oh and the bumper will be going on, after all, if I dont like it I can always just remove it again..:)

[Tomcat]

Finally got time today to finish the new bumper brackets and to do a trial fit on the AWD.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Rearbumperbuild21_zps42a660f9.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Rearbumperbuild21_zps42a660f9.jpg.html)

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Rearbumperbuild23_zps7ac79f72.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Rearbumperbuild23_zps7ac79f72.jpg.html)

For a first trial fit its not bad, I have a few issues to resolve before I can consider it done though. Should hopefully be ready in another week or so.

[stephenevans99]

Looks very aggressive...it's gonna be Marmite.

[Tomcat]

Yeah I know, I'm still undecided myself,lol.. Have to wait until I've sorted the few problems out and then painted it, looks a bit much all in grey but once the centre section is in black it'll not look as bad.

[stephenevans99]

Once it's painted it'll look totally different again....it's new & different, I like it.

[Tomcat]

Thanks Ste.

[claymore]

Some people just don't seem to be able to imagine what the final painted look will be like, and to be honest that angle the photo is taken at doesn't do it any favors, if the car was at the correct height and the picture was taken at eye level it would look completely different.

[Tomcat]

Some people just don't seem to be able to imagine what the final painted look will be like, and to be honest that angle the photo is taken at doesn't do it any favors, if the car was at the correct height and the picture was taken at eye level it would look completely different.

Yeah I know, hard to take a good photo when the cars jacked up about five feet in the air.

[stribo]

Looks really good Craig, looking forward to seeing it painted. :B_thumb:

Once it's painted it'll look totally different again....it's new & different, I like it.

But it hasn't got an R badge on it. :P

[Doingitsideways]

Looking sweeeet Craig.

The bumper, not you. You are a bit Marmite!
Pmsl!!

So, the most important question... Will it fit a 480? Or a Capri?! ;)

[Tomcat]

Looking sweeeet Craig.

The bumper, not you. You are a bit Marmite!
Pmsl!!

So, the most important question... Will it fit a 480? Or a Capri?! ;)

Lmfao THanks Ste...

[Tomcat]

Gotten a few jobs done recently..

Recovered the drivers seat with the covers off the 99 year car, would have just put the seat straight in but the airbags are different. The last couple of days I've swapped the drivers door over and the sill cover, the old door had a nasty dent at the bottom that had pushed the skin down and it had scratched the sill cover. Swapped the door handle over to keep the same lock, all nice and straight again now.

[Liddo]

That rear bumper...............NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO and NO :D

AND, Ive been around off and on for ages mate, will try and meet a North West meet at some point (as long as you havent fitted that bumper :D )

Oh, and will you refurb my wheels :D Yours look mint (but not that bumper)

[claymore]

That rear bumper...............NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO and NO :D

AND, Ive been around off and on for ages mate, will try and meet a North West meet at some point (as long as you havent fitted that bumper :D )

Oh, and will you refurb my wheels :D Yours look mint (but not that bumper)

Ignore him TC, some people have no vision, and refurb his wheels with paint stripper :P

[t5 pete]

Ignore him TC, some people have no vision, and refurb his wheels with paint stripper :P

Pmsl

[Liddo]

Yes, with paint stripper and THEN re-paint them :D.....................please

[Tomcat]

Yes, with paint stripper and THEN re-paint them :D.....................please

I was going to say yes but after that I'm no so sure now...lol.. maybe I just wont Humph...

When where you wanting them doing?..

[Liddo]

I was going to say yes but after that I'm no so sure now...lol.. maybe I just wont Humph...

When where you wanting them doing?..


Oooooo i dunno, how much do you charge mate :D Suppose Id have to leave the car on bricks whilst you did them??

[Tomcat]

Not updated for a while as I've been busy, however.. Bumpers now done, just needs fitting...

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Rearbumperbuild25_zps8d897fb8.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Rearbumperbuild25_zps8d897fb8.jpg.html)

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Rearbumperbuild24_zps17c36f4e.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Rearbumperbuild24_zps17c36f4e.jpg.html)

[Jamest5r]

Lets see it on the back of a car then ffs :)

[Tomcat]

Lets see it on the back of a car then ffs :)

Lol, tomorrow bud.. Getting late now and although I know I can probably fit it in about half an hour or so I can't be arsed.. Hopefully it wont be raining tomorrow.

