Gazzar Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 I'm going to do the oil filter in Volvo blue, if I can get it in the local motor factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrover17H Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) Careful, before you know, you're found sat at 40, middle lane of the M6 Edited July 3, 2020 by Landrover17H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 That's what I like about my Volvo, no one expects it to leave them for dust at the lights. Google polestar, that's the blue I am going for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 I borrowed a V70 2.4T earlier this week. 200bhp but so gently progressive..lovely car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrover17H Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) I'll 'fess up. I own one of the last factory BiFuel jobs. Volvo dabbled in LPG/CNG back in the day. Has 400K odd on there, no rot, and simply runs and runs. This fact won't stop me taking the persistence out of myself, or others for owning such a thing... motoring never got cheaper. Edited July 3, 2020 by Landrover17H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 I'll drive mine until the station wagon had been built and tested. No more modern cars, bar I obtain so much money I can give it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 6 hours ago, Gazzar said: That's what I like about my Volvo, no one expects it to leave them for dust at the lights. Google polestar, that's the blue I am going for. Polestar blue is a gorgeous colour. Just wish they actually built the 4wd C30 as more than just a single concept car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 Well, it ended up being hicote "blue". I'll see what it looks like when I start shooting paint this weekend. Tis only the filter canister, mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 5 hours ago, Landrover17H said: I'll 'fess up. I own one of the last factory BiFuel jobs. Volvo dabbled in LPG/CNG back in the day. Has 400K odd on there, no rot, and simply runs and runs. This fact won't stop me taking the persistence out of myself, or others for owning such a thing... motoring never got cheaper. I believe the in-line six in a Freelander 2 is a Volvo motor. They seem to be immensely durable engines. A car that lasts and lasts has some appeal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 Mines only got 130k miles, and not doing much since lockdown. So I've a while yet to get the SW built. It is showing an abs error at the moment, so mechanicing needed soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 Blue: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 Other general fittage: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 I'm going to get some food, then retighten all bolts, zinc spray exposed steel, prime, and maybe even spray the main engine. I might have to take the timing cover off again, I've no key in the crank key way for the pulley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 Engine shiny! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 Boring, but worth it. Clean, degrease, zinc spray, etch prime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 Spraying was the usual confusion of "why isn't spraying, oh god there's paint everywhere! Why is it pulsing? Why is the air full of paint and the engine not covered?" But, there's paint on the engine now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 Then trigger wheel stuff. My lathe isn't happy, and I've not got the skills or tools to operate it properly. As I use it more the motor starts squeaking and groaning. I think I'll have get a new motor. It stuck the job long enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 I need to get my head around the geometry next, and drill/ tap the pulley to take the trigger wheel. Shame I can't just glue it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 Should I give the engine a second coat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 As it is cast, I would, always difficult to fill the small pores. Last thing you want is a rusty green engine after a few months... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 To time the EDIS I need to have the sensor over a tooth that has 8 teeth between it and the missing tooth. Which will be in front. Is that right? At TDC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 33 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: As it is cast, I would, always difficult to fill the small pores. Last thing you want is a rusty green engine after a few months... Yes, I'll do again this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 I also painted the dip stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrover17H Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 (edited) I insist you stop now, I mean, you're doing too good a job of this? This puts us to shame. I was kidding when I said it last, yet you're really lr4x4's answer to 'Project Binky'. All you want to do to complete the picture is explain "Why it's perfect..." Then change everything. You could make a few more brackets... Oh yeah, and never finish the thing. Edited July 4, 2020 by Landrover17H 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Gazzar said: Shame I can't just glue it..... Nowt wrong with a hot metal glue gun.... Mounting details: https://wiki.autosportlabs.com/Ford_EDIS_technical_information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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