Crank locking tool for 940 B23OFT - Page 2

FossilFish · Sep 9th, 2012, 11:38

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Originally Posted by Ralphead

No it's a 16v, same engine as the mk2 Golf GTI

Everyone asks excitedly if it's a VR6 or G60 and lose interest when they find it isn't.

I found a little pool of coolant sitting atop the Volvo's water pump earlier so I'm going to leave the belt change till I get one of those as well.

Was told to change the water pump at the same time but then found out that genuine Volvo ones are not built well now like the ones fitted when new. Might just be gasket and rubber bits that are weeping so just get them replaced and keep the old pump!

Ralphead · Sep 9th, 2012, 11:44

Mines not quite stock but easy enough to change back, although I've been offered an ABF engine from a mk3 GTI with twin webers that should be kicking out around 175bhp.
I've fitted polybushes, Weitec springs and dampers and a Janspeed exhaust.
I like that they look kind of timeless, I thought of doing various cosmetic things to mine, clear indicators, tinted lights ect but I'm leaving it standard now.

They're still so cheap to buy I'd stick a few in a dry shed if I had one, and some money.. A chap I know struggled for months to sell a slightly tatty looking but really good 16v, he ended up taking £450 for it. Loads of good roadworthy ones are being broken for spares because a lot of the owners like polishing more than driving and think it's their right to make their money back. That's not what having older cars is about, you have to be prepared to lose almost everything you put in.

Ralphead · Sep 9th, 2012, 11:48

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Originally Posted by FossilFish

Was told to change the water pump at the same time but then found out that genuine Volvo ones are not built well now like the ones fitted when new. Might just be gasket and rubber bits that are weeping so just get them replaced and keep the old pump!

Good point there. I saw the coolant and thought it a good excuse for a cuppa.

I finally solved my long running oil leak last night (was the genuine Volvo oil filter I fitted) so turning up the boost is going to be a major distraction for a little while.

Steve940estate · Sep 9th, 2012, 12:01

I had a Volvo pump fail a while ago. There was a problem with an internal seal so it leaked out of the hole in the bottom of the pump. I fittd an aftermarket one and the bearings got very loose quite quickly.

I've now tried another Volvo pump and so far it's been OK. I'd like to think that the Volvo pumps have better quality bearings in them especially as they cost a bit more, don't rule out a genuine pump completely.

FossilFish · Sep 9th, 2012, 12:02

So volvos parts for older cars are going in the same direction as there cars...thank you Ford! They must be the best out of the lot but if its working replace seals and should be happy

I need to Google that ATF engine point but you don't seem to be a boy racer type with a Volvo and Viva in your shed.

Like it either stock or low with chrome BBS and you gotta yellow tint front low lights especially if you got a dark paint job.
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en...0&bih=640#i=40

Ralphead · Sep 9th, 2012, 17:18

Boy racer no, but I do like going too fast on the twisty B roads round here. Handling's more important than power and that's where the Corrado shines. Mine's lower than I meant it to be but it does look good, just don't mention speed bumps, car parks or the Torpoint ferry, we got stuck on it..

The Viva is far from standard, no interior, Opel Manta engine, LSD, Spax suspension. But it's not on the road, there's some bodywork and then a satin black paint job to do. Oh and some better brakes..

I'll pull the pump off a 100k mile 940 scrapper a mate has, it's over 50k younger than mine.

FossilFish · Sep 9th, 2012, 19:04

There's a beat up manta in white around my ends, I have always fancied that and the Monza with plush brown interior! My dads back garden is a grave yard to C20 XE Redtop's would be nice to use on of them. And love the Senator

Loving the pic of the squrril having a peek!

and looks good low on those rims

loki_the_glt · Sep 9th, 2012, 23:22

Ralphead, what's a Corrado doing with 4-stud wheels - shouldn't it have 5-stud ones?

Ralphead · Sep 10th, 2012, 00:35

Thanks, I saved the wheels off a mk2 16v GTI that the police had ordered to be crushed! I said I'd buy some "parts" off it and leave the VIN plate for the crusher but no dice.

