1982 242DL turbo diesel build

[anders]

I did install one of my capped d24 intakes on it. The tapped hole in the back is for the boost gauge/ boost reference for the IP.

[R.Mojica]

I have one of those intake manifolds that you sold me. I like it alot. Worked well with my holeset. I'm going to figure out intercooler plumbing over the winter.

https://instagram.com/p/8zD7e0F3uu/

[anders]

That's awesome! There is quite a few of my capped manifolds around now..
How do you like the HY35? Any mods to the frame rails for fitment?

[R.Mojica]

No mods to the frame rail, had to put an 1/8 shim under the pass.side engine mount though because the turbo would tap on the frame rail every so often on the way home the first day. I wish boost would start a couple hundred rpm sooner but it moves pretty well 3k and up. I found there are upgradable compressor wheels out there that could decrease spool time. Also tightening up the wastegate a little bit should make boost come on a little bit quicker.

[anders]

Car is now in the shop. Maybe the engine and transmission will be out soon.

[v8volvo]

Looks very clean. Is that orange or red?

[anders]

It's red, for some reason my phone makes it look orange.
I made some progress on it today. I got the engine and transmission pulled out and the engine bay degreased.

[anders]

A video put together by the new owner of the car:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=...&v=-CG9RoirJEQ

[Goteborg Vapenfabrik]

That's a nice looking 242. Surprised a few redblock owners no doubt.

[anders]

And another twist.. I own the car again! The build thread will continue. Things to come will include rear end swap, exhaust, turbo upgrade possibly, intercooler for sure, and suspension work.