[t5 pete]

Wow looks great

[Doingitsideways]

Looks alright I suppose! Lol :D

Now, get to work on a stretched version for my 960!! ;)

[Tomcat]

Still needs tweeking yet (as its sitting a bit high at the back) and the exhaust needs re fitting but it's on..

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Rearbumperbuild27_zpsb6109969.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Rearbumperbuild27_zpsb6109969.jpg.html)

[M-R-P]

More pics please Craig :)

[Tomcat]

I'll take some more in a bit bud, just waiting for my cordless drill to charge up so I can drill the holes for the wheel arch liner/mudflap rivets.

[stribo]

Still needs tweeking yet (as its sitting a bit high at the back) and the exhaust needs re fitting but it's on..

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Rearbumperbuild27_zpsb6109969.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Rearbumperbuild27_zpsb6109969.jpg.html)

Now that's the money shot we've been waiting for, looks the nuts, can't wait to see some more pics. :B_thumb:

[MIKESC70T5]

Now that's the money shot we've been waiting for, looks the nuts, can't wait to see some more pics. :B_thumb:

I thought you had taste :duck:

[volvokid]

That's really smart!

[Biff]

Do you know what?
I like it! I was sceptical but I think you've pulled it off tc.
Look forward to seeing it in the flesh.

[Tomcat]

Thanks Biff, think the black helps tone it down a bit, if it where all the same colour it would be a bit much. Just need to get the parts to fill the other exhaust opening now.. :)

[martybelfastt5]

that looks great!

[WOODY T5]

I thought you had taste :duck:or mike its not like u to stir things up is it.

[Tomcat]

or mike its not like u to stir things up is it.

Past giving a ££££ now Woody..

[WOODY T5]

Past giving a ££££ now Woody..good mate I think it looks great by the way

[claymore]

Well, you know what I think of it, it's the wrong colour :P

[MIKESC70T5]

or mike its not like u to stir things up is it.

We all have different tastes, some like it, some won't, it's a public forum, your not always just going to get positive comments are you?

[MIKESC70T5]

Past giving a ££££ now Woody..

That's the spirit Craig, do what you like, its your car. I've always said you have a talent so good your putting it into practice. If we all liked the same thing it would be boring.

[p fandango]

in Mike's defence i don't like it either, must be a BMW driver thing lol

[M-R-P]

That's the spirit Craig, do what you like, its your car. I've always said you have a talent so good your putting it into practice. If we all liked the same thing it would be boring.

Starting to sound like Frankie there mate ;)

[Tomcat]

I knew from the outset that some wouldn't like it, I didn't build it for them I built it mainly because it's what I wanted for my car. I've never been the shy retiring sort as far as my cars go, no point holding back now is there?.. There will be a few more mods yet but not many, maybe some better side skirts and some sort of upgraded rear spoiler, after that it's down to interior and the engine I think.

[stribo]

I thought you had taste :duck:

I know you haven't, you drive a to55ers car. :P

[MoleT-5R]

I like it, not that I could see one being on my cars, but for TC's, Colin's and Ian's project cars these will look the business. Craig has done a fantastic job making these and can't wait to see his future products. Keep up the great work TC. I could be needing a splitter or 2 soon.

[Tomcat]

Well after a bit more faffing around today it's pretty much done. The fit near the wheel arches isn't what I wanted it to be but I could cure that by continual arsing around with the mounting bracket, I just cant be bothered a the moment, I'll save that for when I have a bit more time on my hands.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/Rearbumperbuild30_zps4470536d.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/volvo850t5r/media/Rearbumperbuild30_zps4470536d.jpg.html)

[stribo]

Lovely, now all you need is a twin exit exhaust. ;)

[Tomcat]

Lovely, now all you need is a twin exit exhaust. ;)

Got one, just prefer the scorpion system, need to modify this to a twin.

[martybelfastt5]

think if it was on a standard silver v70 it would look wrong but on tc,s car it fits in well with tints rear lights front lights dark alloys front splitter ect its all enjoying each other lol ...just looks right and agree that it would suit ians v70 to but if i seen a 2.0 20v standard drive by with this on the back id probably lol:haha:

[Doingitsideways]

I want Craig to knock one up for my standard 960...

That really would look ridiculous! ;)

[Tomcat]

Some better pics from the show the other weekend..

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c319/craigellison1/10626482_10154511800815323_2855808408065602836_n_z psc6546e8f.jpg (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/craigellison1/media/10626482_10154511800815323_2855808408065602836_n_z psc6546e8f.jpg.html)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c319/craigellison1/20140817_110814_zps014f1c78.jpg (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/craigellison1/media/20140817_110814_zps014f1c78.jpg.html)

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[Tomcat]

No real news but the cars been merrily munching away at the miles lately, with the exception of a few minor problems it's been plain sailing.

