Mole's Gul T-5R

[MoleT-5R]

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Though it a good idea to start a thread for the Gul, to keep everything together that gets done on her in my ownership. I envisage her staying very much standard looking with a few hidden tweaks as we go along. The standard airbox has been refitted and contains a pipercross panel filter, which has reduced the loudness a bit, but still allows me to enjoy the turbo chatter (as the recirc was blanked when I bought her). In the coming week I hope to fit new suspension all round ( thanks Neal ) and repair/replace the alternator as it has stopped charging the battery, but the way things are going, it's looking like the engine will have to come out to change it, as the bolts are seized solid and access to them is all bar impossible. The Haynes book of lies makes it out to be a simple job and so it should be, but the truth is the complete opposite. I will manage some how as I need to get it running again for the Evo Run in a few days time.

[oblark]

If my memory is right they is only three bolts that hold the alternator and power steering pump in.

It mite be easier to remove the alternator/ PS pump in one.

[stephenevans99]

Looking forward to seeing it on Sunday.

[MoleT-5R]

p/s pump is off and removed all bolts I can find in the plate the p/s pump sits on and there's still something holding that on, I've tried removing the a/c pump from below, just struggling to access the bolts and still be able to turn the bolts as there is no room to turn them, just getting to the point where I've had enough of what should be an easy job and I'm starting to think to cut my losses and drop the subframe to gain some better access, as I'm getting nowhere fast a the moment

[Jamest5r]

I had real trouble with one bolt when I done mine I had to use about 4 extentions and came at it from the o's headlight area across, sorry for the.vagueness but.it was a.few years back, or you could just scrap it it's only a.manky gull after all :)

[oblark]

Here is a photo of the 3 bolts position, the top one you have to get at it from the manifold side.

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[Saaamon]

This is exactly the reason i palmed the job off to someone else. All the best.

[MoleT-5R]

Here is a photo of the 3 bolts position, the top one you have to get at it from the manifold side.

27262

thats the tw#t, the bottom bolt you have arrowed, does it have a nut on the end of it, hidden by the mounting plate for the p/s pump, as that would explain why it will not undo....??

[oblark]

thats the tw#t, the bottom bolt you have arrowed, does it have a nut on the end of it, hidden by the mounting plate for the p/s pump, as that would explain why it will not undo....??

The nut is on the side where the arrow is (I think :))

[Ettienne]

Here is a photo of the 3 bolts position, the top one you have to get at it from the manifold side.

27262

Aren't you a helpful chap lol

[MoleT-5R]

The nut is on the side where the arrow is (I think :))

bolt head is on that side on mine,I'm just worried it's locked with a nut on the other end and that is hidden behind the metal plate the p/s pump is mounted on, I've given the bolt some serious grief and either the bolt will break or the head is about to round over, neither is a good out come, in over ten years of volvo's I've not found anything as ridiculous as this, an alternator swap should as simple as haynes make out, but no it's being a bitch...may be it will be nicer to me tomorrow.......lol

[MoleT-5R]

Aren't you a helpful chap lol

he most certainly is and not the grumpy man some portray

[Ettienne]

he most certainly is and not the grumpy man some portray

I drive him mental most days lol.

[MoleT-5R]

Right off into the garage to sort it one way or another.......wish me luck...lol

[MoleT-5R]

well this was the result at the end of yesterdays session......what a ballache of a job, no easy way of getting at anything, removed the dis-used air-con pump ( an almost impossible task on its own, V70 one is far easier with the bolts going in from the front ) to gain access to the lower bracket mounting bolts, but still had to remove the top alternator mounting bolt, to be able to pivot the alternator down to allow access to the top bracket mounts, wound up welding my 12mm socket to the rounded seized bolt to extract it, once the alternator had been pivoted a few times on the bracket the lower mounting bolt had eased its grip on things and I was able to carefully remove it, dispite its rounded head, all this hassle for to bolts that had corroded themselves into the bracket over the last 19 years
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so new regulator pack and short drive belt ordered and a gentle rebuild with plenty of copper-ease liberally applied so I don't have to go though all that ballache again for what should be a simple 3 bolt removal job

[M-R-P]

Well done Ade, there's no way I'd even get my hand down there!

[claymore]

So much easyer when the engine is in the back :)

[Ettienne]

Well done, it is a thing that you will always come across on these cars as they get older, at least you have a garage to work in, it's all outside here, so autumn to spring stops play.

[merc85]

Well done Adrian, im loving reading your progress with the Gul, keep it up mate :)

[MoleT-5R]

Well done, it is a thing that you will always come across on these cars as they get older, at least you have a garage to work in, it's all outside here, so autumn to spring stops play.

I'm well catered for in the garage, just wish the pit was a metre longer so I could still get into it with a volvo over the top, I have to shuffle the car back and forth if I want full access underneath

[Ettienne]

I'm well catered for in the garage, just wish the pit was a metre longer so I could still get into it with a volvo over the top, I have to shuffle the car back and forth if I want full access underneath

I bet that's actually quite annoying

[Ettienne]

Well done Adrian, im loving reading your progress with the Gul, keep it up mate :)

I bet you locktited them in lol

[merc85]

I bet you locktited them in lol

Never had to do anything on the Gul bud. miss that car :(

[MoleT-5R]

I bet you locktited them in lol

It would almost seem like it, though more likely to be 19 years of reaction between steel and alloy, then not helped buy lack of access and those stupid flange-headed bolts that appear to reduce the amount of surface area that the socket has available to it to drive on

[Ettienne]

I'll make sure it's something I loosen off with engines if they are ever out.

[t5 pete]

Awesome work its always a pleasue isnt it working on things that havent been touched since new

[foammanmark]

Never had to do anything on the Gul bud. miss that car :(

I'm on the miss that car list as well, but to see her getting out to shows and events is great. I only did minor things at her: driver's seat back cable fix, heater blower motor, heated rear window/mirrors relay, antenna, strutbrace, glove box hinge fix and I can't remember...................

[oblark]

Glad you got it all sorted but don`t use copperslip as copper and aliminium corrode you are better off using alloyslip :)

[MoleT-5R]

Glad you got it all sorted but don`t use copperslip as copper and aliminium corrode you are better off using alloyslip :)

I will keep my eye out for that, sounds like the sort of stuff that should grace any well stocked garage shelf

[MoleT-5R]

Right, time for a small update and as most will know by now the Gul is back on the road and just back from a good blast around the Evo Triangle.
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The alternator was stripped of it's old regulator pack and a new one fitted.

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All bolts were cleaned and a light smear of grease applied (taken on board Rob's comment on copperslip and aluminium but didn't have alloyslip available at the time of reassembly) the a/c pump was left off, as sometime in the past the a/c rad was removed and the pipework cut, so no point in refitting it a present. The alternator was refitted and the 2 offending 12mm headed bolts were replaced with cap headed bolts with the thinking these would be easier to remove should I need to remove them again in the future. A new short non a/c poly-vee belt was sourced and fitted and the ecu box reassembled and bolted down again, wiring and battery all refitted and all good to go. Next job will be to fit new suspension all round once a few more replacement parts arrive.

[claymore]

if you want to find all the car's history, fill this form in and send off a fiver.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/346633/V888_080814.pdf

[MoleT-5R]

Thank you Colin, I think this was also mentioned earlier in this thread and would be a simple method to find out more and why and when the reg changed.

[MoleT-5R]

Well got a little bit of work to do as the front brake caliper has decided to seize on and the inner arch lining need replacing..

But on an up note the Gul is on the Retro Rides 2014 official video (2.40) going up the hill


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LBDwXsjKCRQ

[kmb]

Brief but neat appearance!

