General: 850: Subframe Removal

[Clan]

dont forget new bolts as all the suspension bolts are stretch "use once only" bolts

The 4 subframe bolts , the wishbone bolts , lower ball joint clamping bolts , horizontal lower strut bolts ,
I've seen a lower ball joint clamping bolt break after being used twice , the ball joint then detaches causing the wheel to flail about , not recommended ...

Stretch bolts act like plastic after being used once , they will tighten and tighten and stretch with insuficient clamping force . They wont do up and get tighter and tighter as will normal nuts and bolts . use the angle torque too , those 4 subframe bolts need a LOT of energy to tighten correctly .

[frobes2]

Originally Posted by kristan_uk2

Firstly, thank you all for your help and input its much appreciated.

So aslong as the frame is from a petrol and not a diesel/police car then it will be same.
Yeah I have to buy a support beam and then hope I can recoup the money selling it on afterwards.

Removal - unbolt everything attached to frame......support engine.....use jacks take weight.......unbolt frame.......lower frame...............refit is reversal.
Please tell me if I'm missing something.

Thanks again everyone.

Maybe some Delrin replacement bushes!!!

Good luck with the process, let us know how she drives when all put back together..

Scott.

[kristan_uk2]

Thanks, already know about the bolts as only recently changed front wishbones and it cost me around £15 for 6 nuts and bolts from volvo.....bit steep though for bolts i have to say.

Wasn't planning on changing the bushes really just want to get the car back on the road really so can take my daughter to school when her ankle has healed.
How much are a set of bushes and whats difference from Standard/Poly/Delrin???

[strbryan]

Originally Posted by kristan_uk2

Thanks, already know about the bolts as only recently changed front wishbones and it cost me around £15 for 6 nuts and bolts from volvo.....bit steep though for bolts i have to say.

Wasn't planning on changing the bushes really just want to get the car back on the road really so can take my daughter to school when her ankle has healed.
How much are a set of bushes and whats difference from Standard/Poly/Delrin???

Delrin bushings are £100 plus £23 postage from Sweden.

Unless your thinking about dropping in a T-5 engine as well then there is no point in fitting stiffer bushings.

[kristan_uk2]

I wanted to fit a T5 engine but when I first mentioned it on here I was told too much money and hassle changing everything.......would love to drop in a turbo engine as my car would then deserve the colour.

Think ill stick with the standard bushes though thanks.

[strbryan]

Originally Posted by kristan_uk2

I wanted to fit a T5 engine but when I first mentioned it on here I was told too much money and hassle changing everything.......would love to drop in a turbo engine as my car would then deserve the colour.

Think ill stick with the standard bushes though thanks.

Don't listen to what people tell you mate especially if they haven't done it them self.

If you want to fit a T-5 engine to your 850 then go for it, you defiantly wont be disappointed in the results.

[kristan_uk2]

What parts etc would be needed to install the turbo engine as would love to do it but obviously if its going to be a pig of a job and cost a fortune it isn't worth it.

Is there a guide anywhere on how to change the engine and what is needed.

[strbryan]

All you will need is the Engine/wiring loom"only for the engine"radiator/Exhaust/Ecu

Edit:Air filter box

[kristan_uk2]

If id know that I would have done it last year when there was a scrapped T5 in local scrappy that was just brought in for no insurance etc that had everything and full leather interior. Maybe an option for the future. Think I'll need to get some help though when I decide to do it.

Car would so deserve the yellow colour.

[kristan_uk2]

Well got subframe on the way thank god from a guy in Wigan who's got an ebay shop.....seems to have alot of parts. CLASSICVOLVOPARTS.