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RichT4
Sunday 27th April 2014, 11:13
I guess its about time now to produce a project thread for my T4, I bought the car from my Friend back in late 2013 to try something different.
She replaced my dream car - 306 Rallye something I didn't want to progress any further with because she could essentially be a classic in years to come.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll136/richcrawshaw/null_zpsa06e68f3.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/richcrawshaw/media/null_zpsa06e68f3.jpg.html)
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll136/richcrawshaw/Rallye/IMG_1291_zps68eede0c.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/richcrawshaw/media/Rallye/IMG_1291_zps68eede0c.jpg.html)

So, Moving onto the T4 model, this is the first time i've gone over to anything other than French cars. Everything is now a massive learning curve and mildly more expensive!
She had a few problems when i got her;
Engine management light
Oil leak coming from Turbo feed return pipe
Dent in Rear of car
Plenty of dings and holes in body panels
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll136/richcrawshaw/null_zps291b565a.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/richcrawshaw/media/null_zps291b565a.jpg.html)
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As with any new car that you buy, you need to give her a full service... So monies spent later i replaced the Oil, Coolant, Spark plugs and even decided to do the cam belt.
The cam belt was the most irritating job on the volvo i've had to do yet... Once the bottom pulley was locked off, i had fun trying to counteract the top pulleys from pinging back every time the belt was put on...
After 4 hours of frustration almost throw the ratchet through the window moments the belt, water pump and tensioners had been replaced.

I won't bore you much more with Spiels, so i'll let some photos talk...

RichT4
Sunday 27th April 2014, 11:14
Oil leak
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll136/richcrawshaw/Volvo%20T4/IMG_1737_zps946f7c46.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/richcrawshaw/media/Volvo%20T4/IMG_1737_zps946f7c46.jpg.html)
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Oil leak now cured! Replaced O-ring and changed oil to 5w 30 Fully Synthetic (later changed to 10w 40 Semi due to high usage of oil).

I decided to change the Radio, wanted my own Bluetooth stereo in but this needed the wiring converted. (you can buy adapters, but i'm impatient.)
Check my thread here for a guide:
Head Unit upgrade (http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?53880-Volvo-V40-2001-Head-unit-upgrade-replacement-guide&highlight=)
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll136/richcrawshaw/Volvo%20T4/IMG_1774_zpsc008d446.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/richcrawshaw/media/Volvo%20T4/IMG_1774_zpsc008d446.jpg.html)
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Broken foglight? No more:
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll136/richcrawshaw/Volvo%20T4/DSC_0014_zps07313acb.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/richcrawshaw/media/Volvo%20T4/DSC_0014_zps07313acb.jpg.html)
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http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll136/richcrawshaw/Volvo%20T4/DSC_0019_zpsyhob2irt.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/richcrawshaw/media/Volvo%20T4/DSC_0019_zpsyhob2irt.jpg.html)

RichT4
Sunday 27th April 2014, 11:15
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Had a hole in the exhaust so i changed it for a second hand one, needed a clean up first though!
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll136/richcrawshaw/Volvo%20T4/DSC_0023_zps0knoxypo.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/richcrawshaw/media/Volvo%20T4/DSC_0023_zps0knoxypo.jpg.html)
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New Prancing Moose!!
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll136/richcrawshaw/Volvo%20T4/DSC_0036_zps04238a35.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/richcrawshaw/media/Volvo%20T4/DSC_0036_zps04238a35.jpg.html)
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Also Changed the chrome grille for an Egg crate grille! :D
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll136/richcrawshaw/Volvo%20T4/DSC_0040_zpsujj0eeqe.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/richcrawshaw/media/Volvo%20T4/DSC_0040_zpsujj0eeqe.jpg.html)

No photos, but i changed the cloth heated seats for some Leather heated seats :P

RichT4
Sunday 27th April 2014, 11:15
Bought some Arcadias to Replace my BBS alloys
However one has a crack in so needs replacing or repairing. Fingers crossed it can be repaired.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll136/richcrawshaw/Volvo%20T4/FB_IMG_13956512645161186_zps3b656e69.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/richcrawshaw/media/Volvo%20T4/FB_IMG_13956512645161186_zps3b656e69.jpg.html)
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Went through a phase of wanting a Boost gauge!
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll136/richcrawshaw/Volvo%20T4/DSC_0084_zpsfe51392b.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/richcrawshaw/media/Volvo%20T4/DSC_0084_zpsfe51392b.jpg.html)
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Grew tired of that after 2 weeks haha, so i got rid of it and did some other stuff.
Painted a brand new splitter direct from Volvo
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll136/richcrawshaw/Volvo%20T4/DSC_0117_zps52bcc3a1.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/richcrawshaw/media/Volvo%20T4/DSC_0117_zps52bcc3a1.jpg.html)

Wanted a ph3 steering wheel, (pain to get off, but those who have struggled look at the following photo to see the tab you have to pull down through the hole behind. This then released it.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll136/richcrawshaw/Volvo%20T4/DSC_0116_zps3bfd4d33.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/richcrawshaw/media/Volvo%20T4/DSC_0116_zps3bfd4d33.jpg.html)
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During the last day or two i have added Cruise control as well. Works wonders!!