Last week the tint on both front windows decided to start to peel at the bottom edges, it's only a very light tint (stops it having the van look) but as it's still under warranty they've kindly agreed to come out and replace it for me. Around a week earlier I started to notice a rubbing type noise that was coming from what seemed like the N/S front, as I've not been too well recently I took it into the indy round the corner that I know really well and asked them to have a quick look ( I was also having some steering problems too). They told me to bring it in and then stuck it up on the ramps, after five minutes he brought it back and told me they couldnt find anything wrong, as I know my car quite well I wasn't really impressed by this and I felt fobbed off so I thought I'd have a look myself instead. When I eventually got around to crawling under it recently I found that the O/s inner cv boot was ripped and the two inner track control arm bushes are worn and allowing the arm to move around a little, why they couldnt have told me this the other day I dont know, I was more than willing to pay them for their time. The rubbing noise I think I've eventually figured out is the handbrake cable on the N/s rubbing against the back of the wheel, these cables came with no clips to allow you to rivet them to the trailing arm so I had to make do and use cable ties, these sadly weren't upto the job. Today I've ordered some replacements from FRF, rather dear at nigh on £60 a side but more than worth it if they fit and actually allow the handbrake to work again.

As lots of you will know the cars had a smoking problem since I got it, I've now got a replacement head waiting to go on, along with new timing belt, I just need to gather a few more gaskettes and some head bolts before I attempt the swap. While I was on the phone to FRF today I ordered the special sealant for the cam cover.. Crap that stuff aint cheap is it?.. £35 a bottle!!.. Hope to get the head done towards the end of October when I get a week off Uni.

[RollingThunder]

£60 a side, ouch! I might need a pair myself - wasn't expecting them to be this much :(

Hope you're feeling better soon TC

[Tomcat]

£60 a side, ouch! I might need a pair myself - wasn't expecting them to be this much :(

Hope you're feeling better soon TC

Thanks bud, been rough as hell this last few weeks. It's my final year of Uni and I've hardly been in so far.

[Jamest5r]

Some better pics from the show the other weekend..

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Nebs don't half look good on a V70 :)

[Tomcat]

Nebs don't half look good on a V70 :)

Thanks James.

[Biff]

Nebs don't half look good on a V70 :)

You should buy Neil's. ;)

I take the cam seal gasket is like a silicone type stuff?
We used to use stuff called FIPG in Toyota to seal engines.
Hope to see the car at the cosford meet if your attending tc?

[martybelfastt5]

60 a side ouch iirc pfv do them cheaper than that not sure if genuine ect car is looking great that bumper is great looking on there

[Tomcat]

60 a side ouch iirc pfv do them cheaper than that not sure if genuine ect car is looking great that bumper is great looking on there

Thanks. Yeah I tried PFV last year and the cables dont fit properly.

[Tomcat]

Well today for the first time since I bought the car I now finally have a fully functioning handbrake. The previous cables where removed today and replaced with genuine ones from FRF, these actually fitted how they where supposed to and worked first time.

[Tomcat]

Finally an update!!

Not had anything to really write about for a long time now as I've just been driving it. The car has had other ideas though and as the MOT was up at the end of January I decided to buy another car to run around in while I took the V70 off the road for some long awaited maintentance.

As the run around has turned out to be a bit of a pig in a poke I was unsure about starting work but as the MOT had expired anyway I decided to strip the car down today, all went pretty well with the exception of finding two sparkplugs lose, breaking two and also finding that the inlet manifold was lose as well (after a previous owner fitted a PCV kit)

I only started around 10-11 oclock but I've managed to get it stripped right back and its currently just needing the turbo and downpipe removing before the head can be taken off.

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New heads recon'd and painted, head gasket set and new bolts are ordered and on their way. More to come tomorrow.

[Tomcat]

More progress on the R today,got the inlet manifold cleaned up and painted, also managed to finaly get the head off as well. Sadly the head decided to put up a fight though as some ham fisted idiot had obviously over tightened the head bolts last time, got 11 out of twelve bolts out without a problem but one decided to snap. Now got to work out how to get the remains out of the block :(


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Actually broke the socket trying to undo the bolts they where that tight!.

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Cleaned up the inlet manifold (it was horrible before)

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The remains of the head bolt have snapped off clean with the block so I'm going to try drilling it and using an easy out to undo it, hopefully its not too tight.

