Forum: article composition
06-15-2014, 12:09 PM
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In response to another conversation, I can...
In response to another conversation, I can confirm that the M90 guibo / hardy disk is a direct bolt-on to the M46/M47 prop shaft. Although I can't take the disk out of my M46 to measure, it appears...
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Forum: performance & modifications
06-15-2014, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,268
I have an M90 guibo that came with my...
I have an M90 guibo that came with my transmission that I will compare to my M46 prop shaft this afternoon to answer that question. According to the all-you-need-to-know megathread they're the same...
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Forum: performance & modifications
06-13-2014, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 30
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Forum: performance & modifications
06-13-2014, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 30
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The owner of the shop told me that they don't...
The owner of the shop told me that they don't have the tooling to attach to the prop end, which is the part I need lengthened. Then he told me that 'nobody' has the tooling for it, except this one...
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Forum: performance & modifications
06-13-2014, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,268
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Forum: performance & modifications
06-13-2014, 10:17 AM
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Forum: performance & modifications
06-13-2014, 10:00 AM
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Forum: performance & modifications
06-13-2014, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,268
Driveshaft spacer fabrication questions
Hey all. I'm working out the last few bits of my M90 swap in my 740. I have been unable to find an M90 prop shaft or a shop who can modify an M46/7 prop shaft without shipping it to California or...
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Forum: article composition
05-26-2014, 09:58 AM
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Forum: article composition
04-07-2014, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 570
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2 1/2 questions, guys.
1) Have we confirmed...
2 1/2 questions, guys.
1) Have we confirmed that the correct measurement for the M90 front shaft is 744mm from end to end? And/or can anyone tell me how much longer that is than the stock m46...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
02-25-2014, 02:48 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,433
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
02-23-2014, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,433
Thanks for the info guys. I'll check it as soon...
Thanks for the info guys. I'll check it as soon as I have a few minutes. Luckily I'm mostly using the UHaul to move so it's not getting a lot of use at the moment. Hopefully it's just a tire, I have...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
02-23-2014, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,433
Steering, front suspension, or something else?
Hi guys. 1991 740 Turbo, ~165K miles.
Over the past month or so my car has developed a pull to the left, which is steadily worsening. A few days ago I noticed that the steering wheel, when left...
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Forum: performance & modifications
01-28-2014, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,953
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Forum: performance & modifications
01-27-2014, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,953
Looking for EV1 fuel injector datasheets
Hi guys. I'm working on a non-Volvo project and I'm trying to find some detailed information on Bosch EV1 spray patterns. I've found one really useful spreadsheet from usralleyteam.com but the cell...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-08-2014, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,076
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-08-2014, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,076
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-05-2014, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,076
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
01-05-2014, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,076
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-24-2013, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 22,934
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-23-2013, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 59
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-20-2013, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 22,934
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-20-2013, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,771
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-20-2013, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,771
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-20-2013, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,771
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-19-2013, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 22,934
It turns out that I should not trust my memory...
It turns out that I should not trust my memory when it comes to procedures. Reading and looking at the motor helps. That was the easiest job I've ever done on the car.
ECT sensor replaced. Butt...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-19-2013, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 14
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Theoretically you can do the other way around...
Theoretically you can do the other way around (milling a 2.8 B28F for Z7X liners, pistons and rods) - my DeLorean motor had this done by the previous owner. (Both the owner and the shop who performed...
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Forum: performance & modifications
10-18-2013, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,538
Do you mean the wastegate actuator? Stock...
Do you mean the wastegate actuator? Stock wastegate actuates around 7 psi (some people say 6, some say 8, it seems to vary). iPD has a stronger unit but the general wisdom is to run a manual boost...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-17-2013, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 22,934
I dunno. Probably because the DOHC part of the...
I dunno. Probably because the DOHC part of the car is the only thing on it that currently works correctly.
Also, you can fit a socket on it? I thought from the FAQ that you can't fit it over the...
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Forum: performance & modifications
10-17-2013, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,538
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-17-2013, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 22,934
On a B234F intake? It doesn't look possible. I...
