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1993 volvo 940 RV8 project. mojo restoration

karlos01 Part of things Posts: 460	1993 volvo 940 RV8 project. mojo restoration karlos01 @karlos01
	May 10, 2011 8:36:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	this is a long time in the waiting. after obliterating the thrust bearing and putting a ridge bigger than Barb Streissands nose in the bores of the 200FT I decided to crack on with the RV8 project. its been a long time coming and I'm somewhere close to where want to be at this time of year. at the moment, I have a few background photos for everyone: as I bought it: mismatched trims with a band of gold humbrol round the edges (ignore alloys), gold pinstripes on the sides, gold humbrol'd grille, gold hammerite everywhere underneath, pretty standard wentworth. fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/27771_10150179787800285_703855284_12468429_3786807_n.jpg fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/27771_10150179787810285_703855284_12468430_7012462_n.jpg fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/27771_10150179787695285_703855284_12468425_5262934_n.jpg then came some alloys I was mis-sold for my MR2. told they would fit, didnt, couldnt throw them out, sold MR2, randomly bought volvo, tried wheels, fit, wrong offset(FWD), keeping them, look nice fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/27771_10150179787835285_703855284_12468431_3970006_n.jpg fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/27771_10150179787850285_703855284_12468433_4855312_n.jpg then came the alloys and clear lights which made it look a million bucks fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/30231_10150161431840285_703855284_12018078_889492_n.jpg fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/30231_10150161431845285_703855284_12018079_3410558_n.jpg fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/30231_10150161431850285_703855284_12018080_5269128_n.jpg then a spot of spring removal for a laugh fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/27771_10150179797750285_703855284_12468644_577741_n.jpg the guys at my old workplace had a sense of humor and so did the police that drove past on my way home fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/27771_10150179797775285_703855284_12468646_2412141_n.jpg fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/27771_10150179797815285_703855284_12468649_4103536_n.jpg fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/27771_10150179797800285_703855284_12468648_2909323_n.jpg fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/27771_10150179797785285_703855284_12468647_5976269_n.jpg then as its prettiest: fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/30231_10150161431855285_703855284_12018081_5251558_n.jpg more to follow (old engine removal, v8 semi build and installation)
	Last Edit: Jan 12, 2012 11:54:48 GMT by karlos01

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karlos01 Part of things Posts: 460	1993 volvo 940 RV8 project. mojo restoration karlos01 @karlos01
	May 10, 2011 8:44:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	it wont let me set the pics as pics so I hyperlinked them
	Last Edit: May 12, 2011 14:03:51 GMT by karlos01

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karlos01 Part of things Posts: 460	1993 volvo 940 RV8 project. mojo restoration karlos01 @karlos01
	May 27, 2011 18:38:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	so i had a crazy idea after i moved and got a garage. stick a v8 in it why not. cant be too hard i thought. bought a v8 stripped most of it and wanted a little quirk. to a lot of people ive painted the block typically red. to volvo nuts ive created a B350FV lol after stripping a lot of curse word off it, it was ready to paint. ally primer is funny stuff on went the red dummy build for a laugh the previous pictures don't show the bonnet being iffy with the laquer. i decided to matt black it badly, cut a curse word hole in it then mesh it with some curse word mesh. then the engine and box came out......


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Iain Part of things Posts: 351	1993 volvo 940 RV8 project. mojo restoration Iain @iainel
	May 27, 2011 20:09:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Substandard work so far I hope this improves. I'm going to grind off those stickers tomorrow when you're not looking.


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karlos01 Part of things Posts: 460	1993 volvo 940 RV8 project. mojo restoration karlos01 @karlos01
	May 27, 2011 20:19:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	yeah about the bonnet suppose it cant wait got a dummy fit of the engine in, looked great. working with the bonnet up wasawesome. forgot that i needed to shut it. i found that it would close (luckily) but there wasnt enough room. i got thinking. capri bonnet + volvo bonnet = sexy power bulge and nuff room its in thoughts a hole hole filled up


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Chris™ Part of things This is clearly filler material. Posts: 519	1993 volvo 940 RV8 project. mojo restoration Chris™ @minibuzz
	May 28, 2011 12:28:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Bonnet is a winner, as is a V8 in a Volvo - keep at it ;D
	1989 Volvo 340 1986 Suzuki SJ413 2000 BMW 318ti 2006 Lexus IS250

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karlos01 Part of things Posts: 460	1993 volvo 940 RV8 project. mojo restoration karlos01 @karlos01
	Jun 2, 2011 16:11:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	cheers pal. its on hold for a little while. just had my tonsils out and I'm all goofed up on drugs.


