The White Shadow build thread :)

[mike 850]

Looks like the Redruth tyre place?

[ovloVolvo]

Remap is in the pipeline Want to eventually push 300 bhp, but I know what I need to get there
Tyres were done local at redruth tyres and tracking done at Tyre finders. MOT has been to Halfrauds first, which was a stupid mistake i know :/ .. and then near where I live a place called Dolcoath motors.
Only gotta get the exhaust noise limits down a bit and it will pass. Other than that, shes one hell of a motor

[ovloVolvo]

Where did you get the exhaust done buddy

I got it done at Powells garage near where I live. They done a great job, just a shame it's too noisy for the mots around here! Even an advisory would be okay, better than a fail :/

[ovloVolvo]

Was going to take for another MOT but developed a problem on the way. Got myself a puncture. Even the spare wheel was nailed too so was flat. Need to buy another new tyre before MOT but 'should' be ready on Monday at 12:30! With a bit of luck ha

[M-R-P]

It never rains.

[ovloVolvo]

Just quick update. Car is going in for another MOT tomorrow at 12. Also got the exhaust baffle/bung on order and should be here mid week! Will post results tomorrow, hopefully with good news

[RichT4]

Good luck

[ovloVolvo]

Good news every body. Car has passed its MOT and is loving being on the open road!!! So happy it's un real. All taxed, MOT'd and insured Still loud as hell but that's all part of the fun

[M-R-P]

Excellent news mate

We'll have to have an ex-plod meet sometime with all the plodders about now

[RichT4]

Pleased to hear it! And Martin you will have to wait until mine is on the road for that

[M-R-P]

Pleased to hear it! And Martin you will have to wait until mine is on the road for that

Pull yer finger out then dude

[RichT4]

Pull yer finger out then dude

I am! So much so my son is helping check out the cylinder head today haha

[ovloVolvo]

Excellent news mate

We'll have to have an ex-plod meet sometime with all the plodders about now

Yeah man deffo! Love driving her around Since having taken it a few hundred miles already, I have noticed a few things that will need sorting. But the main thing is it is on the road and drives ha

[mafro-T5R]

Yo bud .nub said your car is overheating bring it up when your free and we will have a look a what's goin on hopefully head gasket not gone or on way out fingers crossed cheers

[ovloVolvo]

Yo bud .nub said your car is overheating bring it up when your free and we will have a look a what's goin on hopefully head gasket not gone or on way out fingers crossed cheers

Yeah man, Car was overheating loads. Its developed a few problems. Thinking driveshaft on way out. Alternator needs replacing as its making a whine sound. Tracking needs doing again as pulling to the right. Turbo needs sorting as im losing boost, so not sure weather it is a pipe leak or a faulty turbo. Clutch is on its way out, so time to save for a new one. Theres also a rubbing sound and a rattle coming from the bay, Thinking loose engine mounts. Gearbox needs oil too. Oh, and the brake pedal hisses after being pressed, so thinking brake servo seal has gone :/

Love the Volvo they said, It'll be fun they said haha

[M-R-P]

And so begins the rollercoaster that is ex plod ownership

Wanna know what a clutch change costs?

[expolicev70t5]

And so begins the rollercoaster that is ex plod ownership

Wanna know what a clutch change costs?

You will frighten him , if its anything like what my ex plod clutch cost, mind you I had to do duel mass fly wheel at same time

[RichT4]

Hahahaha sounds like my ex plod is gonna cost less to put back on the road compared to yours!!

[ovloVolvo]

Im aware of the costs and hoe much of a job it is haha. Not looking forward to it! Plus all the other things that need doing. But I will save this Volvo and it will keep going, no matter how many times I break my bank haha

[M-R-P]

Gool lad. Been there myself and you have my condolences lol.