Dazab's V70 project manual & t5 conversion

[daza-b]

Well guys thought i would start a thread on my new project
Started off gettin handed down my V70 from my granddad so major sentimental value ut me being me cannot keep a car standard!!
So here is how it looked when i got it:






















Pretty clean motor for its age really, couple of bumps being my granddads work
Done a couple of bits so far like tinted the windows as i own a window tint and valeting company, tinted the rear lights and put a H.I.D kit in, here is how it looks:








Just bought a 1998 V70 T5 from my friends yard to break, going to have the engine, cruise control and onboard computer, going to give the t5 engine a full rebuild with everything uprated, going to try for the 350bhp - 400bhp, picking the t5 up tomorrow so will get some pics as will be selling a few bits of it like the leather interior and other bits and pieces, anyway that my progress so far
reason for not just buying a T5R that i want is because the XLT has way to much sentimental value to let it go, anyways talk soon guys

[t5_monkey]

Looking good! and Good luck with the project

[daza-b]

Looking good! and Good luck with the project

thanks mate

[martybelfastt5]

nice ,,love a biuld like this i will be watching!!

[The Flying Moose]

Looks like you have done the car the justice it deserves, nice one.

[daza-b]

Looks like you have done the car the justice it deserves, nice one.

thanks mate look forward to sharing all the information in the near future!

[daza-b]

Ok guys so its monday, T5 day lol well apart from getting an eye stye and looking like i have done 10 rounds with tyson!! so dont know if i can get the t5 today, lets hope it calms down enough for me to get it! Cross fingers everyone!! lol

[AndysR]

Looking better already,

With a 400hp valeting vehicle you may have to change the company name to Rapid Valets... lol

[daza-b]

Looking better already,

With a 400hp valeting vehicle you may have to change the company name to Rapid Valets... lol

hahahaha what a good idea lol with 400bhp dont think many people would see the advert on the back lol

[daza-b]

happy happy happy get my v70 turbo tomorrow so can start on with getting the 2.4 turbo lump rebuilt and getting it dumped into my v70, really looking forward to start the rebuild, will do a thread just for the rebuild and also put it on here, also its got some t5 wheels on it, going to recon them gloss black and maybe get some lacquer with a silver sparkle, will get pics of the other t5 tomorrow and post em on here

[foammanmark]

Good luck with the project, and I look forward to seeing it all come together. Started my project now on the T5, but I'm not swapping engines or anything as drastic as that- well hopefully not! No seriously, cambelt service and PCV this Thursday and then tints next month and then.............................................. .....................

[daza-b]

Good luck with the project, and I look forward to seeing it all come together. Started my project now on the T5, but I'm not swapping engines or anything as drastic as that- well hopefully not! No seriously, cambelt service and PCV this Thursday and then tints next month and then.............................................. .....................

how much is the belt costing you to get done?

[foammanmark]

I think it around £400 for the cambelt service and PCV. However, the car has come with a set of plugs and oil filter, which might bring the price down slightly. I use Readview Volvo near me and they are very good with an excellent reputation. Adam goes on here so I have to be careful what I say!! He's been good for me, only the other week he repaired my D5 whilst I waited after a pipe came loose from the turbo, and I don't forget things like that!

[daza-b]

I think it around £400 for the cambelt service and PCV. However, the car has come with a set of plugs and oil filter, which might bring the price down slightly. I use Readview Volvo near me and they are very good with an excellent reputation. Adam goes on here so I have to be careful what I say!! He's been good for me, only the other week he repaired my D5 whilst I waited after a pipe came loose from the turbo, and I don't forget things like that!

no way haha i know adam very very well, i used to live down the road from him in good old huncoat, when you see him again say darren betney says hi haha

[foammanmark]

Will do! They've looked after all my Volvos so far and are always really busy.

[Jim S70R]

Alittle on the slow side picking up this tread
As said above great car and what an excellent base for a good project.

[daza-b]

Alittle on the slow side picking up this tread
As said above great car and what an excellent base for a good project.

haha no worries and thanks

[daza-b]

Will do! They've looked after all my Volvos so far and are always really busy.

cheers buddy, must go down and see adam, been a few yrs lol

[daza-b]

well i got my volvo turbo just picked it up, going to have a brew and then get it into my garage....pics to follow

[Jamest5r]

Hi mate, a bit off topic but i need advice about tinting, the Mrs want's her V70 done but not as dark as "limo" but the best shade to keep the heat off the dogs in summer but still be able to see out of the window's, what would you recommend? and could you do it at a meet if you attended?

Cheers