Journey of the Flying Red Brick: 850R Wagon Restoration

samin

Hi Folks,

As a new member, I'd like to share the journey of my Volvo 850R. Purchased from WA, I've had this car freighted to Melbourne (amidst lockdown circumstances in Victoria).

Please do join me and support me as I restore the car back to its former glory, and perhaps beyond...

Cheers,

Samin

Note: photo taken on Friday 24th July 2020, receiving the car in Truganina

samin

I've done a "mow down" polish of the bonnet and passenger side of the car today. Bonnet had no clear coat, so took a while to do.

Feeling a bit frisky now, but long way to go...

samin

As per YouTuber RobertDIY's suggestion, I've tested the PCV on the engine by placing a rubber glove on the engine oil cap. I noticed that the glove was inflating which is a sign the PCV is not working.

Any ideas / advice?

Philia_Bear

samin
As per YouTuber RobertDIY's suggestion, I've tested the PCV on the engine by placing a rubber glove on the engine oil cap. I noticed that the glove was inflating which is a sign the PCV is not working.
Any ideas / advice?

Clean the pcv box or just buy the replacement kit, not all that exxy for the uro branded parts from rockauto.com

dmm

Welcome!

Those Volans look familiar :)

samin

What are your thoughts on upgrading brakes? I was told you can fit V70 brakes to the 850R and they perform much better..

rado

samin
What are your thoughts on upgrading brakes? I was told you can fit V70 brakes to the 850R and they perform much better..

Just done this to my R . And the performance of the brakes are much better ??

jamesinc

The easiest brake upgrade is the 302mm front brakes, all you need to buy is the caliper brackets and new brake discs and longer brake hoses, and the brackets are still available new from Volvo

https://www.ipdusa.com/products/9263/120644-302mm-brake-upgrade-brackets-front-p80-850-s70-v70-c70-genuine-volvo-120644

Ex850R

The bigger upgrade is the DVS 320mm kit plus calipers from Volvo or Ford that are much bigger than the P80 ones.

http://www.dvs.net.au/320conv.html

I have the Ford calipers from XR5 Turbo Focus and new DVS mount brackets for sale.

*The mounting fastener kit , discs , pads and HEL brake hoses can be bought from DVS.