Volvo S80 2.4T Wrapping the fog lights
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Added some tint film to the fog lights, to improve the looks of the front. Mission success!
Tag: 2.4t
Volvo S80 2.4T Rezaw-Plast Plastic Skidplate
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When I bought the car, it was missing a skidplate. A skidplate has a number of purposes, like protection, keeping dirt out, but also improving underbody aerodynamics and improving cooling and fuel economy of the car. A car is cooled by pulling air through your radiator (by the flow of lower pressure air under your car), instead of purely relying on high pressure on the front of the car.
I bought this Rezaw-Plast one via Motointegrator.de and it had a very good price (33 euro is a steal!). Fitment is very good, aligns well with the stock mounting holes.
Partnr: RP151901 / 151901 / 8634813 / 30741855 / 8624664 / 30741968
Volvo S80 2.4T Plastidipped Grill
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I wanted a cleaner look for the front grill and decided to use plastidip instead of the carbon wrap. It came out great and suits the black S80 very well.
I used Motip Removable Coating instead of classic Plastidip and it holds very well till this day.
Also repainted the front trim with bumperspray (which didn’t hold by the way).
Volvo S80 2.4T Custom Exhaust
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When fitting the 3″ BSR downpipe, I needed a new exhaust. As a temporary solution, I bought a standard exhaust kit (resonator and backbox) and modified the midpipe (cut the resonator out). It sounds quite nice for a default exhaust, but cannot beat a stainless exhaust 🙂
Volvo S80 2.4T BSR Tuning 3″ Downpipe
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To upgrade the performance on any turbo powered car, you need “breating” upgrades. The car needs to inhale better (intake modifications), but also exhale better (exhaust modifications).
The most important component in the exhale process is the downpipe, the first pipe after the turbo. Upgrading this to a larger diameter, will allow for quicker turbo spool, which helps in scavenging but also in building boost.
As a pleasant side effect, the exhaust note will also be more throaty! The S80 has very limited options on paper, but I was able to buy and fit this with help from J&D Auto Onderdelen, who helped me tremendously in the pre-sales process (making sure that everything would fit). I can highly recommend them!
It’s a quite expensive upgrade, but well worth it.
It’s highly recommended to get some new nuts for securing the downpipe.
Old vs new, look into the differences in the diameter of the neck.
Volvo S80 2.4T BBS ASA TEC GT3 Wheels (Candy Red)
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In the mean time, they have been sold already, but I stumbled upon a pristine set of winter wheels. Not far over the border, I found a 19″ BBS ASA TEC GT3 set in candy red, which on paper should look awesome (black car, candy red wheels).
Unfortunately I wasn’t happy with the looks, but they served me well for 1 winter and I got a lot of feedback on it, which was funny!
The are very heavy, but that is also due to the runflat winter tyres. The combo weighed in a hefty 24.3 kg.
Volvo S80 2.4T Project 16T Turbo
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I had pretty big plans for the S80, shooting for a 270bhp instead of the 200bhp that the 2.4T has normally. You need an upgrade turbo for this, which I sourced from a T5 model, which has 250bhp bone stock. The swap would involve the TD04HL-13T to TD04HL-16T or 13T to 16T for short.
Fitment is pretty straightforward, but the coolant lines run differently, and this was quite a hassle as information on the internet seems very scarce. I found some, but needed some creativity as the build progressed.
I was also planning to mount the later “R” series manifold, but decided to sell it, as the Japanifold would give much better sound and equal performance.
In the end, I sold the 16T and mounted the 13T, saving the money up for something else. I needed to adjust the car a little bit, and according to the max MAF values, it makes about 240-245bhp, which is awesome.
It’s a totally different car from when I first bought it, that’s for sure!
The TD04HL-16T with the R-manifold
The TD04HL-13T vs TD04HL-16T
Modifications needed for fitting the coolant lines
Rubbing will occur here
Volvo S80 2.4T New Engine Mounts
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When you have an older car, always think about replacing the engine mounts. They are almost always made of rubber, which becomes brittle over time due to aging/drying out.
I replaced all the engine mounts, which tightens up handling and improves performance and reduces strain on components like the exhaust, as the engine swivels way less. Highly recommended!
Volvo S80 2.4T Turbo Blanket
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Decided to take the plunge and tried a T3 turbo blanket for the TD04HL-13T turbo for my S80 2.4T.
It is noticeable especially when shifting gears, the lag is reduced by a tad which is good news.
Bought this unit on Aliexpress.
Update per 28-02: I stopped using this, as I had quality concerns
Volvo S80 2.4T Replacing the Fuel Pump
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Finally did a replacement which was on my list for a long time. I replaced the old fuel pump with a new unit from Meat&Doria.
I needed to wait for the Fuel Ring Locking Ring Tool before I was able to continue as the rings (2!) sit very tight.
