Any other 960 manual owners on here???

ThePurplePanther · Jun 26th, 2018, 16:55

Greetings all - not been on here much recently but have just bought myself a new toy/project (project is the word!)...

A 960 manual estate.

I knew these were rare so hadn't bothered looking for them and picked up a nice late 940 CD estate, but this one came up for sale and I thought why not so took a punt. This turned into a 13 hr operation when my trusty 940 snapped it's alternator belt on the M25 - it's almost like it knew!!!

She drives like she has 4 square wheels, all fluids desperatly needed changing and all bushes/mounts need swapping. On top of that the paint is a mess and the interior has seen better days... but apart from that he's fine. (And just one more thing - the boot doesnt open).

If i am reading this correctly:

http://www.howrareismycar.co.uk/cars/volvo-960.aspx

And the manual was only an option on the 2.5 24V (I seem to remember reading somewhere they build a few 3.0 manuals but they were special order/runout sepcials - happy to be corrected) then there really aren't that many left.

So I was wondering, how many of them are on here?

And what body/colour are they?

Mine is a 2.5 24V CD estate in dark red with cream cloth interior.

Any others on here?

PP

T5Sweep · Jun 26th, 2018, 18:02

Break it and give me the gearbox please

Lovely motors, comfy as you like.

ThePurplePanther · Jun 26th, 2018, 18:14

I was originally going to break it and t6 swap my 940 - then reaslied how few are left (due to people doing exactly that) so i decided to keep him in one piece.

And even in its poor state you can feel the difference between these and 940s, looking forward to returning him to his former glory!

Still torn between NA revvy screamer or boosty brick...

T5Sweep · Jun 26th, 2018, 18:27

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Originally Posted by ThePurplePanther

I was originally going to break it and t6 swap my 940 - then reaslied how few are left (due to people doing exactly that) so i decided to keep him in one piece.

And even in its poor state you can feel the difference between these and 940s, looking forward to returning him to his former glory!

Still torn between NA revvy screamer or boosty brick...

I always thought they'd make a good N/A build with some throttle bodies, but the capacity would respond well to a turbo setup.

ThePurplePanther · Jun 26th, 2018, 18:37

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Originally Posted by T5Sweep

I always thought they'd make a good N/A build with some throttle bodies, but the capacity would respond well to a turbo setup.

Exactly the dilema i'm facing.

And 3rd option - twin screw supercharger???

classicswede · Jun 26th, 2018, 18:45

I have broken a silver 3ltr manual estate and a blue 3ltr manual estate. Both were very rough.

My daily is a 3ltr Auto, I'm tempted to convert my spare one to manual

I have already started building a Turbo exhaust manifold for it and have a T6 intake manifold and injectors ready for it. Not sure how the Autobox is going to stand upto that

rwdkev · Jun 27th, 2018, 18:10

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Originally Posted by ThePurplePanther

And the manual was only an option on the 2.5 24V

Yes, M90 gearbox was introduced at same time as the mk2 facelift and was only an option on the 2.5 at that point. Until then, the 960 had not been available with a manual box.

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Originally Posted by ThePurplePanther

.....they build a few 3.0 manuals but they were special order/runout sepcials - happy to be corrected) then there really aren't that many left.

Not special or run-out but again an option just like the 2.5 and even rarer

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Originally Posted by ThePurplePanther

I had heard rumors there were some late 960s/v90s - I think they only did them for the ~180 bhp engines rather than the ~200 bhp 3lt. Good to hear that being confirmed.

Yes, the 2.5 (170 bhp) was dropped in 97 and replaced by the detuned 3.0 (180 bhp) and the M90 option continued. The standard tune 3.0 (204 bhp) was never mated to the manual box.

ThePurplePanther · Jun 27th, 2018, 18:12

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Originally Posted by rwdkev

Yes, M90 gearbox was introduced at same time as the mk2 facelift and was only an option on the 2.5 at that point. Until then, the 960 had not been available with a manual box.

Not special or run-out but again an option just like the 2.5 and even rarer

Yes, the 2.5 (170 bhp) was dropped in 97 and replaced by the detuned 3.0 (180 bhp) and the M90 option continued. The standard tune 3.0 (204 bhp) was never mated to the manual box.

Brilliant! Very useful to know.

If you don't mind me asking, where did you get this from? I struggled to find a decent source.

PP

Jun 26th, 2018, 16:55	#1
ThePurplePanther Member at Large Last Online: Sep 8th, 2019 11:46 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Southampton	Any other 960 manual owners on here??? Greetings all - not been on here much recently but have just bought myself a new toy/project (project is the word!)... A 960 manual estate. I knew these were rare so hadn't bothered looking for them and picked up a nice late 940 CD estate, but this one came up for sale and I thought why not so took a punt. This turned into a 13 hr operation when my trusty 940 snapped it's alternator belt on the M25 - it's almost like it knew!!! She drives like she has 4 square wheels, all fluids desperatly needed changing and all bushes/mounts need swapping. On top of that the paint is a mess and the interior has seen better days... but apart from that he's fine. (And just one more thing - the boot doesnt open). If i am reading this correctly: http://www.howrareismycar.co.uk/cars/volvo-960.aspx And the manual was only an option on the 2.5 24V (I seem to remember reading somewhere they build a few 3.0 manuals but they were special order/runout sepcials - happy to be corrected) then there really aren't that many left. So I was wondering, how many of them are on here? And what body/colour are they? Mine is a 2.5 24V CD estate in dark red with cream cloth interior. Any others on here? PP

Jun 26th, 2018, 18:45	#6
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 20:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	I have broken a silver 3ltr manual estate and a blue 3ltr manual estate. Both were very rough. My daily is a 3ltr Auto, I'm tempted to convert my spare one to manual I have already started building a Turbo exhaust manifold for it and have a T6 intake manifold and injectors ready for it. Not sure how the Autobox is going to stand upto that __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Jun 26th, 2018, 18:02	#2
T5Sweep Master Member Last Online: Oct 24th, 2022 09:28 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Peterborough	Break it and give me the gearbox please Lovely motors, comfy as you like.

Jun 26th, 2018, 18:14	#3
ThePurplePanther Member at Large Last Online: Sep 8th, 2019 11:46 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Southampton	I was originally going to break it and t6 swap my 940 - then reaslied how few are left (due to people doing exactly that) so i decided to keep him in one piece. And even in its poor state you can feel the difference between these and 940s, looking forward to returning him to his former glory! Still torn between NA revvy screamer or boosty brick...

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