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karlos01 Part of things Posts: 460	1993 volvo 940 RV8 project. mojo restoration karlos01 @karlos01
	Jun 4, 2011 14:30:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	i ought to state that the reason there is really nothing to report with the fitting of the engine is because it was quite uneventful. ive literally not had to cut anything away on either the trans tunnel, bulkhead or even the cross member. i have trimmed the sump pan down however because it was off a range rover and was FAR too long. so its got to be a few inches shorter. if capacity becomes an issue i shall wing it out a bit. oh this is a great project. i need a discovery prop too for the cv joint and i can start bolting bits back together


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karlos01 Part of things Posts: 460	1993 volvo 940 RV8 project. mojo restoration karlos01 @karlos01
	Jun 9, 2011 19:05:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	right well after stripping all the ezk and efi looms from all of the main looms to separate them from the lights ect. i seem to have something sorted. all lights work!!! hoorah pics this weekend of a before and after shot. i am really rather pleased. stay tuned for installation of more wires, making of a megajolt set up, welding and cleaning up of engine brackets, modifying a cheapo steering damper for a bike to use as an engine damper, sump finishing, bonnet finishing, engine finishing and a test fire in no particular order


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Mr S Posted a lot 10-4 Good buddy. Posts: 2,654	1993 volvo 940 RV8 project. mojo restoration Mr S @bladerunner30
	Jun 18, 2011 21:31:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looking forward to popping round to see this one day soon mate - keep up the good work, and I've still got the Rangie on my drive if you need bits (same chassis as an early disco...!) Cheers, Martin
	Suzuki GSXR1000 K2 BMW R1150GS BMW K1200RS Chevy K5 Blazer Chevy Suburban LT Jaguar XKR

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karlos01 Part of things Posts: 460	1993 volvo 940 RV8 project. mojo restoration karlos01 @karlos01
	Jun 20, 2011 11:32:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	i shall be well up for having a prop off you. i have the end of an sd1 one here to compare. i just badly need the UJ end since i think it has alignment ....erm.....issues the plenum is a definate yes! i might have to have the whole top off you including the throttle linkages if its still available?!


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Mr S Posted a lot 10-4 Good buddy. Posts: 2,654	1993 volvo 940 RV8 project. mojo restoration Mr S @bladerunner30
	Jun 20, 2011 19:39:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Yeah, it's all here mate, just gimme a shout when you need it, you've got my number!
	Suzuki GSXR1000 K2 BMW R1150GS BMW K1200RS Chevy K5 Blazer Chevy Suburban LT Jaguar XKR

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karlos01 Part of things Posts: 460	1993 volvo 940 RV8 project. mojo restoration karlos01 @karlos01
	Jul 7, 2011 8:08:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	prop done, clutch done, mounts done, electrics 85% done. Edis 8 and megajolt are the next bits to go in as everyone knows that distributers are curse word. then its waterways etc and it will be ready to move under its own power. the first test fire is soon though so ill post a video!


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dubmonkey Part of things Posts: 227	1993 volvo 940 RV8 project. mojo restoration dubmonkey @dubmonkey
	Jul 7, 2011 12:18:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Since you're cutting a hole in the bonnet why not do one of these............Shaker hood ;D
	Last Edit: Jul 12, 2011 13:36:37 GMT by dubmonkey

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karlos01 Part of things Posts: 460	1993 volvo 940 RV8 project. mojo restoration karlos01 @karlos01
	Jul 12, 2011 12:00:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	that would be great but due to how its mounted, its not moving. not even a little bit


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karlos01 Part of things Posts: 460	1993 volvo 940 RV8 project. mojo restoration karlos01 @karlos01
	Aug 14, 2011 10:07:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	;D ;D ;D [evil laugh] mwaaahahahahahahahaha mwahahahahaha [/evil laugh]


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sowen Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 2,245 Club RR Member Number: 24	1993 volvo 940 RV8 project. mojo restoration sowen @sowen Club Retro Rides Member 24
	Aug 14, 2011 18:06:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice one getting it running, especially on coilpacks . Have you got any plans to go full mapable ecu in the future or suck it and see how it all goes?
	'72 Rover P6 2300TC Saab turbo '75 Land Rover SIII swb '84 Rover SD1 3500 Vitesse '71 Rover P6 Ratty OM606 Landy

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karlos01 Part of things Posts: 460	1993 volvo 940 RV8 project. mojo restoration karlos01 @karlos01
	Aug 15, 2011 7:46:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	;D ;D nice one matey thanks very much! ;D ;D i was hoping to at best get it on a hotwire in place of the flapper since the sickening expence of megasquirt totally puts me off. a lambda equipped efi will be plenty i reckon! its taken me long enough to get this far. now i have to pull it all out, sort the clutch and sump, then wire routings etc. ;D ;D ;D ;D


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karlos01 Part of things Posts: 460	1993 volvo 940 RV8 project. mojo restoration karlos01 @karlos01
	Sept 7, 2011 13:19:21 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	clutch, sump, wiring all sorted. now have a clutch hose to fit tonight!!!


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valman Part of things Posts: 603	1993 volvo 940 RV8 project. mojo restoration valman @valman
	Sept 7, 2011 15:32:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	thats the nuts what gearbox did you use? (sorry if i missed that bit)
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