Car feels like new again!
Volvo S80 2.4T – Seat Online Brabomeeting 26-05-2019
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Made some flyby shots of my daily Volvo s80 2.4T which has some modifications as it is being prepared for a stage 3 tune (swapping the 13T over for a 16T T5 turbo).
Film was shot during a meeting from forum Seat-Online.nl , which was held on 26-05-2019.
Mod list:
- DO88.se Silicone Turbo Intake Pipe
- DO88.se Silicone Intercooler Hoses
- Pierburg HD Porsche TCV
- BSR 3″ inch Downpipe with Sportcat
- Rakaror 3″ inch Stainless Exhaust
- ProPerfekt CBV / Diverter Valve
- Mamba Wastegate Actuator 0.3 BAR
- SuperPro Engine Mount
- Polyurethane Gearbox Mount
- Polyurethane Subframe Inserts
- Full Stage 0 tune
Location: Flight Forum Eindhoven
Volvo S80 2.4T Old Key to Flip Key
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Bought a flip key on Aliexpress and went to the key service to get it working. Looks much better and takes less space in pockets etc.
Highly recommended modification!
Volvo S80 2.4T – Me & My 19 inch Passengers
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Selfie I took when I was driving home with 19 inch Monaco Mirabeau wheels 🙂
Volvo S80 2.4T Replacing the Car Battery
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Replaced the old battery with a fresh new battery. Decided to mount a larger type, as the S80 has room for it.
See the big difference in size, which should account for a little bit more performance and safety as it has a lot more power.
Link to product: https://www.ebay.com/itm/252638760566
Chose a Powerline with the following specifications:
| Spanning | 12 Volts |
|---|---|
| Capaciteit (C20) | 82 Ah |
| Capaciteit (C100) | 90 Ah |
| Koude start Amps (EN) | 680 A |
| Koude start Amps (SAE) | 730 A |
| Lengte | 353 mm |
| Breedte | 175 mm |
| Hoogte | 190 mm |
Volvo S80 2.4T Old vs New Coolant Expansion Tank
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Bought a new Febi coolant expansion tank as the old one was tatty, old and brown.
Looks better in the engine where no one else looks, but me 🙂
Partnr: 30 741 973 / 30741973
Volvo S80 2.4T OEM Rubber Floor Mats
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Ditched the old floor mats and bought me some original Volvo rubber mats. They might not look as nice, but they are far sturdier and they are much easier to maintain.
Volvo S80 2.4T Dirty / Clean Turbo Coldside
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Replaced the air filter and the turbo intake pipe. Please note that a dirty intake might also point out a badly functioning PCV system!
The intake pipe was upgraded to a blue Do88.se / Do88 silicone intake pipe, which is a fair bit larger, but also deletes some bottlenecks from the original part (like the narrowing bend on the bottom and the “harmonica”).
Gives a little bit more power from the butt dyno and noticed more intake growl (which is a good thing) 🙂
Volvo S80 2.4T DO88.se Turbo Intake pipe
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Replaced the air filter and the turbo intake pipe.
The intake pipe was upgraded to a blue Do88.se / Do88 silicone intake pipe, which is a fair bit larger, but also deletes some bottlenecks from the original part (like the narrowing bend on the bottom and the “harmonica”).
Gives a little bit more power from the butt dyno and noticed more intake growl (which is a good thing) 🙂
Volvo S80 2.4T Prancing Moose Decal
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Bought me some yellow Prancing Mooses / Moose decal as it’s a Volvo thing to do 🙂
In the meantime, they have been replaced by black “carbon” units, which look better. This will be shown in a later post.
Volvo S80 2.4T 4D Carbon Wrapped Grille
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I already wrapped part of the grille, but decided to also wrap the larger diagonal parts. Looks much more modern, which was the aim of this mini project.
In the meantime, I plastidipped the grill matte black, but that will be shown in later posts 🙂
Volvo S80 2.4T Changing the Interior Combo filter
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Needed to change the interior / combofilter and was suprised by this malformed unit.
Looks like someone didnt do their job properly…Shameful really.
Easy DIY job, which shouldn’t take more than half an hour.
Volvo S80 2.4T Status Quo 25-06-2018
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My Volvo S80 2.4T Wasa Limited Edition as it sits per 25-06-2018 (which is already a little while ago!)
Looks different in the meantime, but I just wanted to share this shot.
Volvo S80 2.4T Black Flyeyes Wrapping
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I had some Flyeyes wrap hanging around and decided to test it on the running light and the indicator side lights.
I forgot that I had some black wrap lying around and started off with anthracite wrap, which I re-did in the end. Very happy with the results, and it customizes the car a little bit more, which is exactly what I want 🙂
How to solve Volvo VIDA2014D DICE login issues 2019
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I just bought a Volvo VIDA Dice unit to read/check/solve issues on my 2002 Volvo S80 2.4T. I was able to source the software in a full All-In-One solution (OVA file), but login issues kept me from working on my car.
