Low and (not so) lazy project

Fridazadilak · Jan 26th, 2013, 17:11

Hi guys, I really need a decent build thread for my car...I've started a few threads about different bits so I'll condense it to one thread.

Here's the intro thread:
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=125015

And here's the coilover thread:

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=146096

I'm currently swapping the B200F for a turbo engine, it was going to be a B230ET but that was knackered and I got thoroughly screwed over by the garage that were working on it. So today, along with a couple of mates we've removed the old crap and are starting the slow process of tidying it up. I won't be able to get a new engine until April so for now I'll tidy it up, paint, swap the bushes out for new, replace suspension bits and generally get it looking nice.

New engine will be a late model squirter block B230FT, chipped ecu and ezk, mbc, and maybe a 15g. We shall see.

Antz · Jan 26th, 2013, 17:16

Looking good Dan! ;-)

Fridazadilak · Jan 26th, 2013, 17:17

The garage decided these bolts were good enough for the clutch...

The ill fitting rubber boot that has rubbed on the clutch...well fitted huh...

God knows what they did to the engine mount:

They also said they had swapped the old sump onto the new engine because it was in better condition. They didn't. And they said they had replaced the head gasket...and cam belt. Again they didn't. So frustrating...

Antz · Jan 26th, 2013, 17:33

Wow thats some proper cowboy work! Nice clutch bolts although I think one might be broken!

Jesus.......

volvotron · Jan 26th, 2013, 18:42

Good god that's awful....

loki_the_glt · Jan 27th, 2013, 18:04

On what side of their families were they garage mechanics - the grandparents?

They should be named and shamed as an advisory to other forum members in the area who were thinking of using their services.

I wouldn't let them add windscreen washer fluid if that's typical of their work.

john h · Jan 28th, 2013, 06:41

Mmm... very poor work by the garage.

Best to figure it out and do the swap yourself. I'll be watching with interest because my 2.0 estate will get a 2.3 turbo engine in the future.

Well done for pressing on with the project

John

Fridazadilak · Mar 2nd, 2013, 15:23

I'm tempted to just jack this in and scrap it...been trying to find the funds to get an engine off of someone on here that offered them back in November, finally organised it and was trying to arrange a courier to collect it and he pulled out because he couldn't be bothered. ARGH!!!!

Nothing but problems with idiots.

Antz · Mar 2nd, 2013, 17:52

Dont give up Dan! Really....dont do it!

People **** me off and deals fall through but keep your eyes on the prize. It looked ace when you had it on the road, add in the turbo and itll be so much sweeter.

Dont give up mate.

Fridazadilak · Mar 2nd, 2013, 18:03

Yeah it will be awesome but the amount of ****tards that are getting in the way of the prize are certainly testing me. I'm just pi**ed off by being let down again.

Jan 26th, 2013, 17:11	#1
Fridazadilak Low & Lazy Last Online: Jan 31st, 2024 18:15 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Torbay	Low and (not so) lazy project Hi guys, I really need a decent build thread for my car...I've started a few threads about different bits so I'll condense it to one thread. Here's the intro thread: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=125015 And here's the coilover thread: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=146096 I'm currently swapping the B200F for a turbo engine, it was going to be a B230ET but that was knackered and I got thoroughly screwed over by the garage that were working on it. So today, along with a couple of mates we've removed the old crap and are starting the slow process of tidying it up. I won't be able to get a new engine until April so for now I'll tidy it up, paint, swap the bushes out for new, replace suspension bits and generally get it looking nice. New engine will be a late model squirter block B230FT, chipped ecu and ezk, mbc, and maybe a 15g. We shall see.

Jan 26th, 2013, 17:16	#2
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	Looking good Dan! ;-) __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Jan 26th, 2013, 17:33	#4
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	Wow thats some proper cowboy work! Nice clutch bolts although I think one might be broken! Jesus....... __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Jan 26th, 2013, 18:42	#5
volvotron New Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2013 18:58 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Vancouver, WA	Good god that's awful.... __________________ '81 242ti '88 245 dl '95 855 glt

Jan 27th, 2013, 18:04	#6
loki_the_glt Torquemeister Last Online: Today 08:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Asgard, Cheshire	Parentage On what side of their families were they garage mechanics - the grandparents? They should be named and shamed as an advisory to other forum members in the area who were thinking of using their services. I wouldn't let them add windscreen washer fluid if that's typical of their work. __________________ loki_the_glt - Skipper of the Exxon Valdez, driver of Sweden's finest sporting saloon - and pining for another Slant-4.

Jan 26th, 2013, 17:17	#3
Fridazadilak Low & Lazy Last Online: Jan 31st, 2024 18:15 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Torbay	The garage decided these bolts were good enough for the clutch... The ill fitting rubber boot that has rubbed on the clutch...well fitted huh... God knows what they did to the engine mount: They also said they had swapped the old sump onto the new engine because it was in better condition. They didn't. And they said they had replaced the head gasket...and cam belt. Again they didn't. So frustrating...

Jan 28th, 2013, 06:41	#7
john h VOC Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 13:49 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Mmm... very poor work by the garage. Best to figure it out and do the swap yourself. I'll be watching with interest because my 2.0 estate will get a 2.3 turbo engine in the future. Well done for pressing on with the project John __________________ XX

Mar 2nd, 2013, 15:23	#8
Fridazadilak Low & Lazy Last Online: Jan 31st, 2024 18:15 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Torbay	I'm tempted to just jack this in and scrap it...been trying to find the funds to get an engine off of someone on here that offered them back in November, finally organised it and was trying to arrange a courier to collect it and he pulled out because he couldn't be bothered. ARGH!!!! Nothing but problems with idiots.

Mar 2nd, 2013, 17:52	#9
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	Dont give up Dan! Really....dont do it! People ** me off and deals fall through but keep your eyes on the prize. It looked ace when you had it on the road, add in the turbo and itll be so much sweeter. Dont give up mate. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:**The Guide

Mar 2nd, 2013, 18:03	#10
Fridazadilak Low & Lazy Last Online: Jan 31st, 2024 18:15 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Torbay	Yeah it will be awesome but the amount of **tards that are getting in the way of the prize are certainly testing me. I'm just pied off by being let down again. __________________ Cheap, Reliable, Fast. Pick two. 1993 240 Torslanda Turbo - With added pssh tsssch! 1996 940 Sport - The new daily driver

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