[MoleT-5R]

Right as I'm about to please wifey by completing her long awaited new kitchen and get my garage pass back, I'm now in the position of get ready to fit the Koni FSD's and Eibach springs, I have got new top mounts and bump stops for the fronts and was wondering if there is anything else I should really replace whilst I'm about it or anything I must do whilst fitting the kit to make sure the set up is correct as I'm bound to over look something

[V70 Graham]

Right as I'm about to please wifey by completing her long awaited new kitchen and get my garage pass back, I'm now in the position of get ready to fit the Koni FSD's and Eibach springs, I have got new top mounts and bump stops for the fronts and was wondering if there is anything else I should really replace whilst I'm about it or anything I must do whilst fitting the kit to make sure the set up is correct as I'm bound to over look something

Mounting bolts, I've been told these are single use.

[JUDGENINJA]

Mounting bolts, I've been told these are single use.

Depending on the year. If I remember the early 850s have ace-metric bolts that help adjust camber. I think these are, but later models (like mine and yours) don't. Top mounts they always say to replace these, but I've never had any come undone.

[MoleT-5R]

Mounting bolts, I've been told these are single use.

Do volvo do a bolt that they don't say is single use....lol

[foammanmark]

Anyway Adrian, I might be after buying Gul back after getting Nautic back. I really need my head looking at for selling my Volvos.............but I look forward to seeing her(and Jayne and you) at the meet.

[t5 pete]

You going to vt200 Foamy

[foammanmark]

You going to vt200 Foamy

I'm not planning to, but tbh I don't even know about it........

Not been around that much, so have missed things but I shall take a look at the thread. Doing the Shrops/Mid-Wales meet, and that Chesterfield RR day in July and that's my plans so far.

[MoleT-5R]

I'm not planning to, but tbh I don't even know about it........

Not been around that much, so have missed things but I shall take a look at the thread. Doing the Shrops/Mid-Wales meet, and that Chesterfield RR day in July and that's my plans so far.

I the Smoke Stop Meet is far more important than a gathering of 200 volvos, true grass roots volvo meet.....lol


Edit .... forgot to add that I am going to VT200 as well, not sure what time as I have my cousin's wedding the day before, but I'll get there for sure

[harvey172]

very nice car, im sure all the hard work was worth it though.

[MoleT-5R]

very nice car, im sure all the hard work was worth it though.

The hard work on the Gul is yet to start, but hopefully I get some of it done at the end of the season, ready for next year. It only really needs a couple of wings and some paintwork, nothing to serious luckily. Then refit the air-con, a good detail and I will be happy with her...:)

[foammanmark]

The hard work on the Gul is yet to start, but hopefully I get some of it done at the end of the season, ready for next year. It only really needs a couple of wings and some paintwork, nothing to serious luckily. Then refit the air-con, a good detail and I will be happy with her...:)

Then it will be time for me to buy her back..................lol.

[MoleT-5R]

Then it will be time for me to buy her back..................lol.

you never know, keep watching that screen you'll never believe what can pop up when you least expect it, but I do doubt that the Gul will have an 11th owner, unless I stop breathing and pass it on.....lol

[stribo]

Then it will be time for me to buy her back..................lol.

You won't be able to afford it, once you've spent out on a divorce. :P

[foammanmark]

You won't be able to afford it, once you've spent out on a divorce. :P

Lol yeah, you're not far off the mark there tbh. She has asked me to sell my Saab and C70 so that she can have a white RS2000 or Impreza. It ain't going to happen I told her...........

[MoleT-5R]

You won't be able to afford it, once you've spent out on a divorce. :P

If it ever came available again, he'd have a stable full of Saab's and Alfa's by then and no room for a Gul......lol

[foammanmark]

If it ever came available again, he'd have a stable full of Saab's and Alfa's by then and no room for a Gul......lol

I'd make room for a Gul if I needed to, and one or both of our Alfas will die at some stage in the not too distant future. Mine hasn't broken down for 8 days now so pretty good. A coolant hose split last week and she over heated badly.

[AcidicDavey]

I'd make room for a Gul if I needed to, and one or both of our Alfas will die at some stage in the not too distant future. Mine hasn't broken down for 8 days now so pretty good. A coolant hose split last week and she over heated badly.

Wow, you must have a good one :D

[foammanmark]

Wow, you must have a good one :D

Yeah, the local Alfa indy rings me to check I'm OK if he doesn't see me for more than 2 weeks.

[MoleT-5R]

time to clean a very dirty GUL and may be fit it up with some new suspension....:)

[MoleT-5R]

Well no suspension fitment yesterday, but a very clean Gul now with all the winter tar spots removed from the bodywork and the faded grey bumper top scrubbed of it's patchy bumper die, cleaned then heat gunned and finally a smear of C4 to keep it looking good for the next year or 2, full claying and paint correction over the next few nights and she should be ready for the Smoke Stop meet, I would have liked to have got it all done last week for VT200 but it didn't happen and the weather was not doing it any favours really considering the Gul is on daily duties as Jaynes transport whilst the eldest daughter runs about in Jaynes V50 doing her 2 jobs and fitting college in as well.

[foammanmark]

Well no suspension fitment yesterday, but a very clean Gul now with all the winter tar spots removed from the bodywork and the faded grey bumper top scrubbed of it's patchy bumper die, cleaned then heat gunned and finally a smear of C4 to keep it looking good for the next year or 2, full claying and paint correction over the next few nights and she should be ready for the Smoke Stop meet, I would have liked to have got it all done last week for VT200 but it didn't happen and the weather was not doing it any favours really considering the Gul is on daily duties as Jaynes transport whilst the eldest daughter runs about in Jaynes V50 doing her 2 jobs and fitting college in as well.

All sounds good, but where's the pics, you teaser!!

[MoleT-5R]

All sounds good, but where's the pics, you teaser!!

We'll just to keep you happy here are a few shots after the initial clean up and front bumper top restoration as outlined in post #55
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[kmb]

Looks great (as also seen in post #55 :lol: ), nice work!

[jct5r]

My old car...................:B_steerin

[Ettienne]

That looks a lot better, I think the guls look better with dark grey / black trim, darker than from the factory.

[Ettienne]

My old car...................:B_steerin

I think I know the owner a few before yourself had 60k or less when he had it and the twr pics

[volvokid]

Looking good, I still want a gull

[foammanmark]

Cheers for posting the pics up, and I'll hopefully see her at the meet next Sunday.

[MoleT-5R]

Cheers for posting the pics up, and I'll hopefully see her at the meet next Sunday.

You most certainly will see her this Sundays meet


My old car...................:B_steerin

nice to hear there's another past owner on here, what number owner were you ?? I'm slowly tracing the history of the car, as and when info comes about


That looks a lot better, I think the guls look better with dark grey / black trim, darker than from the factory.

Thats the bumpers natural coloured finish Steve, no die used, In fact I was scrubbing the old die off.


I think I know the owner a few before yourself had 60k or less when he had it and the twr pics

Steve I now you've already given me loads of info on the car, but are you able to fill in any more blanks on my owner list below an I also have jct5r to add when I know his position in the ownership history

[MoleT-5R]

right small update time, spent a few hours in the garage busily claying, polishing and waxing before she attended the Throckmorton Airshow meet, where she was lucky enough to be the only Gul on display
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any way enough of standing around taking pic's of shiny cars and aeroplanes and on to some bits and pieces that have been sat here awaiting fitting, firstly the suspension kit I had off Neil back in October really needed to be done and in the process a few issues that had arisen got addressed so it was a case of killing a few birds with one stone. There has for a long time been an annoying rattle present but only heard at low speeds and whilst stripping out the rear suspension found the rear arb had snapped with explained the rattle, so I thought I'd just grab the one out of the scrap v70 and fit that, but this is a way thinner item to the T-5R one (17mm as opposed to 21mm) but I have fitted it as a temporary measure as in my mine an arb is than no arb
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then the old rear suspension....lol complete with 2 different rear shocks ????
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and the new stuff
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well arse end done and will be on the fronts tomorrow, then a little refresh on the discs and calipers
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[Nealevo]

Well it's about time

[MoleT-5R]

Well it's about time

I like to do everything at the same time, hate doing job's twice (inc gearboxes...lol), I have been out for a run with the rear end sorted and have to report it is all quiet now and the rear is feeling nice and firm, but with a good responsive feel, now the front end feels wishy washy (if you can understand that) and washing out in hard corners, which will hopefully be sorted tomorrow when the front end gets it's new toys fitted and then some more test driving...:)

[foammanmark]

Great update Adrian, and I still miss that car.....................

