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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 06-14-2022, 09:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 443
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
I'd just pick up some M8 flange head nuts from...

I'd just pick up some M8 flange head nuts from your favorite hardware store for that application. :e-shrug:

Something like this:...
Forum: projects & restorations 06-10-2022, 11:34 AM
Replies: 985
Views: 721,351
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
nice job Jared

nice job Jared
Forum: projects & restorations 06-05-2022, 09:07 PM
Replies: 804
Views: 797,848
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
Congrats!!

Congrats!!
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 06-05-2022, 02:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 511
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
https://www.prancingmoose.com/VolvoBodyStickers.ht...

https://www.prancingmoose.com/VolvoBodyStickers.html#vacuumlabels

scroll down, Dave has a 700/900 section...should contain what you need
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 06-04-2022, 05:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 511
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
They are M8 studs, same as the exhaust manifold. ...

They are M8 studs, same as the exhaust manifold.
I’d use the manifold torque spec for reference.
It is hard to get a torque wrench on all 3 of those nuts, so don’t stress too much about the exact...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-21-2022, 10:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,444
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
Oh right. 240 didn?t come with 2.2 + EZ-117K. ...

Oh right. 240 didn?t come with 2.2 + EZ-117K.
Never mind then.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-21-2022, 09:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,444
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
Ignition power stage? I had a similar situation...

Ignition power stage?
I had a similar situation and it went away after I took the heat sink off the power stage and re-applied some thermal paste.

Does the car start after it has cooled off?
Forum: website & board 05-13-2022, 06:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,570
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
Thanks Dana!

Thanks Dana!
Forum: performance & modifications 03-29-2022, 11:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,070
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
nice work. powder coat looks great!

nice work.
powder coat looks great!
Forum: projects & restorations 03-22-2022, 07:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 30,708
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
How’s this 16v+T running?

How’s this 16v+T running?
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-19-2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 718
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
Rack & pinion? Ring & pinion?

Rack & pinion?
Ring & pinion?
Forum: performance & modifications 03-14-2022, 01:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 966
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
I don't think there is an exact bracket for what...

I don't think there is an exact bracket for what you are asking (replace A/C with alternator), but you could probably make it work with spacers, etc.

You can use the OE bracket like on a late...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-12-2022, 09:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,700
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
Looks like you peeled the cover off of the horn...

Looks like you peeled the cover off of the horn pad but didn’t remove the actual horn pad. The black plastic part covering the steering wheel nut needs to come off too (it should have come off with...
Forum: projects & restorations 03-11-2022, 09:40 PM
Replies: 804
Views: 797,848
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
Score! :cool:

Score! :cool:
Forum: performance & modifications 03-09-2022, 03:42 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 202,715
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
Use the large slip yoke damper. ...

Use the large slip yoke damper.
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-slip-yoke-f6zz4841ba
Forum: performance & modifications 03-09-2022, 01:17 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 202,715
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
^^ fair points, but I'd wager that the majority...

^^ fair points, but I'd wager that the majority of T5 swappers have not checked runout and those that have (Stiggy Pop? dbarton?) still had the rattle.

AFAIK, the annoying decel rattles of the T5...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-06-2022, 09:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 674
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
There’s a washer-like piece behind the crank gear...

There’s a washer-like piece behind the crank gear that has a small groove in it which is the timing mark. Are you sure that is not present?
...
Forum: performance & modifications 03-06-2022, 04:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,119
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
The aux shaft drives the distributor, so if it...

The aux shaft drives the distributor, so if it isn't aligned quite right, you can loosen the distributor to re-align it correctly (I assume you have a block-mounted distributor).

Yes, the crank...
Forum: performance & modifications 03-06-2022, 12:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,119
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
I timed mine with the cams / valve cover marks...

I timed mine with the cams / valve cover marks aligned and the crank / aux pulley marks aligned with the marks on the engine. Make sure you are using the mark at the timing belt pulley on the crank...
Forum: performance & modifications 03-06-2022, 09:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,119
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
Can you elaborate on your question? The...

Can you elaborate on your question?
The Yoshifab kit is pretty much plug and play AFAIK.

I am using a Penta style setup with my 16v. 146t belt and INA 068109243F tensioner.
Forum: projects & restorations 02-06-2022, 04:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,005
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
Cool project.

Cool project.
Forum: performance & modifications 02-03-2022, 11:56 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,094
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
curious to see this mocked up in the car w/ turbo...

curious to see this mocked up in the car w/ turbo attached. I'm not envious of having to work around the steering and brake booster on a RHD car.
Forum: performance & modifications 01-24-2022, 07:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,359
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
reach out to Lankku from Finland, he has some...

reach out to Lankku from Finland, he has some experience in this arena.
https://forums.tbforums.com/showpost.php?p=5741873&postcount=9
Forum: projects & restorations 01-23-2022, 06:47 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,522
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
Cool project and nice fab work.

Cool project and nice fab work.
Forum: projects & restorations 01-22-2022, 04:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,283
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
Nice work. Refreshed 240 seats aren’t bad at all....

