common weakness on the old upright type mount, the amount of oil around the mounts has probably also done it's damage to the mounts. you aren't correct in the changover mk2/mk3 on the mount though, at modelyear 85 (introduction of the 340Diesel) the mounts changed so the very last year of the mk2 did have the correct type with the mounts on a 45degr angle.

nice work, we want more

Still no loom? You getting it off adam? It takes time, but the work is awesome.

volvodspec wrote:common weakness on the old upright type mount, the amount of oil around the mounts has probably also done it's damage to the mounts. you aren't correct in the changover mk2/mk3 on the mount though, at modelyear 85 (introduction of the 340Diesel) the mounts changed so the very last year of the mk2 did have the correct type with the mounts on a 45degr angle.

nice work, we want more

yeah, there was a hell of a lot of oil! ha ha. and my bad, Im getting more knowledgable by the day!

So, engine is in! All thats left to do is wiring and pipes.

Old engine out . . .




MUGGINS!






new timing belt, sticker slapped on so I know when to change it too.


new engine going in


engine pretty much in, no pics of it proper in yet, it was dark. Tomorrow!




Couldnt thank my mates enough for the help of guiding the engine in! I needed a few pair of hands n all! Like I said, more stuff tomorrow, should (in theory) be done by mid week . . .

Awesome! I'm off for a couple of days if you want an extra set of hands matey Give us a text though rather than replying on here as I might be out and about.

looking good mate!!

Cheers guys!

I'll give you shout speedy, might not be much to do mind, wouldnt want you just standing round. I'll drop you a text. I can also use your car as a reference

excellent work mate! some really nice photos there too!

Good work cracking on with it.

Can't help but think your going to have issues with the manifold placement

Cheers guys. Yeah, the manifold works using a theory I've invented, called "being in the wrong place" heh heh

So, an update. Coolant hoses and routing done, and the loom is pretty much done, just a couple of connections left to do. Wahey, more pictures!





PVC!!


MOAR PVC!


preferred the idea of solid tubing rather than hoses every where, looks neater, and was easier to route where i wanted to, that and it was hella cheap. I also did it because Im using the 1.4 rad, it wont melt like rubber would (being close to the zorst and inlet manifolds), it cleared the pulleys well, and in the future Im ITBing it, so didnt want to run the hoses in the standard directions like the 1.7 volvo. theyd look better black, but couldn't find any. I'll give the plastics a spray when I can be bothered

So all being well, should ahve the engine running tomorrow, and might be able to drive it home (provided I can find a suitable throttle cable)!!

Looking good, does this mean we'll have to invade local cruises now and annoy the dubbers?

Speedy88 wrote:Looking good, does this mean we'll have to invade local cruises now and annoy the dubbers?

ha ha! hell yes!

guh, thought hellfrauds opened at 830, opens at 9. got a nice 45 min wait in the sun then!

i want a valver

Looks massively complicated, I bet you're learning a lot!

Great pictures BTW ...

Tom

Hi mate.
That looks like one mean motor you have there.
It must be earlymk2 to have a rad like that.
Cheers Mark.

Top pics dude. Looks like the How 2 threads gonna be comprehensive.

Bet youre itchin to run it by now eh?

cheers lads! Yeah, the how to is going to be very detailed! Got its started today, unfortunately a sticky starter and thus a flat battery has hindered the process. Started once, turned it off. Came back a lil later, and "tick tick tick" GAH!!! At least I know it works! Also, the alternator light has returned, classic.

Should hopefully run tomorrow with no problems . . .

Speedy was a great help today too, ferrying me around and leneding a hand! Cheers mate! Also got a chance to ride in the F7R'd beats. F*** me its quick! WOAH! Some pics soon.