[Hound]

Looks great Ade... the only Gul in the village!

[Nealevo]

It's amazing what you get used too, until you fit new items and then it all makes sense again.

[MoleT-5R]

Great update Adrian, and I still miss that car.....................

I love it and she gets people talking, everyone seems to have some story to tell about a Gul when you meet them at a show or somewhere you've gone in her


Looks great Ade... the only Gul in the village!

It certainly is....trouble is everybody knows who it is around our way, she doesn't blend into the background like some other cars...lol


It's amazing what you get used too, until you fit new items and then it all makes sense again.

the green bitches suspension is way worse than the Guls, but I'm so used to it I really can chuck it about, it really surprises people in lighter modern cars when a 2 ton brick can beat them though the lanes around here, bring on the coilovers that I had hoped to fit this year.....oh well always next year

[Ettienne]

They certainly are an attention grabber, I've been using mine more and more it gets attention, where as the sonic p2 just gets over looked.

[MoleT-5R]

and my other Gul's got alot of interest too a Throckmorton, as I was putting them out I had a couple of people wanting to know if I was selling the models, could have made a good few quid if I had a supplier...:)
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[craigoodwood]

do you want a set of nylon subframe bush inserts ive made, they were meant for biff but he sold up ;)

[MoleT-5R]

do you want a set of nylon subframe bush inserts ive made, they were meant for biff but he sold up ;)

sounds good to me pm me r.e. what you want for them mate sure we can come to some arrangement....:)

[MoleT-5R]

Right the front end is all sorted tonight and has been road tested, nice and quiet with no knocks or rattles, the front end know feels right and has lost the wishy washy feeling ( but what do you expect when you take it out for a run when you've only done half the job....;) ). Showing great handling promise on a good flowing road like the evo triangle or the like, can't wait to give her a spirited test drive.
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I do have a small oil issue to track and stop
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and I need to replace both wheel arch liners and restore the bumper positioning back to normal
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd411/moleadrian/The%20Gul%20854/DSC_0480_zpsabcrgjxc.jpg (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/moleadrian/media/The%20Gul%20854/DSC_0480_zpsabcrgjxc.jpg.html)
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd411/moleadrian/The%20Gul%20854/DSC_0481_zpsenwpldyz.jpg (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/moleadrian/media/The%20Gul%20854/DSC_0481_zpsenwpldyz.jpg.html) But I am happy with the ride and the way she sits
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd411/moleadrian/The%20Gul%20854/DSC_0478_zps91zave4b.jpg (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/moleadrian/media/The%20Gul%20854/DSC_0478_zps91zave4b.jpg.html)
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd411/moleadrian/The%20Gul%20854/DSC_0477_zps33xugjeq.jpg (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/moleadrian/media/The%20Gul%20854/DSC_0477_zps33xugjeq.jpg.html)

[MoleT-5R]

I'm currently having a small issue with the evap valve chucking up a fault code and inducing limp mode, as a short term fix I've swapped it out for the one off the olive T-5R and no further issues :), so I could just get a new one or delete it all together and was wondering if anyone has done this and what is required load, to fool the ecu that it is still in the system as the pipe work has gone so why keep the valve.....any thoughts folks..???

[foammanmark]

Watching this thread with interest Adrian, and almost ready to buy her back after a few more jobs................:biggrin:

[claymore]

well, the T-10 hasn't got any, but I've never read the codes on it, I might just do it tomorrow just for a laugh.

[Doingitsideways]

well, the T-10 hasn't got any, but I've never read the codes on it, I might just do it tomorrow just for a laugh.

"999123 - Engine in boot"

[Dangerous Dave]

Adrian, suppose you could remove the working evap valve and test its resistance and add in a suitably valued resistor to stop the check engine light.


"999123 - Engine in boot"
Symptoms - Vibration/noise from rear of car, excessive fuel consumption, abnormal tyre wear, rear drifts when going round corners....

Fault Rectification - remove MIL indicator bulb and increase radio volume

[claymore]

Adrian, suppose you could remove the working evap valve and test its resistance and add in a suitably valued resistor to stop the check engine light.


Symptoms - Vibration/noise from rear of car, excessive fuel consumption, abnormal tyre wear, rear drifts when going round corners....

Fault Rectification - remove MIL indicator bulb and increase radio volume

I've just popped out to read the codes on the front engine..........1.1.1....lol, me thinks it's lost its memory :D

[MoleT-5R]

Watching this thread with interest Adrian, and almost ready to buy her back after a few more jobs................:biggrin:

Unlike your V70R buyer it would take something huge for me to part with her (let alone the Mrs's part with her, as she seems to have taken to Gully big time). The pleasure she gives just taking her out for a run and seeing the looks on people's faces when the yellow car passes is brilliant.

[foammanmark]

That makes me very happy for you Adrian!! No more cars coming here unless I want a divorce...............

[MoleT-5R]

well, the T-10 hasn't got any, but I've never read the codes on it, I might just do it tomorrow just for a laugh.

did you run with it plugged in before the re-build or never bothered with it all ??

[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;778005]Adrian, suppose you could remove the working evap valve and test its resistance and add in a suitably valued resistor to stop the check engine light.

now that was what I was thinking of doing, but was't sure how the ecu would handle it, it can only be the evap valve as the only other faults are the fan half speed and the air-con pressure signal missing and it's done a couple of good runs over the last few days and no mil light ...:)

[MoleT-5R]

Well came by this little gem on ebay recently and have now installed it into the Gul, so nice to have control over the electric aeriel whilst running non-radio sounds
http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b526/MoleT5R/DSC_0907_zps52iisfrw.jpg (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/MoleT5R/media/DSC_0907_zps52iisfrw.jpg.html)
http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b526/MoleT5R/DSC_0909_zps5yp8dhis.jpg (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/MoleT5R/media/DSC_0909_zps5yp8dhis.jpg.html)
http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b526/MoleT5R/DSC_0910_zpsen6i9uep.jpg (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/MoleT5R/media/DSC_0910_zpsen6i9uep.jpg.html)

[t5 pete]

Well came by this little gem on ebay recently and have now installed it into the Gul, so nice to have control over the electric aeriel whilst running non-radio sounds
http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b526/MoleT5R/DSC_0907_zps52iisfrw.jpg (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/MoleT5R/media/DSC_0907_zps52iisfrw.jpg.html)
http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b526/MoleT5R/DSC_0909_zps5yp8dhis.jpg (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/MoleT5R/media/DSC_0909_zps5yp8dhis.jpg.html)
http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b526/MoleT5R/DSC_0910_zpsen6i9uep.jpg (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/MoleT5R/media/DSC_0910_zpsen6i9uep.jpg.html)

All I can say is I'm not impressed lol I'm well gel as them southerners say I was watching one a good few months back and then forgot about it when bidding came to a end little things like that switch are the final touches.

[MoleT-5R]

All I can say is I'm not impressed lol I'm well gel as them southerners say I was watching one a good few months back and then forgot about it when bidding came to a end little things like that switch are the final touches.

could have been the same one as I forgot about when the auction end came, this one came from good ole california usa to complete the Gul's dash board, I made up a nice little wiring harness for it from bits I robbed from the v70's harness to try and keep thing as near to O.E. as possible

[foammanmark]

Readview Volvo asked me if I still had Gul today, and I could almost hear the disappointment when I said that I didn't.......

