Good to see you at the weekend, and also to see the awesome job you're making on pushing my old 850 forwards - I honestly think it's one of the best ones out there now!
Looked great with the new seats fitted and other little bits :banana:
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Good to see you at the weekend, and also to see the awesome job you're making on pushing my old 850 forwards - I honestly think it's one of the best ones out there now!
Looked great with the new seats fitted and other little bits :banana:
I’m the proud owner of this car having bought it from Hippohead.
Work done so far in the 5-6 weeks I’ve had it:
- air conditioning nearly full rebuild - new evaporator, compressor, sensors. Professionally done by ex Volvo specialists.
- cambelt, aux belt MOT and brake fluid change.
- new wooden steering wheel
- x5 volans purchased which will need refurb.
Some pics
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Next jobs:
- gearbox fluid change
- front right caliper replacement (nipple stuck)
- fuel tank removal for vent pipe replacament
- volans refurb and fit
Future aspirations
- replace entire sunroof as the bracket guide behind it is broken (hence it doesn’t alide back)
- replace all dashboard illumination lights (should have done it with AC work!)
- rust protection underneath waxoil professional treatment
- find a T5R or 850R front spoiler!!
The car will be used daily but a quick drive to station and back. Plus the odd long haul.
Looks like you caught Volvolitis, symptoms include emptying wallet and a silly big grin on your face when driving. If you take a fancy to Swedish meatballs or start looking at Ikea catalogues seek urgent medical help.
Oh no I love Swedish meatballs!
Nice to see this car is still getting much love....keep up the good work
My quest for finding a volvo 850r or t5r front spoiler is failing me though! If Anyone knows if they remanufacture these pls let me know! Cheers
Not cheap from Volvo, I wish you luck.
Replica - close but not 100% Only problem it's in USA.
https://carbonfiberhoods.com/vsaero-...iABEgITLfD_BwE
Thanks kenny. Can I actually still buy one from volvo? What sort of price would I be looking at £300+? Thats probably my limit!
Brilliant progression, glad to see my old car moving forwards. Keep the updates coming... I always fancied putting some Volans on it.
Quick update (no pics sadly):
Wooden wheel fitted and feels great. Thank you a few members on here for helping out on the front bumper. I was about to oder the 850R lip until I found the PCV issue (below) so that takes priority. But will definitely be getting the extension from TopCat they look great.
Checked Idle Control Valve as there is a slight laziness in revs drop after gear change. I can live with it till next garage visit.
Did the PCV glove test and it filled up:( at least I’ve found it now whilst its bone dry underneath so that’s on the list. Left the dipstick a tad out.
I’m keen to keep the regular oil change @kmb do you remember if it has synthetic oil? Any oil recommendations most welcome!
Loving every mile in it so far!
I cannot remember for sure on the oil, but there is an Opie oil invoice in the service history and that should have the grade and viscosity reference...
I think it was semi synthetic, maybe 5W 40, but the above will confirm.
The PCV was checked at 138k miles by a trusted garage and all OK then, I also did the glove test at 140k with no issues, I know Mitch was very fastidious so bit surprised the PCV appears to be blocked, you may want to repeat the test as I know it's had very regular oil changes and good care since last checked.
Hello mate thanks for getting back. That’s a good point about the receipts thank you will have a look! As for the glove test I have seen the ones online and the glove shoots up! This is nowhere near, I’d say its very gradually starts building it up, but it definitely does not suck.
I don’t mind at all bud, the car is cracking and very well looked after. This isn’t a big issue and at some point needed doing.
You're right - It's a maintenance item, certainly won't hurt to keep things ticking along smoothly.
Well quick update:
Took it do a volvo specialist who did the work above for me. Did the following:
Gearbox oil change
Fuel filter change
Oil and filter change
I asked them to replace the PCV. They got all the kit ready went to test it and they said it was fine! I’m slightly flummoxed as when I tested it the glove was inflating albeit slowly.
If its working well should the glove not be sucked in as per the youtube video? When I asked them if the glove was being sucked when they tested it they said it would never do that as the crank is always under a bit of pressure. So now i’m confused.
I’ll try and put a video of it tomorrow.
Regardless of what the garage say if you’ve got the kit already just get it changed for piece of mind
Yeah I’m annoyed with myself as I should have said just do it. They were supplying the kit.
I may go back to them later next month and say just do it anyway.
I’ll pop a video anyway. I’m in Hampshire area, are there any good recommendations of other garage that are used to these older cars?
Many thanks!
Will
Video is here
https://youtu.be/ClRaNbDgTXE
I’m going to have a go myself -
Can I check if this is the right one
https://www.charltonvolvocentre.co.u...-complete-1428
Or are there model specific kits?
Cheers
A very easy check to do and could save you having big problem.
Thanks for posting this Attila.