I like the rear drive Vauxhalls. There's a rusty 24v Senator in a garden near me, I'm eyeing up the engine for my Viva, now that would shift!

The VR6 Corrado's had 5 stud wheels, the rest were 4 stud.

loki_the_glt · Sep 16th, 2012, 15:39

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Originally Posted by Ralphead

The VR6 Corrado's had 5 stud wheels, the rest were 4 stud.

Aaaahhh! every Corrado I've seen had either 5-stud wheels or centre-caps to cover the hubs, hence the question.

Sep 9th, 2012, 12:02	#15
FossilFish Thank fossils for fuel! Last Online: Yesterday 18:14 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London	So volvos parts for older cars are going in the same direction as there cars...thank you Ford! They must be the best out of the lot but if its working replace seals and should be happy I need to Google that ATF engine point but you don't seem to be a boy racer type with a Volvo and Viva in your shed. Like it either stock or low with chrome BBS and you gotta yellow tint front low lights especially if you got a dark paint job. http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en...0&bih=640#i=40 __________________ 'If you are not one of us, you are one of them' Last edited by FossilFish; Sep 9th, 2012 at 12:04.

Sep 9th, 2012, 23:22	#18
loki_the_glt Torquemeister Last Online: Yesterday 15:06 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Asgard, Cheshire	Ralphead, what's a Corrado doing with 4-stud wheels - shouldn't it have 5-stud ones? __________________ loki_the_glt - Skipper of the Exxon Valdez, driver of Sweden's finest sporting saloon - and pining for another Slant-4.

Sep 9th, 2012, 11:44	#12
Ralphead Member Last Online: Jul 31st, 2016 02:19 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ,	Mines not quite stock but easy enough to change back, although I've been offered an ABF engine from a mk3 GTI with twin webers that should be kicking out around 175bhp. I've fitted polybushes, Weitec springs and dampers and a Janspeed exhaust. I like that they look kind of timeless, I thought of doing various cosmetic things to mine, clear indicators, tinted lights ect but I'm leaving it standard now. They're still so cheap to buy I'd stick a few in a dry shed if I had one, and some money.. A chap I know struggled for months to sell a slightly tatty looking but really good 16v, he ended up taking £450 for it. Loads of good roadworthy ones are being broken for spares because a lot of the owners like polishing more than driving and think it's their right to make their money back. That's not what having older cars is about, you have to be prepared to lose almost everything you put in.

Sep 9th, 2012, 12:01	#14
Steve940estate Steam Driven PC Owner. Last Online: Mar 4th, 2024 23:50 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Not sure.	I had a Volvo pump fail a while ago. There was a problem with an internal seal so it leaked out of the hole in the bottom of the pump. I fittd an aftermarket one and the bearings got very loose quite quickly. I've now tried another Volvo pump and so far it's been OK. I'd like to think that the Volvo pumps have better quality bearings in them especially as they cost a bit more, don't rule out a genuine pump completely.

Sep 9th, 2012, 17:18	#16
Ralphead Member Last Online: Jul 31st, 2016 02:19 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ,	Boy racer no, but I do like going too fast on the twisty B roads round here. Handling's more important than power and that's where the Corrado shines. Mine's lower than I meant it to be but it does look good, just don't mention speed bumps, car parks or the Torpoint ferry, we got stuck on it.. The Viva is far from standard, no interior, Opel Manta engine, LSD, Spax suspension. But it's not on the road, there's some bodywork and then a satin black paint job to do. Oh and some better brakes.. I'll pull the pump off a 100k mile 940 scrapper a mate has, it's over 50k younger than mine.

Sep 10th, 2012, 00:35	#19
Ralphead Member Last Online: Jul 31st, 2016 02:19 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ,	Thanks, I saved the wheels off a mk2 16v GTI that the police had ordered to be crushed! I said I'd buy some "parts" off it and leave the VIN plate for the crusher but no dice. I like the rear drive Vauxhalls. There's a rusty 24v Senator in a garden near me, I'm eyeing up the engine for my Viva, now that would shift! The VR6 Corrado's had 5 stud wheels, the rest were 4 stud.

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