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by smchris
11 Oct 2012 08:38 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: f7p sounds/problems, youtube video attached
Replies: 7
Views: 4427

Re: f7p sounds/problems, youtube video attached

*don't want to double post! meant to put this in technical section, can mods move it? or can i delete it and post again??" sorry mods/members
by smchris
11 Oct 2012 08:37 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: Anyone Have an F7p Engine Lieing Around?
Replies: 23
Views: 5604

Re: Anyone Have an F7p Engine Lieing Around?

do you know if theres a way to check that? I thought it might of been bearings on bottom end but speaking to adam on here, he said he spun three of his bearings and the car didnt rattle
by smchris
11 Oct 2012 08:29 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: f7p sounds/problems, youtube video attached
Replies: 7
Views: 4427

f7p sounds/problems, youtube video attached

I think I've been through every f7p post on here today, the closest thing i found to my problem was a post with the title "f7p diesel sound" it sounds similar to this but not quite the same, unfortunately you dont hear him rev it up. I've got a custom powerflow exhaust system from the manifold back ...
by smchris
11 Oct 2012 08:14 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: Anyone Have an F7p Engine Lieing Around?
Replies: 23
Views: 5604

Re: Anyone Have an F7p Engine Lieing Around?

hey theo, thankyou, I may very well be in touch shortly, heres a video of mine. can you shed any light on it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BLcHM_QTzs
by smchris
11 Oct 2012 07:35 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: Anyone Have an F7p Engine Lieing Around?
Replies: 23
Views: 5604

Re: Anyone Have an F7p Engine Lieing Around?

Im still on the lookout for engines aswell people! lol
by smchris
11 Oct 2012 07:34 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: Anyone Have an F7p Engine Lieing Around?
Replies: 23
Views: 5604

Re: Anyone Have an F7p Engine Lieing Around?

Hey dai, ive sent you a few emails? Dont know if you got them? I plan to upload a vid of my engine probs shortly so will hopefully get more of an idea and people in the know might be able to help shed some light on it
by smchris
24 Sep 2012 12:41 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: Anyone Have an F7p Engine Lieing Around?
Replies: 23
Views: 5604

Re: Anyone Have an F7p Engine Lieing Around?

ooo sorry, i thought it was yours! lol whereabouts? im based in swindon, you reckon its worth checking out?
by smchris
24 Sep 2012 12:34 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: Anyone Have an F7p Engine Lieing Around?
Replies: 23
Views: 5604

Re: Anyone Have an F7p Engine Lieing Around?

I might be interested, whats the reason for you ditching it? is it actually still running or have you had problems with it?
by smchris
24 Sep 2012 11:36 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: Anyone Have an F7p Engine Lieing Around?
Replies: 23
Views: 5604

Re: Anyone Have an F7p Engine Lieing Around?

Thanks for the response! thought I would of heard about loads of engines by now, I might be! im still not entirely sure if its my engine at fault, its making a very rough, bottom end sound, so i was planning to just replace the shells. whats the situation with this one in a scrap yard? how dismantle...
by smchris
21 Sep 2012 12:10 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Lovely Ebay B14
Replies: 10
Views: 2578

Re: Lovely Ebay B14

wow thats definitely stunning! when it shines in photos like that I think your guaranteed a minter, shame about the four door, but I'm definitely tempted.. I've seen a garage where i had mine MOT'd taken for an "italian tune up" before.. I was far from impressed to say the least! lol -_-
by smchris
21 Sep 2012 12:04 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: I went drifting (video)
Replies: 13
Views: 5070

Re: I went drifting (video)

looks like a top weekend! i normally spend that much going places like Bournemouth and Cardiff for party/ drinking weekends! I think this is much better spent..you could very quickly end up with a load of 7 and 240s outside your house tho lol
by smchris
21 Sep 2012 12:01 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: 340s at Bishops Stortford classic show
Replies: 10
Views: 4830

Re: 340s at Bishops Stortford classic show

samee, I'm definitely liking the red one, doesnt that belong to someone on here? the old 55 is awesome too
by smchris
19 Sep 2012 09:25 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: Anyone Have an F7p Engine Lieing Around?
Replies: 23
Views: 5604

Anyone Have an F7p Engine Lieing Around?

As the title says, I might have a bottom end or some internal failure on my current one, it'd be nice to have one thats still original, working and preferably lower than about 70k mileage, tall order I know but hopefully someone on here might have one? or could point me in the right direction to get...