[RollingThunder]

Thats a bummer TC, always hate it when that happens. On the upside the manifold look great!

[jamesy12345]

2 of the head bolts on my T5 snapped during removal....are they on the exhaust side? Might be just due to the heat they've been subject to over the years

No easy solution mine were drilled out also (work by Shem)

[Tomcat]

2 of the head bolts on my T5 snapped during removal....are they on the exhaust side? Might be just due to the heat they've been subject to over the years

No easy solution mine were drilled out also (work by Shem)

Strangely enough yes, it's on the exhaust side, I thought it was going to be relatively easy to drill and use an easy out but having had another look this morning its actually about 5-6 cm's down inside the block so the drill bits I have will barely reach it. This may mean new block time as I cant see an easy way of getting this sorted. I've just emailed a local spark errosion place to see if its something they could do, just waiting on a reply.

[jamesy12345]

Strangely enough yes, it's on the exhaust side, I thought it was going to be relatively easy to drill and use an easy out but having had another look this morning its actually about 5-6 cm's down inside the block so the drill bits I have will barely reach it. This may mean new block time as I cant see an easy way of getting this sorted. I've just emailed a local spark errosion place to see if its something they could do, just waiting on a reply.

Try giving Shemtek a shout...he's a couple of hours away from you but might remember what he used to get mine out

[Tomcat]

Will do, I've got him on facebook so I'll give him a shout. Cheers.

[Tomcat]

Well, that's it!!. Now got a snapped extractor stuck in the end of the snapped head bolt. New engine time I think, baring a miracle it'll be the end of April before I can get one though

[jamesy12345]

Well, that's it!!. Now got a snapped extractor stuck in the end of the snapped head bolt. New engine time I think, baring a miracle it'll be the end of April before I can get one though

...not good...no chance of getting the extractor out? Post a picture up maybe someone will have an idea

[Tomcat]

Cant even see it bud, the whole lot is a good 5 or 6 cm's down inside the block. I'm just going to leave it for now and get back to it when I have more time/money. I dont think it's going to be fixable as that bolt is in there really tight (hence why it snapped), think the best way forward is to just replace the bottom end.

[jamesy12345]

Cant even see it bud, the whole lot is a good 5 or 6 cm's down inside the block. I'm just going to leave it for now and get back to it when I have more time/money. I dont think it's going to be fixable as that bolt is in there really tight (hence why it snapped), think the best way forward is to just replace the bottom end.

££££££££.....I went through the same thing but must have been lucky, keep an eye out for a cheap RN bottom end...

[Doingitsideways]

££££!

Bad times Craig! :(

Was it the extraction guy. Or did you have a go yourself?

[Tomcat]

Weird, thought I'd updated this thread recently.

I've now managed to purchase a complete engine to replace the now defunct one in my R, there's no point trying to get this stud out, it's too far down inside the block and with the extractor now stuck in it as well there's bugger all chance.

The last few days have been spent removing stuff and getting it ready for the new engine, with the help of Mr Sideways today we've managed to get everything removed (driveshafts as well) and get the subframe almost on the floor. This car seems to have a large appetite for tools, todate it's broken two breaker bars, a torq wrench and now a teng ratchet. All of them where broken (bar the ratchet) trying to undo the drive shaft nuts, these buggers where on mega tight. The driverside one we've had to leave attached to the hub and just removed the strut and driveshaft as one.

The only thing stopping me from removing the engine totaly now is the fluid line going to the clutch internal slave, I cannot for the life of me see how it's attached.

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[Doingitsideways]

Not managed to get my crane in any of the shots then?!

After lumping that thing into my boot, I'd have thought it at least deserves to be in shot!
That thing weighs more than your engine!!

I have pics myself, of Craig looking mightily fed up with all this, but I won't put them up.
(Only because Photobucket won't work on my phone! ;))

[Tomcat]

Thanks again for today Ste.

[Doingitsideways]

No worries Matey :)

Let me know if you need to borrow the S70 to tide you over.

[Biff]

Good effort lads, don't give up Craig these things were sent to test us... Just keep thinking of the finished article & being out in the R again. :)

[Tomcat]

Well, engines out and now sat on the floor outside (in the rain) with no head on it. As it's now effectively only usefull as a boat anchor there didn't seem any point in taking it inside. Gearbox is now in the garage being cleaned up (it was absolutely filthy), once it's clean I'm not sure what to do with it, I'd like to check the diff bearings but I'm terrified of opening up the gearbox lol. I may just take it to a gearbox centre and ask them to give it a once over for me.

