760 turbo wagon - my first :)

Kristena · 10-16-2007, 01:25 AM

Hello everyone!

Im a newcomer here -

Just got a bargain - a 760 2.3l turbo for 428 EUR. My first rear weel drive and turbo car for my 7 years on road experience. It was baught for winter fun and - just enjoying the look on people's faces when the chick is going sideways on the track

(shure, kidding) In the future - for the spring and summer - there are several adjustments planned, but not for now - have to get used to the such a big and rwd car.

As You can see on the pics below - great stand for stock car of 1989.. On the market values from around 1000 EUR in Latvia. It had no Technical Inspection - but yesterday went through smoothly

http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL476.../282753824.jpg

http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL476.../282753833.jpg

http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL476.../282753849.jpg

ride is very stabile, turbo is doing it' s job

Question:

When I started it this morning (outside temperature about 4-5 degrees Celsius) the rpms were below 1000

- never seen a cold engine when started been below 1000. . . Any thoughts?

Well, hope to build and maintain a fine 760 and meet you all one day!

CaptainWhoosh · 10-16-2007, 02:06 AM

Great start...looks good

Kristena · 10-16-2007, 02:08 AM

Thanx

And what do you think of the rpms..?

CaptainWhoosh · 10-16-2007, 02:11 AM

Less than no clue...Im a 240 owner

Kristena · 10-16-2007, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ModBrick18

Less than no clue...Im a 240 owner

Great

Well, so far so good, hope that does not mean anything bad. The winter is coming - somtimes we get -30 Celsius over here.... brrr...

Vol242vo · 10-16-2007, 02:15 AM

When was the last time you replaced the plugs, wires, rotor and cap?

Nice mafia tint btw...

Kristena · 10-16-2007, 02:31 AM

Haven't done anything yet - bought it yesterday

Kristena · 10-16-2007, 03:48 AM

Another thing.

As far as I know - the engine code is B230ET (182BHP) where can I check and how - is it the one..?

Brickster151 · 10-16-2007, 03:56 AM

Looks good!

The rpm issue could be a sticky idle motor. See if cleaning it out helps.

aibast · 10-16-2007, 03:58 AM

looking good

Kristena · 10-16-2007, 04:37 AM

Thanks

will try that cleaning thing.

By the way - my BF has 2 Volvos 480 - 1 without 1 with turbo..

pwschuh · 10-16-2007, 08:57 AM

Very nice looking wagon. Congratulations.

gattigang · 10-16-2007, 09:14 AM

Congrats! Pretty nice looking ride, I dig the g@ngst@ tint.

g@ttigang

aibast · 10-16-2007, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kristena

Thanks

will try that cleaning thing.

By the way - my BF has 2 Volvos 480 - 1 without 1 with turbo..

He then must get a RichMod for his car. Maby someday we might meet up :D We are close enough and no visa needed to visit

VolvoPunch · 10-16-2007, 11:12 AM

Looks like a great wagon but replace that rear light it will make the world or difference.

m4ld0.^ · 10-16-2007, 12:41 PM

nice looking ride there.

i would change the wheels and actually get some Sparco's to match the sticker

760T man · 10-16-2007, 01:24 PM

you bastards and your manual 760Ts....

stylngle2003 · 10-16-2007, 04:12 PM

looks great. i like the speakers in the door pockets up front

shellshock · 10-16-2007, 05:12 PM

Nice looking wagon!! I love those headlights

Welcome to the forums Kristena!!!

Kristena · 10-17-2007, 03:35 AM

Thanks for warm welcome everyone

About Sparco -

have in plan already, although the sticker is gone - for the Inspection not to notice the speedy soul of mine

Weels - Id like a 16" or 17" but as the witner's comming - not neccessary to change ones - the road condition is too bad - and they use salt for the ice and snow to melt - makes all the rust come out...

in the springtime - sure will!!

About rear lights - I know - should change. Has anyone tried to put some clear glassed ones xenon (is there any for 760...?)? how big the hole in my pocket will be for those....?

Kristena · 10-17-2007, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aibast

He then must get a RichMod for his car. Maby someday we might meet up :D We are close enough and no visa needed to visit

Welcome

- if anything pulls you out to our side - do not hesitate to contact me PM

blarf · 10-17-2007, 03:40 AM

Volvo's got awesome cold idle fuel maps and such. If the car runs fine in the cold and doesn't stall, your idle is nothing to be concerned about. If you are suffering drivability issues, look at the tuneup stuffs.

