TFM's- Project Oil Burner

**The Flying Moose** · Monday 26th March 2012, 17:59

Well with the S70 T5 and 850R now gone (pictured below) it was time for another Volvo.

I spent many hours considering what to go for next, ideally something that can also replace the Escort TDDi as it had a habit of causing me cronic back ache on a journey longer than five minutes.

Well I'm sure you'll be pleased to know I havnt left the fold!

The weapon of choice then... A Volvo S60 D5 SE. The cars on a 2002 plate and has 140k on the clock. All extra's fitted inc retro-fitted parking sensors (hate them!) and the RTI system. Its got a little service history and requires a new intercooler which I have ordered at a cost of £140, as a result however I picked it up for a bargain price of £1200.

Here goes:

So far Im very impressed, has alot of poke for a lowly 163bhp motor and best of all no matter how you drive it wont drop below 40mpg, infact its averaging 49 at the moment with mixed driving. First tank of fuel was just under £100 and has run out after 750 miles.

Oh and the seats are bloody fantastic!

So the plan? Well I still aim to get a project 850 T5 also but use this as the main driver. Other than that maybe try a D5 monster? Not sure how far you can go with these but I have seen some at over 250hp. Perhaps a map for now and a larger turbo etc later.

Keep your eyes peeled for further updates...

**martybelfastt5** · Monday 26th March 2012, 18:28

looks good em, got to love the comfort in the 60s seeems a great price too, and no complaints on the fuel front thats some nice figures

**T5frankie** · Monday 26th March 2012, 18:41

mmm getting me thinking mate, nice motor

**JUDGENINJA** · Monday 26th March 2012, 18:45

Nice looking car... Sweep stake on how many months this one lasts....!!!

**AndysR** · Monday 26th March 2012, 19:46

Looks like a tidy honest car you've gotten yourself. Be interesting to see how you progress with it, having driven a 205hp twin turbo D5, these units have a lot to give so will be interesting to watch your progress

**p fandango** · Monday 26th March 2012, 19:47

the only difference's i can see between that & my old man's is the Thor's & cup holders in the rear armrest. Certainly got a bargain there

**Jamest5r** · Monday 26th March 2012, 19:56

Interesting

see what it does on the strip might give Liam a chance

**p fandango** · Monday 26th March 2012, 20:01

Originally Posted by Jamest5r

Interesting

see what it does on the strip might give Liam a chance

Bonny did a 17.2

**T5frankie** · Monday 26th March 2012, 20:07

Originally Posted by Jamest5r

Interesting

see what it does on the strip might give Liam a chance

think liam will actually win some races this year

**M-R-P** · Monday 26th March 2012, 20:08

Looks like a little sweetie you got yourself there Emlyn. Just keep an eye on that DIM...

**V70 Graham** · Monday 26th March 2012, 20:09

Looks like a nice car you have there.....and a good price too.

**LiamT4** · Monday 26th March 2012, 20:14

Originally Posted by Jamest5r

Interesting

see what it does on the strip might give Liam a chance

Cheeky git.

**LiamT4** · Monday 26th March 2012, 20:27

With the miles you do emlyn, it makes sense to have a diesel.

Word of caution though, this is supposed to be your every day car, you don't want to go too far with modding and lose its reliabilty.

Stick with a remap and save the big mods for your track toy.

**The Flying Moose** · Tuesday 27th March 2012, 06:59

Originally Posted by JUDGENINJA

Nice looking car... Sweep stake on how many months this one lasts....!!!

Probably not that long...

Originally Posted by AndysR

Looks like a tidy honest car you've gotten yourself. Be interesting to see how you progress with it, having driven a 205hp twin turbo D5, these units have a lot to give so will be interesting to watch your progress

I think there is alot of potential but its deciding where to stop on a daily I guess. However if 250bhp is achieveable and you can still get 40mpg then it cant be all that bad, besides the torque will be way up on a T5 tuned.

Originally Posted by Jamest5r

Interesting

see what it does on the strip might give Liam a chance

Probably some pathetic time!

Originally Posted by martinrpeachey

Looks like a little sweetie you got yourself there Emlyn. Just keep an eye on that DIM...

DIM, DIM ,DIM blah blah (ignoring you as I dont want to chance it). Annoyingly however a bulb has blown (grey one) and I know need to source a replacement.

Originally Posted by LiamT4

With the miles you do emlyn, it makes sense to have a diesel.

Word of caution though, this is supposed to be your every day car, you don't want to go too far with modding and lose its reliabilty.

Stick with a remap and save the big mods for your track toy.

Yeah your probably right Liam... annoyingly if I had waited a couple of days longer I would have bought this instead:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2808532764...84.m1423.l2649

**y2blade** · Tuesday 27th March 2012, 08:34

Fantastic cars..I love mine

Following with interest.

**volvokid** · Tuesday 27th March 2012, 09:06

Nice one glad your still in the fold

**The Flying Moose** · Tuesday 27th March 2012, 14:26

Originally Posted by y2blade

Fantastic cars..I love mine

Following with interest.

I have to agree Blade...

Have you done anything to your at all?

**M-R-P** · Tuesday 27th March 2012, 15:09

Originally Posted by The Flying Moose

DIM, DIM ,DIM blah blah (ignoring you as I dont want to chance it). Annoyingly however a bulb has blown (grey one) and I know need to source a replacement.

LOL, I have some grey ones somewhere, pm me your addy and I'll get them to you tomorrow

P.S. take the battery off for a couple of hours before you unplug the DIM

**The Flying Moose** · Tuesday 27th March 2012, 15:13

Originally Posted by martinrpeachey

LOL, I have some grey ones somewhere, pm me your addy and I'll get them to you tomorrow

P.S. take the battery off for a couple of hours before you unplug the DIM

Martin... one word "Legend"

PM on its way.

**M-R-P** · Tuesday 27th March 2012, 15:17

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