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The new Volvo 240 to the household

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Old May 18th, 2013, 23:32   #61
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whats left of the engine after a few hours work
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Old May 29th, 2013, 19:04   #62
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well looks like my red heatproof paint isnt all that red oww dear
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Old May 31st, 2013, 07:47   #63
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You can buy the Volvo satin engine red. Simon at Brookhouse sells it.

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That looks like exhaust manifold paint? If compatible, a coat of clear, satin or gloss engine paint, will liven it up.
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im going to try a clear coat over it . but for some reason the colour is growing on me . or it may be the fact i can not be arsed to paint it again.
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started the engine re-assemble i dont suppose anybody has a list of torque setting for a b230fk do they ??
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Old Jun 9th, 2013, 22:51   #67
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got the engine and auto box out today.
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how she sits on the coilovers with volans well minus engine and box at this point . hopefully the volans will clear my brakes calipe's should be here in a few weeks from the states
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the new box with correct amount of peddles is doddle to fit .

the bulk head plate after being sand blasted with nice coat of satin black.

and whilst bored at work today i found the pads ill need to run in my new brembos. rather large cannot wait to see the callipers in a few weeks time
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today's latest purchases
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