As for the clear lights, 95+ 960/V90s got clear lights you can drop in, but you'll have to go to the dealer for their special orange bulbs

.

There are aftermarket lamps available (made by ScanTech, check w/ Hova). They probably take normal bulbs for the turn signals.

Also, check out the 95+ 960/V90 rear wiper cover. Cleans up the rear quite well, IMO.

Kristena · 10-17-2007, 03:58 AM

To blarf:

lots of usable information - thanks ;)

About the cold starting - no problems so far at all - runs nice and smooth....!

Do you know where could I look for the correct engine code? As far as I know - the engine code is B230ET (182BHP) where can I check and how - is it the one..?

baggins798 · 10-17-2007, 04:05 AM

Hello there! Welcome to the forums!

To check the type of engine, have a look at the timing belt cover behine the fan. There should be a white sticker at the top which tells ya.

blarf · 10-17-2007, 04:10 AM

VIN or lower exhaust side of the block.

10-16-2007, 01:25 AM	#1
Kristena Board Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Riga, Latvia	760 turbo wagon - my first :) Hello everyone! Im a newcomer here - Just got a bargain - a 760 2.3l turbo for 428 EUR. My first rear weel drive and turbo car for my 7 years on road experience. It was baught for winter fun and - just enjoying the look on people's faces when the chick is going sideways on the track (shure, kidding) In the future - for the spring and summer - there are several adjustments planned, but not for now - have to get used to the such a big and rwd car. As You can see on the pics below - great stand for stock car of 1989.. On the market values from around 1000 EUR in Latvia. It had no Technical Inspection - but yesterday went through smoothly http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL476.../282753824.jpg http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL476.../282753833.jpg http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL476.../282753849.jpg ride is very stabile, turbo is doing it' s job Question: When I started it this morning (outside temperature about 4-5 degrees Celsius) the rpms were below 1000 - never seen a cold engine when started been below 1000. . . Any thoughts? Well, hope to build and maintain a fine 760 and meet you all one day! Last edited by Kristena; 10-16-2007 at 01:58 AM..

10-16-2007, 02:15 AM	#6
Vol242vo Hi, I'm Amanda Kutlewith Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Spokane, WA	When was the last time you replaced the plugs, wires, rotor and cap? Nice mafia tint btw... __________________ -Derek- '78 242 Click Here for Project Thread

10-16-2007, 02:31 AM	#7
Kristena Board Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Riga, Latvia	Haven't done anything yet - bought it yesterday Last edited by Kristena; 10-16-2007 at 02:42 AM..

10-16-2007, 03:56 AM	#9
Brickster151 LH 2.2'ing it up Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Santa Cruz, CA	Looks good! The rpm issue could be a sticky idle motor. See if cleaning it out helps. __________________ - Patrick 1983 244ti SCCA ITE road race car [94' B230FT, gt3071r, t5, funstuff galore] 1979 Chevy Camaro Hobby Stock dirt track race car 1998 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins Dually to haul ^^ 1996 850R m56 daily driver 1973 1800es restomod project I am building for my mom [b230ft, lh 2.2, 16t, t5 trans] never forget Doug Williams, Peter Gray & Matthew Dionne.

10-16-2007, 03:58 AM	#10
aibast Board Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 59°19'28.19"N 24°33'17.95"E	looking good __________________ Datsun 620 1.5 NA 1979 - oldtimers rally car Volvo 850R 2.0 T5 1996 - baby R - daily runner Volvo 850 2.5 20V 1992 - one winter beater - sold Volvo 480 Turbo 1994 - everyday track car - sold Volvo 744 TIC Haas tuning 1987 - got fixed and then killed - totaled by a BMW Mazda 626 coupe 1984 - rebuilt from scratch - sold Volvo 142 GL 1973 - got from grandfather - sold to turboES --------------------------------------------------- jag kör en Volvo för att kompensera för min enorma penis

10-16-2007, 02:08 AM	#3
Kristena Board Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Riga, Latvia	Thanx And what do you think of the rpms..?

10-16-2007, 02:11 AM	#4
CaptainWhoosh Board Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Modesto, CA	Less than no clue...Im a 240 owner

10-16-2007, 03:48 AM	#8
Kristena Board Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Riga, Latvia	Another thing. As far as I know - the engine code is B230ET (182BHP) where can I check and how - is it the one..?