[MoleT-5R]

Readview Volvo asked me if I still had Gul today, and I could almost hear the disappointment when I said that I didn't.......

nice to know your local indie misses the Gul, but as you see she is getting treated nicely and getting new goodies fit and the new suspension is great

[MoleT-5R]

Just found this little gem on Slam Media from Retro Rides 2014, running back down Shelsley Walsh hillclimb
http://slammedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/5D3_9925.jpg

[jct5r]

You most certainly will see her this Sundays meet



nice to hear there's another past owner on here, what number owner were you ?? I'm slowly tracing the history of the car, as and when info comes about



Thats the bumpers natural coloured finish Steve, no die used, In fact I was scrubbing the old die off.



Steve I now you've already given me loads of info on the car, but are you able to fill in any more blanks on my owner list below an I also have jct5r to add when I know his position in the ownership history

I am not sure what number my ownership was im afraid, i bought her from the "manthatcan" via this forum around 2011...i then sold it to merc85 around the end of december that same year as i lost my garage due to land being sold for development..couldnt get another garage in a suitable location...........you probably have receipts for what i had done to it by Braydon Motors, ........if i think of anything else i will let you know...if you ever decide to sell.........................:confused:

[MoleT-5R]

I am not sure what number my ownership was im afraid, i bought her from the "manthatcan" via this forum around 2011...i then sold it to merc85 around the end of december that same year as i lost my garage due to land being sold for development..couldnt get another garage in a suitable location...........you probably have receipts for what i had done to it by Braydon Motors, ........if i think of anything else i will let you know...if you ever decide to sell.........................:confused:

thanks for the info, I've added it to the list with the dates which are really useful in who had it and when, as for if I ever decide to sell her.......I'd have to get that passed the Mrs's, so can't see that happening, she loves it and is currently pestering for a bumper re-paint and getting all the plastics back to factory standard.

[jct5r]

thanks for the info, I've added it to the list with the dates which are really useful in who had it and when, as for if I ever decide to sell her.......I'd have to get that passed the Mrs's, so can't see that happening, she loves it and is currently pestering for a bumper re-paint and getting all the plastics back to factory standard.

Had to ask.......
Going for a restoration / renovation on my manual 850r............its a 5 door mortgage............but we do it........the gul looks well and i will keep checking to see what you have done to her............your doing a grand job !!

[Ettienne]

Well came by this little gem on ebay recently and have now installed it into the Gul, so nice to have control over the electric aeriel whilst running non-radio sounds
http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b526/MoleT5R/DSC_0907_zps52iisfrw.jpg (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/MoleT5R/media/DSC_0907_zps52iisfrw.jpg.html)
http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b526/MoleT5R/DSC_0909_zps5yp8dhis.jpg (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/MoleT5R/media/DSC_0909_zps5yp8dhis.jpg.html)
http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b526/MoleT5R/DSC_0910_zpsen6i9uep.jpg (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/MoleT5R/media/DSC_0910_zpsen6i9uep.jpg.html)

Is the loom already there of the switch?

[MoleT-5R]

Is the loom already there of the switch?

The 850 loom is not and never was equipped for this item, so I took similar colour wires from and old harness and added to Guls to break the Aeriel supply and jumped the illumination supply from the neighbouring switch and fitted the pins into the existing connector in the car and to the connector that came with the switch after pulling out the old ones and double checking the pin out on the switch

[MoleT-5R]

Small history update with jct5r's info included, if any one has more to add please feel free copy paste edit etc

Gully’s History


1. Craig Wilson (TWR Racing) 1996-
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. Andy (The Man That Can)
7. (jct5r) 2011- December 2011
8. Gavin Smith (Merc85) December 2011 -
9. Mark Cox (Foammanmark) - September 2014
10. Adrian Ringrose (MoleT-5R) September 2014 onwards

[Ettienne]

Small history update with jct5r's info included, if any one has more to add please feel free copy paste edit etc

Gully’s History


1. Craig Wilson (TWR Racing) 1996-
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. Andy (The Man That Can)
7. (jct5r) 2011- December 2011
8. Gavin Smith (Merc85) December 2011 -
9. Mark Cox (Foammanmark) - September 2014
10. Adrian Ringrose (MoleT-5R) September 2014 onwards

Where does my chap cone in there?

[MoleT-5R]

Where does my chap cone in there?

That was what I was hoping you where going to add.....lol

I don't think you've told be who he is yet Steve

[Ettienne]

That was what I was hoping you where going to add.....lol

I don't think you've told be who he is yet Steve

I gave you his contact details lol

[Ettienne]

I've texted him and asked, how previous owned it had and mileage he got and sold it

[jct5r]

Small history update with jct5r's info included, if any one has more to add please feel free copy paste edit etc

Gully’s History


1. Craig Wilson (TWR Racing) 1996-
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. Andy (The Man That Can)
7. (jct5r) 2011- December 2011
8. Gavin Smith (Merc85) December 2011 -
9. Mark Cox (Foammanmark) - September 2014
10. Adrian Ringrose (MoleT-5R) September 2014 onwards

Bit more info..........
i actually purchased the car on 5th January 2011 from Andrew, username "the-man-that-can but he is no longer on the forum as far as i can make out, i have a possible contact number so i may get some more info for you...........let you know......Merc85 bought it from me on 30th December 2011

[Ettienne]

Small history update with jct5r's info included, if any one has more to add please feel free copy paste edit etc

Gully’s History


1. Craig Wilson (TWR Racing) 1996-
2.
3.
4. Stephen brand 60k ish miles bought in Birmingham taken to Essex, clutch gone (had replaced) paid £4500 mint condition otherwise. Bought from a Volvo phile with others e.g v70rs
5.
6. Andy (The Man That Can)
7. (jct5r) 2011- December 2011
8. Gavin Smith (Merc85) December 2011 -
9. Mark Cox (Foammanmark) - September 2014
10. Adrian Ringrose (MoleT-5R) September 2014 onwards

[MoleT-5R]

Small history update with jct5r's info included, if any one has more to add please feel free copy paste edit etc

Gully’s History


1. Craig Wilson (TWR Racing) 1996-
2.
3.
4. Stephen brand 60k ish miles bought in Birmingham taken to Essex, clutch gone (had replaced) paid £4500 mint condition otherwise. Bought from a Volvo phile with others e.g v70rs
5.
6. Andy (The Man That Can)
7. (jct5r) 2011- December 2011
8. Gavin Smith (Merc85) December 2011 -
9. Mark Cox (Foammanmark) - September 2014
10. Adrian Ringrose (MoleT-5R) September 2014 onwards

thank you Steve, the gaps are filling nicely and feel free everyone to add any further info you may have on owners, where, when etc

[Nealevo]

If its anything like our press cars #2 spot will be a dealer as thats who we sell them too, and #3 will be the next official owner.

[MoleT-5R]

If its anything like our press cars #2 spot will be a dealer as thats who we sell them too, and #3 will be the next official owner.


Interesting Neal, the other thing is when the reg changed to n482jno and why, did someone retain n405leg for some reason. I really must send the form off to the dvla and get all the info from them next.

[foammanmark]

Adrian, you've had her about a year now haven't you? Where has that gone.............

[foammanmark]

Interesting Neal, the other thing is when the reg changed to n482jno and why, did someone retain n405leg for some reason. I really must send the form off to the dvla and get all the info from them next.

The 'leg' reg is the one etched into the glass isn't it from memory?

[Ettienne]

thank you Steve, the gaps are filling nicely and feel free everyone to add any further info you may have on owners, where, when etc

I'm trying to find out owner 3 and 5 from Steve as well he has some paper work somewhere he thinks, oh and he'd buy it back if it's every forsale.

[Ettienne]

How did you track down craig Wilson owner 1?

[MoleT-5R]

Adrian, you've had her about a year now haven't you? Where has that gone.............

