Volvo 854 T-5R Olive green

[cosworth330]

Had great fun at Brands even though it was chucking it down with rain. Handling was very predictable in the wet, neutral no understeer issues. Brakes were spot on and no issues with oil or water temps. Only just passed the static noise test. Tester advised me to short shift on track to avoid getting black flagged for noise. I had to short shift anyway due to it being wet and lack of traction. Look forward to the next one.

https://youtube.com/shorts/x8Ua35JhLbE?si=Dxw7zX9n...

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[Stedman]

ace

[cosworth330]

Cambelt, Waterpump and Aux belt replaced last month as they were 8 years old although only done about 10k miles in that time. Good job they were changed as the cambelt tensioner bolt sheared off when trying to undo it! Luckily rest of thread came out easily so no damage done. It was all replaced with genuine Volvo parts.

Went to Retro Rides Weekender at Goodwood last week and was lucky enough to get track time sprint sessions. First time I’ve driven Goodwood circuit and I can say I thoroughly enjoyed it. Can’t wait to go back there again.
First couple of laps I didn’t bother removing my cover that blocks off airflow to the oil cooler ( forgot ). Temps went up to 110c. Removed cover on second session and oil temps stayed about 90c. No real problems to speak of and pretty sure the oil catch tank and larger bore breather pipes from PCV oil trap has helped as didn’t have oil pushing out of gaskets like at Brands.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQDE49kjQeA