Finally!!!

Sep 13th, 2004, 15:58

The R is back on the road!!! Ten months after I bought her, I've rebuilt my Red 855R, and I'm finally driving her again!!

I never realised the clutch on a Volvo could be so light!! Mind you, I replaced the clutch, bearing, input shaft sleeve and lever arm pivot bush, so i guess it's back to how a new car would be!!

I am quite surprised by the extra noise of the ferrita Exhaust system. I've got the later one, fitted along with a brand new 16T Turbo, the later one, with the cranked flange.

I really want to put my foot down, but with the whole engine being brand new (I rebuilt it) shes gonna need at least a thousand miles of under 3000 rpm first. The engine sounds wonderful, like a motorcycle, with a whining sound when you blip the throttle, I assume this noise is the new pistons and rings in their tight bores!!

Anyways, I'm going out for another drive now, I need to get that 1000 miles out of the way!!!

Sep 13th, 2004, 16:13

out of interest, could you not just leave it idling overnight to get part of that out of the way?

sarge · Sep 13th, 2004, 16:25

Excellent. I'm glad you're pleased with it after all the effort and money you've invested in it. Bring it on a leisurely run up north; that'll soon eat into the 1000 miles.

Sarge
'99 V70 AWD

cootuk · Sep 13th, 2004, 18:17

i thought idling was the worst thing you could do with a new engine - I thought they needed the varied revs for the pistons to bed in properly?

Sep 13th, 2004, 18:34

>i thought idling was the worst thing you could do with a new
>engine - I thought they needed the varied revs for the pistons
>to bed in properly?

You're dead right there!!

burchi · Sep 13th, 2004, 18:54

Hi Nigel

Glad you are enjoying your "R". You deserve it after all that work you put in.

Why not add a few miles and bring her up to the performance meet on Sunday at the Crooked Billet. That should add 250 odd!

Regards

IC · Sep 13th, 2004, 19:04

I second that! It would be good to see your car and get some photos!

sholtby · Sep 13th, 2004, 19:21

You're a crazy guy to have done all you have to your car. But I admire your determination and patience. Enjoy your 'new' car.

Simon

Andy · Sep 13th, 2004, 21:38

Nice one!

Got to hear that soon :)

Might need your expertise at some stage, if its still on offer...

BJ · Sep 13th, 2004, 22:41

Good luck and enjoy your "new" 850R you deserve it after all the time and money you put into it :D

BJ

850R

Sep 13th, 2004, 15:58	#1
RedR Guest Location:	Finally!!! The R is back on the road!!! Ten months after I bought her, I've rebuilt my Red 855R, and I'm finally driving her again!! I never realised the clutch on a Volvo could be so light!! Mind you, I replaced the clutch, bearing, input shaft sleeve and lever arm pivot bush, so i guess it's back to how a new car would be!! I am quite surprised by the extra noise of the ferrita Exhaust system. I've got the later one, fitted along with a brand new 16T Turbo, the later one, with the cranked flange. I really want to put my foot down, but with the whole engine being brand new (I rebuilt it) shes gonna need at least a thousand miles of under 3000 rpm first. The engine sounds wonderful, like a motorcycle, with a whining sound when you blip the throttle, I assume this noise is the new pistons and rings in their tight bores!! Anyways, I'm going out for another drive now, I need to get that 1000 miles out of the way!!!

Sep 13th, 2004, 16:13	#2
5lab Guest Location:	RE: Finally!!! out of interest, could you not just leave it idling overnight to get part of that out of the way?

Sep 13th, 2004, 16:25	#3
sarge Master Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2010 08:01 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Roy Bridge	RE: Finally!!! Excellent. I'm glad you're pleased with it after all the effort and money you've invested in it. Bring it on a leisurely run up north; that'll soon eat into the 1000 miles. Sarge '99 V70 AWD

Sep 13th, 2004, 18:17	#4
cootuk Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2013 20:52 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: bradford	RE: Finally!!! i thought idling was the worst thing you could do with a new engine - I thought they needed the varied revs for the pistons to bed in properly?

Sep 13th, 2004, 18:34	#5
RedR Guest Location:	RE: Finally!!! >i thought idling was the worst thing you could do with a new >engine - I thought they needed the varied revs for the pistons >to bed in properly? You're dead right there!!

Sep 13th, 2004, 18:54	#6
burchi Senior Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2022 21:37 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Storrington, West Sussex	RE: Finally!!! Hi Nigel Glad you are enjoying your "R". You deserve it after all that work you put in. Why not add a few miles and bring her up to the performance meet on Sunday at the Crooked Billet. That should add 250 odd! Regards __________________ Ian Burch 2003 ('53 reg) V70 R Manual. Ferrita 3" Downpipe & Sport CAT, HEICO Sport Exhaust with Quad Tips! Sold but not forgotten.... 1998 Saffron V70 R AWD Manual RICA 310 Chip, SAMCO Hoses, S/Steel Exhaust with 2 x 4" Outlets, OEM Strut Brace, Dynaudio Premium Upgrade, K&N Panel Filter

Sep 13th, 2004, 19:04	#7
IC S60R/V70R Last Online: Yesterday 11:54 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brumbeldore View Photos By: IC	RE: Finally!!! I second that! It would be good to see your car and get some photos! __________________ 2003 S60R 2003 V70R VOC Speed Challenge Champion 2007/08/Joint Winner 2009 Motor Sport Challenge Winner 2008/Joint Winner 2009

Sep 13th, 2004, 19:21	#8
sholtby Premier Member Last Online: May 26th, 2010 20:17 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: north east	RE: Finally!!! You're a crazy guy to have done all you have to your car. But I admire your determination and patience. Enjoy your 'new' car. Simon

Sep 13th, 2004, 21:38	#9
Andy Master Member Last Online: Mar 12th, 2023 14:04 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Bath/Bristol/N. Wilts	RE: Finally!!! Nice one! Got to hear that soon :) Might need your expertise at some stage, if its still on offer...

Sep 13th, 2004, 22:41	#10
BJ BJ Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2020 12:57 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cambridge	RE: Finally!!! Good luck and enjoy your "new" 850R you deserve it after all the time and money you put into it :D BJ 850R

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