Before
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During
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[MoleT-5R]

It's surprisingly easy to open up the gearbox, but you will then have to sealant it back together afterwards, there's a thread on vs re a quaife install that shows how to open up the box, but you just want to check play in the diff bearings opening it up may not help much as there tappered, you'll be better off just popping the shafts back in and checking for play or as you say take it to a gearbox guy for complete peace of mind

[Tomcat]

Yeah I think I'll take it in somewhere as I want to get rid of this horrible noise. Not really sure if it's gearbox, diff, clutch or drive shafts tbh.. I know it didn't really get any worse over the 8 or 9 months I heard it for but it is annoying.

[Tomcat]

Well the old engine is now in a pile of pieces, and the NEW engine has arrived.. I say new like that because it looks anything but new, apparently it's had wildlife living on it for a while and they weren't toilet trained.

After removing the old engine I was trying to decide what I should do about the weird noise I've been experiencing that could have been gearbox,flywheel or clutch related. After removing the old flywheel today and watching a few video's about them on youtube I'm thinking it could actually be the DMF that's been the cause of the odd noise. The sprung face of the flywheel can be moved around very easily, need to double check tomorrow if there's any rattle to it as that would definitley indicate a knackered flywheel. If this is in fact the cause then I will be trying to pick up a single mass flywheel off an 850 and also an 850R clutch, I'm not going to risk fitting another second hand DMF that may only last another few thousand miles before failing as well.

New engine has been stripped down a little so I could clean up the block and throw some paint on it, there was no way I could stick it in the car looking like it did even if it is a freshly rebuilt motor. It has now been mostly painted silver and the head has been painted crackle black. hopefully in the coming weeks I can see about getting it fitted (provided I can spare the time away from my studies to get it done that is)

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Engine As it arrived (well bare a few bits that have been removed)

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Stripped and Painted.

[Tomcat]

Had a minor problem while the egine was partially stripped. It rained over night and the bin bag that was taped over the top of it moved, the sparkplug holes have filled with water and one of the plugs was lose. I now have water sat in one of the bores.

How the hell do I remove that?..

[jamesy12345]

Had a minor problem while the egine was partially stripped. It rained over night and the bin bad that was taped over the top of it moved, the sparkplug holes have filled with water and one of the plugs was lose. I now have water sat in one of the bores.

How the hell do I remove that?..

siphon/sponge out what you can then heat it up! By sponge I mean cut something absorbent into thin strips

[Tomcat]

Not got around to the water yet as the weathers been pants anyway. I did however manage to have a second look at the DMF today and upon closer inspection it looks fine, there's minimal movement in the springs and no movement at all in the centre bearing. Not really sure where to go with this now as I could still stick a SMF in it just to remove the possibility of it failing at a later date, this also means I'll have to buy a none DMF clutch though. Together with the new flywheel it's going to cost me nigh on £300 to swap it out (that's not including switching to an external slave if I have to).

If the Flywheel is currently ok, and the clutch was definitley ok (no slipping etc) then the only possible source of the whine would be the gearbox. As most places are wanting at least £150-£250 just to open mine up and tell me whats wrong with it I may just go for a replacement gearbox instead. Wish there was as cheaper way of getting around all this but sadly there doesn't seem to be. Still need to buy a few other bits for the suspension and also pay for the new downpipe I'm having made.

[MoleT-5R]

Not got around to the water yet as the weathers been pants anyway. I did however manage to have a second look at the DMF today and upon closer inspection it looks fine, there's minimal movement in the springs and no movement at all in the centre bearing. Not really sure where to go with this now as I could still stick a SMF in it just to remove the possibility of it failing at a later date, this also means I'll have to buy a none DMF clutch though. Together with the new flywheel it's going to cost me nigh on £300 to swap it out (that's not including switching to an external slave if I have to).

If the Flywheel is currently ok, and the clutch was definitley ok (no slipping etc) then the only possible source of the whine would be the gearbox. As most places are wanting at least £150-£250 just to open mine up and tell me whats wrong with it I may just go for a replacement gearbox instead. Wish there was as cheaper way of getting around all this but sadly there doesn't seem to be. Still need to buy a few other bits for the suspension and also pay for the new downpipe I'm having made.

the internal slave should be fine if you swap to smf, as I ran that set-up on my low ratio box before I killed it (oil has it's uses....lol)....does the box whine in all gears or just one or two, does it go when you accelerate and return on the over run..??

