850 t5 change engine etc to v70 2.3 t5

**merc85** · Wednesday 2nd March 2011, 20:37

High may be breaking, My 850 2.3 t5 auto which has a Superb engine. Can this engine be used in a Volvo V70 2.3 t5 1998 manual. (throttle cable) version as the car i've seen has done 188k.

Also does anyone know if my Ecu will work 850 auto - v70 manual?

Really apreciate any help on this.

**nobananas** · Wednesday 2nd March 2011, 21:26

Should be no reason why you can't as they are basically the same vehicle. I have a V70 engine in my 850 (well at least the bottom half !) and a C70 gearbox with modified clutch pipework to allow the use of a concentric slave. Not sure about the ecu though.

**Chopster** · Wednesday 2nd March 2011, 21:38

Engine - yes (you'll have to change the flywheel)
ECU - No

**stu_850t5** · Wednesday 2nd March 2011, 22:30

Noooooooo dont go V70 lol, 850's have a better stance from the front end in my opinion.
hold out for a good 850, good things come to those who wait! although its your daily drive.......could be a pain waiting. get another auto box for now just to get it back on the road, then do some thinking/planning. ill come over and give you a hand if you like mate?

**stu_850t5** · Wednesday 2nd March 2011, 22:43

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volvo-850R-aut...item35afee32d2

THIS is 10 mins down the road from me. i could collect it for you and drop it to your door! 95 notes is a good price......... im sure between us we could have that on your car in a weekend!
any help you need mate.......collecting a box etc........ give me a bell, i'll travel to get one for ya mate, just sort me out the petrol in my beast of a saxo lol

**merc85** · Wednesday 2nd March 2011, 23:36

Cheer's Stu, But my 1 of my auto lines is also bad, it really aint worth chucking another auto box in im afraid.

I think for i have planned a Manual is the way to go for me, 850 pref, But a P1 V70 t5 would be nearly as good.

Apreciate your looking tho bud, catch up soon

**stu_850t5** · Wednesday 2nd March 2011, 23:44

no worries, call me if you need anything mate

**merc85** · Thursday 3rd March 2011, 18:00

Cheers bud , took ur advice couldnt bring it on myself to break her so i've bought that 850r box, still has auto lines on it to and the ecu. Pick it up tomorrow after work from Chappel/earlscone.

**stu_850t5** · Thursday 3rd March 2011, 18:12

great stuff mate! i guess youve got transport to collect it? at least once you got this fitted it gives you more time to find the right car for you............

MANUAL 850 T5 lol