JT's Engine Swap Project.

JohnTurbo · Post by **JohnTurbo** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 8:32 pm

Following my post in Chris' engine swap thread... Here begineth the project of converting a 94' black ES into full late turbo spec.

Shopping list:-

Black 2.0 ES
Late type turbo engine/m59
Loom/ECUs
Fuel Pump
Gauges
Rad
Intercooler
Infocentre PCB
Rear badge
Side Badges
Vented front disks/calipers
Front Lip Spolier

So...you thinking what i'm thinking??

thats right, a flymower powered 480!

Moved to Tuning and Tweaking - volvo-bigbrother

martinholmesuk · Post by **martinholmesuk** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 8:38 pm

I'm thinking super mod.

+ 3 bar map sensor to your list

JohnTurbo · Post by **JohnTurbo** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 8:48 pm

Maybe...if lee and waybe can be arsed to make me a hausser kit!

martinholmesuk · Post by **martinholmesuk** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 8:53 pm

I'd leave the ES badge on for a laugh.

JohnTurbo · Post by **JohnTurbo** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 12:00 pm

Was about to have a rant about this not being "Tuning and Tweaking" but it does say General is "none technical".

Really we don't have a suitable place for projects, as has been mentioned.

Just seems silly calling what effectively is the full conversion of a car from one spec to another - 'tweaking'

Anyway, with Loki's help...the ES is now minus an engine...

John

Big Brother · Post by **Big Brother** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 1:12 pm

JohnTurbo wrote:Really we don't have a suitable place for projects, as has been mentioned.

Just seems silly calling what effectively is the full conversion of a car from one spec to another - 'tweaking'

I've said before, things may be going on in the background

I did move this first to the Engine forum but really those forums are for technical support rather than projects

JohnTurbo · Post by **JohnTurbo** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 2:55 pm

Plus i'm not really touching the engine..rather than treating it as a component.

I know the power unit was spot on...so why mess?

lee · Post by **lee** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:52 pm

you know where i am dude if you need a little help

catgroom · Post by **catgroom** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 3:42 pm

Yep give me a shout if you want help too mate.Seriously!

What a top idea,Monsieur Turbuse Noir!

JohnTurbo · Post by **JohnTurbo** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:17 pm

Aww thanks guys!!

Update:- looms swapped...i'm hoping it'll work just 'plugged in'. Quite optimistic after reading chris' guide!

JohnTurbo · Post by **JohnTurbo** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 10:01 pm

We've been at it again tonight...

Loki spilt the jar of PAS fluid while i was swinging the engine at him.....the gearbox oil was both our faults! Hahaha!!

Subframe and engine separated!

Loki's hand! Wooo!

Dan the 480 Man · Post by **Dan the 480 Man** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 10:06 pm

Man, you have loads of fun playing 480's. I need a double garage and some donor cars i think

Looks good-be interesting to see the full conversion at the end.

JohnTurbo · Post by **JohnTurbo** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 10:51 pm

Well all my sarcastic posts......i need to do something to earn my 480 salt every now and then! haha!!

I also do it to make Sophie love me. It doesn't work

Loki · Post by **Loki** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:48 pm

So quick 2 blame me!!!!!! I blame JT. Swinging the engine around, hanging from the roof by a piece of 2mm thick steel, when a jar of PAS fluid is balanced on the corner of a piece of wood isnt a good idea especially when im around half asleep. Was fookin funny tho.

JohnTurbo · Post by **JohnTurbo** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:06 pm

Everyone should do this....

MMMmmmm!! Yummy hammerite.

Note the angle grinder on the floor. Wire brush wheel = the lazy man's way forward.

chris1roll · Post by **chris1roll** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:14 pm

Haven't you finished that yet?

Lookin good.

What you'll find id the closer you get to finishing, the less things get painted, as you just want to drive it!

JohnTurbo · Post by **JohnTurbo** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:37 pm

Now to start on the Turbo engine....

Subframe off!

Gearbox Off

Clutch off. - Anyone whos thinking of buying the one on ebay is gonna meet the might of my new paycheck!

Myself and my hard hittin' assistant, Neil.

So, all good fun!!

JohnTurbo · Post by **JohnTurbo** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:48 pm

I have, after removing the gearbox made a scientific discovery...this diagram explains it.....

Sophie · Post by **Sophie** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 11:04 pm

JohnTurbo wrote:Well all my sarcastic posts......i need to do something to earn my 480 salt every now and then! haha!!

I also do it to make Sophie love me. It doesn't work

Awww...honey, you don't need to do anything to make me love you...

JohnTurbo · Post by **JohnTurbo** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 10:18 pm

@Sophie-

Ok, might look like i've not done much today, but Neil and myself were at it again.

Swapped (broken) engine mount, and (bent) PAS pump. Buffed up alternator and installed it. New cambelt on. (125 teeth FTW).

Inlet manifold removed and all the rocker cover/front of engine cleaned up.

Battery tray painted.
Engine painted in parts. Sump renovated.

Heres a pic showing my shiney alt.

- Also, i won the clutch on ebay!! If you're that person who kept increasing your bid in the last 30 seconds...may you experience itchy balls for 4 or more days as punishment!