[Tomcat]

the internal slave should be fine if you swap to smf, as I ran that set-up on my low ratio box before I killed it (oil has it's uses....lol)....does the box whine in all gears or just one or two, does it go when you accelerate and return on the over run..??
It's more noticeable around 20-30 mph when coasting down in speed, can't really hear it at motorway speeds and it doesn't seem to matter what gear it's in, also pushing the clutch in doesn't make much if any difference.

[Tomcat]

Still no major news on this, engine still isn't in as I went to refit the flywheel the other day with my sparkly new bolts and realised that Volvo had sent me bolts for a flex plate rather than a flywheel (even though I also asked them for some clutch cover bolts too). Now sat waiting for them to arrive before I can start putting stuff back together again. In the mean time, subframe is now back in place fitted with some lovely poly bushes that mr Tempest suppied me with (cheers bud), stil trying to get a few bits and pieces lined up and I also think I need to re route the fuel lines as I've put them where the downpipe will go and that would be a VERY bad idea lol. Should have some pics to post in a few days (if it EVER stop raining)

[Tomcat]

Progress...

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[Doingitsideways]

Looking good Craig :)

I think I may have some spare time next weekend, so I'll bob over.
Need you to have a look at something on the 460 for me anyway.

You may be done by then though :)

[Tomcat]

Yeah pop over Ste, with the way the weather's behaving I doubt I'll be done anyway,lol. Was going to go out and do a bit more today but lo and behold it's peeing down again.

[t5 pete]

It's getting there will be good to see it up and running

[Tomcat]

Think I'm starting to lose my mind, been apart so long I can't remember which bolt fits what hole,lol. Went to put the gear selector cables back on yesterday and I'm buggered if I can find the clips and washers that secure them in place, I'll have laid them up somewhere safe...just can't remember where that is..

[500tie]

Ah the famous somewhere safe TC, youi'll find them once you've got some new ones haha

[MoleT-5R]

I am also very good at the put it somewhere so safe,even I can't find it !! But I have now given that up and now have a box for each car to contain all bits to be fitted at some point, Now I can find stuff, But I just have to remember which car I was going to fit it to know which box to look in ??....;)

[Tomcat]

I am also very good at the put it somewhere so safe,even I can't find it !! But I have now given that up and now have a box for each car to contain all bits to be fitted at some point, Now I can find stuff, But I just have to remember which car I was going to fit it to know which box to look in ??....;)

I tried that, I put all the bolts and bits in an old metal biscuit tin... then promptly put the tin at the back of the garage where I'd never think to look for it..Sadly it appears I used more than one tin as some bits are still awol.

[MoleT-5R]

I tried that, I put all the bolts and bits in an old metal biscuit tin... then promptly put the tin at the back of the garage where I'd never think to look for it..Sadly it appears I used more than one tin as some bits are still awol.

oh dear and you know that you will find them.........just that it will be 6 months after you finish putting the car back together.....:nutkick:

[Doingitsideways]

Ah well, some bits you just don't need anyway.
Typical Volvo over-engineering.

I swear, I've put engines back together before today and still had a small handful of nuts and bolts left, scratching my head while I watch it ticking over! ;)

[Tomcat]

Lol, true Steve, sadly I don't think it'll drive for long without these clips.

[Tomcat]

It lives!!!.. got it started today for the first time in nearly 6 months, still got a few things to sort out and it needs an MOT but it's not far off now.

[Doingitsideways]

'Tis true. It does live.

I was there for the first start up. Almost without problems :)

[jamesy12345]

it's aliive! Always good to hear them fire up after much work

[Doingitsideways]

it's aliive! Always good to hear them fire up after much work

Does mean I'm gonna have to take The Shark back and start fixing things myself though soon ;)

[jamesy12345]

Does mean I'm gonna have to take The Shark back and start fixing things myself though soon ;)

about time too)

[500tie]

It lives!!!.. got it started today for the first time in nearly 6 months, still got a few things to sort out and it needs an MOT but it's not far off now.

Ah good news mate

[MIKESC70T5]

Gordon? " he's alive " Flash, I love you, but we only have 14 hours to save the earth.

[Tomcat]

Cars now officially run in, did a round trip of well over 300 miles the other day and never missed a beat. Today I washed it and er... Discovered I've got a leak.. Not sure what it is but I think it may be clutch related as that's started to judder and squeel a little on tickover, going to go have a look now to see what it is. Not looking forward to this at all.