51 weeks now and you are right, were has that year gone......scary stuff isn't it....;)


The 'leg' reg is the one etched into the glass isn't it from memory?

yep, but not cut and shut as the front matches the back lol......and that was one of the first things I noticed when you bought her..lol


I'm trying to find out owner 3 and 5 from Steve as well he has some paper work somewhere he thinks, oh and he'd buy it back if it's every forsale.

it all helps mate.... but as for selling...hell may freeze over at some point in time..:)


How did you track down craig Wilson owner 1?

Craig is not fully tracked down yet but I think I have a link to the correct craig now..:)

[MoleT-5R]

oooopsss!! Gully was pulled by the fuzz today......naughty naughty nicked at 86 on a single carriageway...psml....as the Mrs's was driving and she laughed at me last year for getting done for 56 in a 50 through roadworks on the motorway .....what goes around comes around .......funny though as I know it does 135 along that straight.....;)

[Dangerous Dave]

oooopsss!! Gully was pulled by the fuzz today......naughty naughty nicked at 86 on a single carriageway...psml....as the Mrs's was driving and she laughed at me last year for getting done for 56 in a 50 through roadworks on the motorway .....what goes around comes around .......funny though as I know it does 135 along that straight.....;)
Which bit of road?

[MoleT-5R]

Which bit of road?

not too far from us, but would like to name the exact part of the stubble field due to possible legal repercussions, but it is straight and flat and I tell you when I see you next, just be careful of sneaky ba$tard$ in unmarked black bmw's when your over next and the hide tight into gateways and no hi-vis not sure on the legality of the way there doing this.

[Hound]

Commiserations to Mrs Mole! :(

ACPO Traffic Enforcement Guidelines (http://www.pepipoo.com/files/ACPO/ACPO_full.htm#Visibility) unambiguously state that traffic officers performing speed checks should do so from a position that's clearly visible to the public.

[MoleT-5R]

Commiserations to Mrs Mole! :(

ACPO Traffic Enforcement Guidelines (http://www.pepipoo.com/files/ACPO/ACPO_full.htm#Visibility) unambiguously state that traffic officers performing speed checks should do so from a position that's clearly visible to the public.

thanks Nick will give it a good read and see if we can't get her off....:)

[MoleT-5R]

Update....new shiney bits fitted, road tested, results in = Black tramlines up and down my lane, and big grins, is it any faster, I have not a clue, so we'll check the clock on sunday............pics to follow as it was hit and miss if these bit got made in time.

[Ettienne]

Update....new shiney bits fitted, road tested, results in = Black tramlines up and down my lane, and big grins, is it any faster, I have not a clue, so we'll check the clock on sunday............pics to follow as it was hit and miss if these bit got made in time.

What have you fitted ade?

[MoleT-5R]

shiney bits....lol, not to sure if they make her any quicker, but I made them, so worth a full second in the pub bullsh#t factor timingins....just new rip pipe and maf to turbo, pics up shortly

[MoleT-5R]

Just a quick update ( and an apologie as posts 116 to 118 should be in project olive as that was the car that got the new custom rip and intake pipes, didn't realise I stuck a mention of them in the wrong thread....sorry ) Gul had her first outing for 2016 with a run to VT's Vulcan cockpit tour meet. We had a lovely run down (cleared a few cobwebs out in the process) and all was good, till we found that the starter had given up the ghost, luckily there where enough volvo fans there to give the old girl a bump start in the field ( not the easiest of surfaces to push a car on....but thank you all that did ), we then left her running for most of the afternoon and had a trouble free run home. I yesterday stripped the starter that pack up prior to this one, cleaned and checked it all over, re-assembled it with fresh grease and refitted it to the Gul. All seems good and she's starting with ease, time will tell if this unit is still good, but I could not find anything wrong with other than age related crud inside. The interesting thing on refitting was that the back bracket doesn't line up with the bolt hole in the engine block and the bracket is fitted completely differently to the other starter I have, so I was wondering if any one else has come across this and whether it was different on other models like for instance an auto ??
https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/12790891_10154369228802923_3491932820986047220_n.j pg?oh=24acbbacdce249123f01880161687045&oe=575F6C10
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[Jamest5r]

Needs a new coil :)

[MoleT-5R]

Needs a new coil :)

but I have a spare one or 2...:)

[djalex.16]

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[claymore]

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Who let you on here?

[MoleT-5R]

Who let you on here?

lol......and he's still not making sense as normal....:)

[MoleT-5R]

And nobody seems to have noticed a subtle change to the Gul's appearance.......new headlights, I know they are a bit of a marmite thing a some will love em and some will think I've gone mad, although I can't complain at the price for a lighting upgrade for under £70 delivered for the pair. The fit still requires a little fettling for me to be totally happy with them, but they do help to give a 20 year old car a more modern look.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1604/24908073349_3551715fde_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DX3oqv)IMG_20160226_152731_923 (https://flic.kr/p/DX3oqv) by moleadrian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52829994@N03/), on Flickr
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https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1534/25159075382_8b1a66dc2f_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EkdQzL)IMG_20160226_170753_374 (https://flic.kr/p/EkdQzL) by moleadrian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52829994@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1517/25203492971_90bff246c6_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Ep9uog)IMG_20160227_082117_655 (https://flic.kr/p/Ep9uog) by moleadrian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52829994@N03/), on Flickr

[p fandango]

get them bloody mirrors painted the proper colour ;)

[MoleT-5R]

get them bloody mirrors painted the proper colour ;)

I have got the correct ones here but most of the tags look to be broken so will respray the black ones Gul soon...:)

[simonc]

Great to see a 854 Gul.
I know that Volvo headlights are terrible ( very poor on dip beam ) but those after market headlights look really horrible. The standard headlights suit the car so much better, it must be my age as I like cars looking 100% oem!
At least you will be able to in the dark now though!

[MoleT-5R]

Great to see a 854 Gul.
I know that Volvo headlights are terrible ( very poor on dip beam ) but those after market headlights look really horrible. The standard headlights suit the car so much better, it must be my age as I like cars looking 100% oem!
At least you will be able to in the dark now though!

they'll always be a marmite thing with folks, but I then again I like marmite :) I still have the originals kept safe, as I have done always with the mods to our fleet of volvo's as I realise that some day they may need to return to standard to possibly achieve their best market price in the very unlikely event that I could no longer keep them.

[foammanmark]

Great to see a 854 Gul.
I know that Volvo headlights are terrible ( very poor on dip beam ) but those after market headlights look really horrible. The standard headlights suit the car so much better, it must be my age as I like cars looking 100% oem!
At least you will be able to in the dark now though!

My car before Adrian bought it Simon, and I still regret selling her tbh. Think you need to see that car that I've told you about.

[MoleT-5R]

My car before Adrian bought it Simon, and I still regret selling her tbh. Think you need to see that car that I've told you about.

and what a lucky chap I was to become it's 10th owner

[foammanmark]

and what a lucky chap I was to become it's 10th owner

And she gets used how she should now rather than being an ornament in front of our house. She is looking very nice Adrian.

[MoleT-5R]

And she gets used how she should now rather than being an ornament in front of our house. She is looking very nice Adrian.

well thank you, she does have a bit of rust coming on the lip of the bootlid above the number plate, which I hope to deal with when the weather is nice and warm, as I can't see the point in trying to sort it now. She's also now just weeping a little oil, so some seals are required and a couple of new handbrake cables as they've reached the end of there working life, but other than that she's going like a trooper, blew a few cobwebs out on a private track at 135 a while back, she would have done more but the private track was a bit too short, so anchors tested into the bargain.....:)

[foammanmark]

well thank you, she does have a bit of rust coming on the lip of the bootlid above the number plate, which I hope to deal with when the weather is nice and warm, as I can't see the point in trying to sort it now. She's also now just weeping a little oil, so some seals are required and a couple of new handbrake cables as they've reached the end of there working life, but other than that she's going like a trooper, blew a few cobwebs out on a private track at 135 a while back, she would have done more but the private track was a bit too short, so anchors tested into the bargain.....:)

I had the handbrake shoes etc sorted just before I sold her so they should be OK still, unless you've been doing handbrake turns?

