Help needed. b18b

1800P · May 19th, 2016, 15:43

Hey all,
i am looking at getting a p1800 back on the road, my dad has owned it since 74, started restoring it in 2002, pulled it apart had the engine rebuilt, wrapped it up in plastic and left it covered(never turned over, no oil). now im wondering what work if any will be needed to get the engine back up and running? will majority of the seals perished from lack of lubrication? im not hugely familiar with volvo engines or piston engines for that matter (rotaries have always been my thing)
also are there any other good forums with info on p1800s?

Cheers

Hat · May 19th, 2016, 17:23

As always it depends, pull some bits off, poke about. Could always just put some oil in and start it back in the car and see what happens. But just see if the gaskets are fine, if the seals have haven't gone hard. Just like a rotary.

1800P · May 19th, 2016, 18:49

thanks for the reply, seems the most common thing is to soak it in atf/mystery oil for awhile and give it the old breaker bar treatment then prob hook up a battery to the starter and see what, if any compression is there. if it requires too much work i have a spare 12a turbo im sure would fit in nicely. jokes aside is there any tear down guides online? they seem like a very straight forward/easy engine to work with.

Burdekin · May 20th, 2016, 07:50

Link to manuals: http://www.volvoamazonpictures.se/do...manuals_en.php

Derek UK · May 20th, 2016, 12:13

If you are a quick worker you might like this. He removed the head, straight forward, before removing the engine from the car. Using wedges for the timing gear not really recommended if you are going to re use it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2RQbWDGkgI

1800P · May 20th, 2016, 18:56

Thanks for the info guys, greatly appreciated. hah im a pretty quick worker, im having to be as the car needs to be on the road by september, trying to get it ready for the old mans 70th bday.

also wondering if there is anywhere to see photos of how jensens looked like from the factory, wheels/interior/engine bay/underbody/stickers+decals?. im trying to keep it as close to factory spec as possible.

Lucien · May 20th, 2016, 19:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1800P

also wondering if there is anywhere to see photos of how jensens looked like from the factory, wheels/interior/engine bay/underbody/stickers+decals?. im trying to keep it as close to factory spec as possible.

This is quite a good site for pictures: http://volvo1800pictures.com/main_gallery_php.php

Kind regards
Lucien

May 19th, 2016, 15:43	#1
1800P New Member Last Online: May 6th, 2018 20:43 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Perth	Help needed. b18b Hey all, i am looking at getting a p1800 back on the road, my dad has owned it since 74, started restoring it in 2002, pulled it apart had the engine rebuilt, wrapped it up in plastic and left it covered(never turned over, no oil). now im wondering what work if any will be needed to get the engine back up and running? will majority of the seals perished from lack of lubrication? im not hugely familiar with volvo engines or piston engines for that matter (rotaries have always been my thing) also are there any other good forums with info on p1800s? Cheers

May 20th, 2016, 18:56	#6
1800P New Member Last Online: May 6th, 2018 20:43 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Perth	Thanks for the info guys, greatly appreciated. hah im a pretty quick worker, im having to be as the car needs to be on the road by september, trying to get it ready for the old mans 70th bday. also wondering if there is anywhere to see photos of how jensens looked like from the factory, wheels/interior/engine bay/underbody/stickers+decals?. im trying to keep it as close to factory spec as possible. Last edited by 1800P; May 20th, 2016 at 19:07.

May 19th, 2016, 17:23	#2
Hat Senior Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2017 15:16 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: essex	As always it depends, pull some bits off, poke about. Could always just put some oil in and start it back in the car and see what happens. But just see if the gaskets are fine, if the seals have haven't gone hard. Just like a rotary.

May 19th, 2016, 18:49	#3
1800P New Member Last Online: May 6th, 2018 20:43 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Perth	thanks for the reply, seems the most common thing is to soak it in atf/mystery oil for awhile and give it the old breaker bar treatment then prob hook up a battery to the starter and see what, if any compression is there. if it requires too much work i have a spare 12a turbo im sure would fit in nicely. jokes aside is there any tear down guides online? they seem like a very straight forward/easy engine to work with.

May 20th, 2016, 07:50	#4
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Yesterday 18:30 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Link to manuals: http://www.volvoamazonpictures.se/do...manuals_en.php

May 20th, 2016, 12:13	#5
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:13 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	If you are a quick worker you might like this. He removed the head, straight forward, before removing the engine from the car. Using wedges for the timing gear not really recommended if you are going to re use it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2RQbWDGkgI

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