[Tomcat]

So 6-700 miles later and I have.. an oil leak from the turbo oil return (or somewhere around there), a leaky expansion tank cap, a rattling downpipe, a leaky exhaust (somewhere.. I can hear it sodding blowing on tickover), a buggered rear door central locking motor, a missing rear wheel centrecap and also an egg in a front tyre that was only fitted the day before.

Having just bucket loads of fun lately. Bought four part worn Vredestein's off Seb, had them fitted and then drove to Lincoln and back. On the way back I diverted through Huddersfield (dont ask) and went over an ubber fekkin massive pothole. Didn't realise till I got home that I'd lost a centre cap and also now gained an egg in the sidewall of one of my front tyres. Now ordered two brand new Yoho's to replace the two fronts with. Also had the worlds worst tyre fitter to fit them, he managed to struggle to locate four spacers, took him a good 15 minutes a wheel and he had to resort to using a sodding screwdriver to prize them into place, in the end I told him to leave the back ones, I did one of the front ones and I told him to leave the other one. I now have at least two maybe three rims with the paint all chewed up around the bolt holes, going back on Tuesday to shout at the manager.

Car is doing its bloody utmost to pee me off lately. :(

[Ettienne]

sometimes with all the effort you've put in it becomes the final straw and the camels back.

Sort what's urgent after shouting at the manager and do nothing else for a good month, if oil return isn't terrible just check level and use the car.

My gwe dp is up hard against the bracket that protects the prop tunnel and the heat shield vibes underneath a bit but can't be heard in the car and I get a little vibe, but I did anyway with everything polyd on front end.

With working on the Gul (a total pita) and the olive the sonic is just patiently waiting until both are finished, then tbh I don't want to touch another Volvo for a good year or two

[MIKESC70T5]

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So 6-700 miles later and I have.. an oil leak from the turbo oil return (or somewhere around there), a leaky expansion tank cap, a rattling downpipe, a leaky exhaust (somewhere.. I can hear it sodding blowing on tickover), a buggered rear door central locking motor, a missing rear wheel centrecap and also an egg in a front tyre that was only fitted the day before.

Having just bucket loads of fun lately. Bought four part worn Vredestein's off Seb, had them fitted and then drove to Lincoln and back. On the way back I diverted through Huddersfield (dont ask) and went over an ubber fekkin massive pothole. Didn't realise till I got home that I'd lost a centre cap and also now gained an egg in the sidewall of one of my front tyres. Now ordered to brand new Yoho's to replace the two fronts with. Also had the worlds worst tyre fitter to fit them, he managed to struggle to locate four spacers, took him a good 15 minutes a wheel and he had to resort to using a sodding screwdriver to prize them into place, in the end I told him to leave the back ones, I did one of the front ones and I told him to leave the other one. I now have at least two maybe three rims with the paint all chewed up around the bolt holes, going back on Tuesday to shout at the manager.

Car is doing its bloody utmost to pee me off lately. :(

I feel for you Craig, you seem to have a never ending run of bad luck with your cars. Maybe time to try a different brand?

[500tie]

Craig what centre caps are they mate I have some used but reasonable condition ones in the garage. If they're the ones I've got I'll send you one up mate

[Tomcat]

Cheers bud but I think I've got one sorted now.

Been out in the car again today and it's driving ok, though the exhaust blow is somewhat annoying. I'm going to get it stripped down and work out what it is in the next week or so as I can't live with it like it is, I know it's there and it's like a scratch you can't itch, it's irritating me so much.

[Tomcat]

Fettled my downpipe/exhaust again today (about the 6th time), hopefully it stays in place this time and stops blowing. Also think I nay have found the source of my oil leak, I dont think it was the turbo return pipe after all, I'm hoping it was just one of the unions that wasn't tight enough on the turbo.

I also managed to find a persistant clicking noise I had when pulling away, turns out that not just one but both handbrake cables where rubbing against the back of the wheels, now pinned both back for the time being with cable ties as I dont have the correct 'P' bracket for the cables (they never came with any from Volvo). Car still had a bit of a whine coming from what I think is the aircon pump, system has no gas in it at the moment so I'm hoping once it's gassed up that it shuts up, also has a slight whine from what I think is the clutch release bearing but its working fine and not leaking so I'll leave that be for the time being.

After getting an egg in one of my replacement tyres I've now had two brand new tyres fitted on the fronts, I bought Yoko Parada's in 225x40x18's really seam to grip in the dry, not had chance to test them in the wet yet.

