Blacky For all the Doubters the New Project

**merc85** · Thursday 17th October 2013, 20:57

Well well well, what a eventful few days, For all the doubters out there who said i should have tested this tested that, used ONLY genuine Volvo parts even tho Volvo dont make anything which myself being in the trade for over 18 years have known this for a very long time.

And that even modifying my crank sensor as per volvo's instructions it will cure the problems i have been having.....

And even after having the car Peco scoped by a professional auto electrician still confirmed it wont be the obd1 FLYWHEEL causing the issues.

I can confirm that after Changing the flywheel from the obd1 version to what should be in there ie a OBD 2 one did infact cure the starting issue.

No amount of testing this that and the other could confirm what i Found out, OBD 1 flywheels WILL cause havac if fitted into a OBD 2 car.

Blacky fired up after the 1st revolution of the engine and has continued to do so after 24 hrs. Hot oir cold she is the best starting Volvo ive had which since ive blown over £500 chasing this problem down it bloomin should be.

The car has a newly found lease of life and now feels as she did do in her previous vehicle the (obd 1) Red 855, very very lively half throttle acceleration is now back to how it should be, and the exhaust note has changed also.

Cant wait to get her on the strip next year, and apply future improvements to her.

My thanks go's out to all of the peeps on this forum who have helped me along this god forsaken journey and have kept me in Volvo ownership.
My biggest thanks goes out the AndysR who has stood by helped and showed me a few problem solving techniques and also spent his time working on blacky with me.

Go's to show this forum is a Awesome place and full of vast knowledge and enthusiasm from its members.

THANKS AGAIN TO ALL WHO HAVE HELPED>

**stribo** · Thursday 17th October 2013, 21:01

Great news you've finally found the problem Gav, I look forward to beating you on the strip next year.

**merc85** · Thursday 17th October 2013, 21:02

Originally Posted by stribo

Great news you've finally found the problem Gav, I look forward to beating you on the strip next year.

yes im sure you will lol

**V70 Graham** · Thursday 17th October 2013, 21:03

Well done Gav, I'm genuinely pleased for you to have finally gotten to the bottom of this, looking forward to seeing the car soon.

**oblark** · Thursday 17th October 2013, 21:05

Glad you sorted the problem and thank god you`re not going to break it

**c70geoff** · Thursday 17th October 2013, 21:07

Awesome news
Look forward to seeing and hearing her soon

**martybelfastt5** · Thursday 17th October 2013, 21:12

well done!

**munster732** · Thursday 17th October 2013, 21:16

Excellent news...never doubted you for a second

**AndysR** · Thursday 17th October 2013, 21:16

About time you realised how good your car is, just pleased you didn't give up and break it

**leet5r** · Thursday 17th October 2013, 21:20

sorry but what was the problem you were havening , and whats the difference between the 2 flywheels

**theflyingbrick** · Thursday 17th October 2013, 21:21

does this mean ill have to find some wheel elsewhere lmao well done gav im made up for you mate

**merc85** · Thursday 17th October 2013, 21:25

Originally Posted by theflyingbrick

does this mean ill have to find some wheel elsewhere lmao well done gav im made up for you mate

pmsl yeah i reckon mate lmfao

**merc85** · Thursday 17th October 2013, 21:29

Originally Posted by leet5r

sorry but what was the problem you were havening , and whats the difference between the 2 flywheels

The Obd 1 flywheel has holes drilled around it and the crank sensor pick up from there, the OBD 2 Flywheel has Steps/coggs around it much like abs teeth.

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OBD 1 ^^^^

Below OBD 2 flywheel

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**Kingsford G** · Thursday 17th October 2013, 21:31

Can I still have the window off it?

**merc85** · Thursday 17th October 2013, 21:32

Originally Posted by Kingsford G

Can I still have the window off it?

let me think about that.......................... erm NO lol

**M-R-P** · Thursday 17th October 2013, 21:35

well, that's a well deserved rant Gav, glad you've finally got a result mate - now go enjoy it!

**Kingsford G** · Thursday 17th October 2013, 21:44

Originally Posted by merc85

let me think about that.......................... erm NO lol

Told u she`ll be fine,glad u staying in the volvo world mate.I`m working on mine still so when all done and the window is sorted she`ll be asking for a photo session,got the hint?

**merc85** · Thursday 17th October 2013, 21:49

Originally Posted by Kingsford G

Told u she`ll be fine,glad u staying in the volvo world mate.I`m working on mine still so when all done and the window is sorted she`ll be asking for a photo session,got the hint?

yeah deffo, i love the way the awd drove very solid

**t5 pete** · Thursday 17th October 2013, 22:12

that's awesome news Gav bout time you had some good luck and I take my hat off to you as many would have given up way before this stage a true credit to you and you perseverance