My Volvo 850 T-5 Project

[850_Turbo_Brick]

Hi all, here is my project thread - pasted from the Volvo forum, hope you like the pics.

February 2008

Hi all,
I have had my t5 for 3 weeks now (Owned by two previous VOC members - im the third VOC member to own it) and thought id post up some pictures after cleaning it up. It is a t5 S with Mas Italy 17" titan replicas, air con, electric windows / mirrors / sunroof & heated seats - Not a scratch on it! It has full service history and all old MOT's and receipts. very pleased with my purchase.
heres some pictures
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSCN3336.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSCN3337.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSCN3340.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSCN3333.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSCN3334.jpg
heres a photo before six hours of cleaning the engine! :
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSCN3317Small.jpg
and after:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSCN3328.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSCN3330.jpg
so far the only modifications are a re-map (by one of the previous owners) I replaced 2 of the worn out assimetrico's (it has p zero assimetrico's all round) and a genuine volvo strut brace fitted last week.
i will use this thread to post my modifications and maintenance.
cheers
Barry

[850_Turbo_Brick]

hi all,
just a little update on the maintenace, after driving the car for a while it came to light that there were a few niggles with my car, so took it to a specialist mechanic to have a look, it needed :

front suspension supports
turbo return oil seal
new recirculating valve
new cat
tightening of the oil cooler pipes
downpipe tightening

now even more of a smoother ride, and runs like a dream!
cheers
Barry

[850_Turbo_Brick]

hi again,
At the weekend i went down to a scrapyard in pease pottage, Went down there for a friend to get some parts for him and his dad as they are on holiday in italy.... alright for some lol. I also stumbled across an S40 2.oltr T, so i decided to take its clear side repeaters. I then proceeded to exit but before i left i spotted an 850 with the same interior as mine, couldn't believe my luck, i took the drivers side carpet, a replacement cloth arm rest (for the vinyl one i have on mine) and a few little plastic clips and what-not.
when i got home i decided to take out the whole interior (apart from the dash) and vax the carpets and seats, whilst cleaning all the vinyl and platsic.
i couldn't believe how well it came out!
my computer is playing up the moment as soon as its sorted ill post the end result of all the hard work.
cheers
barry

[850_Turbo_Brick]

hi all,
finally i got the camera working.
here are some pictures of my interior after i stripped the interior out and clean it all.
My nice new arm rest.
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/interior1.jpg

The all new carpet, freshly cleaned.
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/interior2.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/interior3.jpg
After cleaning the car inside and out it decided to snow heavily the next day, so i took the opportunity to take it out and get some pictures in the snow. heres the best photo out of them all.
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/snowvolvo.jpg
I will let you know of the next time i get something changed or added to the car.
cheers
barry

[850_Turbo_Brick]

hi all,
its been a while, lol. just a quick update, after have a few problems with the boost, i took the car to a specialist to have some investigative work to get to the bottom of the lack of boost. After being at the specialist for a month or two they found what was the cause of the problem.
The problems were:

burst boost hose
faulty MAF sensor
faulty oxygen sensor
and a few little things that needed replacing

so now it is running the best that i have had it! which is fantastic news!
I have also sourced some T5-R suspension, but i am replacing the rear dampers for koni yellow dampers, I have also got new front and rear anti-roll bars from ipd with a rear strut brace which goes across where the additional rear seats are bolted it, which is also from ipd.
so when i get it all fitted then i will take some pics of the mods, on and off the car.
Cheers
Barry

[850_Turbo_Brick]

hi all,
I know its been a while, but finally got round to do some more work on the car. And after waiting 3 weeks for the braided brakes hoses, i finally completed the 302mm brakes conversion with the braided brake hoses. We had trouble with getting the bleed valves un-done but with a bit gentle persuation they loosened off.

Here are some pictures from the day:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00771.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00770.jpg
and the finished project:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00773.jpg
As you can see we also painted the carriers and calipers in copper. Which i think it brings them up alot.
it has made such a difference to the handling of the car, for the price of the conversion its a well worth upgrade.
cheers
Barry

[850_Turbo_Brick]

Hi all,
I was just looking through my thread and realise i was missing out that i have now got some v70 rear lights. Here is a picture of them off the car.
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00685.jpg
I will post another picture of them on the car when we get some nice weather (if we ever that is).
cheers
Barry

[850_Turbo_Brick]

hello again,
Once again been spending more money on my T5, not that im regreting it, i just received another delivery of parts for my suspension upgrade.
This includes:

IPD Uprated Drop Links
Powerflex Poly Top Mount
New Lower Control Arms
Koni yellow Rear Dampers

Here is some pictures of them off the car, they aren't being fitted until around the 25th of this month, so i will have to post some more pictures after that.
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00774.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00776.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00777.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00778.jpg
I am also waiting for a rear strut brace, but they were out of stock. So i have to wait for it to be sent from IPD, which will take a couple of week to be delivered.
Cheers
Barry

[850_Turbo_Brick]

hi all,
Finally found some time so fit the V70 rear lights, Easier than i thought and yet such a big difference they make. I also took the time to T-Cut and polish her, It took about 8 hours but it has made such a big difference to the look of the car.
Here are some pictures of the car after my 8 hour cleaning stint.
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00779-1.jpg

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00780-1.jpg

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00781-1.jpg
Cheers
Barry

[850_Turbo_Brick]

