bob82pigdog Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 Definitely digging the 93 lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusheR Posted April 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) Started from the bottom ... .. now we here What am I missing here? Edited April 14, 2016 by Johann Repaired image links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusheR Posted April 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Thanks Johann, looks like I figured what the problem is now So, updates on my progress. First, the plan was AC delete and clean the bay the best I can. That didn't go as planned, and snowballed to quite a list -AC delete -Timing and serpentine belts and waterpump service with Unorthodox Racing underdrive pulley install -Gasket matching intake mani, PCV service and EGR delete -Rad replacement and aux transmission flush and cooler install -Battery relocation -Swap to non thermostat Intake box -New engine mounts -Polishing, painting, zinc plating, tucking some wires and just making look good At the moment stuck with the 30mm nut on the crank pulley, will be getting a impact wrench tomorrow, hopefully that will do 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusheR Posted April 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Way too hot to be working outside in the last few days here in the PNW. Got the package from IPD this morning with engine mounts and some other stuff, so those were done today. Did timing and serp belt yesterday. PCV is done too, now just have to finish buttoning everything up and redo some of the wiring. Earlier decided to polish thermostat cover- and it was nice and shiny in no time, so I thought I might as well polish the intake. On the third day of doing that my phone's fingerprint scanner stopped recognizing my poor beat up and sanded fingers haha But in the end I'm pretty happy about it -came out ok for doing it for the first time 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner4life Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Haha, yep. Been there. Polished the cam cover, intake manifold, thermostat housing fuel rail on the C70 over about a weeks time. That is the first and last time I will ever polish engine parts ever again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusheR Posted April 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 On 4/21/2016 at 5:08 AM, tuner4life said: Haha, yep. Been there. Polished the cam cover, intake manifold, thermostat housing fuel rail on the C70 over about a weeks time. That is the first and last time I will ever polish engine parts ever again. Yeah, I would want to agree with you there, but I still have 4 wheel lips I need to polish soon. Granted, it should be much easier, at least I hope so :) Uploaded some photos from my camera: Porting mani Cam cover is a nice charcoal color now Zinc plated stuff And a few of a work in progress While doing work found coolant reservoir sensor wires broken off, also there was no rubber seal on the old thermostat. Wasn't really surprised to find timing belt all cracked up at that point too, even though previous owner said it was changed recently when I bought it in '15. Not even sure if it was ever changed? Car has 160k on odo. Anyways ,just glad I caught it before it snapped. Sacrificed injector cover in hopes it would help to undo crank pulley bolt And Unorthodox Racing underdrive and OEM pulleys Want to drop in my beefy QBM endlinks, as D2 endlink broke on one side, but I'm missing one bolt on those. Anyone knows where I can get those tapered spacers thingies? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusheR Posted June 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Time to update this. A lot have been done to the car and even though I had a pretty good reason to believe it might never run again, it does. And I successfully made it to IPD Garage sale. So I wanted to relocate battery to the trunk, and was planning to fit the box either outside or in the tire well, but I certainly liked Dougy's way, which allows to keep my spare and have all the trunk room -so that's what I did. Here it is: Kill switch doesn't work, so still have to work on that 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusheR Posted July 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Let's bring this up to date. Dealing with a bodyshop was a nightmare, after numerous broken promises I finally picked up my parts just to find out that the color is off. It's not that bad ,so I'm gonna have to live with it. Also found early 850 at the PNP that had rad support that is not fiberglass and is nice and smooth, looks much better than my old one. So took the front end apart. Again New one on top IPD prep cut and buff Good to go Badges will go back eventually Also installed these sidestripes and windshield sunstrip for IPD Garage sale So that's about it. Recently installed ARD NA tune and have been putting plenty miles on it since. I'm gonna have to replace both axles pretty soon, but otherwise it runs and drives top notch. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner4life Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 This thing is totally rad! I like the way you did the battery relocation, I would be worried about something arcing it in the trunk though and the venting issue. Have you thought about making some sort of plastic cover for it to keep fumes out of the cabin? Or maybe vent it to the outside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmsgltr Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 or get an agm battery I want to do the same relo but I will have dual exhaust soon and need that space where you mounted yours :(\ the car looks awesome! great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusheR Posted July 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 Thanks guys. That is the plan, there's the hole in the box for the venting tube, but I don't have one and didn't see any at PNP. Might have to make one myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINN Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Thumbs all the way up. Where did you find the Volvo banner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusheR Posted July 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 Thanks! That one was printed at local vinyl shop, but it was pricey You can get diecut banner here, and just make the sunstrip from regular vinyl yourself On another note, I recently got a wide set of Epsilons off Corvette, so I'll start on polishing lips and swapping barrels this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusheR Posted July 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 I'll just add photos from Trevor here. Car will be for sale shortly. I already removed some of the rare parts off of it, but it's still a nice, well sorted wagon that needs nothing. Pics 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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