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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-10-2021, 12:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 778
Posted By GTJordan
It isn't China. China is pretty much just a...

It isn't China. China is pretty much just a blank cheque company. These changes are coming from Sweden. Blaming everything on China is just spreading some lore. Sweden has WAY more control now than...
Forum: showroom 12-22-2020, 07:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 787
Posted By GTJordan
Pretty cool. I have touched three in person. One...

Pretty cool. I have touched three in person. One at the museum in Sweden, one in Rockleigh NJ, and another at a private Volvo museum in Loosedrecht Netherlands. All are cool.
Forum: performance & modifications 12-05-2020, 02:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,274
Posted By GTJordan
Talking/working out a deal with John would save...

Talking/working out a deal with John would save you so much time and money over the long run. I would really consider going that route if I were you. And considering you guys are so close together,...
Forum: projects & restorations 11-15-2020, 06:42 PM
Replies: 1,546
Views: 621,235
Posted By GTJordan
Oh no.

Oh no.
Forum: performance & modifications 10-23-2020, 04:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,750
Posted By GTJordan
The old IPD torque rods had a habit of coming...

The old IPD torque rods had a habit of coming loose. Did they ever fix that issue? Probably not. I'd skip their torque rods.

Jordan
Forum: projects & restorations 10-22-2020, 07:59 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 319,436
Posted By GTJordan
Dang is that an original Volvo Vida/Vadis tough...

Dang is that an original Volvo Vida/Vadis tough book? Or is it just a random tough book?

Nice progress so far!

Jordan
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 10-15-2020, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,086
Posted By GTJordan
They are different shapes and sizes, but the...

They are different shapes and sizes, but the threads are the same. We have a pile of them at work and just grab them when needed. I'd grab one for you, but I haven't been to work in 4 months.
...
Forum: performance & modifications 10-14-2020, 07:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 893
Posted By GTJordan
Has the ears, so should be 1031. Dunno the...

Has the ears, so should be 1031.

Dunno the springs
Forum: projects & restorations 10-06-2020, 04:55 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 20,690
Posted By GTJordan
Awesome. This swap is probably the only...

Awesome. This swap is probably the only non-Volvo swap I'll get excited for. Very cool.

Jordan
Forum: projects & restorations 09-22-2020, 07:47 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 31,766
Posted By GTJordan
Did they pass it?

Did they pass it?
Forum: performance & modifications 09-19-2020, 05:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,268
Posted By GTJordan
Yes it is. The high pressure pump runs on the...

Yes it is. The high pressure pump runs on the back of the engine. It is fed low pressure. That is all.

Jordan
Forum: performance & modifications 09-19-2020, 04:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,268
Posted By GTJordan
I would be into a the Spa 4 Cyl swap (VEA/VEP). ...

I would be into a the Spa 4 Cyl swap (VEA/VEP). That would be interesting. Traditional mounting, the engine is TINY, just feed the mechanical high pressure fuel pump and you're good. A nice tune...
Forum: performance & modifications 09-18-2020, 05:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,268
Posted By GTJordan
I don't think you'll get it front mounted. ...

I don't think you'll get it front mounted.

There is no front crank pulley to start. Even if you pull the front plug out, it is an empty barren wasteland of nothing.

Do they actually have the...
Forum: projects & restorations 09-17-2020, 02:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,582
Posted By GTJordan
Get turbo engine. Buy Microsquirt ...

Get turbo engine.

Buy Microsquirt

Done.

It is the easiest swap into an older car. Easier than swapping in all the FI stuff from a later car. Far fewer wiring. Would need a tune though.
...
Forum: projects & restorations 09-15-2020, 03:54 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 118,010
Posted By GTJordan
Without reading, I thought- God wood door panels...

Without reading, I thought- God wood door panels are going to look like ass. And I was right.

But then I kept going and saw the final product! Those turned out really good! I like them
...
Forum: performance & modifications 09-11-2020, 08:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,819
Posted By GTJordan
So for sure someone can buy some MK18's and they...