Symptoms: the login screen keeps refreshing when trying to login using your credentials.
I tried several things (like putting the machine date in the past), but none worked.
Solution: Patch the software with the latest patch, which should work until the year 2050.
How to solve the VIDA login issues
Step 1) Download the 2050 fix here: https://mega.nz/#!xpdF0K7D!ox5Td5sQdhwBSr2jF3C6syPeW77ETyT-t3zbUM_5ofM
Step 2) Extract and copy/move the contents of the patch in the VIDA main folder (if you are using the AIO solution, then it’s C:\VIDA\ )
Step 3) Run the executable “Patch” as an administrator. You will see a command prompt killing some tasks (this is necessary) and the patch will complete
Step 4) Wait a small amount of time (depends on the speed of your computer as the SQL Server is restarted). Shouldn’t take over a minute or so.
Step 5) Startup “Vida All-In-One” and login using either “1” or “ADMIN” (without the quotes!)
Step 6) Profit!
Please note: I do not own these files, neither do I host them!
Volvo S80 2.4T Modified Center Silencer
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When I had the OEM exhaust, I wanted to have the center silencer removed, as the OEM exhaust is very good in keeping the car silent. But this car needs to make a little noise, so I decided to modify the stock middle pipe.
Gives a little bit more sound, without being to loud.
Also weighed it, and it weighs a mere 6.7KG .
Volvo S80 2.4T Hella Style Horns
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Wanted to see if the Hella style horns would fit the S80. First I painted them white (they were green). Mounting them was easy, but the front looks messy with the horns mounted, so I decided to remove them again.
But this looks better to be honest…
Volvo S80 2.4T Changing Spark Plugs (NGK K20TT 4604)
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Fitted some fresh new plugs and decided to try NGK copper plug instead of Volvo OEM Iridium plugs. They work great and cost next to nothing. Decided to try NGK K20TT 4606. Double checked the gap to be sure, they are correctly preset for the Volvo S80 2.4 / 2.5T.
Still have to get used to swapping out 5 spark plugs instead of the “usual” 4.
Volvo S80 2.4T 19″ Black Monaco Mirabeau wheels
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Found a nice set on eBay Kleinanzeigen for my Volvo S80 2.4T Wasa Limited edition. They are black 19″ inch Monaco Mirabeau wheels, which fit the black Volvo great. Very happy with them 🙂
Volvo S80 2.4T Alarm Siren Module fix
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As a lot of older Volvo’s, my S80 showed the cumbersome “Alarmservice needed” message. I decided to search for a fix instead of buying a new one, which costs about €280 – €300, which is a lot of money.
The process is very simple, slicing open the siren, disconnecting the battery pack and plugging in the new battery pack. The hard part is to remove the security bolt, I used a angle grinder and then tapping it out. I used a normal bolt when I mounted the siren again.
I bought it here:Â https://www.ebay.com/itm/152151139597
S60, S70, V70, S80 & XC Series
Type: Varta button cells
Rating: 7.2V, 320mAh
P/N: GP320BVH6A6, N2H280
Finish: Green wrapped
Connector: Mini-Volvo connector
Compatible with 8637399, 8622268, 9452709 & 9162941 siren modules
Cable length: 60mm
Volvo S80 2.4T Polybush Gearbox Mount
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My front gearbox mount was shot. Found a polybush replacement part which is a easy swap. Remove 4x 18mm bolts, swap the part and tighten the 4x 18mm bolts. Noticed a big improvement in pickup and shift handling. The engine/gearbox is able to move much less, which helps in driveability.
Volvo S80 2.4T New Bosch O2 Lambda Sensor
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As a car grows older, parts outreach their peak efficiency and should be replaced with new parts. Like the front O2 lambda precat sensor, which has an replacement interval of 250.000km, which my car already replaced sometime ago. Replaced it with a genuine Bosch OEM part. Noticed that my Long Term Fuel Trims (LTFT) were dropping, which is a good indicator.
Partnr: 0 258 007 137 / 0258007137
LSU42, LS7137
EAN: 3165143196243
Volvo S80 2.4T Trying Out An Open Cone Filter
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I wanted to try an open filter, to hear the induction sound and the blowoff sound. I went with a big velocity stack type filter. Although it sounded nice, I already reverted it and went back to the original airbox.
And it looks like this again
Volvo S80 2.4T CAI Intake Modification
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Decided to mod the intake flap to a more direct version, which should aid in forcing air into the airbox. Performance could be better, although right now I dont have the means to measure this.
Volvo S80 2.4T LED License Plate Lights
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Upgraded / updated the License plate lights to LED versions, which look much better than the stock items. Highly recommended mod!