[Tomcat]

Well, this thread now comes to an abrupt end. I had to sell her yesterday so I'm now sans car for the imediate future. Hoping her new owner (who I dont think is a member on here) gives her the love and attention she deserves..

[stribo]

Do you fancy a Saffy V70R, only needs about a bag of sand spending on it? ;)

[foammanmark]

Do you fancy a Saffy V70R, only needs about a bag of sand spending on it? ;)

I would love to own a V70 R Saffy, but preferably(only) a manual. Remind me, what's your's?

[Ettienne]

Do you fancy a Saffy V70R, only needs about a bag of sand spending on it? ;)

It's a driving car so can be done slowly as driving restoration.

[Ettienne]

Well, this thread now comes to an abrupt end. I had to sell her yesterday so I'm now sans car for the imediate future. Hoping her new owner (who I dont think is a member on here) gives her the love and attention she deserves..

I spoke with Steve the yesterday, he's doing the odd bits it needs and guessing he's keeping it. He's not sort of a bob or two and I'm sure it's in safe hands, he's spent a lot on my old Gul and looks awesome (not standard anymore)

[Tomcat]

Do you fancy a Saffy V70R, only needs about a bag of sand spending on it? ;)

Depends how much you're asking for it?..I do need a car.

[Tomcat]

I spoke with Steve the yesterday, he's doing the odd bits it needs and guessing he's keeping it. He's not sort of a bob or two and I'm sure it's in safe hands, he's spent a lot on my old Gul and looks awesome (not standard anymore)

I only met him very briefly as due to the traffic on the way down we ended up with about ten minutes to sort everything out before our train left. He does seem like a really decent guy though, I felt really guilty doubting him when the payment took ages to go in the bank... though tbh it had to be the weirdest damn car deal I've ever done,lol.

[stribo]

I would love to own a V70 R Saffy, but preferably(only) a manual. Remind me, what's your's?

It's an auto AWD.


It's a driving car so can be done slowly as driving restoration.

It's not a driving car anymore, garage quoted £2,400 to get it through the M.O.T. obviously it would be less if someone did the work themselves, and sourced used parts, but I haven't got time, which is why we bought the XC90.


Depends how much you're asking for it?..I do need a car.

£500

[Tomcat]

So, after an odd week and some unexpected things cropping up I now have my car back!!

Had a great three hour drive back from Ste's however the drivers seat belt has decided to lock itself solid again so a new ones going to have to be ordered, the D5 will be getting sold as soon as the R is MOT'd (it's due next week)

[S70T5Chris]

Well done mate, glad it went back to a good home!

[MoleT-5R]

good to here you have your v70r back and this thread can now continue....good work TC

[Tomcat]

Had the car back for a little while now and its driving ok, MOT is overdue though as it failed last week when I put it in. They failed it on a split tyre (didn't even know about it), worn front ball joint, SRS light on and no cat (wouldnt mind but they passed it last year with no cat) SRS light has been on since I got the car back and apparently its coming up as either the drivers seat belt or the steering wheel airbag, seat belt has been replaced as it was jammed but the light still wont go out.

Need to spend a couple of days going through the car once I have some spare time and it's not peeing down, think most of the cars current problems are minor.

[Tomcat]

Need to get a wishbone, an expansion tank (as this ones leaking from somewhere), a tyre and then spend a few hours on it (preferably when its not raining). I will attempt to get the damn things exhaust finally sorted once I have some money, hoping to get the downpipe to exhaust V flanged as its constantly blowing there and also get the second pipe fitted at the back (still bugs me that I have two openings but only one pipe)

[Tomcat]

Wow, not updated this thread in a while. Been a baaaad year..I separated from my wife last year, moved into a smaller place with my daughter about six months ago. My wife finally moved out of our house last week but not before my tool boxes went missing. My wife then died last week....

Car is back to smoking its tits off if it's left idling for long (especially noticeable in heavy queuing traffic), Clutch release bearing squeels unless slight pressure is applied to the clutch, Drivers side drive shaft is knackered and in dire need of replacement, brakes still need bleeding, sunroof drains need clearing and the engines feeling rather flat (I actually got passed by a Golf GTI this morning and I WAS trying).

The main problem I currently have (besides having no tools and a dead wife) is that I dont have anywhere to work on my car, I am going to attempt to replace my tools and then possibly find somewhere to work on her. Need a good few jobs doing as she's currently being used for travelling to work and back every day (50+ miles).

Stay tuned for more exciting updates..