I had relized that it would not be a simple and straight forward job, I done quite few swaps across model ages in the passed and learnt the hard way that nothing is ever the same and connections etc change as the model years roll by, but I'm still just thinking if the worst comes to the worst, its way to good to let die.
Anyway thanks for the warning, but its nothing that I hadn't expected, car manufacturers couldn't make it easy for us or there would be no fun I keeping your car on the road....lol
Current Volvo's 1995 854 Gul T-5R 1996 855 Olive T-5R 1997 855 Olive AWD 1999 V70R AWD and 2005 XC90 D5 AWD
Previous Volvo's 1987 745 gle 1989 745 GL 1995 855 Olive GLE 2001 V70 p2
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1996 850 T5 AWD - Self tuned M4.4 ECU with COP`s, B5254T ( S60R internals in a 850 block ) ostrich 2.0 , VXR injectors @ 3.8 bar, K24 turbo with a 6+6 compressor wheel, 3.25" MAF, top mounted Dump Valve, RN Exhaust manifold, 3" downpipe with 200 cell cat, 2.75" Stainless exhaust, Brembo calipers, S60R brake discs, stainless RIP kit, 3" Throttle body,
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so you see she ain't dying, by hook or crook she will live on, even if I have to learn to fix my own auto, or as a last straw convert to manual, but we'll all see it here on vpc ... but looking on it may take a while but I'm sure it won't be off the road longer than smithys rwd with 140bhp....lol!!!!
Current Volvo's 1995 854 Gul T-5R 1996 855 Olive T-5R 1997 855 Olive AWD 1999 V70R AWD and 2005 XC90 D5 AWD
Previous Volvo's 1987 745 gle 1989 745 GL 1995 855 Olive GLE 2001 V70 p2
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Dangerous Dave (Saturday 17th November 2012)
Thought about a 6 speed manual conversion? good boxes.
19t, greens, 3" inlet, 3" downpipe with race cat, V70R catback, autotech map...
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is this a parallel universe? that had crossed my mind as the v70r awd (phase3) had all kit on test that was fitted to the phase2 V70s so I am led to believe, thus making it a feasible idea as they share similarities, it's just a matter of making it work, the brain and how it's programmed is the limit....I think !!!!
Current Volvo's 1995 854 Gul T-5R 1996 855 Olive T-5R 1997 855 Olive AWD 1999 V70R AWD and 2005 XC90 D5 AWD
Previous Volvo's 1987 745 gle 1989 745 GL 1995 855 Olive GLE 2001 V70 p2
My Ebay Items http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/quik.connection
Current Volvo's 1995 854 Gul T-5R 1996 855 Olive T-5R 1997 855 Olive AWD 1999 V70R AWD and 2005 XC90 D5 AWD
Previous Volvo's 1987 745 gle 1989 745 GL 1995 855 Olive GLE 2001 V70 p2
My Ebay Items http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/quik.connection
Just got to get a couple of more parts then can start my baby.i bought a custom nuke performance fuel rail and then relised that my fpr won't fit lol.so I've bought the nuke performance fpr and dump valve too .should look good when fitted though and they are blue too.sorry to here about the misses car mate
MoleT-5R (Monday 19th November 2012)
Right, it's unfortunately got to the point when something it has got to be done and just replacing the box like for like, with another s/hand one ( if available ) doesn't seem like a viable plan, just more grief a few thousand miles down the road so here's a few idea's and questions I have about each option I have thought about and I wondered what your thoughts on them are and if anyone has any better solutions.
1. Manual conversion (will this then throw up problems with the me7 ecu ? as the autobox would appear to be missing)
2. Rebuild the current autobox with a new solenoid valve unit ( myself !!!! could be a £600+ hinding to nothing or it might work again )
3. Could a later 5 speed autobox be fitted along with the relevant ecu and run without problems with me7 ecu ?
breaking is not an option, it can take up garage space for as long as it takes to get this fantastic car back on the road, just want to explore the options before ripping it apart and just heading blindly down one route when the may be a better option out there.
