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taosiukei · Jul 9th, 2016, 23:03

amazing work on the body and that colour is B)B)B)B)B)

Burdekin · Jul 10th, 2016, 10:51

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Originally Posted by Carlsson 986

Robert, for those of us who have already taken the neoprene seal route, can the original felt seals be used in the now-machined covers, or should the neoprene ones be used again?

Is your engine leaking at the seals Rick? I have neoprene seals and have no leaks.

Derek UK · Jul 10th, 2016, 11:59

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Originally Posted by Carlsson 986

Robert, for those of us who have already taken the neoprene seal route, can the original felt seals be used in the now-machined covers, or should the neoprene ones be used again?

No you will need to use the neoprene seals. You can always go back to the older timing cover and rear seal housing if you wish.
I'm also in favour of using the felt seals as they self align and still work well on the inevitable slightly scored crank or sleeve. Neoprenes need to be set up just right and don't work well on a rough surface.

Palmer 221 · Jul 16th, 2016, 16:44

In light of the oil seal debate, I'm pleased to announce I can provide feedback for both. After replacing the timing cover's felt seal, i had bit of a surprise when i removed the fly wheel to find a Rubber seal (had been badly fitted)

I'm going to stick with the miss matched pair for now and let time decide.

In Other news... couple of small victories, Cam and timing gear and cam has been changed. Fortunaltly cam bearing where in good condition.

Gears came off easily after i bent some hooks from the local builders murchant and modifying my puller to suit. had to grind the puller jaws from the crank gear.

Also had a spuradic purchase yesterday, I was being introduced to a local rally driver when we spotted a Gearbox from his old 142s with the J type overdrive. condition was unknown but it looks very well looked after if not recenly rebuilt. £120 payed.

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Work in the car has been slow due to the lovey July weather we are having.. bit of work in the engine bay but nothing worth writing home about.
Cross member and suspension arms are back from blasting, ill pop some pics up when powder coated and bushed. will be a while yet

Palmer 221 · Jul 16th, 2016, 16:44

Thank you so much!

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Originally Posted by taosiukei

amazing work on the body and that colour is B)B)B)B)B)

Derek UK · Jul 16th, 2016, 21:13

OD/box was a bargain. Best mod you can do to an Estate. Hopefully it is a good one.

classicswede · Jul 18th, 2016, 17:09

Hi Palmer, can you text me or call me at some point to sort out bits for your cylinder head

123GT-AMAZON · Jul 19th, 2016, 08:37

Hi ya

Just catching up with this thread sorry to hear about the nerophane seals

but you will have to replace housing to revert back as they machine them to fit the seals used nowadays which makes it another bad idea in my book

Felt all the way for years hassle free driving

Ok congratulations on the overdrive purchase you will ! Need the short front prop aswell and also a overdrive speedo cable to suit for it to function as you need so if the guys got the short prop snap that up sharpish ...
And a o/d switch plus a light with low brightness so not blinded while night driving seen that happen before .

Keep up the gd work and enjoy the sun

Kind regards
Robert.w

pez · Jul 20th, 2016, 22:40

Car is looking great after its paint,looks a lot better than when i seen it in volmech's workshop a few years ago!
Intrested to see how you get on
With fitting the overdrive,as i have an overdrive unit & box myself that i need to get round to fitting,although i dont have the propshaft or switch just yet.
Appreciate some photos of the conversion when you grt round to it if you dont mind.

All the best

Ben

Palmer 221 · Jul 22nd, 2016, 21:24

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Originally Posted by pez

With fitting the overdrive,as i have an overdrive unit & box myself that i need to get round to fitting,although i dont have the propshaft or switch just yet.
Appreciate some photos of the conversion when you grt round to it if you dont mind.
Ben

of course

Prop arrived the other day. I did some quick and rough measuring to see if i have a fighting chance when I'm under the car, difference between non-overdrive and overdrive prop was 11 - 11.5 inches. overdrive unit was approx 11 inches extra in length. happy days

Jul 18th, 2016, 17:09	#47
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Hi Palmer, can you text me or call me at some point to sort out bits for your cylinder head __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Jul 19th, 2016, 08:37	#48
123GT-AMAZON 1800necwinner Last Online: Yesterday 10:25 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Anglia ,Suffolk , uk	Hi ya Just catching up with this thread sorry to hear about the nerophane seals but you will have to replace housing to revert back as they machine them to fit the seals used nowadays which makes it another bad idea in my book Felt all the way for years hassle free driving Ok congratulations on the overdrive purchase you will ! Need the short front prop aswell and also a overdrive speedo cable to suit for it to function as you need so if the guys got the short prop snap that up sharpish ... And a o/d switch plus a light with low brightness so not blinded while night driving seen that happen before . Keep up the gd work and enjoy the sun Kind regards Robert.w __________________ I grew up on classic volvos hence my passion for them born and breed into the lifestyle ! Last edited by 123GT-AMAZON; Jul 19th, 2016 at 08:40.

Jul 9th, 2016, 23:03	#41
taosiukei Junior Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 03:56 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Birmingham	amazing work on the body and that colour is B)B)B)B)B)

Jul 16th, 2016, 16:44	#44
Palmer 221 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 29th, 2018 23:03 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: North Wales	In light of the oil seal debate, I'm pleased to announce I can provide feedback for both. After replacing the timing cover's felt seal, i had bit of a surprise when i removed the fly wheel to find a Rubber seal (had been badly fitted) I'm going to stick with the miss matched pair for now and let time decide. In Other news... couple of small victories, Cam and timing gear and cam has been changed. Fortunaltly cam bearing where in good condition. Gears came off easily after i bent some hooks from the local builders murchant and modifying my puller to suit. had to grind the puller jaws from the crank gear. Also had a spuradic purchase yesterday, I was being introduced to a local rally driver when we spotted a Gearbox from his old 142s with the J type overdrive. condition was unknown but it looks very well looked after if not recenly rebuilt. £120 payed. . Work in the car has been slow due to the lovey July weather we are having.. bit of work in the engine bay but nothing worth writing home about. Cross member and suspension arms are back from blasting, ill pop some pics up when powder coated and bushed. will be a while yet

Jul 16th, 2016, 21:13	#46
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:46 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	OD/box was a bargain. Best mod you can do to an Estate. Hopefully it is a good one.

Jul 20th, 2016, 22:40	#49
pez VOC Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2023 22:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: teesside	Car is looking great after its paint,looks a lot better than when i seen it in volmech's workshop a few years ago! Intrested to see how you get on With fitting the overdrive,as i have an overdrive unit & box myself that i need to get round to fitting,although i dont have the propshaft or switch just yet. Appreciate some photos of the conversion when you grt round to it if you dont mind. All the best Ben

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