prices for T5-R Auto - Page 2

RollingThunder · Feb 18th, 2010, 12:41

One difference not mentioned is that the 850R and T5-R suspension is different - the T5-R is harsher than an 850R.

I think you should assume that you'll have to renew the PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) and BCS (Boost Control Solenoid) hoses - the PCV ones get blocked by sludge and carbon residues causing running problems and ultimately the rear main seal to blow, whereas the BCS vacuum hoses degrade with age and also cause running problems. The PCV kit is about £70 from Rufe, the BCS hoses you can buy by the meter (5mm vacuum or fuel hose) - one metre is enough to do all three BCS hoses.

Check the dampers - if it has self levelling suspension, the rears cost around £450 the pair, with the fronts around £200 the pair... The strut top mounts are about £50 a pair.

Tyres should be 205/45x17 - they're not cheap, but you can fit larger (and cheaper) 215/45x17 tyres. Just fit the blue C70 bump stops to stop the tyres rubbing the arch liners on full lock.

Check that the engine management warning light illuminates when you turn the ignition to position II, but goes out when the engine is started - the MAF sensor is over £200 even from Rufe. Don't get a pattern MAF - they don't last long. The lambda sensor is around £100. Don't fit universal ones, as while they may work, they often still set the engine management light.

The 850R is a great car, especially in auto form, but make no mistake - its a high maintenance and thirsty car.

Hope this helps.

charlotte001 · Feb 18th, 2010, 17:48

Thanks for the break down in costs. I'm used to thirsty cars so that won't be a problem.

Charlotte

Feb 18th, 2010, 12:41	#11
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	One difference not mentioned is that the 850R and T5-R suspension is different - the T5-R is harsher than an 850R. I think you should assume that you'll have to renew the PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) and BCS (Boost Control Solenoid) hoses - the PCV ones get blocked by sludge and carbon residues causing running problems and ultimately the rear main seal to blow, whereas the BCS vacuum hoses degrade with age and also cause running problems. The PCV kit is about £70 from Rufe, the BCS hoses you can buy by the meter (5mm vacuum or fuel hose) - one metre is enough to do all three BCS hoses. Check the dampers - if it has self levelling suspension, the rears cost around £450 the pair, with the fronts around £200 the pair... The strut top mounts are about £50 a pair. Tyres should be 205/45x17 - they're not cheap, but you can fit larger (and cheaper) 215/45x17 tyres. Just fit the blue C70 bump stops to stop the tyres rubbing the arch liners on full lock. Check that the engine management warning light illuminates when you turn the ignition to position II, but goes out when the engine is started - the MAF sensor is over £200 even from Rufe. Don't get a pattern MAF - they don't last long. The lambda sensor is around £100. Don't fit universal ones, as while they may work, they often still set the engine management light. The 850R is a great car, especially in auto form, but make no mistake - its a high maintenance and thirsty car. Hope this helps. __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Feb 18th, 2010, 17:48	#12
charlotte001 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2012 11:13 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: norwich	T-5R or R Thanks for the break down in costs. I'm used to thirsty cars so that won't be a problem. Charlotte __________________ Previous Volvos:850 GLT 2.5 20V Auto Saloon Silver. 1997 850 T-5 Auto Estate Nautic Blue Chipped ECU, V70 TCV, Carbon Cased Filter, 17inch alloys, Rattling Engine masking the suspension rattles. Engine doesn't rattle anymore

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