So for sure someone can buy some MK18's and they will fit without spacers on a car with R brakes. 240 specifically?

Jordan
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 09-08-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,257
Posted By GTJordan
FCP?

FCP?
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 09-08-2020, 03:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,886
Posted By GTJordan
Incorrect. The 99-~03 used an ETM (Electronic...

Incorrect. The 99-~03 used an ETM (Electronic throttle body) which does require software. Xemodex can program the ETM with your VIN. I have successfully swapped ETMs between cars sometimes....
Forum: projects & restorations 09-02-2020, 05:05 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 44,760
Posted By GTJordan
Looks good! What are the wheels?

Looks good! What are the wheels?
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 08-25-2020, 06:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,750
Posted By GTJordan
Sport suspension (here) you could get on...

Sport suspension (here) you could get on anything, but really only came on the R designs. I believe it won't change anything with the control arm.

Typically the rear bushing goes out on the P1...
Forum: projects & restorations 08-22-2020, 03:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,450
Posted By GTJordan
What are you using to control it? I saw MaxxECU...

What are you using to control it? I saw MaxxECU can control one.

Jordan
Forum: projects & restorations 08-22-2020, 02:36 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 546,393
Posted By GTJordan
:-( Hoping your place survives. Jordan

:-( Hoping your place survives.

Jordan
Forum: performance & modifications 08-21-2020, 01:50 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 19,227
Posted By GTJordan
I'm interested in COP options for my 16V also....

I'm interested in COP options for my 16V also. Prefer they had their own logic.
Forum: performance & modifications 08-18-2020, 06:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,196
Posted By GTJordan
If you do decide to go EFI at some point, I...

If you do decide to go EFI at some point, I probably have everything you need minus a pump

Jordan
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 08-11-2020, 02:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,163
Posted By GTJordan
You should write this all up in the article...

You should write this all up in the article composition section.

Jordan
Forum: performance & modifications 08-09-2020, 11:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,747
Posted By GTJordan
Ordering is excellent. Like stated above, I had a...

Ordering is excellent. Like stated above, I had a set of Cams from them to me in northern Canada in a week.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 08-08-2020, 06:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,919
Posted By GTJordan
bold

Bold
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 08-07-2020, 09:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,919
Posted By GTJordan
The V8 is great. But, it is insane to say they're...

The V8 is great. But, it is insane to say they're reliable. They also get terrible mileage. My 5 Cylinder XC90 got 2L/100km better than the V8 (10.5L/100km vs 12.9L/100km).

Our fleet of P2 XC70's...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 08-06-2020, 05:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,919
Posted By GTJordan
When the Si6 came out I really hated them....

When the Si6 came out I really hated them. Thought for sure they would be problem plagued. They did have problems, but most of them have been fixed by now.

I would take whatever I could get with...
Forum: performance & modifications 07-30-2020, 11:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,428
Posted By GTJordan
Isn't "Mr. Brown, Boosted on a budget" on air? ...

Isn't "Mr. Brown, Boosted on a budget" on air?

Think he is. Try searching for this project thread.
Forum: projects & restorations 07-30-2020, 07:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,559
Posted By GTJordan
What did you do for the VSS signal on the front?...

What did you do for the VSS signal on the front? Are you running ABS strut housings?

Welcome to the 242 world.

Jordan
Forum: projects & restorations 07-22-2020, 02:55 PM
Replies: 862
Views: 578,492
Posted By GTJordan
Have you tried vacuuming the system then letting...

Have you tried vacuuming the system then letting the vacuum pull the coolant into the system? This is how we have to fill modern Volvo engines as there are so many places for an air pocket to form...
Forum: performance & modifications 07-19-2020, 11:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,446
Posted By GTJordan
Gaz from Yoshi?

Gaz from Yoshi?
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 07-14-2020, 02:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,121
Posted By GTJordan
I haven't looked at their kits, but, are they the...

I haven't looked at their kits, but, are they the same thing that Volvo has? The Volvo kit has metal reinforcement pieces.

Jordan
Forum: performance & modifications 07-10-2020, 05:45 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 14,893
Posted By GTJordan
The SloVo team based here runs an accusump due to...

