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  1. MikeHardy

    Back in a volvo

    For the last couple of years I've had a merc e430 running on LPG. It's been fun but wanted a Volvo again so picked up this It's a stock s40 2.0t sport lux with a reasonably rare manual box Long term plans suspension mods bushes etc. After much research and study I found it uses all the same...
  2. MikeHardy

    back in a volvo, no turbo involved though

    it's a 2004 V40 sport lux with the mitsubishi GDI engine
  3. MikeHardy

    new V40 interior

    quite rare over here not sure about the USA full leather, both front seats electric and heated plus rear bench as built in child booster seats with headrests that have side impact cushions. cost me ?125 on ebay today.
  4. MikeHardy

    early V40 T4 wheels on my 2.0T

    one of my tyres started to get low and i hate buying tyres, shocking thing to have to do. so picked these up off ebay with really good tread on them for ?63
  5. MikeHardy

    S/V/C dual to quad Coil pack conversion

    Hi folks not posted in a while my moms 960 is being scrapped thought I might salvge the coils from it the v40 runs two coils each that with 2 terminals to run wasted spark on 2 cyl could I just alter the wiring the to run 4 960 coils in the same arangment thanks
  6. MikeHardy

    i've not put up new pics of my V40 since i got it

    so here it is. nice light this evening just some quick snap shots. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14193327@N02/3513921718/" title="V4004 by minvie2000, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3409/3513921718_97e0b57e73_b.jpg" width="1024" height="681" alt="V4004" /></a> <a...
  7. MikeHardy

    finally bought a bit more power

    After 2 years of my 10V s70 i've bought a 98 V40 160hp turbo. UK CD trim level so all the goodies. will be picking it up at the weekend. only 95kmiles. 805head unit too which will handly go into my S70 to be sold <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14193327@N02/3462232250/" title="Image1 by...
  8. MikeHardy

    new 960 wheels for my s70

    had these for a couple of weeks now, haven't really got around to posting pics or taking any decent ones for that matter. there volvo "carme" only really bought them for the rubber. winter is here and i wanted to be on nice pricey rubber, 4 perelli p7's, 2 nearly new and 2 with about 6mm tread...
  9. MikeHardy

    cool pic of my s70

    went out food shopping and i've started taking camera everywhere as you never know. sky loooked cool so snapped this <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14193327@N02/2988903111/" title="DSC_5390 by minvie2000, on Flickr"><img...
  10. MikeHardy

    960 engine swap

    started about 11am today. took a couple of breaks and a 2 hour chill at home in the middle. got it out by 7pm and did some tidying. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14193327@N02/2671505517/" title="swap01 by minvie2000, on Flickr"><img...
  11. MikeHardy

    volvo CD changer cable 1998 S70

    is this fitted as standard, i don't know. i've got one and i'm selling my CD changer and people are asking if the cable is included. i assumed the cars had them anway
  12. MikeHardy

    took a quick shoot of the s70

    <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14193327@N02/2548193736/" title="S70 03-06-08 02 by minvie2000, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2343/2548193736_23955a6824_o.jpg" width="1024" height="681" alt="S70 03-06-08 02" /></a> <a...
  13. MikeHardy

    me volvo with new wheels by new camera

    so i haven't really taken any pics of my s70 with the colomba's i got of chesh for ?50. plus got the new camera yesterday (see OT post) and thought i'd pop out after work and snap a couple
  14. MikeHardy

    Engine swap party BBQ

    my mums 960 needs a new engine, she'll be picking up a 110k one soon from manchester but if some willing Tbrickers would be availible to lend a hand she said she'll provide food and beer. needs to be done pretty soon, i've currently got an TB style dipstick crank vent mod going on it as it's...
  15. MikeHardy

    got a new headunit for my S70

    DVD. i need to wire the handbrake wire up as it won't play DVD movies right now, but i didn't buy it for movies (hence getting one with small screen) 4.7gb of MP3's per disc kicks ass and yes i must keep an eye out for a 40 series grey pocket for below it. that black one was all i could get my...
  16. MikeHardy

    which is easier 960

    1996 960, 1) resealing the upper part of the head and cleaning the passageways for hte breather in the block. 2) whip that 175k mile ****e out and put in a nice 110k mile engine
  17. MikeHardy

    spotted this for my mum who's sick of her vectra

    HERE WE HAVE A VOLVO 960 2.5L 24V AUTO ESTATE. PREG 170,000 MILES 3 OWNERS CLEAN CAR FOR YEAR UNWANTED PART EX MUST GO WE ARE IN MIDDLESBROUGH AND ANY ONE IS WELCOME TO VIEW MOT 19-3-08 NO TAX FULL LEATHER ALLOYS bought it on ebay Buy it now price was ?300
  18. MikeHardy

    5cyl engine idea / options

    I've got a 2.0 10V S70 as some know i've been thinking of 2 options standard 2.5 20V, 10-1 compression. or taking a 2.0 20V and swapping in a 2.5/T5 crank and rods to make a 2319cc 20V with 11.5-1 compression. CC is closer to the 2.5 engine as the bore on the 2.0 and T5 is only 2mm smaller...
  19. MikeHardy

    remote locking issue

    since i've got my S70 i've been having this same issue, not got around to it as it wasn't that important. my front passenger door will lock on my central locking but won't unlock, thats all. any ideas?
  20. MikeHardy

    Cold but clear night so thought i'd mess around and do some night shots.

    it's about 4C outside so went for a drive around town for some places with nice lighting.
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