Latest purchase 850 T5...

**madhouse** · Monday 8th March 2010, 23:08

Hello, I usually haunt the S40 area with my 2001 T4, however this is the latest steed to join the pack.
Anybody know of the car? It's from the Bracknell area.
Anyone offer any pointers to check on the new motor? I know the cambelt was done 20k ago - so thats a relief. Is this orange colour rare, can't say I've seen many in this colour, infact what is the colour namewise? Here's a few pics:

**p fandango** · Monday 8th March 2010, 23:10

very nice looking motor, as you say it is a very rare colour sure its Autumn Gold but i'll get the brochure out to check

**madhouse** · Monday 8th March 2010, 23:16

Originally Posted by p fandango

very nice looking motor, as you say it is a very rare colour sure its Autumn Gold but i'll get the brochure out to check

Autumn Gold ~ Sounds cheesey! Either way keep me posted please. Do you know how many errr Autumn Gold T5's are out there? My Panama yellow T4 is 1 of 324 registered in the UK (yes I know I'm sad, but hey it's info direct from Volvo Uk!)

**p fandango** · Monday 8th March 2010, 23:26

that colours not even printed in the brochure i've got, the paint code is 423 so not sure if a main stealer will be able to help with numbers

**t5_monkey** · Tuesday 9th March 2010, 08:56

Go for a Safari Green S40 phase 2 T5

rare as workaholic council staff.

**madhouse** · Tuesday 9th March 2010, 13:22

Originally Posted by p fandango

that colours not even printed in the brochure i've got, the paint code is 423 so not sure if a main stealer will be able to help with numbers

Well I may well send an email to Volvo Uk to find out the figures. Would be interesting from an anorak point of view!!

Any things in need to be checking guys???

**t5_monkey** · Tuesday 9th March 2010, 13:37

yeah check how many safari green S40 T5's there are please!

Cheers - Ben

**madhouse** · Tuesday 9th March 2010, 21:50

Another point that was raised on 'my' engine bay was it looks to have a fuel pressure regulator added to the fuel rail. Any thoughts or comment guys please?? Heres the pic:

**p fandango** · Tuesday 9th March 2010, 21:53

Originally Posted by madhouse

Another point that was raised on 'my' engine bay was it looks to have a fuel pressure regulator added to the fuel rail. Any thoughts or comment guys please?? Heres the pic:

its a FSE fuel regulator, you can adjust the fuel pressure to increase the fuelling for modifications & is whats called a rising rate regulator so the fuel pressure increases with revs/load

i've got one for my new engine

**madhouse** · Tuesday 9th March 2010, 21:56

Originally Posted by p fandango

its a FSE fuel regulator, you can adjust the fuel pressure to increase the fuelling for modifications & is whats called a rising rate regulator so the fuel pressure increases with revs/load

i've got one for my new engine

Could this hint at potential mods elsewhere e.g. chipped etc or would a regulator be put in to iron out running issues? More a tuning tool rather than maintenance mod??
Cheers for the info, Mark

**p fandango** · Tuesday 9th March 2010, 22:07

Originally Posted by madhouse

Could this hint at potential mods elsewhere e.g. chipped etc or would a regulator be put in to iron out running issues? More a tuning tool rather than maintenance mod??

i'd say it was defo put on for tuning, can't say i've ever known of issues with the standard regulator. The ECU is in the plastic box behind the drivers headlight, slide the clip across the top & pull the ECU out & see if the metal tabs on the casing have been bent or tampered with (may even have a sticker on it saying if its been remapped). Your exhaust isn't standard & i notice you've also got a poly top mount so someones done a few mods

**madhouse** · Tuesday 9th March 2010, 22:13

Originally Posted by p fandango

i'd say it was defo put on for tuning, can't say i've ever known of issues with the standard regulator. The ECU is in the plastic box behind the drivers headlight, slide the clip across the top & pull the ECU out & see if the metal tabs on the casing have been bent or tampered with (may even have a sticker on it saying if its been remapped). Your exhaust isn't standard & i notice you've also got a poly top mount so someones done a few mods

Grrr I don't collect it untill Saturday. I want to get my hands on it now! ha ha
Will have to have a nosey when I get it home and report in.

**p fandango** · Tuesday 9th March 2010, 22:15

Originally Posted by madhouse

Grrr I don't collect it untill Saturday. I want to get my hands on it now! ha ha
Will have to have a nosey when I get it home and report in.

you might find an aftermarket panel filter in the airbox as well thinking about it, counting down the days now lol

**madhouse** · Tuesday 9th March 2010, 22:18

Originally Posted by p fandango

you might find an aftermarket panel filter in the airbox as well thinking about it, counting down the days now lol

Oh that's just bl--dy windup now ha ha ha ha...sigh!! Fingers crossed lol

**850 2.5 10v** · Wednesday 10th March 2010, 16:02

That car looks like its sat on stilts...weird.

Also the coolant reservoir looks like it died long ago.

Make sure it isn't oil making it that colour...

Whats the mileage as a matter of interest?

**madhouse** · Wednesday 10th March 2010, 19:46

Originally Posted by 850 2.5 10v

That car looks like its sat on stilts...weird.

Also the coolant reservoir looks like it died long ago.

Make sure it isn't oil making it that colour...

Whats the mileage as a matter of interest?

Will check the the expansion bottle - cheers. Mileage is 170k.

**martybelfastt5** · Wednesday 10th March 2010, 22:17

aahhh,,, thats sswwweeeett!!! love the colour its autum gold alright yet to see one in the gallery ect with the r front lip ect on,,love these odd coloured ones. nice,,,,