Project BTCC

[Volvostorm]

No updates yet, still waiting for the intercooler to have mk2 brackets welded on.

http://www.ultraracing.my/Bars.asp?ID=2971

Has anybody tried fitting these on an estate, I'm not worried about them sticking up above the boot line.

[Volvostorm]

Wow, doesn't time fly!

Intercooler fitted, and many parts have been bought! Still no pictures lol

Once I get the d/pipe back, a big push is going to be made, aim is to have her running before the end of the year!

Stay tuned!

[p fandango]

did you get the UR bar? i found automac not to be much help so emailed them direct for a price

[Volvostorm]

No mate, I haven't yet

I can't see why they wouldn't fit the estate

[Volvostorm]

Some bits turned up today, including this:

http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/db.php

[AndysR]

Can't be long now until it's all back up and running again

[Volvostorm]

I'm still waiting for the custom downpipe, but, no, its not far away from running

[LiamT4]

Some bits turned up today, including this:

http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/db.php

Excellent, very usefull bit of kit.

[Volvostorm]

Its getting there, nearly all the wiring is back in, plumbed up the engine, and the gas conversion

Just working out the RIP kit and the re-circ valve layout.

[Volvostorm]

Finally got my down pipe mk8 back, fingers crossed it fits!

Then, its got to be wrapped, that could be fun!

[foammanmark]

The poor girl is suffering from a 400 per day habit I'm doing the PCV this weekend, but its a bit late, as I think the RMS is blown, and I have a big oil leak coming from above the turbo.

So, it could be time for a engine rebuild, so, who do people recommend? As I've already said, I want to fit uprated rods and cams (N/A ones possibly?) fit a pedro type breather system, and a bigger turbo (18 or 19) and better manifolds, plus, the correct mapping.

Anything I've forgotten, and who is best to talk to about these mods? I don't want a flame war, just some honest opinions.

You've got me a bit worried now. I've been advised to do the PCV on the 97' T5 that I'm buying next weekend, along with the cambelt and a service. I have to drive it back from Swindon to Great Harwood, so around 170 miles. If it's not already leaking oil, then I presume I should be able to get Home without causing any damage, if the PCV is blocked? What do you think please?

[claymore]

You've got me a bit worried now. I've been advised to do the PCV on the 97' T5 that I'm buying next weekend, along with the cambelt and a service. I have to drive it back from Swindon to Great Harwood, so around 170 miles. If it's not already leaking oil, then I presume I should be able to get Home without causing any damage, if the PCV is blocked? What do you think please?

I'v had my 850 for nearly 3 years with over 200k miles on it, I'v fitted a supercharger and nitrous, but haven't done the PCV or cambelt yet.

[Volvostorm]

You've got me a bit worried now. I've been advised to do the PCV on the 97' T5 that I'm buying next weekend, along with the cambelt and a service. I have to drive it back from Swindon to Great Harwood, so around 170 miles. If it's not already leaking oil, then I presume I should be able to get Home without causing any damage, if the PCV is blocked? What do you think please?

I had the car a year before it started smoking, and, it wasn't that bad, would only do it after being left to idle for a few minutes.

I found my PCV wasn't blocked anyway, but I fitted a new one, which didn't clear the problem, on mine it was bore wear, and this started the whole rebuild!

You do know how to check to see if the PCV is blocked?

[foammanmark]

I'v had my 850 for nearly 3 years with over 200k miles on it, I'v fitted a supercharger and nitrous, but haven't done the PCV or cambelt yet.

That's some reassurance thanks. You have no oil leak or anything? I think Volvo(Qady) whom has sold me the car is just advising me to have it done sooner rather than later, together with the other bits.

You've got a SC and nitrous- I presume that it's basically a rocket then!

[Volvostorm]

It is better to change them sooner rather than later

Yes, Claymore's does move!

[claymore]

That's some reassurance thanks. You have no oil leak or anything? I think Volvo(Qady) whom has sold me the car is just advising me to have it done sooner rather than later, together with the other bits.

You've got a SC and nitrous- I presume that it's basically a rocket then!

And dont forget the Turbo

[Volvostorm]

The downpipe fits!

After massaging the floor a bit, even the lambda sensor is in the right place

[Jamest5r]

The downpipe fits!

After massaging the floor a bit, even the lambda sensor is in the right place

Nice when thing's fit

[Volvostorm]

Yeah, only taken months! lol

Should have the exhaust this weekend too

[Volvostorm]

A bit of a shock today, I've collected the T5, its now in my own unit, hopefully I'll be able to update the thread with some progress soon