945 b230fb+t

[Brotkasten]

I bought my first car and Volvo in 2017 when I was 19 y/o.

1991 945 B230FB with 215.000 miles on it and already installed perfect condition 740 seats and a
KAW Pluskit suspension.

Finally I want to get this thread started! Already lost a lot because I often dont think about taking pictures...

Before putting on the turbo I did the following:
Measured compression, Changed the headgasket and inspected the engine from inside, checked the valve timing.

What's done:

Suspension:
- CMS C4 17" Alus / Peugeot 17" Steelies with 25mm spacers
- KAW Pluskit suspension
- DIY Strut brace
- Lower Turbo Brace

Engine:
- TD04H 13C Turbo (FK Version for now)
- Catchcan install
- Turbo ECU
- Big turbo radiator
- Air oil cooler
- V70 Injectors
- Stock intercooler
- Turbo rebuild
- Wasted Spark conversion kit (BTI)
- HKS SSQV BOV

Gearbox:
- M90 Gearbox
- Single mass flywheel
- Diesel clutch kit

Interior:
- 940 early leather seats
- Custom center console

Exterior:
- Roof rack mounted
- Fog light install
- Turbo grill

Electric:
- Keyless Entry system added
- Gages and Lighting


What I'm going to do:

Interior:
- Redo hanging headliner

Cant really post more images atm. For more you can visit me on Instagram @jag.rullar

[Brotkasten]

I cleaned the crankcase breather box yesterday.
The removal and installation was easier than i thought.

Before the +T I noticed oil leaking out of the oil cap from time to time. After the +T there was a bit of blue smoke for 1-2 seconds sometimes (on a really hot day), but no oil leaking out of the oil cap.

I just hooked up the garden hose to the outlet. It all shot out in a matter of seconds! Probably has never been cleaned. I then flushed it with diesel and left it to dry in the sun.

There was no blue smoke at all on a two hour drive and the idle is much smoother (I could just imagine it).

[MrKrabs]

Beautiful car man! Black on black looks nice

[way2kool]

Sweet looking ride; nice work!

[Brotkasten]

This is under the hood:

[MadDog_945]

your front pos light isnt working ;)

[Brotkasten]

Originally Posted by MadDog_945

your front pos light isnt working ;)

Was not working ;) pics are old

[MadDog_945]

so,, you keep us posted with old pics?! brrr :D

[Uncleknucklez]

I am into the black on black look, but that fan without a shroud made my fingys hurt

[Brotkasten]

Originally Posted by Uncleknucklez

that fan without a shroud made my fingys hurt

I'll probably delete the fan anyway. So you can pad the engine without breaking your fingers! Just watch out for that timing belt.

[Pillow]

Minty fresh. Good work

[Brotkasten]

Installed the oil cooler today.

It's a cheap (160$) ebay one with a thermostat set to ~80°C.



The cooler itself looks and feels to be of really high quality!



The sandwich plate came with a 3/4" extension the the filter thread. To gain clearance with the motor mount I had to use a OC606 oil filter (thank you MadDog!). If your oil filter is relocated there is no reason for that.



The hose was a bit short (40") so my mounting has to wait until I get extensions.



Conclusion:

The water temp gauge stays a tiny bit upfront the middle position while cruising. On load it centers and then quickly returns when off load.

[MadDog_945]

noice!

get your dustshield installed again.. cheap at skandix!

[Brotkasten]

Originally Posted by MadDog_945

get your dustshield installed again.. cheap at skandix!

I'm thinking I could maybe even repair the broken one...

It looks rat without one tho

[MadDog_945]

and it functions rat without one.. even worse when you have no belt cover

[iHateVolvoPeople]

Hey man looking good! Quick question, is that oil cooler a direct bolt on to the block, have a link to it? My car is in need of a cooler bad..Wondering if it'll clear the mount on a 240 with the big mann filter. I was worried about a universal oil cooler not having the correct length and thread pitch bolt for the cooler>block.

[Brotkasten]

The oil filter has a 3/4" thread. My kit (as most of them) had that sized thread extension . You will need the OC606 filter if you dont have the relocation mount that turbos have.

[Brotkasten]

Found the link.
It's a German seller tho.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F222869588132

[iHateVolvoPeople]

Thanks man. I think it’s different on a 240 mount but I’ll have to look.

[Brotkasten]

For the record: The left on is the old ecu and the right one the new turbo one. Works perfect!

[Brotkasten]

I have the opportunity to get 4 25mm 5x108 spacers really cheap along with some 17" steel rims and Volvo original hub caps.

I think my black Hydras w/o hub caps and 25mm spacers would look nice

I will post some pics once i picked them up in Bielefeld (if that town even exists) later this weekend!

[MadDog_945]

haha.. the set from ebayklein? ;)

[Brotkasten]

Originally Posted by MadDog_945

haha.. the set from ebayklein? ;)

Yes The spacers alone make up for half the price

[Brotkasten]

I got the wheels:







I will have to repaint them and get some new bolts.

[MadDog_945]

nice big hubcaps would look awesome to it.. but for my taste they need more bed ;)