[MoleT-5R]

I had the handbrake shoes etc sorted just before I sold her so they should be OK still, unless you've been doing handbrake turns?

cable outers have gone in the usual place so now sticking, shoes will be screwed now and more than likely have separated from the back plate.

[foammanmark]

cable outers have gone in the usual place so now sticking, shoes will be screwed now and more than likely have separated from the back plate.

Seized on solid a couple of times for me so I stopped using the handbrake until I had it sorted.

[MoleT-5R]

Seized on solid a couple of times for me so I stopped using the handbrake until I had it sorted.

it's funny really as the handbrakes effect is next to none when parking and it then seizes when you want to drive off now, I rock it back then forward to release it, thats what makes me think the shoes have de-laminated, anyway it needs sorting soon.

[foammanmark]

it's funny really as the handbrakes effect is next to none when parking and it then seizes when you want to drive off now, I rock it back then forward to release it, thats what makes me think the shoes have de-laminated, anyway it needs sorting soon.

Think that it was after a good wash tbh, which has happened with every Volvo that I've had. Try to take them for a spin after a wash now.

[MoleT-5R]

Well it was time to get the satellites with the winters on off the car and get her back onto titans for the summer. Unfortunately the 2 front winters have been destroyed in 5 months on the car. I suspected the tracking was the issue here, so I source a full set of tyres from my local wholesaler and headed off to my tyre fitter to have them mounted on the titan's. Back home and fitted the wheels and done a couple of short trips to settle the suspension, before returning to the tyre peeps for a quick suspension checkover and getting the tracking sorted, the suspension all appears ok with no undue movement, the same could not be said for the tracking, which was a mile out so was duly adjusted as necessary. The steering is much nicer now and the steering wheel is straight again, rather than being offset to the drivers side. The steering still has a slight pull to the passenger side but the road surface wasn't great when I checked it.

Also the Gul has taken centre stage on VT's FB page in a very nice photo from their Thockmorton meet last year......thanks Stephen...:)

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13413563_10154656051647923_7478504321103634700_n.j pg?oh=6f3a763b04c9f236a261d3973962933d&oe=57C2F946

[stephenevans99]

Very welcome Adrian... :B_thumb:

[MoleT-5R]

May I ask what you use to get the nice effect of the cars in colour and the background in black and white, Stephen ??

[stephenevans99]

I use a free program called GIMP....a poor mans PS.

You open the image, duplicate it - then on the 2nd image you add a layer mask & desaturate it. You then simply use the brush tool to paint the areas you want returning to colour.

Really easy once you've done it a few times

[MoleT-5R]

Thanks I will have to try that. ..:)

[MoleT-5R]

Had a trip to the coast a few weeks back and met up with a couple of the drag racing crowd for a relaxing weekend by the sea, thanks to Jimbob ,Emlyn and Pete for making the trip over to make for a great weekend with some lovely weather and stunning views (except for the sunday when we had to pack up in the pouring rain).
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[p fandango]

run-off area into the sea looks a bit iffy lol

You going to Cosford? I'll take your bits if you are ;)

[MoleT-5R]

run-off area into the sea looks a bit iffy lol

You going to Cosford? I'll take your bits if you are ;)

unfortunately it is the touring cars at Rockingham that day and Jayne and I have tickets for it, so I won't be at Cosford this year, but if all goes to plan I would be passing your place the day before.

I will doing the VT Devil's run on the 7th, would you be going to this Daune ?? not sure which car I'll be in though

[p fandango]

Cosford is my only meet planned tbh, can always pass them onto someone there if you want. Or just pop in

[jamesy12345]

Looks good Adrian shame I missed it. Did you sleep in the car inside the tent...must have been cold!!

[MoleT-5R]

Looks good Adrian shame I missed it. Did you sleep in the car inside the tent...must have been cold!!

Shame you and a few others couldn't make it, may be next year. It was a bit windy on the Thursday, but that dropped off on the Friday before everybody else turned up, sun was lovely and hot and I got cooked on the Saturday afternoon, whilst the others popped into Barmouth for chips. As for the car in the tent, I got some right funny looks backing it in there and taking photos of her, big tent to swallow a whole Volvo.

[claymore]

Cosford is my only meet planned tbh, can always pass them onto someone there if you want. Or just pop in
I'll be at Cosford, so I can get them to Shrewsbury

[MoleT-5R]

I'll be at Cosford, so I can get them to Shrewsbury

Thanks Colin that sounds like a plan if I don't fetch them before then ( that is the weekend of the 28th of August isn't it ??)

[MoleT-5R]

Got to the bottom of an annoying handling issue which has just recently cropped up, where by if you are turning left and then tighten the turn slightly then the car responds with what I can only describe as rear steering and goes into oversteer. I thought at first the rear shock may have broken the top mount and changed it, but no improvement. I was out doing a few bits and bobs on the Olive and as I had the jack out, I then popped the offending corner of the Gul in the air for a better look at what was going on the rear suspension. All became clear when I popped a lever in between the body and the delta link bush....shed loads of play....the next issue was how to remove the mounting as I knew a special tool is required and it isn't in my toolbox so I made up an attachment for my slide hammer, which promptly failed to remove the part let alone budged it.. so back to the drawing board and I will be making myself a new tool to push the part out and hopefully pull the new one back into place and without the need to drop the whole axle....pic's to follow if it works.

[MoleT-5R]

Bit of a ride out today in Gul to take the granddaughter to the lake for a nice picnic now the weather has picked up a bit and my eldest daughter came along in her new ride.
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[Dangerous Dave]

Ah lake Vyrnwy, what a beautiful location and a fab day for it.

Nice one bud :D

[MoleT-5R]

Ah lake Vyrnwy, what a beautiful location and a fab day for it.

Nice one bud :D

Spot on Dave, always a pleasure to go for a run over there, I have a lovely route that includes a rickety old wooden topped bridge in the lanes from ours to there.

[jamesy12345]

Got to the bottom of an annoying handling issue which has just recently cropped up, where by if you are turning left and then tighten the turn slightly then the car responds with what I can only describe as rear steering and goes into oversteer. I thought at first the rear shock may have broken the top mount and changed it, but no improvement. I was out doing a few bits and bobs on the Olive and as I had the jack out, I then popped the offending corner of the Gul in the air for a better look at what was going on the rear suspension. All became clear when I popped a lever in between the body and the delta link bush....shed loads of play....the next issue was how to remove the mounting as I knew a special tool is required and it isn't in my toolbox so I made up an attachment for my slide hammer, which promptly failed to remove the part let alone budged it.. so back to the drawing board and I will be making myself a new tool to push the part out and hopefully pull the new one back into place and without the need to drop the whole axle....pic's to follow if it works.

Some ideas here
http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=9402

[MoleT-5R]

Some ideas here
http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=9402

lol...."Note: My attorney has advised me that the preceding procedure should never be done and that it is imperative that you purchase Volvo part number 999 5497 when attempting to remove an endlink."

Thanks for the tip mate but I think I'll continue with making my removal tool, which should also be able to pull the new part back in. There was also quite a good replacement thread on t5d5 and shows the proper volvo tool.

[jamesy12345]

lol...."Note: My attorney has advised me that the preceding procedure should never be done and that it is imperative that you purchase Volvo part number 999 5497 when attempting to remove an endlink."

Thanks for the tip mate but I think I'll continue with making my removal tool, which should also be able to pull the new part back in. There was also quite a good replacement thread on t5d5 and shows the proper volvo tool.

good luck with it fella...I've got a knackered bush on the front end of my daily Hyundai - to make life easier & minimise downtime I got a couple of control arms from Fleabay instead of just the bushes. 50 quid a side pushing the value of the car up to about 200 quid

[Dangerous Dave]

Spot on Dave, always a pleasure to go for a run over there, I have a lovely route that includes a rickety old wooden topped bridge in the lanes from ours to there.

