1988 volvo 245 wagon V8
07-19-2016, 04:03 PM
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1988 volvo 245 wagon V8 Going to be using my motor mounts that my brother and I designed
Trans mount
Holley oil pan
Hooker cast iron headers
The top one is the truck oil pan, and the other is the Holley oil pan. You can see the difference.
The new holley oil pan installed. the headers will be removed for installation of the motor. Need to find a new alternator and power steering bracket since it was damaged from the front end wreck. Power washed the motor with purple power.
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Parts came in the mail today, I have all the necessary part to complete the swap for the wagon.
So I found a 88 245 with no roof rack and been owned by the same owners for the last 14 years.
Small update, I bought a full set of S60R brakes, also bought a set of Style 42 BBS on craigslist in seattle. I'm picking them up next week. We will be using our full brake kit for this swap they are on our website stsmachininginc.com
So Jeremy (volvo?) Came over and we decided to pull the old b230f and install the V8. Took us about 5 hours to pull the old motor and install the V8. Still need to work on the wiring harness, and work on the fuel system.
Bought some style 42s off eBay. Will be using Bens extended wheel studs and making my own spacers.
Fuel system is finished, picking up the driveline tomorrow
Trans mount
Holley oil pan
Hooker cast iron headers
The top one is the truck oil pan, and the other is the Holley oil pan. You can see the difference.
The new holley oil pan installed. the headers will be removed for installation of the motor. Need to find a new alternator and power steering bracket since it was damaged from the front end wreck. Power washed the motor with purple power.
BEFORE
AFTER
Parts came in the mail today, I have all the necessary part to complete the swap for the wagon.
So I found a 88 245 with no roof rack and been owned by the same owners for the last 14 years.
Small update, I bought a full set of S60R brakes, also bought a set of Style 42 BBS on craigslist in seattle. I'm picking them up next week. We will be using our full brake kit for this swap they are on our website stsmachininginc.com
So Jeremy (volvo?) Came over and we decided to pull the old b230f and install the V8. Took us about 5 hours to pull the old motor and install the V8. Still need to work on the wiring harness, and work on the fuel system.
Bought some style 42s off eBay. Will be using Bens extended wheel studs and making my own spacers.
Fuel system is finished, picking up the driveline tomorrow
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Worked on the rear Brakes today, I will finished the fronts tomorrow. I also picked up the driveline from the driveline shop. I still need to pull the motor again work finished up from work in the engine bay.
Bought adjustable pan rod and torque rods installed them today. Driveline is in, still need to work on the transmission lines and transmission cooler. Bought a brand nos coolant bottle and bracket. I was surprised the dealer still had them available.
The Exhaust is finished, 2.5 to 3 inch over axle. I still need to finish the brakes lines.
We modify the lokar shifter base shorten. 250 to fit the stock Volvo bucket. Tig welded the ends, we had to cut out some of the parts of the bucket for clearance of the gear selector. It bolts up like factory in the tunnel hump.
The wiring harness is in and wired, got the intake painted and finished, should be able to start it up this weekend.
We had to modify the shifter a bit, extended the shifter. We have the linkages finished, will be posting pictures tomorrow.
Rear brakes are complete.
Made a stainless steel heater core block.
Car has been detailed should be ready for ipd. Bought new bumper covers and NOS tail lights.
I was able to move the car on its own outside. It's getting close for its first test drive
So far the wagon been running great. Here are some before and after pictures.
Bought adjustable pan rod and torque rods installed them today. Driveline is in, still need to work on the transmission lines and transmission cooler. Bought a brand nos coolant bottle and bracket. I was surprised the dealer still had them available.
The Exhaust is finished, 2.5 to 3 inch over axle. I still need to finish the brakes lines.
We modify the lokar shifter base shorten. 250 to fit the stock Volvo bucket. Tig welded the ends, we had to cut out some of the parts of the bucket for clearance of the gear selector. It bolts up like factory in the tunnel hump.
The wiring harness is in and wired, got the intake painted and finished, should be able to start it up this weekend.
We had to modify the shifter a bit, extended the shifter. We have the linkages finished, will be posting pictures tomorrow.
Rear brakes are complete.
Made a stainless steel heater core block.
Car has been detailed should be ready for ipd. Bought new bumper covers and NOS tail lights.
I was able to move the car on its own outside. It's getting close for its first test drive
So far the wagon been running great. Here are some before and after pictures.
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