Fettling Valhallarama* - Page 2

GingerMagic · Nov 19th, 2021, 18:18

Not sure about the Volvo (sorry) but many cars only come with one reverse light wired in - not both lights sadly and this bothers my OCD symmetry...!

I had an intermittent bulb fault light on the dash if I was on a longer journey, but a liberal spray with contact cleaner and a double check the holders were twisted into place properly seemed to resolve it.

Forrest · Nov 19th, 2021, 20:00

The 940 comes with two reversing lights but some models have only one rear fog lamp. The original RHD nearside rear lamp units have the fog lamp position blanked off but replacements generally have a functional foglight. Both sides are wired but the wiring may be taped up on the nearside.

kiloran · Nov 20th, 2021, 20:13

Fixed - bulb holder/contacts issue.
Replaced OS front sidelight bulb too.

Running sweet as a nut all day and finally got the remains of the old engine stacked up in the shed, meaning I could redeploy the rear-facing seats.

kiloran · Jan 20th, 2022, 13:33

MOT pass today, advisory for a minor oil leak (which I'm pretty sure is actually PAS) and one tyre. Fresh tank of fuel and onwards for another 12 months. Time for some TLC once the better weather arrives.

nemesisthewarlock · Jan 20th, 2022, 13:59

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Originally Posted by kiloran

MOT pass today, advisory for a minor oil leak (which I'm pretty sure is actually PAS) and one tyre. Fresh tank of fuel and onwards for another 12 months. Time for some TLC once the better weather arrives.

That's great news how about some glamour shots.. You can even do some of the Volvo if you like

kiloran · Jan 20th, 2022, 14:51

She's off to the valeters for a damn good scrub, dirty girl that she is. Needs a serious machine polish after sunbathing on a south-facing road all summer.

kiloran · May 23rd, 2023, 09:30

Not been around here much lately so I thought I'd share an update.
Still going strong (both car and owner) and running absolutely without fault. The cheapo eBay engine I sourced and 360Beast fitted is using zero oil and coolant no matter how hard I thrash it. It gets a lot of local use plus long runs, usually in the summer. I did New Forest to Mid Wales and back yesterday - just over 300 miles - and she ran perfectly as usual.
One thing I do feel needs doing though is a brake overhaul. When I was pushing on on the Welsh lanes I was getting a bit of fade and brake judder and the pedal feels quite dead too. So new fluid definitely but I'm wondering about a pad upgrade (she's not had new front pads in my ownership) and possibly new discs. Not had the wheels off recently so can't really check them until I do. Welcome recommendations on that front.
Other than that she also needs a new centre section for the exhaust, there's a small hole which means I get lovely pops and bangs which just add to the driving ambience but probably isn't great for performance or economy.

360beast · May 23rd, 2023, 18:41

I have standard brembo discs and pads on the front of my 940 which as you know I was on track Saturday for 8 laps of Goodwood and an auto solo on the Sunday and had no brake issues so I can highly recommend them.

I'm very pleased to see and hear that Val is going strong on the "new" engine, the centre section should be replaced without the silencer to keep the driving ambience fun

Nov 19th, 2021, 18:18	#11
GingerMagic Senior Member Last Online: Today 07:11 Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Bournemouth	Not sure about the Volvo (sorry) but many cars only come with one reverse light wired in - not both lights sadly and this bothers my OCD symmetry...! I had an intermittent bulb fault light on the dash if I was on a longer journey, but a liberal spray with contact cleaner and a double check the holders were twisted into place properly seemed to resolve it. __________________ Current fleet; 1998 Volvo 940 2.3 LPT (mine) 2003 Peugeot 406 2.2Hdi ( also mine ) 2019 Citroen C3 ( wife's )

Nov 20th, 2021, 20:13	#13
kiloran Senior Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2023 18:22 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fordingbridge View Photos By: kiloran	Fixed - bulb holder/contacts issue. Replaced OS front sidelight bulb too. Running sweet as a nut all day and finally got the remains of the old engine stacked up in the shed, meaning I could redeploy the rear-facing seats. __________________ '93MY Volvo 940SE 2l Petrol Manual non-a/c "Valhallarama"

Jan 20th, 2022, 13:33	#14
kiloran Senior Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2023 18:22 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fordingbridge View Photos By: kiloran	MOT pass today, advisory for a minor oil leak (which I'm pretty sure is actually PAS) and one tyre. Fresh tank of fuel and onwards for another 12 months. Time for some TLC once the better weather arrives. __________________ '93MY Volvo 940SE 2l Petrol Manual non-a/c "Valhallarama"

Jan 20th, 2022, 14:51	#16
kiloran Senior Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2023 18:22 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fordingbridge View Photos By: kiloran	She's off to the valeters for a damn good scrub, dirty girl that she is. Needs a serious machine polish after sunbathing on a south-facing road all summer. __________________ '93MY Volvo 940SE 2l Petrol Manual non-a/c "Valhallarama"

May 23rd, 2023, 09:30	#17
kiloran Senior Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2023 18:22 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fordingbridge View Photos By: kiloran	Not been around here much lately so I thought I'd share an update. Still going strong (both car and owner) and running absolutely without fault. The cheapo eBay engine I sourced and 360Beast fitted is using zero oil and coolant no matter how hard I thrash it. It gets a lot of local use plus long runs, usually in the summer. I did New Forest to Mid Wales and back yesterday - just over 300 miles - and she ran perfectly as usual. One thing I do feel needs doing though is a brake overhaul. When I was pushing on on the Welsh lanes I was getting a bit of fade and brake judder and the pedal feels quite dead too. So new fluid definitely but I'm wondering about a pad upgrade (she's not had new front pads in my ownership) and possibly new discs. Not had the wheels off recently so can't really check them until I do. Welcome recommendations on that front. Other than that she also needs a new centre section for the exhaust, there's a small hole which means I get lovely pops and bangs which just add to the driving ambience but probably isn't great for performance or economy. __________________ '93MY Volvo 940SE 2l Petrol Manual non-a/c "Valhallarama"

Nov 19th, 2021, 20:00	#12
Forrest VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:57 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gloucester	The 940 comes with two reversing lights but some models have only one rear fog lamp. The original RHD nearside rear lamp units have the fog lamp position blanked off but replacements generally have a functional foglight. Both sides are wired but the wiring may be taped up on the nearside.

May 23rd, 2023, 18:41	#18
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Yesterday 22:27 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	I have standard brembo discs and pads on the front of my 940 which as you know I was on track Saturday for 8 laps of Goodwood and an auto solo on the Sunday and had no brake issues so I can highly recommend them. I'm very pleased to see and hear that Val is going strong on the "new" engine, the centre section should be replaced without the silencer to keep the driving ambience fun

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