10-16-2007, 04:37 AM	#11
Kristena Board Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Riga, Latvia	Thanks will try that cleaning thing. By the way - my BF has 2 Volvos 480 - 1 without 1 with turbo..

10-16-2007, 08:57 AM	#12
pwschuh Rolling... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mid-Atlantic	Very nice looking wagon. Congratulations. __________________ "No man would listen to you talk if he didn't know it was his turn next." E. W. Howe

10-16-2007, 09:14 AM	#13
gattigang put you on ICE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sherwood Forest	Congrats! Pretty nice looking ride, I dig the g@ngst@ tint. g@ttigang __________________ 1988 Paul Newman 745GLE Volvo Grand National GNVOVO PTE TA-49 turbo & ,adj. wastegate,adj. 3" Hi-flow cat, ultraflow muff.9" k&n filter, 60/65 lb.mototron injectors, heads pocket-ported 3 angle valve job, LT1 valve springs, 340 walbro fp. plenum spacer, 160 therm. 93 turbotweak chip, 3" LT1 Maf w/translato ttp://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/gattigang/bouncing2os.gif

10-16-2007, 12:41 PM	#16
m4ld0.^ Loddi Doddi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Raleigh	nice looking ride there. i would change the wheels and actually get some Sparco's to match the sticker __________________ 1990 244 DL +TI, Bilsteins, Exhaust, Swayz, Lowered, Cam, Thump in the Trunk

10-16-2007, 01:24 PM	#17
760T man Herp McDerpington Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Lower 48, USA	you bastards and your manual 760Ts.... __________________ '84 244ti - LH2.2 swap - project '90 765ti - some stuff, soon some different stuff. - dd '10 International really big diesel thing - work dd old stuff brickspeed "Meth might be a hell of a drug but it does wonders for intake air temps.." -Sam (RoadRacer4Life)

10-16-2007, 04:12 PM	#18
stylngle2003 Board Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Two Up, Two Down	looks great. i like the speakers in the door pockets up front __________________ -Billy 1993 945ti "titebox" (DD) 1985 744GLE (perpetual +t project) 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Vortec 2WD 1990 Mazda Miata track toy

10-16-2007, 05:12 PM	#19
shellshock Below, is a photo of Clay Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Claremore Oklahoma	Nice looking wagon!! I love those headlights Welcome to the forums Kristena!!! __________________ S60T5M

10-17-2007, 03:35 AM	#20
Kristena Board Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Riga, Latvia	Thanks for warm welcome everyone About Sparco - have in plan already, although the sticker is gone - for the Inspection not to notice the speedy soul of mine Weels - Id like a 16" or 17" but as the witner's comming - not neccessary to change ones - the road condition is too bad - and they use salt for the ice and snow to melt - makes all the rust come out... in the springtime - sure will!! About rear lights - I know - should change. Has anyone tried to put some clear glassed ones xenon (is there any for 760...?)? how big the hole in my pocket will be for those....?

10-17-2007, 03:40 AM	#22
blarf Board Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: disabled account land	Volvo's got awesome cold idle fuel maps and such. If the car runs fine in the cold and doesn't stall, your idle is nothing to be concerned about. If you are suffering drivability issues, look at the tuneup stuffs. As for the clear lights, 95+ 960/V90s got clear lights you can drop in, but you'll have to go to the dealer for their special orange bulbs . There are aftermarket lamps available (made by ScanTech, check w/ Hova). They probably take normal bulbs for the turn signals. Also, check out the 95+ 960/V90 rear wiper cover. Cleans up the rear quite well, IMO. __________________

10-17-2007, 03:58 AM	#23
Kristena Board Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Riga, Latvia	To blarf: lots of usable information - thanks ;) About the cold starting - no problems so far at all - runs nice and smooth....! Do you know where could I look for the correct engine code? As far as I know - the engine code is B230ET (182BHP) where can I check and how - is it the one..?

10-17-2007, 04:05 AM	#24
baggins798 Board Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK, Staffordshire	Hello there! Welcome to the forums! To check the type of engine, have a look at the timing belt cover behine the fan. There should be a white sticker at the top which tells ya.

10-17-2007, 04:10 AM	#25
blarf Board Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: disabled account land	VIN or lower exhaust side of the block.

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