So thats a short and sweet update... Here is my list of things to do:

Repair body defects
Paint and colour code Black trim on the car
Refurbish Arcadia alloys
Fit lowering springs and Strut braces
Increase power
Remap ECU
And change Ph2 clocks for Ph3 retaining existing mileage
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll136/richcrawshaw/Volvo%20T4/DSC_0118_zps1cc8113e.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/richcrawshaw/media/Volvo%20T4/DSC_0118_zps1cc8113e.jpg.html)

More photos due to come :)

oblark
Sunday 27th April 2014, 11:19
Do you mean you have to take the turbo off the car to change the turbo oil return gasket & O ring ???????? what a ball ache.

RichT4
Sunday 27th April 2014, 11:24
Yup, didn't take massively long though tbh...

LiamT4
Sunday 27th April 2014, 11:40
What do the ph3 clocks look like?

T5frankie
Sunday 27th April 2014, 12:04
Do you mean you have to take the turbo off the car to change the turbo oil return gasket & O ring ???????? what a ball ache.

i don't think you do they are the same as a t5

oblark
Sunday 27th April 2014, 12:16
i don't think you do they are the same as a t5

That's what I thought :)

JUDGENINJA
Sunday 27th April 2014, 12:48
There is a cross member going directly under the turbo. It is not the same as the 850. Plus It is a complete pain in the ass to do. You might remember my issues earlier this year.....however with the right number of socket knuckles and lots of new swear words you don't need to take the turbo off.

Good thread so far though.

RichT4
Sunday 27th April 2014, 13:26
There is a cross member going directly under the turbo. It is not the same as the 850. Plus It is a complete pain in the ass to do. You might remember my issues earlier this year.....however with the right number of socket knuckles and lots of new swear words you don't need to take the turbo off.

Good thread so far though.

That being said, I just remembered that I had to replace the exhaust manifold gaskets, hence why it was all apart

RichT4
Sunday 27th April 2014, 13:27
What do the ph3 clocks look like?

You'll see when I put them in :) lol

RichT4
Sunday 27th April 2014, 17:41
Spent the day sanding, painting and more sanding...
So photos are a must!!

My rear quarter filled and primed after being dented,
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll136/richcrawshaw/Volvo%20T4/DSC_0122_zpsppwwrr3c.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/richcrawshaw/media/Volvo%20T4/DSC_0122_zpsppwwrr3c.jpg.html)

One I prepared earlier, a strip painted and lacquered to colour code :)
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll136/richcrawshaw/Volvo%20T4/DSC_0123_zpsregcc7tr.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/richcrawshaw/media/Volvo%20T4/DSC_0123_zpsregcc7tr.jpg.html)

And finally, the painted rear corner awaiting another layer of paint when I order it and some lacquer.

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll136/richcrawshaw/Volvo%20T4/DSC_0124_zps5skyjugn.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/richcrawshaw/media/Volvo%20T4/DSC_0124_zps5skyjugn.jpg.html)

Annoyingly it looks like a dent there but it's not, the paint ran out there haha

craigoodwood
Sunday 27th April 2014, 17:50
She replaced my dream car - 306 Rallye something I didn't want to progress any further with because she could essentially be a classic in years to come.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll136/richcrawshaw/null_zpsa06e68f3.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/richcrawshaw/media/null_zpsa06e68f3.jpg.html)


mmmmmmmmmm :B_thumb:

smithy
Sunday 27th April 2014, 18:25
Nice car rich I've just got a v40 2.0t that is my daily driver .but that is having a mild modding stick at it .lowered and 17s same as yours but smoked Crome black .exhaust and a remap job done .see you at some of the meets in the future .

LiamT4
Sunday 27th April 2014, 18:34
Nice car rich I've just got a v40 2.0t that is my daily driver .but that is having a mild modding stick at it .lowered and 17s same as yours but smoked Crome black .exhaust and a remap job done .see you at some of the meets in the future .

who's doing the remap carl?

smithy
Sunday 27th April 2014, 18:45
who's doing the remap carl?

I'm having autotech stage 3 map mate

LiamT4
Sunday 27th April 2014, 18:49
I'm having autotech stage 3 map mate

I was looking at a 2.0t the other day, thinking exhaust, sports cat and remap. Would that be the stage 3?

smithy
Sunday 27th April 2014, 19:02
I was looking at a 2.0t the other day, thinking exhaust, sports cat and remap. Would that be the stage 3?

I need to check to see if you need downpipe but that is the one I want .should go well with the small turbo and fast spool up too .it will be perfect for road use

LiamT4
Sunday 27th April 2014, 19:13
I need to check to see if you need downpipe but that is the one I want .should go well with the small turbo and fast spool up too .it will be perfect for road use

Thats what i was thinking, cheap to run and insure as well, would make a perfect car for my 20mile drive to work.

smithy
Sunday 27th April 2014, 19:38
Thats what i was thinking, cheap to run and insure as well, would make a perfect car for my 20mile drive to work.

Yes and really good on fuel witch was surprising to be honest .and will move very well with remap too .ive already got the 17s Arcadias just need refurb .

LiamT4
Sunday 27th April 2014, 19:50
Yes and really good on fuel witch was surprising to be honest .and will move very well with remap too .ive already got the 17s Arcadias just need refurb .

Soon as i've moved i'll be looking for either a 2.0t or a t4, more bothered about the colour, interior and condition than whether its a t4 or not.

smithy
Sunday 27th April 2014, 20:44
Soon as i've moved i'll be looking for either a 2.0t or a t4, more bothered about the colour, interior and condition than whether its a t4 or not.
Mine is metallic dark red the dark wheels should go well