This rickety old bridge over the Vyrnwy?
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.7291182,-3.451402,3a,75y,165.35h,62.61t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sMCEYSa29l2pJXzGbx3pPFA!2e0!7i1 3312!8i6656?hl=en

[MoleT-5R]

This rickety old bridge over the Vyrnwy?
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.7291182,-3.451402,3a,75y,165.35h,62.61t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sMCEYSa29l2pJXzGbx3pPFA!2e0!7i1 3312!8i6656?hl=en

That be the very same rickety ole bridge....true Dukes of Hazzard style....you know it too...or a run run yet to do Dave ??

[Dangerous Dave]

A run yet to do mate :D

[MoleT-5R]

there is a couple of lovely other roads that you can combine into a nice trip around the lake into bala and back around the lake on your return home, truely stunning countryside that most folks would never even know is there, Claymore and External Error have been for a look last year.....:)

[Dangerous Dave]

there is a couple of lovely other roads that you can combine into a nice trip around the lake into bala and back around the lake on your return home, truely stunning countryside that most folks would never even know is there, Claymore and External Error have been for a look last year.....:)
Nice, you'll have to let me know next time I pop in :)

We haven't been to Vyrnwy for quite a few years now

[MoleT-5R]

Gul died tonight...500m from home cut out an no re-ignition.. rolled on to the drive...will see tomorrow what is the cause, I have my ideas but no mil light so thats a plus....roll on day light

[Dangerous Dave]

Oh dear. Hope it's something simple

[t5 pete]

You ran out of fuel I once watched a film where some one pissed in the tank for fuel I think it would be quite fitting for a piss yellow car lol.

Hope you get it sorted pal

[MoleT-5R]

Cheers guys, hope to sort it easily tomorrow it's an 850 after 9 years it should be simple.....lol

[kmb]

Might be something crazy simple, like an earthing strap - Fingers are crossed for you!

[Doingitsideways]

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n518/doingitsideways/DSC_1375_zpsrrbbxwo7.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/doingitsideways/media/DSC_1375_zpsrrbbxwo7.jpg.html)

:lol:

Seriously, hope it's something simple Ade

[MoleT-5R]

Thanks Guys, just been out for a quick look at the issue and I'm of the opinion that the fuel pump is dead after approximately 300,000 miles which also happen on the Olive a while back with similar miles, so once this mornings chores are out of the way I'll check out the pump and most probably swap it out for the spare one I have here from the old v70 2.0l. Not bad though if the life span of bosch fuel pumps are 280-300,000 miles.

[MoleT-5R]

Power to pump....check......pump swapped out and Gul's alive again folks....:)

[Dangerous Dave]

Power to pump....check......pump swapped out and Gul's alive again folks....:)
Nice one, good job it wasn't the R AWD with zero pump access :)

[MoleT-5R]

Nice one, good job it wasn't the R AWD with zero pump access :)

Wasn't fun having 4 dead Volvo's, at least I'm back to only 3 now and one of those does actually work but doesn't sound very happy doing it though .....tappety tap tap....:(

[Doingitsideways]

one of those does actually work but doesn't sound very happy doing it though .....tappety tap tap....:(

Ah, but my suggestion above could be used to straighten the rod! ;)

[MoleT-5R]

Ah, but my suggestion above could be used to straighten the rod! ;)

Still have to take it to bits to hammer it straight. ..lol

Might as well forge it whilst I'm at it...;)

[MoleT-5R]

Right time to move on.... (as if lol) ....to sorting out bits and bobs, rear delta setup needs full refurb, various oil leaks, stiff power steering in cold conditions, non existent handbrake and a general service with new cam belt, pcv etc, refurbed front calipers and 302 brakes and discs....first step spare front and rear brake calipers and hangers stripped and shot blasted at work tonight...now the expensive bit...the rest.

Tbf she's not really cost much in just short of 2 1/2 years of ownership, so getting the engine and running gear in tune with the new suspension has got to be a plus, especially as the passenger side delta link is fubar'd, time to test the new custom extraction tool

[martin_r_smith]

Let us know how you get on with the extraction tool, I may need to borrow it if it works!

[MoleT-5R]

Got to test it before you can borrow it...:)

[Tim Williams]

The outer Delta link bush removal and insertion tool isn't expensive and very good if you increase the pin diameter by a couple of mm.

[MoleT-5R]

The outer Delta link bush removal and insertion tool isn't expensive and very good if you increase the pin diameter by a couple of mm.

I made the tool a while back and had a relatively good dummy run on an spare subframe, but a small amount of heat will no doubt be needed if the bush is being really stubborn and the tool will pull the new bush back in with ease. Will most likely refurb the spare subframe and just swap the lot in one go, that's assuming the v70 p1 rear suspension is the same as the 850, they look the same to me unless I've missed something.

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[Tim Williams]

That should make light work of it, I always hear them before starting removal.

[MoleT-5R]

That should make light work of it, I always hear them before starting removal.

Thanks Tim, tbf it pulled the first one perfectly, which was in good condition for it's age, but the second was a different story, but a touch of heat and easy peasy. So no differences in 850/v70 rear setups, so a straight swap is no issue ??

[Tim Williams]

They are the same, A later P1 V70 will have two brake pipes to the rear or a C70 is a bit fatter.

[MoleT-5R]

They are the same, A later P1 V70 will have two brake pipes to the rear or a C70 is a bit fatter.

Thanks for the info, the spare subframe will be stripped and painted etc, before being rebuilt the same as the T-5R's are at present, then I'll have a swap over day, when the front brake calipers can be changed to and the braking system filled with nice new fluid and goodrich braided hoses all round..:)

[MoleT-5R]

Well after 10 months (possibly +) lay up, it was time to get Gul cleaned up ready for MOT prep. I'm not that I see any real issue so far. Well what is she worth insurance wise these days, I think all my cars are 1000's under value at present going my market values, I would be interested in your thoughts on this....fire away...

[MoleT-5R]

Dirty beasts awaiting cleaning, after pics are waiting till the sun comes back out, but they'll probably need cleaning again by then...
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4660/39455952884_d26e130910_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/237A5aJ)

[MoleT-5R]

Oh and one other thing that has happened since awakening the Gul, is that the info bar in the dash clocks has disappeared, anyone had this issue before and what was the cure (other than swapping the clocks...obviously) ??? The ice warning light is still working though. Ta.
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[MoleT-5R]

Well it has been a while....

Gul is soldiering on well and receiving parts as and when she needs them, so far she as had the rear brakes fully rebuilt, including new handbrake cables, new disc's and linings all round. I lost the clutch on the way to work one day and had to be recovered by the RAC. I suspected the slave cylinder so stripped it out and replaced it and then decided to refresh the brake and clutch fluids whilst i was about it, so all old fluid was blown out and new added and bled through the braking system until flowwing clean (some fair amount of muck came out tbh), the clutch was a total nightmare to bleed and when I finally got some pressure, it blew the hard pipe to bits, just under the air box, so and new pipe was ordered of Sweden and duly turned up a few days later. Pipe is now fitted and bled finally, pedal is a tad low imho, but after the hassle I had bleeding it, I'm not messing with it again, in case I loose it again. Also I have changed both front lower arms and sorted out an oil leak from the filler cap and in the process cured a misfire that had been alluding me for quite some time. New plugs fitted (champion this time as they were on the shelf, so we'll see how they do over time against OEM'S) and leads changed, seems a bit laggy low down now, but as soon as she comes on boost, it's solid all the way up through the rev range. Next will have to be front wings and paint, as they are shot to be fair, but that will have to be a winter project in the dry.

[foammanmark]

Just resurrecting this thread as we're talking about my old Gul elsewhere.
I was quoted £2.5k for the full respray, and this was by a bodyshop that I use every year for one car or another, and their prices have always been decent for the other jobs.
I think that the colour worried them for whatever reason.

