Damien - The resurrection

**graemewelch** · Sunday 21st July 2013, 23:09

just read this from start to finsih. was a nice motor to start with but going to be mint when finished

**t5 pete** · Sunday 21st July 2013, 23:16

Very nice andy really nice work man ship did the rods come with the recommendation to cut back the bores for clearence I also worried about that with myne but upon fitment there was engough room so all fine.

**Wobbly Dave** · Monday 22nd July 2013, 01:02

Looks lovely Andy. Hope it runs well & holds together at least better than mine. Have you checked your oil pump?

**Kingsford G** · Monday 22nd July 2013, 01:06

Awesome work there mate,looking great that engine does.Hope to c here running soon

**iancho** · Monday 22nd July 2013, 07:51

Looking better on every new Post, Nice work yet again Andy

**AndysR** · Monday 22nd July 2013, 23:28

Originally Posted by graemewelch

just read this from start to finsih. was a nice motor to start with but going to be mint when finished

Thanks Graeme

Originally Posted by t5 pete

Very nice andy really nice work man ship did the rods come with the recommendation to cut back the bores for clearence I also worried about that with myne but upon fitment there was engough room so all fine.

I'm not sure about the cutouts tbh, it maybe a requirement recommended by, the rod manufacturers or CP's or possibly just a precaution of the machine company.

Originally Posted by Wobbly Dave

Looks lovely Andy. Hope it runs well & holds together at least better than mine. Have you checked your oil pump?

Thanks Dave, I was aware of the oil pump issues before reading about your unfortunate failure. I have a brand new Volvo pump to go on and also still have the original which was, as far as I know, fine. Obviously the old pump can be checked but I've asked Russ to investigate any possible issue with Volvo UK and let me know. I had similar issues to yours with an engine build on my previous car which resulted in a new engine and then turbo failure shortly after due to failure caused by contamination, I will NOT be going down that route with this car, Russ mirrors my thoughts on this also which helps to know he will pursue Volvo on my behalf for a definitive answer.

Originally Posted by Kingsford G

Awesome work there mate,looking great that engine does.Hope to c here running soon

Thanks KG, when the time comes you may need to leave Colchester to hear it and see it though.. Lol

Originally Posted by iancho

Looking better on every new Post, Nice work yet again Andy

Thanks, I'm very pleased with the way it looks

**GregE102** · Wednesday 24th July 2013, 09:20

Just caught up with your thread Andy after a long time, Good to see it's coming on nicely!
When it's back on the road we will have to hook up for a photo shoot!
Cheers Greg

**AndysR** · Wednesday 24th July 2013, 21:44

Originally Posted by GregE102

Just caught up with your thread Andy after a long time, Good to see it's coming on nicely!
When it's back on the road we will have to hook up for a photo shoot!
Cheers Greg

Indeed, sounds like a plan

**bonelorry** · Thursday 25th July 2013, 20:50

As said before Andy, An awesome car and IMO has to be one of the finest 850's in the country.

Your 15G is the Turbo Technics jobbie isnt it? Garrett GT28 internals etc?

Cheers Simon

**leet5r** · Thursday 25th July 2013, 21:42

good work on the engine bud , always had a soft spot for this car

**merc85** · Thursday 25th July 2013, 22:21

Originally Posted by leet5r

good work on the engine bud , always had a soft spot for this car

its even better in real life. this car is totally outstanding

**volvokid** · Thursday 25th July 2013, 22:33

I havnt even commented on this thread yet. You know my opinion

**AndysR** · Friday 26th July 2013, 22:47

Originally Posted by bonelorry

As said before Andy, An awesome car and IMO has to be one of the finest 850's in the country.

Your 15G is the Turbo Technics jobbie isnt it? Garrett GT28 internals etc?

Cheers Simon

That's a bold statement Simon, there's far better examples out there I am sure

Yes it is a hybrid turbo part Garrett part Mitsubishi, mainly Mitsubishi tbh. Not quite the GT28 more T28 well at least that's always been my understanding of it. Did make quite a pleasant improvement in torque output without affecting low down boost like a larger turbo would..and flutters exactly like a saff cossie

Originally Posted by leet5r

good work on the engine bud , always had a soft spot for this car

Thanks Lee, how's things with you, still got the red 855R and the Cossie?

Originally Posted by merc85

its even better in real life. this car is totally outstanding

So many people will be so disappointed when they see it in the metal after that... Lol

Originally Posted by volvokid

I havnt even commented on this thread yet. You know my opinion

Thanks, with cars like yours that's a complement of the highest order, I do believe the pictures do it a little too much justice though... Lol

**T5frankie** · Friday 26th July 2013, 22:59

too much sucking up on this forum, its a "nice car" Andy lol, if it was mine it would be getting slated

**AndysR** · Friday 9th August 2013, 20:50

So update time ....

Some more news back from the RT and crew and some pictures. I will however keep this brief as I'm updating this from my phone as I currently have no Internet here at home, BT line fault....

Firstly a subtle alteration to the front end...

From this

To this, still some tiding to do but I'm happy with it so far..

Which will help with this (the old one looked tired and dirty.. Lol)

..and of course this

Anyway engine all now gone together and ancillaries in place.

Autobox clean up and replacement of exterior oil seals

Torque converter in

**AndysR** · Friday 9th August 2013, 20:52

On the subframe complete with gearbox

Damien awaiting his engine

Nearly there...

And.....

Ta da!!

It's in, lots of little bits to refit like the rads and autobox cooler, also got a new brake fluid reservoir to compliment the coolant header tank, but the bulk of it is fitted and I am very pleased so far with how it looks, seeing these pictures have really got the itch back to drive it... And to a larger extent clean it, I'm getting the itch to go the same route I did with my Orion and go for concourse, loads and loads and loads of work to do to get to that level, as its a long way off but that's potentially my next step with the car, if I can be bothered.. Lol

Anyway thanks for reading and comments welcome if you fancy