C70 t5 98

[Brett855tdi]

Today is a day that i fulfilled a dream and bought a T5!
i was sceptical about the car to start with, i didnt like the way it was advertised and at first wasnt to keen on the eastern guy that was selling it.
The first thing i noticed about it was the paint work on the rear quarters was terrible! he said "it will mop out" i said "you recon" i later found what i think it the suspect in the boot (a piece of 1200g W&D) but he said the car was like that when he got it.... i dont think so, this get me abit angry as he didnt say much of it on the phone.

when i met the guy he was actually quite sound, he then started her up from cold, ive never heard something so sweet!
he then said let if warm up for abit and we will take it for a run, cant thrash it cold (this earned big brownie points with me) and to be fair his M5 the older v8 he had swapped to from the volvo was a real stunner.

I took the car round the block a few times and gave it a boot full on a small stretch i found, was all good and it does seem mechanically mint, no smoke no rattle or knocks etc etc i gave him just over 700 quid for it and left, been driving it all night hasn't missed a beat.
i want more power already, i know its quick, but i want it proper quick,

i need to sort out a few niggles first, get them out of the way
radio sc900 cd doesn't work error 2
needs a new inner drivers door handle and window switches (in cream)
new top mount
seats don't fold forward
change the wood inside for something else or will wrap or paint them
and was thinking about a cheap diy black spray job
try and find a recirc blank plate (maybe make one?)
i will get some pics up tomorrow... the start of the next project

[Wobbly Dave]

Can help with the top mount.

[Brett855tdi]

Im thinking of a powerflex one, i like it on the derv so will do one again i think

[bubba_1986]

The one we have for sale is the uprated volvo one, Will take pics and add to our thread later

[Wobbly Dave]

Mines done perfectly well with the uprated volvo one.

The cruciform rubber does not wear out as it is always under compression.

[Brett855tdi]

Mines done perfectly well with the uprated volvo one.

The cruciform rubber does not wear out as it is always under compression.

How much do u guys want for it, if its cheap i will give it a go

[Wobbly Dave]

20 quid exc. postage?

[Brett855tdi]

20 quid exc. postage?

is that the complete bulk head to engine 36mm and 50mm?
i only really need a 50mm bush

[Wobbly Dave]

That's a complete replacement for the round one.

[t5 pete]

are you meaning the purple one is the one your after or the later yellow on which bolts to the bulk head

[Brett855tdi]

That's a complete replacement for the round one.

Ah as in the whole later ME7 unit with the square bigger bush?
if so is this a better upgrade than using the older style mount with a round powerflex bush?

yes pete i was thinking of the purple one, like i used on my tdi and yourself.

[bubba_1986]

Yep bigger square bush mate

It is off and ready to go, we can send if asap if you require

Cheers

[Brett855tdi]

Cheers bubba will give it a go... would it be possible to exchange it for cash with wobbly? save on postage as hes local...

[bubba_1986]

Yeah that will be fine. If u want to pop over today would be good ? We are going to hlm in afternoon though will be back in evening. Can always leave part with Ellen.

[Brett855tdi]

cheers again, could we sort this next week when i have the available funds?

[Brett855tdi]

Heres some boring updates... i cant wait to do some proper work on this.

Sorry poor photo from the window:




The centre compartment lid doesn't seem broken but worn,


The broken handle and switches,




I refitted the HID kit as they had just been thrown in, i drilled the holes for the wires and bung and then mounted the ballasts, that had been pushed into the light clusters themselves when i got it :@


How lazy that the universal mats had jut been thrown in as well, was weirdly great fun to do!


And i emptied the boot out for a tin of tyreweld and some Velcro

[andybrown]

Can you do a video of the exhaust and maybe some pics of the exhaust underneath please?

[Brett855tdi]

Can you do a video of the exhaust and maybe some pics of the exhaust underneath please?

I can do yes, the pipe is straight through catback and sounds awsome!
He said it was all powerflow, but when i got it on the ramp about 2ft of it at the end was.... the rest of it is just mild steel, and does not look great but works fine. i can sort a video out i think (will have to use a long poking device or something)

[Hoppsym]

Is this off gum tree?

[Brett855tdi]

Is this off gum tree?

yes ideeed