My Motor Build Thread

[Volvo5.0]

Buuuuuuuuut....... they could not extract that one headbolt that snapped into the bottom end.

Broken headbolts are fairly common. Check with another machine shop. The guy we use will come to our shop, and he's never failed to get a broken headbolt out. Price will vary depending on actual time spent. Most times he's pretty quick, but there was one that fought him hard, and he charged accordingly.

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Good to know. Starting to get excited to have this on the road in a few weeks.

[TIZIO AKA 1 HND MEC]

Keep posting Val, I just start searching.....glad to see your progress!! :tup:

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Thanks Tiz! Any experience with Victor Reinz gaskets guys?

[jnderr]

Thanks Tiz! Any experience with Victor Reinz gaskets guys?

Pretty sure Reinz is who makes the oem gasket, so you're good there

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Thanks John. Started cleaning the block and all sorts of other parts since everything is getting ready to bolt on. Used lye based oven cleaner and a pressure washer. Also lowered the 960

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Worked on this today. Anyone know if cables look like they are from a right hand drive model... my only suspicion at this point is that the firewall connection seems wrong.

[850wagonT5]

Nice...should be fun! I've got a core longblock I'm just waiting to dig in to. Where did you end up finding piston rings? They seem to be hard to find. Let me know, I need some as well!

I'm using OE pistons but I'll be going aftermarket with the rods just in case. Not bothering with a build thread I don't think since there won't be much bling. I'll let the dyno do the talking. :)

[Zappo]

Worked on this today. Anyone know if cables look like they are from a right hand drive model...

The cables should be the same for both.

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Here is a better picture and not sure why Volvo would be written upside down...it just wont mount to the firewall correctly.

and yes i know the seal is on wrong but I'm just playing around with the fitting.

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Nice...should be fun! I've got a core longblock I'm just waiting to dig in to. Where did you end up finding piston rings? They seem to be hard to find. Let me know, I need some as well!

I'm using OE pistons but I'll be going aftermarket with the rods just in case. Not bothering with a build thread I don't think since there won't be much bling. I'll let the dyno do the talking.

Did you call Tasca??

Tiz confirmed the cables are from a stateside vehicle. I must just be having a brainfart with the firewall. And jeesus I wish the clutch and break pedal setup was the same as a x70 series :monkey:

[jnderr]

Did you call Tasca??

Tiz confirmed the cables are from a stateside vehicle. I must just be having a brainfart with the firewall. And jeesus I wish the clutch and break pedal setup was the same as a x70 series

I recall having issues with this. When you route the cables through the firewall, make sure a run them behind the steering column in the engine bay, this will help keep them in the right orientation. And I don't envy you having to deal with the 850 pedal box.

[TIZIO AKA 1 HND MEC]

Val is upside down on the first pic. and as Jnderr say make sure to pass them behind the steering column. pedals 850 and X70 are a bit diff.

[lookforjoe]

^ looks the same as mine...

[TIZIO AKA 1 HND MEC]

My bad H., I was talking about the way they are connected under the dash! 850 have a little frame that is hard to pass over the steering column, x70 is just one long bolt, way more easy.