lookforjoe Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 There is no problem with the stock ME7 coils or the Bosch Motorsport Coils, it's ONLY a problem with the IPD version - I wouldn't think the dwell time alone could be the cause? IPD describes their coils as having additional circuitry - and when I went back & forth with them over the failures, they felt that was the cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightmopedman9 Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Well, looks like it's time to source another engine, yay! Now the hunt for a new engine begins. I'm looking for anything with an 81mm bore, 147mm rods and lightened crankshaft. I can get these CX Racing rods for $349, but they have the 21mm small end bore. Therefore, I think I'm looking for a 2001-2004 B5234T3, right? I'm looking to spend less than $1000 on the engine, rods and light rebuild, which should be doable since I have a good head already. I'm shooting for 400WHP so I'll be upgrading the turbo too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 So the oily plug was due to a compression/blow by issue? - '04 C70 HPT motor = 2.3l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightmopedman9 Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) Looks like I'm done with this bottom end: Thankfully the head is fine, pristine in fact. I'm picking up a 2.3L RN shortblock and dropping it off at the machine shop tomorrow. Forged rods, rings and bearings are on the list. Can anyone recommend somewhere to get rings? I can't find anyone who stocks them... Edited February 21, 2014 by Tightmopedman9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizzard_al Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Hastings will sell the rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpin Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Did the rings crack? The symptoms you have been experiencing sound similar to what happened to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightmopedman9 Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 I don't know, I haven't taken the block out of the car yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitroX5 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Just for curiosity... any liner damage or deformation at the slots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightmopedman9 Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) Just for curiosity... any liner damage or deformation at the slots? Doesn't seem to be, I'll be taking the block out this weekend and I'll give it a thorough check. The 2.3 is loaded in the van ready to go to the machine shop. I'm going with sputter rod bearings, and OEM mains, CX racing rods and OEM rings. For the mains, I know about the color coding system, but along with the color is an O.S. designation, .25 or .5mm. I would only need to go with the O.S. mains if there was damage to the crank, right? Edited February 21, 2014 by Tightmopedman9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightmopedman9 Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) Does anyone know the right small end bore size for the rods I need? Engine is a B5234t3 from a 2002 S60, engine #2146294. CXracing has both the 23mm and 21mm on ebay now. Edited February 21, 2014 by Tightmopedman9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Volvo Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Just measure your pistons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 21mm is stock. 23mm will require custom pistons... If you get Toga Racing mains it doesn't matter about the Volvo markings. Either way, the crank needs to be removed & the bores checked before you order any parts at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D s50r Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 yea def pull the rods out measure everything twice before you order anything! i had 3 sets of rods that didnt match the block i had!! and im glad my head is still working out well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightmopedman9 Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Block just got dropped off at the machine shop, they said they'll break it down on Monday and tell me the main bearing codes on the crank and the piston wrist pin size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpin Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Has anyone contacted IPP for Toga bearings lately? I was told by them in December that they were out and had no idea when they would get more in stock, if ever. Those exact words. I ended up with Sealed Power Mains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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