On a B234F intake? It doesn't look possible. I was planning to pick up a set of metric crows-foot and a set of metric stubby wrenches to try it, but it sure looks like I won't be able to apply any...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-16-2013, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 59
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-15-2013, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 59
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I'll check the resistance on the CT sensor this...
I'll check the resistance on the CT sensor this week and see what happens. I do have a fancy Volvo OEM replacement on the shelf just in case, but I don't have an intake manifold gasket handy, will...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-14-2013, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 59
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Well, spark plugs, fuel filter, wastegate...
Well, spark plugs, fuel filter, wastegate actuator, boost pipes and intake hose, and a poorly plumbed external CBV. Everything contributed and although it's still not 100%, it's getting there.
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-13-2013, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 22,934
Indeed! I am quite pleased. I've even had a few...
Indeed! I am quite pleased. I've even had a few runs where it approached or met the original performance when I bought the car. I think I'm going to dial the wastegate back in a turn or two and use...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-11-2013, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 22,934
Update, fuel filter and plugs replaced.
Old...
Update, fuel filter and plugs replaced.
Old fuel filter dripped brownish gas out, which left a nice debris residue after it evaporated. "Well, there's your problem..." Immediately the car ran...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
10-01-2013, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 59
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(Is anyone even still reading this? I know I'm...
(Is anyone even still reading this? I know I'm rambling all over the place here.)
Ended up trimming the female-threaded portion of the actuator rod to fit, seems to work okay. I have no idea why...
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Forum: performance & modifications
09-28-2013, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 5
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Well, I had to install it so I had a car for a...
Well, I had to install it so I had a car for a meeting that I couldn't skip, but I do have the old one. From my googling around it looks like the one I had was the odd one, and the one they sent me...
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Forum: performance & modifications
09-28-2013, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,763
I already talked to them yesterday and they...
I already talked to them yesterday and they assured me that it is the correct one.
I tried cutting the end that connects to the wastegate and it seems to be fine now. I still have to dial it in -...
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Forum: performance & modifications
09-28-2013, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,763
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Forum: performance & modifications
09-28-2013, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,763
(fixed) Wastegate actuator rod too long?
Okay, I ordered an ipd wastegate actuator since my old one was leaky and it's here and I'm trying to install it. The rod is a lot longer than the one that was on the car. Like, 1.5 - 2 inches longer....
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
09-27-2013, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 22,934
Help! Wastegate actuator
Okay, I ordered an ipd wastegate actuator and it's here and I'm trying to install it. The rod is a lot longer than the one that was on the car. Like, 1.5 - 2 inches longer.
Barring the rod...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
09-23-2013, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 22,934
Nope, this thread still isn't dead yet....
Nope, this thread still isn't dead yet. Miraculously, the car isn't either.
I finally have some time to work on the stupid car again. I've been driving it around and it seems to have settled into...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
08-17-2013, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 22,934
Okay, a few days driving around with the...
Okay, a few days driving around with the completed intake. I now get intermittent moments of boost, although it seems to depend a lot on how warm things are.
I have to put the car up to change...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
08-13-2013, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 22,934
I did get it figured out - it's actually a CBV...
I did get it figured out - it's actually a CBV that was routed as a BOV. As of a few days ago it is correctly installed and the bulk of my driveability and idle problems are gone - still no boost...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
08-12-2013, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 22,934
Rargh zombie thread.
First of all, I was...
Rargh zombie thread.
First of all, I was wrong, you were all right, the CBV was sucking in unmetered air. I don't know how I didn't see it before, maybe it was stuck or something, but yeah that...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
07-21-2013, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 22,934
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
07-19-2013, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 22,934
I have made a full pressure test rig complete...
I have made a full pressure test rig complete with adjustable pressure nozzle, still can't find a leak. Went up to 22 psi and can't hear or feel anything but the sound of air whooshing past the turbo...
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
07-19-2013, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 22,934
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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance
07-19-2013, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 22,934
Slight update.
In addition to the list in...
Slight update.
In addition to the list in the last post, the MAF terminals and connector are now brand new, switching MAFs makes zero difference. Also I pulled the cat and it made no difference so...
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