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by sclarke7171
31 Aug 2014, 21:29
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: 1.6td to Volvo b230a...
Replies: 217
Views: 141150

Re: 1.6td to Volvo b230a...

After reading this many times I bit the bullet and bought a conversion kit from Sweden, I bought a complete 1989 240 volvo as I was going to run late injection. Can't do that is it has a crank sensor that won't adapt. But I bought a carb and manifold. So this will do for starters. Things I've found...
by sclarke7171
17 Aug 2014, 09:14
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: 1.6td to Volvo b230a...
Replies: 217
Views: 141150

Re: 1.6td to Volvo b230a...

After reading this many times I bit the bullet and bought a conversion kit from Sweden, I bought a complete 1989 240 volvo as I was going to run late injection. Can't do that is it has a crank sensor that won't adapt. But I bought a carb and manifold. So this will do for starters. Things I've found ...
by sclarke7171
08 Nov 2013, 11:21
Forum: Syncro
Topic: Volvo B23 conversion. Panel van
Replies: 6
Views: 4657

Re: Volvo B23 conversion. Panel van

I have helped out working on Neil's red block doka a few times. I can't think of any reason why the SMT adaptor can't be re-drilled at the appropriate angle to get it under the hatch in a van or bus i.e. "clocked" with a wedged sump. IIRC they are drilled for 2 angles anyway. The crankcas...
by sclarke7171
08 Nov 2013, 09:31
Forum: Syncro
Topic: Volvo B23 conversion. Panel van
Replies: 6
Views: 4657

Re: Volvo B23 conversion. Panel van

Axeman, thank you. My background. I've been a volvo idiot for 25 years. Had everything from 140's to V40 I've rallied a 164 and 244. I've played a lot with b21-b230. So this will be easy. Australia has Euro spec cars. 140hp B23's with H & K cams. Power is no issue. :D But I won't to keep it stea...
by sclarke7171
05 Nov 2013, 09:53
Forum: Syncro
Topic: Volvo B23 conversion. Panel van
Replies: 6
Views: 4657

Volvo B23 conversion. Panel van

Guys. Googled my heart out and found a few conversions. But most are Doka's Has anyone done a panelvan syncro? My back ground. I've played with Volvo's for 20 years. I've got a tired WBX syncro and I don't want a suby conversion. As they are common. So I want to know if anyone has done a panelvan. I...
by sclarke7171
05 Nov 2013, 08:39
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: 1.6td to Volvo b230a...
Replies: 217
Views: 141150

Re: 1.6td to Volvo b230a...

I'm thinking about the same conversion in my syncro.

Googled a lot and hard to find anything on this conversion.

Sad your selling yours.

I'm looking at laying the engine over more and modifying the sump and oil pickup.

Steve