Friday night Diesel fun

volvo-express · Oct 10th, 2020, 21:24

Hi all,

I've been working on my 740 TD and thought I'd post some pictures of what I'm doing.

JRL · Oct 10th, 2020, 21:39

Nice work but sooner you than me. Beautiful part of the country you are in as well. Been quite a few years since I was last down there.

360beast · Oct 10th, 2020, 21:52

Looking good!

Ross Slaughter · Oct 10th, 2020, 23:39

740 TD, this wouldn’t happen to be a white auto 745 that came from the UK would it? 🙂

Laird Scooby · Oct 11th, 2020, 01:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross Slaughter

740 TD, this wouldn’t happen to be a white auto 745 that came from the UK would it? 🙂

That ones a manual, you can see the clutch master cylinder and lack of autobox dipstick in the photos!

Doing head gaskets is never that much fun, worse still in the sort of weather we are currently "enjoying" - not sure what it's like on the Emerald Isle but hats off to the OP for doing it regardless!

volvo-express · Oct 11th, 2020, 16:15

Nope....not a white one....its a low milage silver saloon.

The reason the head is off is the casing that holds the injector is in cracked and broke!!

I had another head and that is gone to a engine specialist in neighbouring town for refurbishment. I removed the head to get ready for replacement.

Next step is to clean the bottom end....I've sprayed it with grease to stop it rusting. I was happy to see how clean the pistols were and to see hone / cross hatch on bore.

Also waiting for mls gasket and top end gasket set to arrive in the post.

volvo-express · Oct 11th, 2020, 16:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

That ones a manual, you can see the clutch master cylinder and lack of autobox dipstick in the photos!

Doing head gaskets is never that much fun, worse still in the sort of weather we are currently "enjoying" - not sure what it's like on the Emerald Isle but hats off to the OP for doing it regardless!

Yes the weather this time of year is a bit of a challenge but I'm luck enough that I can have the car into my shed so I can work on it even if it's raining.

jpliddy · Oct 11th, 2020, 18:40

good to see you are keeping the D24 going mine is on 277000 miles now had it 21 years i travel to cavan to see my late fathers family i love it there ,
regards jim

volvo-express · Oct 11th, 2020, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpliddy

good to see you are keeping the D24 going mine is on 277000 miles now had it 21 years i travel to cavan to see my late fathers family i love it there ,
regards jim

Yes they are really a rewarding car once they are set up right and maintained correctly. It's really nice to have a retro car in this location to take out on spins in the countryside and along the rugged coast.

volvo-express · Oct 11th, 2020, 22:05

Also getting on top of the dreaded rust while it's only surface rust. The front of the 700 and the 900 are a bit vulnerable around the lights, the radiator support and battery tray.

I've use a stiff wire braded wheel to clean back to bright steel and some rust treatment, 2 thick layers of undercoat and will finish with epoxy paint.

Oct 10th, 2020, 21:24	#1
volvo-express Master Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2023 21:16 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: St Neots, Cambs.	Friday night Diesel fun Hi all, I've been working on my 740 TD and thought I'd post some pictures of what I'm doing. __________________ 1991 940 TD - straight six turbo diesel - some people hate them I love them!

Oct 10th, 2020, 21:39	#2
JRL Master Member Last Online: Aug 25th, 2022 16:37 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Derry	Nice work but sooner you than me. Beautiful part of the country you are in as well. Been quite a few years since I was last down there. __________________ 2008 S60 D5 SE LUX

Oct 11th, 2020, 16:15	#6
volvo-express Master Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2023 21:16 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: St Neots, Cambs.	Friday night diesel fun. Nope....not a white one....its a low milage silver saloon. The reason the head is off is the casing that holds the injector is in cracked and broke!! I had another head and that is gone to a engine specialist in neighbouring town for refurbishment. I removed the head to get ready for replacement. Next step is to clean the bottom end....I've sprayed it with grease to stop it rusting. I was happy to see how clean the pistols were and to see hone / cross hatch on bore. Also waiting for mls gasket and top end gasket set to arrive in the post. __________________ 1991 940 TD - straight six turbo diesel - some people hate them I love them!

Oct 11th, 2020, 18:40	#8
jpliddy VOC Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2024 17:04 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: stoke on trent	D24 good to see you are keeping the D24 going mine is on 277000 miles now had it 21 years i travel to cavan to see my late fathers family i love it there , regards jim

Oct 11th, 2020, 22:05	#10
volvo-express Master Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2023 21:16 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: St Neots, Cambs.	Friday night diesel fun. Also getting on top of the dreaded rust while it's only surface rust. The front of the 700 and the 900 are a bit vulnerable around the lights, the radiator support and battery tray. I've use a stiff wire braded wheel to clean back to bright steel and some rust treatment, 2 thick layers of undercoat and will finish with epoxy paint. __________________ 1991 940 TD - straight six turbo diesel - some people hate them I love them! Last edited by volvo-express; Oct 11th, 2020 at 22:23.

Oct 10th, 2020, 21:52	#3
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Yesterday 20:57 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Looking good!

Oct 10th, 2020, 23:39	#4
Ross Slaughter No longer Volvoless Last Online: May 22nd, 2022 09:00 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Wendover	740 TD, this wouldn’t happen to be a white auto 745 that came from the UK would it? 🙂

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