Alex's 360 build thread

ALVO360 · 2018-03-01T00:23:50+00:00

This is where it all began. only 12 days ago on the 24/02/2018. Its had all oils changed, coolant flush leads, plugs, air filter, dizzy cap and rotor, thr...

ALVO360

So...my caliper rebuild kits arrived from "spareto' in Estonia. Everything is there and correct. Amazingly, I ordered them on Friday the 17th and they arrived on Monday the 20th, sent with DHL. I would highly recommend them based on my one experience ? I'm pretty sure that I couldn't have sent an express post package to my neighbour via AusPost and had it delivered sooner. Impressive.

I've pulled the calipers off my spare 360 so I could clean, paint and rebuild them without my car being off the road. More pics to come soon.

ALVO360

These kits are brilliant for $12. They're listed as 'ERT 401144 caliper repair kits' and were purchased from spareto.com

Before and after

ALVO360

New brake hoses I ordered from Classicswede are the wrong type! This project never lets me get too comfortable and its slowly chipping away at my sanity.

alphax

Excellent work and great build.

ALVO360

I bought some ADR approved braided brake lines from Pirtek. I also replaced the rear brake hose. Slowly making it happen.

ALVO360

Ok, tested new brakes and they're amazing?! I never thought my old brakes were bad until now. I never really use my brakes that much when I drive anyway, I've always used engine compression to slow me down most of the way and I don't tailgate so there's usually plenty of room in front me to do so. But now my brakes are supreme, I might consider my options.

This project has been full of 'first times.

First 4 cylinder engine rebuild.
First engine conversion
First 360 registered in my name
First 360 gearbox removal
First caliper rebuild
First full exhaust I have bought for myself
First boost gauge install
First temp gauge install
First spoiler install
First forum ive contributed to

I'm about to attempt my first window tinting...wish me luck!

carnut222

That brake job came out great. Well done. I assume you didn’t have any trouble getting the pistons out? Lucky they’re only single piston calipers...the quad piston fronts and dual piston rears on my ES were a real PITA as about half the pistons were really stuck.

Re: the brake hoses from Pirtek, did you have them made up special from the old hoses, or do they have part numbers in stock for the Volvo hoses? Just curious as I’ve found it to be hit and miss on getting the correct hoses when ordering online.

Look forward to hearing about the window tinting as I want to do that on my 240 wagon project. I’ve done some on house windows but never on a car. The house windows were quite large so tricky...but car windows with curvature could be interesting.

ALVO360

@carnut222 The donor car which I took the calipers from had been sitting a long time and they were in a real state with torn dust boots and fluid + brake grime everywhere. I tried using compressed air but embarrassed myself for 5 minutes before I gave up on that idea haha. These pistons were stuck! I ended up putting them in a vice and hitting the edge of the grooved section (which holds the dust boot) working my way around the piston. I only did this because I had new pistons, and come to think of it, I have a set of valve spring compressors that I could've rigged up to pull it out easily. Next time.

For some reason me and paint just never work out. Something always happens and ruins my masterpieces. I feel like I should be clear coating my painted parts or just let the professionals take over. All my photos are much nicer versions than the real thing, including the entire car.

The brake hoses from Pirtek were made in-house based on my old one - took a small lifetime and cost me $150!! It started at $104 then went to $126 then to $150. This is because I asked for a sheath of tubing and those circular, rubber, hose/strut protection thingamajigs.

As for window tinting a car, look at this 10 minute video:

Looks easy enough.

Apparently Johnson's & Johnson's baby shampoo is what this guy and many others use.
I've ordered this kit, and I already have a heat gun. I'll let you know how it all goes:

carnut222

I’ll have to watch the video, thanks. I did watch one before I did the house windows and the guy made it look ridiculously easy compared to how it actually was, so I’m a bit dubious when I see those videos of the professionals! I got the install kit when I bought some tint a while back. Not sure what the heat gun is for until I watch the video I guess...maybe for removal of old tint?

ALVO360

@carnut222 I know what you mean, I need to remind myself to reserve the day for it and get onto it early.
The heat gun is for "Shrinking". I think I should let the video do the rest of the talking from here cos I don't know enough, but it may be so it holds its form due to the curved glass....or maybe not.

ALVO360

I've been getting leaks from my valve cover which really bothers me, so I installed a check valve inline with the large breather hose coming from the PCV flame trap its 14mm and I had to order from China....but No more oil leaks or seepage! Now, are there check valves installed from factory? If not, what is stopping air from entering the crankcase via the flame trap? I'll be putting one on the smaller hose going into to intake manifold but I'm a little bit unsure as to why the check valve would be required if its not a factory component?
Speaking to Tony over at 300mania he believes it due to the higher boost levels and the turbo 'dump'.
Excuse the bad photo, my phone camera is acting up.

ALVO360

I changed the diff and gearbox oil using Castrol magnetic 10w-40 for the gearbox and penrite 80w90 for the diff.

Roinik

Engine oil isn't really the best for gearboxes. If you can, get some ProMa MBL-8 and add a bit to both. It will make shifting butter smooth and will stop a lot of wear. No good for Laycock ODs though. I've had it in my LoLux for 100,00 and the shifting has improved and remained that way (no more 2nd gear grind).

ALVO360

Roinik;c-159516 wroteEngine oil isn't really the best for gearboxes. If you can, get some ProMa MBL-8 and add a bit to both. It will make shifting butter smooth and will stop a lot of wear. No good for Laycock ODs though. I've had it in my LoLux for 100,00 and the shifting has improved and remained that way (no more 2nd gear grind).

That MBL8 stuff has a great rep, I'll definitely give it a go. Where do you get it from?

It's actually recommended to have ATF fluid for the gearbox or 10w40 Castrol magnetic. I did put some of the Nulon gearbox and diff treatment in both for good measure. Engine oil is definitely not something I would've thought of putting in there but many people over at 300mania swear by it. I can't remember if it was Volvo or Castrol who recommended 10w40 engine oil for use, but one of them did (or both).

I have a spare box which I will be putting in once I can get my hands on a LSD. I might try not using 10w40 when I eventually swap it over.

Roinik

ProMa is sold through local reps. I get mine in Radelaide because it's closest to me.

Ex850R

You c a n get it at Repco. But,before you do, re a lot consider putting iron filings in oil in yur motor.

Laurie

For what it is worth:- One of my 360's (bought it new in 1985) with the M47 gear box has always been topped up with ATF oil and Nulon oil treatment which has never been changed in 855,470km. Gear changes are as sooth as ever but the bloody gear lever has just broken off the torque tube again. The bracket has fatigued at the weld and needs re welding - a prick of a job! Likewise the diff has only been topped up with Castrol 90 gearbox oil and Nulon oil treatment used when topping up every 5-10 years. The engine gets regular oil changes. The engine, gear box and diff have never been replaced. The cylinder head has never been off. The car goes well still getting 6.7l per 100k on country trips.

jamesinc

@Laurie 855,000km!!

ALVO360

I hope he gets a letter from the Queen when it turns 1000,000...or 000001 again.

ALVO360

I had some brackets for the speed sensor printed. I'm waiting on a hall sensor and resistor to arrive sometime next week and I'll hopefully have it all sorted.

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