Thanks. Adrain
Current Volvo's 1995 854 Gul T-5R 1996 855 Olive T-5R 1997 855 Olive AWD 1999 V70R AWD and 2005 XC90 D5 AWD
Previous Volvo's 1987 745 gle 1989 745 GL 1995 855 Olive GLE 2001 V70 p2
My Ebay Items http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/quik.connection
Option 4 and its abit mad lol.
Do a manual conversion and then find a pre me7 wiring loom and reloom the car and then you have a later engine with a more reliable car .also why you are there put a 960 tb and a early manifold on for more mods and turn that turbo up to 1.35 bar with a remap .i told you it was a it mad but look at the possibilities at that setup on a later car .
MoleT-5R (Friday 21st December 2012)
I think its very much swings and roundabouts as to the best solution... it all boils down to Cost and preference.
Did Jayne like the Auto and does she prefer it to driving a Manual? If its Auto then have the box re-built, yes it may cost a good chunk and would alleviate any other modifications or part requirements and above all would be guaranteed!
If you go down the manual conversion route consider this... firstly you will need the basics, pedal box and shifter assembly box from a breakers around £50, secondly you would need a Clutch including thrust release bearing this genuine Volvo would be around £250 and a flywheel £50 secondhand or £300 ish new. Also then a gearbox which can be sourced for around £75-100 quid.Using the cheaper options a manual conversion would then cost around £425 or £675 with a new flywheel.
Now I may be mistaken and someone may know however I would expect also if the rear axle has AWD drive gear you would need a 2WD rear axle fitting too in order to do a manual conversion.
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MoleT-5R (Friday 21st December 2012)
A manual AWD gearbox would probably cost a lot more (thats if you can find one).
The propshaft can be removed and the car driven around without any problems (cars with viscous coupling, not sure on haldex models) so converting to a FWD and getting a normal gearbox would be viable
1996 Olive Green 850 AWD - Follow the Project - Forged rods, 19T, big blue injectors, 960 TB, 3.25" MAF, Ostrich, 608 binary, arduino data display, active exhaust control with Focus RS tips, 320mm front brake conversion.
1996 Nautic Blue 850 AWD - Failed its MOT, now it's a donor for the green thing.
2004 Sapphire Black S60 D5 - The new daily hack.
MoleT-5R (Friday 21st December 2012)
Nice selection of idea's there, but nobody has gone the upgrade route and shoe horn a newer 5 speed into the awd, think I'm going to have to do some deep research here
Current Volvo's 1995 854 Gul T-5R 1996 855 Olive T-5R 1997 855 Olive AWD 1999 V70R AWD and 2005 XC90 D5 AWD
Previous Volvo's 1987 745 gle 1989 745 GL 1995 855 Olive GLE 2001 V70 p2
My Ebay Items http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/quik.connection
I'm guessing here but it will probably fit. The hard would be the ECUs....
1996 Olive Green 850 AWD - Follow the Project - Forged rods, 19T, big blue injectors, 960 TB, 3.25" MAF, Ostrich, 608 binary, arduino data display, active exhaust control with Focus RS tips, 320mm front brake conversion.
1996 Nautic Blue 850 AWD - Failed its MOT, now it's a donor for the green thing.
2004 Sapphire Black S60 D5 - The new daily hack.
Looking like I will be going down the 5 speed manual awd route this winter as most of the parts are now within my grasp, the only problem to overcome could be some me7 ecu niggles, but I'm sure this can be over come
Current Volvo's 1995 854 Gul T-5R 1996 855 Olive T-5R 1997 855 Olive AWD 1999 V70R AWD and 2005 XC90 D5 AWD
Previous Volvo's 1987 745 gle 1989 745 GL 1995 855 Olive GLE 2001 V70 p2
My Ebay Items http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/quik.connection
You can contact RICA as they did a software for XC70 auto using a s60r engine (manual) for me. The ECU is still the xc70 but map has been converted for the manual.
MoleT-5R (Tuesday 8th October 2013)
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