96 850R wagon slow build thread

rado · 2018-04-02T09:11:35+00:00

Oh the original color is dark gray pearl with 172 k on the clock automatic

rado

This for me is one part that seems so overly priced

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Over the span of me owning this car i think I've changed it around 4 times so this time I've gone for the volvo part , but wow !

morch_66479

rado how much?

242GT

That green genuine coolant cap is priced like its made of gold , need to keep an eye out to see if it ever comes up on special and do a group buy.
Speaking of gold I just replaced all 3 air con hoses on the Swedish ambassadors 850R, can only get genuine via skandix and may as well have been gold plated , note: Skandix set postage cost was €104.
So best to order lots of parts or group buy

rado

242GT
It's one part I've always looked at to see if they come up at a decent price but nope . So I thought ahh just buy it 🤫

rado

242GT
Yep I changed those hoses when I had the aircon set-up changed couple years back . Hmm

rado

morch_66479
Around $50 usd i think

morch_66479

Nice collection of parts. That'll keep you busy. Look forward to the updates 😁

Jamest5r_

You doing the O ring on the pick up pipe in the sump? If so double up, it's the only way 😁 lots of info on UK Forum's etc one O ring just doesn't cut it

rado

Jamest5r_
How you doing mate ? Been a while

Jamest5r_

rado Flat out with my business mate, wasn't planning it this way but sort of fell into a niche of custom building golf carts and creating people's dreams for a lot less than the big companies do because I don't have the overheads but have ocd so everything leaves perfect lol custom paint (never do two the same golden rule) all individual, whatever spec they want, lithium, lead acid battery etc it's pretty cool but also stressful
Can find the business page on Facebook "St Andrews Golf Carts"
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rado

Jamest5r_
F'kin awesome mate , nice work 👍

242GT

For those with an 850R wagon and need parts , this is on ebay in the UK ,
https://ebay.us/m/fILcef

rado

242GT
Yeah noticed that one when it popped up 👍

morch_66479

242GT a few people commented on the seller's lack of replies for this 850R, see discussion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/116777906470/

rado

I got hold of an extra turbo air box from Mark so I can keep my original safely in a box and made this work over the weekend...

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It's the first start of going back to standard air box and so I can fit the va5t catch can . Anyway needs finishing off but will work .

Also got to fit new boogie cords

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Slow n steady lol , inlet manifold off again over the weekend if no rain 😉

morch_66479

rado how's the inlet manifold dismantling?
I need to do mine to replace the long pcv hose that wraps around the front and side of block.

rado

morch_66479
Not started yet mate , it'll be i think the 4th time it's been off lol

Jamest5r_

morch_66479 Do not remove the bottom bolts, just loosen them, manifold is slotted and it'll pull up off them, if you take them out you'll have heaps of fun lol, the dipstick bolts are fun as well, various ways but it's mostly blind, I found leaving it attached to the block worked best for me

morch_66479

rado let me know if you have any tips for this task as I'll be doing mine at a later date

rado

morch_66479
Savlon mate for scaped knuckles , it's tight down there lol . Na , tbh I always find the 12mm bolt that holds the dipstick to the manifold a bugger to get back on as you literally can't see what you're doing . Rest is pretty easy .
Oh , make sure you tighten the manifold back up , I once went for lunch came back out thinking all was tight started the car up and some tiny flames came out , scary stuff 😀

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