[MoleT-5R]

Just resurrecting this thread as we're talking about my old Gul elsewhere.
I was quoted £2.5k for the full respray, and this was by a bodyshop that I use every year for one car or another, and their prices have always been decent for the other jobs.
I think that the colour worried them for whatever reason.

Resurrected.....cheeky lol, the thread gets a bit added as and when, I'm less active on that since photobucket and flickr held it's users to ransom over photo hosting, so I need to find another way to get photos on here easily and then hopefully the service will return to normal. As for your comment about the body shop and their concern about the paint colour, I wonder if they are more concerned about spraying over the old water based paint that was originally applied at the factory, I'm going to have to do some serious research before even attempting this or stump up the cash and have it done for me, though will be stripping off as much as possible before the respray as there are certain areas that really want some serious attention, such as the engine bay, roof, and the rear 1/4, just for starters.

On a different note I have just picked up and few goodies to go onto Gul in the next few months, they consist of a Forge Re-Circ Valve to replace the blanking valve on the turbo, a smart RaceTech boost gauge and a Forge Mbc (oh yes time for the Frankie Valve). I am also planning to make her a 3" angle flange downpipe, which will mate to an angle flange hotside I have kicking about, which will be fitting to the 15g, which will in turn will be mounted onto a modified Japanifold that is left over from olives last round of modifications, the downpipe will then exit into olives old Jetex/Bsr cat back system. I am considering adding a set of blues too, just to compensate as the flow should be much improved and the current map will easily handle it all, as all the mods have been tried and tested on olive with no issues, so it seems a waste to leave the cast off bits on the shelf, when I could free up some more horses and make her even better than she is now.

[MoleT-5R]

Well another 12 month ticket has been given by the MOT tester and she has flown through with no advisories.... :)

[MoleT-5R]

Well lock down has benefited Gul a bit and she has just received a full pcv change and whilst the inlet was off, it was bored out and a 960 3" TB fitted. On re-assembly the standard pipework layout was upgraded with do88 pipes throughout and mikalor clamps, other small pipes where replaced with silicone items. To be honest this has really helped the low down pickup and gets her pulling better earlier in the low rev range. I have a few pic's but unsure of the best way to up load at present as I've stopped using flickr and pooponyoubucket, once I find a better photo manager I'll get some shots up.......next is manifold and turbo hotside upgrades, along with a new 3" dp and modified cat-back bsr/jetex system, that should really liven her up with her intake mods.

[MoleT-5R]

Well I thought I get some pic's up of the work done last year on Gul starting with the boring out of the inlet manifold
32962
all went well and the hole saw was just the prefect size and just a polish up and the job was spot on
32960
New to me 3" throttle body in place and thanks to another vpc member Judgeninja
32961
All back together with blues installed to, looking totally standard with black do88 hoses, not that you can see them in these shots
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[Morgan Harris]

I wish my engine bay is as clean as the one in your car. It seems like you are taking your time with this build.

[MoleT-5R]

I wish my engine bay is as clean as the one in your car. It seems like you are taking your time with this build.

Thanks Morgan, the engine bay is probably one of the best bits at present along with the interior, sadly the body I can not say the same for at present, which is requiring new wings and a full respray, hopefully that will get done in time, the engine has recently been changed but has turned out to be a dog and will be coming out again soon, when a suitable replacement is ready, so all the bit's will get another clean no doubt.

[MoleT-5R]

New 3" exhaust flanges nearing completion, so next move is to tack up the new 3" DP ready for welding and then the bsr system them needs it's new tailpipe finisher,......and to find a new engine too, to replace the turkey that's in there now....:buttkick:

[Dangerous Dave]

Getting ready for the sunshine? :D

I need to get or make a 3" flange, can't get them anywhere (except for America or China which costs an arm and a leg for delivery). I've got an angled flange turbine housing and s60r manifold waiting to go on but need to change/fab the DP.

[MoleT-5R]

Getting ready for the sunshine? :D

I need to get or make a 3" flange, can't get them anywhere (except for America or China which costs an arm and a leg for delivery). I've got an angled flange turbine housing and s60r manifold waiting to go on but need to change/fab the DP.

The last one I made wound up in Australia for exactly the same reason, JamesT-5R couldn't find one, so I made him one and sent it over for his exhaust guys to fab up his new 3" dp for his green bitch, I found the same problem when I was looking for one, as they advertise that they are 3", but when you check the dimensions you then find they are not what you lead to believe most of the time.

[MoleT-5R]

Picture time:-
33051
New 3" exhaust flanges finished
33052
Going from left to right is Gul's turbo hotside progression, from conical flange to straight flange that is fitted now with Olive's old decat downpipe, to the next stage to be fitted with is the 3" angled flanged hotside on the right, just got to get it on and fab up the new dp, can't decide whether to include a sports cat or just straight pipe it for now, should any issues arise I could easily add on later I'm thinking. Should be a lot freer flowing than the old conical or straight flange setup and will go nicely with the modified japanifold that I recently fitted.
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Gul's original engine is under going a full strip down and refurb at present, this appears to be the original engine and hopefully I will be able to confirm this as soon as I find where the engine number is hidden, none of the past owners have ever changed the number on the vehicle registration document and she has done 250-300,000 miles as far as I'm guessing as speedo's have been swapped in her history as they have stopped reading miles, as they do when the cogs wear out. Looking at chucking a set of forged rods in whilst she apart and they are on the shelf ready to go in. May look into upgrading the turbo to a 19t or hybrid 19t whilst we are playing about with her.

[Dangerous Dave]

Coming along nicely :)

What kind of hybrid you looking at?

[MoleT-5R]

Coming along nicely :)

What kind of hybrid you looking at?

I'm not sure yet, I will have to do some research into what my options are on that front.

[MoleT-5R]

Well the engine is fully stripped now and despite me buying and using the correct tools for removing the cam cover it appears that someone else previously was not so careful, I was surprised that even where the damage was that we didn't have any oil leaks from the cam seals. The head could be scrap anyway and still has to be checked for flatness yet, as water has managed to get into a few of the bores when we had the massive loss of coolant and she overheated, if it can be salvaged then it will be played with port wise and fully reconditioned before re-assembly. http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=33079&stc=1
As for the block, the bores will be checked and then honed if ok or the block may require a re-bore, forged rods are sat on the shelf ready to go in and cylinders will be shimmed, everything will be checked over and replaced if necessary and as you can see there is a lot of cleaning to do over the next few weeks, then hopefully I can then start to get her painted and start building her back up again.
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[JT]

Ouch!

Interested to see if the head is still straight

[Dangerous Dave]

Oh dear!

What version/year head is it?

[oblark]

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=33079&stc=1

I don't know why people get so worried about the cam thrust faces being broken, as long as they is a good portion of the thrust face left on the head and on the cam cover the thrust face will do it's job.

[MoleT-5R]

I don't know why people get so worried about the cam thrust faces being broken, as long as they is a good portion of the thrust face left on the head and on the cam cover the thrust face will do it's job.

I'm not worried at all, just a bit miffed when I took the time and used the correct tools to do the job properly, only to find someone else didn't, my theory is that if it sealed up and was ok before it will ok this time too.

[MoleT-5R]

Oh dear!

What version/year head is it?

I don,t know and haven't really studied it yet, I'll have a look at the casting later and get back to you, All I do know is that it is not the original engine despite what the registration documents for the last 10 owners say.

[Dangerous Dave]

I don,t know and haven't really studied it yet, I'll have a look at the casting later and get back to you, All I do know is that it is not the original engine despite what the registration documents for the last 10 owners say.
Is it a later one with the oval top inlet ports or the older type with the notch?

[MoleT-5R]

Is it a later one with the oval top inlet ports or the older type with the notch?

It's the older type with the notch, looks like a better port design in my mind, as far as the injectors go, as they seem to have better transition into the airflow, but hey what do I know..lol, I'm guessing the later oval type were designed for the later me7 inlet manifold, thus the injector position had probably move a bit to allow for no notch...??