Volvo S80 2.4T Chrome Indicator Bulbs
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Small mod, replacing the orange bulbs with chrome indicator bulbs. Looks better 🙂
Volvo S80 2.4T Repainting All The Trim
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When I bought the S80, it was evident that the plastic trim had seen better days. So I decided to spend some time and repaint it black. As expected, it transformed the car tremendously. I highly recommend this!
Volvo S80 2.4T Replacing vacuum lines with Silicone Hoses
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A highly recommended repair / modification for all older Volvo owners. Replacing the old rubber vacuum lines with strong durable silicone hoses. I bought 3 color hoses (red / black/ blue) as the original hoses also have color stamps on them. Old rubber hoses deteriorate from heat and moisture and will fail over time. Replacing them with silicone hoses ensures a proper running car!
Volvo S80 2.4T Converting HU-801 to Single DIN / 1DIN
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I was missing the option to play my own music using a iPod Classic interface, so decided to convert my HU-801 Volvo headunit to my trusty Pioneer 1DIN / Single DIN using a fascia plate and some converter cables.
I like the original look better, but the functionality of the Pioneer outweighs the look a couple of times, which makes it a no-brainer for me.
Volvo S80 2.4T Trunk Spoiler
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Upgraded the rear with a trunk spoiler (stick-on type) and it looks quite OEM, which I am very pleased with. Doubt it will give me any extra noticeable downforce, but it looks the parts 🙂
Volvo S80 2.4T New OEM Bosch MAF
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As the car has already passed thr 300.000km mark, it’s time for renewing key components, like the Mass Airflow Meter (MAF). Decided to go OEM and opted for a Bosch one.
Restored some low down power, which is good news. Highly recommended!
Partnr: 0 280 218 088 / 0280218088
New vs Old
Volvo S80 2.4T IPD Polybush Upper Engine Stabilizer
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Cheap and easy mod for a little bit more stability, polybush inserts for the upper engine stabilizer.
Volvo S80 2.4T Upgrading Interior Lights with LEDs
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To modernize the car and make it more future proof, I decided the replace as much halogen bulbs with LEDs. I didn’t want the 6500k Blueish tint, but instead opted for a warmer white color, which are a little bit more white than their halogen counterparts. Very happy with the end result!
Old
And New
Upgrading the rear light dome cluster
Halogen vs LED
Warm white Festoon LEDs
Unhooking the tab
End result for the rear light cluster
Front cluster
Volvo S80 2.4T 4D Carbon Wrap The Grille
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As the stock grill is quite dull, it also looks dated. I wanted to upgrade the looks and decided to test a carbon 4D wrap, as the facelift grille does not transfer to the older model. It was quite tedious, but it worked out perfectly! Like the way it looks now 🙂
Volvo S80 2.4T Replacing the Upper Engine Mount with SuperPro Polybush
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I noticed that when lifting off (like shifting), there was a lot of movement / play in the engine / gearbox. So when I inspected the upper engine mount, I found the root cause rather quickly. The rubber deteriorated and there wasn’t much left of the original rubber bushing.
Having read the other options, like fitting a polybush, I went with the SuperPro version which looked like a good bit of kit. Mounting the new polyurethane kit was quite a breeze. Fortunately, the original bushing has a plastic ring 🙂 The SuperPro kit consists of 2 pieces, which makes the mount very easy to replace.
Result: a much better shifting car, putting the power down goes a lot better now. I will also replace the bottom gearbox mount with a polyurethane version soon.
Very easy job to do at home. This also applies to the S60 and V70, as these are quite identical.
Broken upper engine mount…
Tearing it down
Comparing old to new
Et voila!
Volvo S80 2.4T Chrome Side Indicators
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Small modification, getting rid of the fried egg look and replacing them with Chrome / Amber versions does the front of the S80 good. Cost a small amount and looks much cleaner.
Before…
After 🙂
Volvo S80 2.4T, time for a change…
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The Golf MK3 GTI showed some big signs of rust, which jeopardized my APK (MOT) status for this year. Simply put, I had 2 choices,
- Invest quite some money in the Golf MK3 GTI for solving the rust issues and keep driving
- Swap/sell it straightaway and drive something else
Wishlist
I have chosen for the latter as the title already suggests. But what is a proper replacement for the Golf MK3 GTI which also falls into budget? Needles to say, I needed a wishlist to get to some conclusion…I ended up with this:
- More than 4 cilinders
- More power than the GTI
- No VAG car
- More luxury than the GTI
- Bigger than the GTI
- Optional: automatic gearbox
Result
I ended up with a Volvo S80 from 2001 with a 5 cilinder (2.4 liters) turbocharged engine. It ticks all the boxes, except for my optional item (#6), as it has stick shift. It isn’t bad, but a automatic gearbox would complement the car even more. Let the pictures speak for itself!
