Amazon: - New engine fitted

JDW3696 · Apr 6th, 2023, 16:17

Hello all. Just had a Volvo B20B engine fitted that's had stage 1 work done to it. According to the serial number it started in a 140 and has had alot of work. Fitted and supplied by Rob Whitton at Phoenix Classic Restorations. Ive only drove it 60 miles so early days and i will update with the results but so far hat's off to Rob and the guys who work there. Also had a twin manifold, downpipe, clutch kit and airfilter box . It's certainly more responsive and goes better as you would expect. Engines were 118bhp new, I'll put it on a rolling road soon and see where it is.
The car is getting there. New shocks next.
All the best
Joe

packers1712 · Apr 6th, 2023, 16:49

Hi Joe,

Wow, great news, I'll be interested to see what the rolling road tells you I have just finished with mine at Neil's and am very happy with how it runs and drives and it sounds like your engine is likely to be very similar spec to mine!

Doug.

142 Guy · Apr 6th, 2023, 18:57

So, this is on the Amazon that had the B18B that was running 'a bit rich'? That is one way to fix the problem.

What is stage 1? Is that like the old Volvo Rsport stage 1?

JDW3696 · Apr 6th, 2023, 19:11

That's the one. I'm no expert but I've been told its a bit of head work, bigger valves but not 100 percent sure on all the details if I'm honest. Was definitely running really rich. Nice upgrade as its my daily.

Othen · Apr 7th, 2023, 06:35

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Originally Posted by JDW3696

That's the one. I'm no expert but I've been told its a bit of head work, bigger valves but not 100 percent sure on all the details if I'm honest. Was definitely running really rich. Nice upgrade as its my daily.

You fixed your rich running issue by fitting a new motor? My word!

142 Guy · Apr 7th, 2023, 17:10

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Originally Posted by Othen

You fixed your rich running issue by fitting a new motor? My word!

It is the no more messing around option, particularly favored by people who prefer to drive their cars rather than work on their cars. Of course, that is not really consistent with the whole vintage car ownership experience which requires grease under the finger nails as a membership badge.

Bob 1967 · Apr 7th, 2023, 17:20

Not to mention scraped knuckles and several full to capacity swear jars!

JDW3696 · Apr 7th, 2023, 17:34

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Originally Posted by Othen

You fixed your rich running issue by fitting a new motor? My word!

I decided to take the plunge as I fancied a B20 with some go in it and the car gets used as my daily.

Othen · Apr 8th, 2023, 06:16

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Originally Posted by Bob 1967

Not to mention scraped knuckles and several full to capacity swear jars!

I'll have a lot of the above by the end of today Bob - I'm re-fitting the gearbox and overdrive having just fixed the inhibitor switch. Report to follow (once I've finished).

Othen · Apr 8th, 2023, 06:30

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Originally Posted by 142 Guy

It is the no more messing around option, particularly favored by people who prefer to drive their cars rather than work on their cars. Of course, that is not really consistent with the whole vintage car ownership experience which requires grease under the finger nails as a membership badge.

Thank you. The OP and I have very different views on classic motor car ownership. To me the repair and maintenance issues are as much part of the 1960s motoring experience as the driving. That doesn't mean the OP is wrong of course, just that we disagree.

I'm looking forward to skinning my knuckles and swearing a lot as I re-fit the M40 gearbox and type D overdrive today.

Apr 6th, 2023, 16:17	#1
JDW3696 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2023 07:30 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Stevenage	New engine fitted Hello all. Just had a Volvo B20B engine fitted that's had stage 1 work done to it. According to the serial number it started in a 140 and has had alot of work. Fitted and supplied by Rob Whitton at Phoenix Classic Restorations. Ive only drove it 60 miles so early days and i will update with the results but so far hat's off to Rob and the guys who work there. Also had a twin manifold, downpipe, clutch kit and airfilter box . It's certainly more responsive and goes better as you would expect. Engines were 118bhp new, I'll put it on a rolling road soon and see where it is. The car is getting there. New shocks next. All the best Joe

Apr 7th, 2023, 17:20	#7
Bob 1967 Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 18:27 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Dublin View Photos By: Bob 1967	Not to mention scraped knuckles and several full to capacity swear jars! __________________ Cowboy used to be a trade , now it means lack of one.

Apr 6th, 2023, 16:49	#2
packers1712 Senior Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Flitwick	Hi Joe, Wow, great news, I'll be interested to see what the rolling road tells you I have just finished with mine at Neil's and am very happy with how it runs and drives and it sounds like your engine is likely to be very similar spec to mine! Doug.

Apr 6th, 2023, 18:57	#3
142 Guy Master Member Last Online: Today 15:27 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada	So, this is on the Amazon that had the B18B that was running 'a bit rich'? That is one way to fix the problem. What is stage 1? Is that like the old Volvo Rsport stage 1?

Apr 6th, 2023, 19:11	#4
JDW3696 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2023 07:30 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Stevenage	That's the one. I'm no expert but I've been told its a bit of head work, bigger valves but not 100 percent sure on all the details if I'm honest. Was definitely running really rich. Nice upgrade as its my daily.

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