Hi all,
Now i have had all the work to my suspension, i thought i would post some pictures of the rest of the upgrades and some pictures of comparison with some after shots.
here are some photos:
-Poly bottom mount:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00782.jpg
-Poly bushes for the lower control arms:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00786.jpg
-New track rod ends:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00784.jpg
-New rear drivers side brake caliper:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00783.jpg
-Sport lowering springs:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00785.jpg
-Eibach camber adjustment kit:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00790.jpg
-Comparison of the old rear suspension and new:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00796.jpg
-New front suspension assembled:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00798.jpg
I will post more pictures of car when we eventually get some nice weather.
cheers
Barry

[850_Turbo_Brick]

Hi all,
Just realised i haven't posted any pictures of the recent mods, such as lowering the car (40mm), and the new stereo head unit.
Here are some pictures of the car after spending another few hours out in the freezing cold this morning.
Before lowering:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSCN3336.jpg
After lowering:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00893.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00894.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00899.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00900.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00902.jpg
And here is the New head unit:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00889.jpg
Cheers
Barry

[850_Turbo_Brick]

Hi all,
Just thought i would post a pic of the car in the snow, feeling right at home!
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC00973.jpg
I hope to post more mods soon.
cheers
barry

[macca]

Another great project thread Barry, cheers! Another lovely car too, really like it in black, and it is so very clean too! :)

[S40R_Rob]

The shine! It blinds my eyes! :cool:

Rob

[AndysR]

Very nice, looking forward to seeing it in the flesh some day :)

[RT Mechanics ltd]

Very nice, looking forward to seeing it in the flesh some day :)


Me to ;) very nice car you have there barry :D

Russ

[850_Turbo_Brick]

Me to ;) very nice car you have there barry :D

Russ


cheers russ,

hopefully get to see the peril in all its glory:drool:, not just the door and bumper!:d

barry

[mills]

alright barry, nice t5 mate, cool pics too :cool:

any more plans for it?

[850_Turbo_Brick]

Hi all,
Long time no post. I have done a few "minor" changes to the car since my last post :) Firstly i changed the door handles to V70 ones and colour coded side strips to match.
Next i bought a few bits for my car:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC02047.jpg
1x MANUAL donor car
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC02051.jpg
New 850R clutch
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC02067.jpg
Poly tie bar bushes
Also solid gear linkage bushes from a Toyota MR2.
Here are a couple of photos of the fitting process:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC02054.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC02055.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC02063.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC02070.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC02072.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC02073.jpg
The car drives perfectly, very pleased with the outcome especially as i am only 23 years old and have only worked on cars for the last couple of years (the first year very casually).

cheers
Barry

[macca]

Well done mate, brilliant result!! :D

[RT Mechanics ltd]

Very well done Barry nice to see it all went to plan would like to see your car one day looks nice how does it feel being a manual now :)

Russ

[850_Turbo_Brick]

Very well done Barry nice to see it all went to plan would like to see your car one day looks nice how does it feel being a manual now :)

Russ


Cheers Russ, I have only driven it for a short while, it feels very strange BUT much NICER! Far more enjoyable!

Barry

[Kerry_T-5R]

Nice one mate, you will enjoy it much more now!

Your nan will be even happier than you are with it.... she can have her drive way back! :)

[850_Turbo_Brick]

Nice one mate, you will enjoy it much more now!

Your nan will be even happier than you are with it.... she can have her drive way back! :)

Cheers mate, Yeah i bet she cant wait to get rid that old shed of a skip/donor car lol

[Crazy_C]

Daammmmnnnn, that is seriously sweet man!! I'm really feeling that!!

And thank you!! I have been wondering what those clear lights were from and now I know they're off a V70 lol Been scratching my head on that one for a while now haha


Can't believe how shiny it is!!!!

[macca]

Can't believe how shiny it is!!!!

You should see the size of his wrists...

[Crazy_C]

You should see the size of his wrists...
:shock: :shock:

What does that have to do with how well he shines his car ;) lol

[850_Turbo_Brick]

Hi all,

Finally got round to getting my next mod! Its an stainless steel OBX Turbo back exhaust from the USA.

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC02074.jpg


http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC02075.jpg


http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC02077.jpg

3 Inch Downpipe with 2.5inch cat-back system.

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC02080.jpg

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC02081.jpg

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC02083.jpg

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/DSC02084.jpg


I had to change the Exhaust housing of the turbo as the flange was too small. Just waiting on a few more parts then will post pics once fitted.

Barry

[stealthtuning]

Wheres the freaking pics man??????!!!!!! you still need to take me for a ride in your car, need to see what its like now!, by the way, sounds FOOKIN awesome with your new exhaust on there!:drool: Love ya barry!:very_happy:

[850_Turbo_Brick]

Hi all,

it's been a while since I have put an update on the forum. I have today fitted a walbro 255 fuel pump. Really thought it would be harder than it was! But thanks to RT mechanics I went very smoothly.

Here is some pictures:

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/311be799.jpg

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/2f929f34.jpg

I have also painted a few bits in the engine bay, I painted the spark plug cover , throttle cable cover and the battery terminal cover in the same colour as my wheels.

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/ce5097f9.jpg

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/67ec62b9.jpg

I will soon be putting the car on a rolling road to see what it is running afr and power wise. I aslo will get the injectors cleaned and flowed soon.


Cheers

Barry

[850_Turbo_Brick]

Hi all,

Spent a good few hours cleaning the car today, i also clay barred the paint work and polished it. I have never tried clay bar before but the result is the best it's ever came out as! After doing the both clay and polishing it feels like glass!

Here's some picture only taken them with my phone:

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/da2ac6df.jpg

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/6152bcd9.jpg

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh94/barrysc/60b83e57.jpg

really pleased with the results. I will be doing the same with the wheels soon.

Cheers

Barry

[Kerry_T-5R]

Looking good mate - everyone else: you need to see it up close to see how good it really is!