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Velorum · Dec 18th, 2007, 22:07

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Originally Posted by grim reaper

it has a brand new exhaust on it though, from manifold to the end...the manifold looks origonal though as its not as shiney as the exhaust lol...also, mine doesnt have a cat fitted

2.3's were never fitted with CAT's which is great as thats one less thing to replace. CAT's on the other models can be ditched but there can be problems with the lamda probe / ECU system............as I found with my GL!

grim reaper · Dec 18th, 2007, 22:30

do you get problems with it running rich? my brother had his volvo de-catted and it ran a little bit poo for a while (stopped throwing water out the exhaust so im assuming timing was changed by the ECU automatically), but once he had the lambda back in it ran just as it did before removing the cat and also passed the MOT without it too

grim reaper · Dec 19th, 2007, 11:20

update - i checked the fan today and tried spinning it by hand when the engine was cold (and off obviosly lol) and it was stiff, it didnt spin around but it moved a little then went back into origonal possition...is it the fan then?

grim reaper · Dec 19th, 2007, 22:33

bump - anyone know if there is a bodge way to fix the viscous? can i apply wd40 or something like that somewhere to make it stop?? it sounds like a diesel and im scared to unleash volvo power right now lol

please help guys

Mike_Brace · Dec 19th, 2007, 22:55

Just remove it and run without. Ideally fit an electric fan but will not need that until it gets a lot warmer. Used to run my pick-up wihtout and just electric fan - it only cut in once in football traffic in Liverpool in very hot weather.

Mike

grim reaper · Dec 19th, 2007, 23:13

so i dont need the fan itself?? or do i remove the viscous and mount the fan back (if that is possible)...it costs 62.50 from GSF aswell, will do it one day though

what about if i find a second hand one? will that be feasable or is it not really worth it?

Mike_Brace · Dec 19th, 2007, 23:24

Just remove the fan complete and bolt the pulley back on. Replace when ready!

Mike

CTCNetwork · Dec 19th, 2007, 23:32

Hi,

There is details on here somewhere for the electric fan replacement.

A reasonable MOD for these vehicles as the Viscous coupling doe swear out.. and at £60 + a throw not that cheap.

If you remove the fan, DO keep an eye on your engine temp. Make sure the gauge works!!

Des. . .

JIM C · Dec 19th, 2007, 23:35

I fitted a Kenlowe fan kit to a BMW I had years ago which was well designed and easy to install.

http://www.kenlowe.com/

grim reaper · Dec 19th, 2007, 23:46

thanks guys

des - i dont think my thermostat works, still abit of white smoke when im driving for a long time (like when engine is cold)

jim c - i dont want an electric one though

i like the volvo roar and love the noise (apart from the current noise which resembles a huge clickidy clacker on a bike LOL)

can i fit a fan of a viscous of a merc or BMW (if they have one)?? never ever seen a volvo in a scrappy but when ever i go there are plenty of 5 series and 190's

Dec 19th, 2007, 22:55	#15
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: May 15th, 2024 09:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	Just remove it and run without. Ideally fit an electric fan but will not need that until it gets a lot warmer. Used to run my pick-up wihtout and just electric fan - it only cut in once in football traffic in Liverpool in very hot weather. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Dec 19th, 2007, 23:24	#17
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: May 15th, 2024 09:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	Just remove the fan complete and bolt the pulley back on. Replace when ready! Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Dec 19th, 2007, 23:32	#18
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, There is details on here somewhere for the electric fan replacement. A reasonable MOD for these vehicles as the Viscous coupling doe swear out.. and at £60 + a throw not that cheap. If you remove the fan, DO keep an eye on your engine temp. Make sure the gauge works!! Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Dec 19th, 2007, 23:35	#19
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	I fitted a Kenlowe fan kit to a BMW I had years ago which was well designed and easy to install. http://www.kenlowe.com/ __________________

Dec 18th, 2007, 22:30	#12
grim reaper Junior Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2010 21:26 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: west london	do you get problems with it running rich? my brother had his volvo de-catted and it ran a little bit poo for a while (stopped throwing water out the exhaust so im assuming timing was changed by the ECU automatically), but once he had the lambda back in it ran just as it did before removing the cat and also passed the MOT without it too

Dec 19th, 2007, 11:20	#13
grim reaper Junior Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2010 21:26 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: west london	update - i checked the fan today and tried spinning it by hand when the engine was cold (and off obviosly lol) and it was stiff, it didnt spin around but it moved a little then went back into origonal possition...is it the fan then?

Dec 19th, 2007, 22:33	#14
grim reaper Junior Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2010 21:26 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: west london	bump - anyone know if there is a bodge way to fix the viscous? can i apply wd40 or something like that somewhere to make it stop?? it sounds like a diesel and im scared to unleash volvo power right now lol please help guys

Dec 19th, 2007, 23:13	#16
grim reaper Junior Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2010 21:26 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: west london	so i dont need the fan itself?? or do i remove the viscous and mount the fan back (if that is possible)...it costs 62.50 from GSF aswell, will do it one day though what about if i find a second hand one? will that be feasable or is it not really worth it?

Dec 19th, 2007, 23:46	#20
grim reaper Junior Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2010 21:26 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: west london	thanks guys des - i dont think my thermostat works, still abit of white smoke when im driving for a long time (like when engine is cold) jim c - i dont want an electric one though i like the volvo roar and love the noise (apart from the current noise which resembles a huge clickidy clacker on a bike LOL) can i fit a fan of a viscous of a merc or BMW (if they have one)?? never ever seen a volvo in a scrappy but when ever i go there are plenty of 5 series and 190's

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