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    thanks lads, If i could have found another 850...

    thanks lads,

    If i could have found another 850 i would of but they all seem to be on their last legs or stupid money , for what is effectively and old car. Up until about five years ago i was a...
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    Had to replace the old 850 t5

    Well after several years of service the old girl was getting tired , and now im doing more motorway miles i thought id treat myself :wink:3083230833308343083530836308373083830839
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    850 t5 engine upgrade query

    hi chaps i currently have a t5 with standard 15g turbo , huge cone filter, and mbc set at around 13 psi , i have just broken another t5 for bits which i Payed for £25O for , now the main reason i...
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    :wtf:
  5. ermmm so are we saying that saloon springs will...

    ermmm so are we saying that saloon springs will fit on an estate? :mischievo
  6. could be a bargain for the saloon boys!!!!

    pity they wont fit mine:cry::wallbash:


    http://http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-850-SALOON-KONI-LOWERING-KIT-40MM-/320696867108?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4aab05d924
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    your not forced to have the same symptoms when...

    your not forced to have the same symptoms when the cars jacked up because there is no load on the bearings.
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    not sure really mate on a volvo , i`ve only been...

    not sure really mate on a volvo , i`ve only been on board for a few weeks but the smaller the gap you can get away with the less distance the spark has to travel and therefore you get a "fatter"...
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    oh decisions, decisions, i ilke the comets in 17...

    oh decisions, decisions, i ilke the comets in 17 , if i were to go with 18`s would i have to run a 215/35/18 or would something bigger fit the arches (allowing for a 30-40mm drop) also whats the best...
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    i agree with mongo, this is a common problem on...

    i agree with mongo, this is a common problem on cossies basically you are "blowing"the spark out which causes a slight missfire , give the plugs a clean and try regapping slightly less than...
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    ohhh me`s liking those bbs tritons , very nice...

    ohhh me`s liking those bbs tritons , very nice and a nice motor to mate!

    keep um comming
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    850 t5 wheel options

    hi, right chaps i have now owned my t5 for a few weeks but due to moving house all fettling has been on hold , however now that her in doors is happy with the decor and carpets etc... it time to...
  13. everything looks as it should do , remove the...

    everything looks as it should do , remove the carrier along with the caliper (two 19mm bolts i think) and not only could you copper slip the rear of the pads but also have a proper look at the...
  14. Thread: Oil leaks

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    nice one mate, i would deffo get a new sump plug...

    nice one mate, i would deffo get a new sump plug washer as they are usually made of copper and are a one shot deal .
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    oh well if thats the case mate just wind the...

    oh well if thats the case mate just wind the actuater rod right in and give it some beans that`ll make the ****er boost!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    god there must be more cars with laguna splitters...

    god there must be more cars with laguna splitters on than lagunas - they do look good though , i had one on my cossie and her in doors had one on her zimmer.
  17. Thread: Oil leaks

    by thewoodster
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    you said that you have just changed the oil , did...

    you said that you have just changed the oil , did you fit a new sump bung washer? , if there was no leek before "whats changed" also is the filter tight enough?
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    nice one thats what i thought .

    nice one thats what i thought .
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    me again , i have just reread this thread , the...

    me again , i have just reread this thread , the damage could not have been casued by a faulty recirc valve causing chatter (turbo stall) my cossie used to chatter like a £££££££ but this is just the...
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    hi, ive only owned my t5 for a few weeks but...

    hi, ive only owned my t5 for a few weeks but prior to this i owned a 330 bhp cosworth for nine years , i havent had much time to tinker yet as we have just moved house but i assume that the turbo on...
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    nice one cheers matey , ill just put up with it...

    nice one cheers matey , ill just put up with it for now if thats the case,
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    service light

    hi guys, is there anyone close to nottingham that could turn off my service light its a 1997 850 T5S OBD2. also if its not turned off will it go into limp mode or just continue to bug me , cheers...
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