The SloVo team based here runs an accusump due to this issue.

Jordan
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 07-09-2020, 06:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,516
Posted By GTJordan
There are two different "pink stuff" available...

There are two different "pink stuff" available from Volvo. One is an anerobic sealant that is applied in a very thin roller application (typically used for say, cam cover reseals). The second stuff...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 07-07-2020, 09:42 PM
Replies: 8
S/V/C: 05 v70 AC
Views: 2,661
Posted By GTJordan
Legally, in Canada, you can't just evac and...

Legally, in Canada, you can't just evac and recharge a system. You have to fault trace for a leak. If it is low, there is a leak technically. That has to be fixed prior to the charge.

Now the...
Forum: projects & restorations 07-07-2020, 12:31 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 334,581
Posted By GTJordan
I think I have a 3.35 input shaft from a V8 that...

I think I have a 3.35 input shaft from a V8 that you could have. I'm swapping a 2.95. Just don't know when...

Jordan
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 07-06-2020, 03:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,385
Posted By GTJordan
Sorry I'm still not back at work. I don't know...

Sorry I'm still not back at work. I don't know that I will be in the near future. I tried to find an online wiring diagram, but I can't find one.

Sorry,

jordan
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 07-06-2020, 03:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,516
Posted By GTJordan
Your list is pretty good. Since you're doing the...

Your list is pretty good. Since you're doing the front cover and all these other common leak places, I would reseal the upper oil pan while you're in there (also a common leak point, and a pain in...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 07-05-2020, 10:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,631
Posted By GTJordan
It is the vacuum switch. The link Turboschnauser...

It is the vacuum switch. The link Turboschnauser posted is correct.

Jordan
Forum: performance & modifications 06-23-2020, 01:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,477
Posted By GTJordan
I believe you could buy a 2.3 Eco boost, with...

I believe you could buy a 2.3 Eco boost, with "stand alone" from ford racing. This was a couple of years ago. It was designed to be swapped into other cars.

Edit- The PCM directly from Ford as a...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 06-15-2020, 08:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,385
Posted By GTJordan
Sorry. I haven't been back to work. I'm now on...

Sorry. I haven't been back to work. I'm now on sick leave. I'll see what I can find
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 06-04-2020, 05:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,385
Posted By GTJordan
I've never seen a manual seat before. What is on...

I've never seen a manual seat before. What is on the side? It has electric lumbar and that is it? Strange lol.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 06-03-2020, 07:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,385
Posted By GTJordan
Pretty bad that I could tell you almost all of...

Pretty bad that I could tell you almost all of those (only missing the ones not used in my market).

That is probably a 1/3 of the modules used in the SPA cars.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 06-03-2020, 07:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,385
Posted By GTJordan
I'm off work until next Thursday, but I could...

I'm off work until next Thursday, but I could look them up for you. Don't start probing things. Hit the wrong one and you might set off the seats air bag.

I can tell you the green one is for the...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 06-03-2020, 07:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,315
Posted By GTJordan
So before you pull the pan, remove the intake....

So before you pull the pan, remove the intake. Remove the breather box. See if you can push a wire (coat hanger or the like) down the block drain. It is not common for me to see the block fully...
Forum: projects & restorations 06-02-2020, 07:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 26,331
Posted By GTJordan
Where in Canada are you? I have a huge selection...

Where in Canada are you? I have a huge selection of parts for the old cars here in Edmonton.

Jordan
Forum: performance & modifications 06-02-2020, 06:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,147
Posted By GTJordan
Are you using the stock harmonic balancer and has...

Are you using the stock harmonic balancer and has the outer ring slipped on the rubber, causing the timing to read incorrect? Therefor your base timing is out to lunch.

Jordan
Forum: showroom 05-25-2020, 12:01 PM
Replies: 4,000
Views: 1,260,228
Posted By GTJordan
KM. Turbo is already sold. If he backs out, I...

KM. Turbo is already sold. If he backs out, I will let you know.

Jordan
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