Nice work. Refreshed 240 seats aren’t bad at all. I was pleasantly surprised after refreshing a set of my own.
Forum: website & board 12-31-2021, 05:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,404
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
< del > text < / del > Remove the spaces and.. ...

< del > text < / del >
Remove the spaces and..
<del> text </del>
Forum: performance & modifications 12-26-2021, 05:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,564
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
^^thanks, that's what I was looking for

^^thanks, that's what I was looking for
Forum: performance & modifications 12-26-2021, 04:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,564
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
So on a stock 240, this measurement is ~12"? ...

So on a stock 240, this measurement is ~12"?
(ground to bottom of pinch weld)

https://i.imgur.com/Pf76nqFl.png
https://i.imgur.com/kIPXaPbl.png
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-26-2021, 02:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,050
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/10706824/y...

https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/10706824/yes.jpg
Forum: performance & modifications 12-26-2021, 02:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,564
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
Can someone double check this? What is the height...

Can someone double check this? What is the height from the ground to rocker bottom on a stock height 240?

When I take this measurement I am getting ~8.5", but I'm pretty confident my car is not...
Forum: projects & restorations 12-20-2021, 11:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,431
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
Wow what a find! Congrats.

Wow what a find! Congrats.
Forum: performance & modifications 12-20-2021, 07:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,256
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
Yes, no issues. I ran that setup for a period of...

Yes, no issues. I ran that setup for a period of time.
Forum: projects & restorations 12-20-2021, 11:02 AM
Replies: 985
Views: 721,351
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
Looks good. I also like that accessory gauge...

Looks good. I also like that accessory gauge mounting. Is that another 3D printed solution?
Forum: projects & restorations 12-15-2021, 03:43 PM
Replies: 985
Views: 721,351
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
Very cool.

Very cool.
Forum: projects & restorations 12-14-2021, 02:43 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 24,184
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
+1 Geminis look great as well. *edit:...

+1

Geminis look great as well.

*edit: if you want to fine tune your badge placement:
https://i.imgur.com/O0cyzBW.png
Forum: projects & restorations 12-10-2021, 10:30 AM
Replies: 985
Views: 721,351
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
:cool:

:cool:
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-09-2021, 10:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,155
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
With a new CHRA unit, this theory seems unlikely....

With a new CHRA unit, this theory seems unlikely.
Also seems unlikely that a crack would open up when the turbo gets hot when running vs. overnight when cold. But you could take the downpipe off,...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-08-2021, 04:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,155
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
Have you done a "block test" to check for...

Have you done a "block test" to check for combustion gasses in the coolant?
https://www.autozone.com/loan-a-tools/loaner-blown-head-gasket-tester
I know the headgasket is assumed good, but just a...
Forum: performance & modifications 12-08-2021, 03:38 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 31,309
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
Or find a large force tester and measure the...

Or find a large force tester and measure the spring rate.
Do you live near a university? Maybe reach out to a faculty member and ask for some assistance...a Mechanical Engineering side project? I...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-07-2021, 11:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,649
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
Yes, the upgrade pump is attached to the sending...

Yes, the upgrade pump is attached to the sending unit by the supply hose only.

https://i.imgur.com/IbhZptWl.png
(upgrade pump attached, stock pump on the right)
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-06-2021, 02:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,052
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
this is from my 004 distributor: ...

this is from my 004 distributor:
https://i.imgur.com/GtDYplgl.png
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-06-2021, 08:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,537
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
TP31304 https://ozvolvo.org/archive/

TP31304
https://ozvolvo.org/archive/
Forum: projects & restorations 12-04-2021, 09:53 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 271,752
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
Installed a Simons 2.5" exhaust and headpipe with...

Installed a Simons 2.5" exhaust and headpipe with enlarged merge area. Seat-of-the-pants dyno says that it freed up some torque. Sound-wise it is about as loud as the previous 240T system, but has a...
Forum: projects & restorations 12-03-2021, 07:46 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 37,872
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
Wheels look great!

Wheels look great!
Forum: projects & restorations 12-02-2021, 05:46 PM
Replies: 804
Views: 797,848
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
looking good!

looking good!
Forum: performance & modifications 11-17-2021, 01:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,594
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
I think it just might be how your system...

I think it just might be how your system operates.
Does it start normally each time?
Forum: performance & modifications 11-12-2021, 10:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,046
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
you can order SS or aluminized 3" exhaust tubing...

you can order SS or aluminized 3" exhaust tubing from Rock Auto, NAPA, Advance
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 11-09-2021, 09:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,266
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
Bottom left of the cam seal…maybe it’s lighting...

Bottom left of the cam seal…maybe it’s lighting but it looks like the lip of the seal is flipped or torn.
Forum: showroom 11-01-2021, 08:20 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 1,069,368
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
either copy and paste the url or copy and paste...

either copy and paste the url or copy and paste the embed code from the youtube video
Forum: projects & restorations 10-30-2021, 02:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,553
Posted By oldschoolvolvo
+1, thanks for sharing

+1, thanks for sharing
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