Hi to everybody

ancient_art · Oct 1st, 2005, 12:45

Hi, this is my first post in this forum, l wold like to apologise before hand for my spelling for now and in the future , hope to become a better writer, but english is not my first language and l'm a bit a woodhead, any correction will be appreciate. Tank you.
Now my question, l'm looking for buy a 900 serie turbodiesel 1995 onwords, l have a 1990 760 turbo estate and i was going to put lpg on it but calculator on the hand seem is not worth the expence because to retrieve the money back take quite a long time, plus the car is not really worth and up to it, so l'm looking for somenthing to buy and save on fuel straight away and I'm thinking to go diesel ,now about the diesel one, there is anybody can give a little help about how these cars behave, fuel consumption, services ecc. and of course if somebody is going to sell one of these can please let me know.
Many thanks

Peter Milnes · Oct 4th, 2005, 01:05

I am not selling mine mate! However I have two and one in bits. I run a 945 ('96 MY) and have a 944 ('92 MY) both intercooled turbodiesels. The one in bits was a 760GLE (saloon) turbodiesel (with intercooler). The later models from '93 onwards had the better engine as they had hydraulic tappets revised swirl chambers and a seperate tensioner for the cambelt. The only advice I can give is for you to keep an everwatchful eye on the bargain pages, Autotrader and eBay as one will eventually turn up that is worth your interest. Generally speaking they are as rare as rocking horse poo and there areb a few old dogs about. There are about 150 of them on the 700 and 900 registers which is a fair percentage of registered vehicles. Most are owned by doting owners who are proud of the longevity, sheer pulling power and even tuneability of these sought after Volvo models. OK so the engine is made by VW/Audi, but they got around 225 bhp from this engine by the time they had finished seeing how far it would go. Mine is aproaching the 180-200 bhp bracket with the mods I have done and the torque is quite amazing. When towing the caravan I find it hard to keep down to 60 mph on Motorways. I love my diesel and would not consider another petrol engined car. I don't know where you live but if it is in South Wales then drop over and see me and you can see what I mean.

All the best, Peter.

ancient_art · Oct 5th, 2005, 10:54

Hi Peter

I really appreciate your answer, happy to see somebody that like diesel engine .
I do live in Cardiff , where are you? I'll be happy to drop over for sure.
Many Thanks

Gerry

RollingThunder · Oct 6th, 2005, 12:24

Don't know much about the diesel engines I'm afraid, but just wanted to say Hi :)

Its nice to see some fellow Welshmen here - I'm a Swansea born nomad, currently living in Yorkshire. If I could get a job in Swansea or Cardiff I'd return tomorrow!

Good luck with your hunt.

All the best,

Sam

ancient_art · Oct 10th, 2005, 10:18

Hi Sam

Thank you for the post, but I will disappoint you, yes I 'm living in Cardiff but I'm not welsh , the truth I'm not even British, I'm Italian living in cardiff ,I lived here for a while and at end of work contract I'll move away again.
Anyway is nice to meet you.

The best wish

Gerry

Peter Milnes · Oct 12th, 2005, 17:20

Ciao Gerry, please keep in touch even when you have moved away as we will be pleased to be of help to you.

All the best, Peter.

Oct 1st, 2005, 12:45	#1
ancient_art Junior Member Last Online: Jul 21st, 2014 13:20 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: cardiff	Hi to everybody Hi, this is my first post in this forum, l wold like to apologise before hand for my spelling for now and in the future , hope to become a better writer, but english is not my first language and l'm a bit a woodhead, any correction will be appreciate. Tank you. Now my question, l'm looking for buy a 900 serie turbodiesel 1995 onwords, l have a 1990 760 turbo estate and i was going to put lpg on it but calculator on the hand seem is not worth the expence because to retrieve the money back take quite a long time, plus the car is not really worth and up to it, so l'm looking for somenthing to buy and save on fuel straight away and I'm thinking to go diesel ,now about the diesel one, there is anybody can give a little help about how these cars behave, fuel consumption, services ecc. and of course if somebody is going to sell one of these can please let me know. Many thanks

Oct 4th, 2005, 01:05	#2
Peter Milnes Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2014 00:01 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tonyrefail	RE: Hi to everybody I am not selling mine mate! However I have two and one in bits. I run a 945 ('96 MY) and have a 944 ('92 MY) both intercooled turbodiesels. The one in bits was a 760GLE (saloon) turbodiesel (with intercooler). The later models from '93 onwards had the better engine as they had hydraulic tappets revised swirl chambers and a seperate tensioner for the cambelt. The only advice I can give is for you to keep an everwatchful eye on the bargain pages, Autotrader and eBay as one will eventually turn up that is worth your interest. Generally speaking they are as rare as rocking horse poo and there areb a few old dogs about. There are about 150 of them on the 700 and 900 registers which is a fair percentage of registered vehicles. Most are owned by doting owners who are proud of the longevity, sheer pulling power and even tuneability of these sought after Volvo models. OK so the engine is made by VW/Audi, but they got around 225 bhp from this engine by the time they had finished seeing how far it would go. Mine is aproaching the 180-200 bhp bracket with the mods I have done and the torque is quite amazing. When towing the caravan I find it hard to keep down to 60 mph on Motorways. I love my diesel and would not consider another petrol engined car. I don't know where you live but if it is in South Wales then drop over and see me and you can see what I mean. All the best, Peter.

Oct 5th, 2005, 10:54	#3
ancient_art Junior Member Last Online: Jul 21st, 2014 13:20 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: cardiff	RE: Hi to everybody Hi Peter I really appreciate your answer, happy to see somebody that like diesel engine . I do live in Cardiff , where are you? I'll be happy to drop over for sure. Many Thanks Gerry

Oct 6th, 2005, 12:24	#4
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	RE: Hi to everybody Don't know much about the diesel engines I'm afraid, but just wanted to say Hi :) Its nice to see some fellow Welshmen here - I'm a Swansea born nomad, currently living in Yorkshire. If I could get a job in Swansea or Cardiff I'd return tomorrow! Good luck with your hunt. All the best, Sam __________________ 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

Oct 10th, 2005, 10:18	#5
ancient_art Junior Member Last Online: Jul 21st, 2014 13:20 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: cardiff	RE: Hi to everybody Hi Sam Thank you for the post, but I will disappoint you, yes I 'm living in Cardiff but I'm not welsh , the truth I'm not even British, I'm Italian living in cardiff ,I lived here for a while and at end of work contract I'll move away again. Anyway is nice to meet you. The best wish Gerry

Oct 12th, 2005, 17:20	#6
Peter Milnes Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2014 00:01 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tonyrefail	RE: Hi to everybody Ciao Gerry, please keep in touch even when you have moved away as we will be pleased to be of help to you. All the best, Peter.

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