850 T-5R Wagon Improvement Thread

JJohnno_ · 13 Jan

morch_66479 As you can imagine I found some broken clips on my journey so replaced them as I went.

I found it amazing the difference some new pliable fasteners make to the overall 'feel" of the car

morch_66479 Maybe I regret installing the headlight wiper kit. I spent a couple of hours removing and fiddling with the right side motor to try get it rotating the correct way. This involved discovering the correct gear orientations (this took a lot of time and referencing against the left motor)

Admire your tenacity on this, you're a brave man! Usually one of the first things to fail and get deleted. Like you took me ages to work out how to synchronize my rear wiper.

morch_66479 · 13 Jan

Johnno_

Thanks for the kind words. It's keeping me busy. Another skandix order arrived today too.

The 240 rear wiper issue is something I went through but I resolved it by removing the arm. Then cycling the motor and then reinstalling when in the home position.

morch_66479 · 14 Jan

Headlight wiper install has finally been completed after 4 months of:

sourcing parts
paint matching,
returns/repairs
Skandix & GCP orders to replace worn out parts
Time haha

I also received & installed a positive battery terminal cover.

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rado · 15 Jan

morch_66479
Wipers all working on the headlights okay now ?

morch_66479 · 15 Jan

rado yeah and new T piece valve for the washers and its all good now

morch_66479 · 19 Jan

DOOR CARDS, MORE ENGINE MOUNTS & PROTECTION:

My 2 front door cards needed new grab handles, new pins and collars in the dark grey option, along with a pin retaining clip. Also the lower fabric need reattaching.

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Front lower engine mount looked in ok condition but replaced it anyway

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I ordered 2 sump guards, one is the standard version that fills the entire subframe hole but the other one I took a chance on as there was a difference in deosgn that has an opening and a duct to direct air up to the turbo.

I installed the duct version and works well. This required carefully marking and drilling mounting bolt holes. I purchased the genuine Volvo bolts and washers to fasten the guard.

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morch_66479 · 19 Jan

HANDBRAKE CABLE:

My rear left handbrake cable sheath was cracked and cable seized. I ordered 2 new cables online with GCP but only discovered after stripping the car that I ordered the sedan version. I'll need to call around to some Volvo mechanics tomorrow in the hopes of sourcing or trading for a set of wagon cables.

Whilst I was in here I finished off installing the spiral wrap in the speed sensors and gave the rear a good vac.

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Looks like Volvo superseded the rear brake lines and speed sensor wire retaining clips too:

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JJohnno_ · 21 Jan

Tidy work again, thanks for the pics. I do understand replacing a already working indicator cable with one with some functioning spiral sheathing and an OEM clip. Maybe no-one will se it but if you do, it just looks "right'.

morch_66479 I purchased the genuine volvo bolts and washers to fasten the guard

They just seem to fit better don't they?

I really enjoy this thread & I'm hoping top see this beast one day.

morch_66479 · 21 Jan

Johnno_

Yeah, very much about the details as you can appreciate. Also trying not to forget about the mechanical side of things too though.

Wait for my next post

morch_66479 · 21 Jan

I managed to source a black factory T-5R exhaust tip but noticed the the silencer is too short as the tip sits too far forward.

After further investigation I noticed the exhaust pipe hangers are bent back to reach the chassis hangers.

This explains why the tip that came on the car (simmons tip) sat too far forward also.

It turns out that I have a sedan silencer installed and need to source a wagon version.

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TL_V70 · 22 Jan

Just out of curiosity whats the benefits of the ducted sump guard? Is it just to dissipate heat from the turbo?

I had my manifold and turbo exhaust housing black ceramic coated as I removed the factory heat shield when i fitted the latter style R manifold to try and elevate the heat it seems to work well.

I want to re fit the factory heat shield when i Fit the Japanifold i have if I ever pull my finger out.

TL_V70 · 22 Jan

Eliminate not elevate

JJohnno_ · 22 Jan

morch_66479 It turns out that I have a sedan silencer installed and need to source a wagon version.

Oh that sucks and I can relate 100%

Just bought a brand new steering wheel on GCP Black Friday. It is only good for a '93 air bagged 240.

morch_66479 · 23 Jan

Johnno_ I fell you, I have made a few mistakes on my journey and must put a few bits up for sale in the coming weeks when i sort my stock out. Car is currently on jack stands and i collect my handbrake cables tomorrow.

morch_66479 · 23 Jan

TL_V70

Yes, to keep things cooler but it's interesting because there is also a big cut out of the protection that im sure would allow decent air flow up there anyway. I haven't seen the ducted one fitted before and thought it was a nice touch. Perhaps is region specific for certain 850 models but there's a limit to how much i could find online.
My thought process was 'airflow is good' so lets install it.

I do have the normal sump protection sitting in my shed - new from GCP. Like this one:

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I've done a bit of reading about the japnifold, can you tell me more about it? There's a sound difference but power increase isn't much, if anything? Would this be right? Or maybe you can educate me on the differences between the T5, T-5R, R & japanifold?

rado · 23 Jan

morch_66479
I've been running the japanifold for a few years now but I changed it when I went to a bigger turbo and 3" downpipe and exhaust all at the same time . I have read that some guys when just changed the manifold did notice a difference..

rado · 23 Jan

I've had this guard oooo 6+ years sitting in the shed

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It came off a 96 850 SE I'm liking the look of the one you have .
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You have a link to the site ?

Ahhh edit

Upon flicking back a few pictures this guard is for the front , I see it on yours...

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I've not even got that on mine I best fit it ..

morch_66479 · 29 Jan

WINDSCREEN WIPERS

Wiper arms are known to warp and lift the blade off the windscreen during operation. In extreme cases collide with the bonnet.

Left arm removed, bent back into shape and refitted.

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morch_66479 · 29 Jan

HANDBRAKE CABLE

I made a mistake and ordered sedan cables instead of wagon cables. Some mechanics told me they're all the same but it turns out they're not and theres a difference in length too.

Managed to get genuine wagon cables that were in the country too,

After spending nearly 2 weeks on axle stands its finally back together and working as it should.

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Wagon top

Sedan bottom

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I loaded it up with my family (5 of us in total + cargo) which give me an idea of how it might look when lowered. Although this is too low.

morch_66479 · 4 Feb

ACCESSORIES:

Managed to get a Casio T-5R watch from Japan and the factory radio remote.

During the BTCC era, a couple of BTCC 850 Racing watches were issued. A big yellow watch, completely dedicated to the T-5R, was issued in Japan. The watch is rare, but to be honest, it will not get a prize for the most beautiful T-5R gadget ever made.

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