Leregulage Posted April 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Hi Andre, yeah it was sitting for awhile. Though thank is squeaky clean. I wish it was simple as a clogged fuel system. I have a fuse panel on the way. Maybe that will solve most of the flaky electric issues. Besides that, then its the harness at fault. Has to be one or the other-at least for the rest of the problems. For what ever reason the injectors are not getting a signal to fire from the ECU, all those wires test just fine. I've read that about the euro ecu's. Would like to get a set of ecu's. Took a few days off of playing with it. Always found that one is closest to the answer,when it seems the farthest away. Adam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 What about the sensor on the bellhousing - I thought that picked up rotation and told ignition or injection to fire? Should be discussed at length in Ikenna's post. Rabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leregulage Posted April 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Yeah that sensor is new, and it tells the ignition to fire. With the newer fuse panel in, its no better-or worse. Found in playing with it the TPS is bad, had a good spare though. Short of the knock sensors keeping the car from starting(I don't think they can?), its in the wiring -or the ecu. Has anybody had luck with using the ecu's from the Volvo 2.8L? I know it would fit, but if it would be more, or less power is the question. I doubt its the exact same boxes with a different bosch number is it? Another box will be bought soon. Adam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leregulage Posted April 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 I'm Baaack! Just had to do that.. Found a 88 Volvo 760 injection box for a really great price. Figured it would be worth the gamble. With simply installing it. IT LIVES AGAIN! Swapped the chip from the STX box to it, sounds very nice now. The boxes use the same exact board, connectors-etc. Just the mapping chips are 1 # off. All of the screwy things I mentioned about the relays went away. Enjoy the Video, and Misc. pictures. Adam. https://youtu.be/KZ818xZWgKM If one were to get a eprom programer, and a set of Euro boxes. Then everyone could easily have the extra HP by swapping a chip.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 Great work Adam! Absolutely love how tenacious you were on finding a solution, and I'm genuinely shocked it was just the ecu... My brother Arun is in Charlottesville and he does have the euro v6 computers - So that could be a future project. Rabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydropneumatic Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 I was going to say that you should talk to Arun - he's supercharging a ZN3J for track duty and is probably deeper into mods than anyone else. Really glad to hear it run again. Doubt I ever would have gotten it going seeing what's been required. Kudos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leregulage Posted April 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 You guys may be happy to know it now can move it self safely. Even has brakes on 3 of the 4 wheels too! https://youtu.be/O2JbI0vSycs Karl, that trans feels smooth. I think it is in fine condition. Swapped in a new master cylinder. The old one had shat it self and leaked every where. This is the time I'm so glad it has the regular booster... Now thinking about the 85 505's in your driveway-master cylinder wise. Might be time to change yours! Really easy to do... Next on the agenda is to fix that fuel leak. Find out why the variable assist steering is doing nothing. Make different temp air blow out the ducts. A horn to go beep. Rebuild the calipers. Some new fuel regulator hoses just came in from Sweden a few days ago. The temp gauge is limp at the moment. The sunroof makes a nice CRUNCH when trying to move. On a side note, what is the little black ball, up near the front dome light? Is it just for looks? Adam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Black ball is the early keyless entry reciever... IR if I remember correctly. Rabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRDT Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Yep the black ball il the receptor, for the power steering you should be able to directly ask the ecu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leregulage Posted April 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 I used one of the bulbs from the cluster-to ask that ecu. At best It gave me one flash. Honestly, it acted more like a short. Tested the whole box, and circuit. So either the box, and or the servo is shot,, Now when the car was having those random shorts-I heard the servo running. So I unhooked it. Anyway the idle is finally down to a great level. The IAC valve was fried. She now has new injectors,fuel pump,filter, regulator,and 2 hoses attached to the regulator. Had to wait a month on those 2 from Sweden. It has a low idle miss. from 700-1200rpm. Then it clears out-past that range. Now that could be the Volvo box? Or the plug wires,coil-ignitor. Has new plugs. Probably a valve adjustment would do wonders! It starts with a roar-right to 1800rpm. Then comes down over 30 seconds to base idle. Looks like the main feed line from the fuel tank is bad. Its in between 3/8-1/2 inch hose. So like a 11mm id? This tank has no primer pump spot, just two hoses on the lower drivers side. The old pump had a crap load of metal shavings in it. The filter did it's job! Used a Volvo 245 pump. Bosch only of course. It had some push on type connector pins. So a 4mm die, threaded those baby's nicely. Replaced the bullet hole light lense. Also since it was/ is a ABS car. Are they ATE, or Bendix calipers? I'm getting some rebuild kits. My passenger front caliper has the bleeder cracked off. Might not be able to save it... Oh the joys of brake work. Adam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leregulage Posted April 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Popped a valve cover off today. For a lack of better words "It's squeaky clean!" Been a long time since the valves were touched. The gap shows it... Now its off to find some gaskets that fit... Enjoy some misc. pictures. Those new hoses, took a month from Sweden. It seems nobody ever has them stateside. Adam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Very nice Adam! As for gaskets - Toyota has a good liquid gasket, and even Volvo has a high end sealant ($$$) that would would work on valve covers... Rabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leregulage Posted July 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 We took the plunge today. She is now on the road! https://youtu.be/MzPwtlwkUYc Puttered around about 30 miles. I have to say, " It's way better than it should be!". Drives perfect, the brakes bedded in. Now stops well. Even rides decent. Trans shifts just perfect. Doesn't overheat(well no temp gauge, but oil temp was perfect). There are still some issues.. From just off idle, it will almost die. If one hits the pedal quick, then that works well. I put the wheel back on a bit cocked, easy enough to fix! The trip meter doesn't move Speedo has the shakes(she needs a lubing). No working radio Tackle the AC.... Since I have never been in another V6 505, it seems some more adjusting is in order. Now it is quick, but not fast.. Thats the only way to explain it! The HVAC fan is always on, with a whisper of air. That F-&^%ing power steering keeps acting up. We flushed it, but it twasn't enough. Might need a pump rebuild. I'm hoping driving it awhile will free it up. So all in all, it makes the last few months of torture worth it. After we drive off 1-2 tank fulls of gas, and it has no more-or worse issues. It will be in a for sale listing near you! Between this, a Citroen cx, Mercedes diesel, 505 Turbo diesel,parting out the 403 and keeping all of the other stuff going. It is just too much. Nobody else will drive my crap, so how many machines does one need? If we get it adjusted right, I'll report with my findings. Adam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLane Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Nice work getting her up and running. Question for you Frog guys... Which of the V-6 powered cars got the alloy rocker arms? Volvo only ever offered them through the parts department many moons ago. Thanks. JL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRDT Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 2.5 and 2.8 evenfire I guess, but maybe some late oddfire got them as Renault adopted the 2.8 later. The european 3.0 got hydraulic ones except the turbo engines and I'm not sure about the Eagle 3.0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLane Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 EP/DM all got alloy with hydraulic lash adjusters in place of the screw and locknut with (Yawn!) Cam profiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRDT Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 You can also find the solid alloy on the Douvrin 2.0/2.2, and the X engines on late 104 and early 205. The ones from the TU engine lack the oil hole and use 9mm screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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