Soft Pedal Conversion (Volvo Parts Conv)

[mike16valver]

Hi Guys

This weekend i am going to be doing the Volvo Soft Pedal Conversion...

Seen as tho Cliokiz has done the 172 parts, i am going to do it with the Volvo Parts...

This will let you decide which conversion maybe best for you, (if you are thinking of it)..

I will post my progress up and take pictures to give you all a visual of whats going on.. the difference's between the parts and just general google'ing..

Volvo parts: - Prices may vary (all Inc VAT)

Fork V03455952 - £16.21
Bracket V03424195 - £3.76
Nylon Cap V03467278 - £1.88
Brass Bush V03455957 - £2.70
Flange lock Nut V00971098 - £1.05
Flange Bolt V00946329 - £0.41

Clutch Pedal Stop Plastic Block from Renault 6006 003 944 - £1.28 inc VAT.

1.8 16v - Genuine Renault Clutch Cable (dealer part) 7700829067 - 17.66 inc VAT

Renault 5 GTT Uprated Clutch Kit R-801015 - £65.08 (trade) - £81.00 (non-trade)

You don't have to use the R5 GTT Uprated Clutch

Don't forget you can find a guide on how to do the Volvo Soft Pedal Conversion from the RENAULT RETRO (http://www.retro-renault.com/forums/engine-mechanical/49-soft-pedal-clutch-conversion.html) website

[mike16valver]

Just Got My Parts, and everything seems to exactly as it should be...

I am how ever missing the brass bush that goes into the bracket, (arrives monday ).

This is all the parts(bar the brass bush)
http://bluconda.musicvids.co.uk/c_conversion/all_parts.gif

The Parts Ordered from Volvo
http://bluconda.musicvids.co.uk/c_conversion/volvo_parts.gif

The New R5 Release Bearing fitting snug in to the Volvo Folk
http://bluconda.musicvids.co.uk/c_conversion/folk_r_bearing_close.gif

Uprated R5 GTT Plate
http://bluconda.musicvids.co.uk/c_conversion/r5_clutchplate.gif

R5 Housing
http://bluconda.musicvids.co.uk/c_conversion/clutch_bell.gif

All to start going on tomorrow :D

[cliokiz]

All of those parts look pretty much identicle to the 172 conversion parts, the only thing thats different is the release arm. The volvo release arm fits the standard valver/williams release bearings, but the 172 arm requires the newer 172 release bearing.

Also i think the 172 release arm is a slightly different shape whereas the volvo release arm is a very similar shape to the standard valver/williams release arm, except its extended at the end to make it longer.

Good luck mate looks like yours might work out better than mine! Did you get a new gaitor from Renault for the release arm? Mine was tatty as fook and it makes it look much better

[mike16valver]

LMAO... Of all the things.. NOPE.. i forgot the gaitor, lol

I will have to get one..

You got a part number Kieran..?

Cheers
Mike

[cliokiz]

Right just had a proper dig in the garage for you mate! Everythings in boxes as we've just moved but i've found all my invoices from ReaGroup from when i ordered the conversion parts.

I **think** this is the part number for the release arm gaitor:

1 x 7700856630 - SEAL C/HOUSING - £8.70

Also, i've found the part number for the R5GTT uprated clutch, which is:

Valeo Volvo 480 Turbo 200mm 3 piece kit - Part No. R-801015 'CLUTCH KIT-UPRATED R5 NEW SHAPE TURBO-HEAVY DUTY' £69.00 + VAT.

Just print that line out and take it with you, that's what i did, and they found it no probs! Also had it in stock.

It will just show up as 'CLUTCH KIT' on their system, but it comes in a Valeo box.

Let me know if you need anything else! I've got the part number for the 172 pivot bush as well?

[mike16valver]

Nice one kieran,, its a good job i have bouht the same cluthc as you then aint it bro...

I got the clucth wi the part numer R-801015 ***PHEW***

Yea i hope this works... i will invest in the giator and hopefully everything is good


all keep you informed dude

Cheers
Mike

[mike16valver]

The Difference Between the O/e Folk and the Volvo Folk
http://bluconda.musicvids.co.uk/c_conversion/comparison.gif

[alex_e3]

Well Mike, i've gone and done it!

Bought the parts needed to do the conversion. Ordered the parts from volvo earlier today. & just got off the phone to GSF having ordered the clutch, along with cambelt & 2 front wheel bearings :roll: :shock:

Popped to renault & ordered the stop as well - they are much easier to deal with when you have a part number to hand!

Got a nice discount off GSF too - the lady i spoke to was lovely, and she owned a valver also!!!

[alex_e3]

Not too shabby - about £195 delivered for 2 front wheel bearings, R5 clutch, and cambelt with tensioners!

Quite pleased!

Also got a water pump and a female track rod end locally, as they were cheaper!

Jesus i'm giving myself some work to do!!!

[mike16valver]

LMAO, you certainly have man...

Good going with the parts. i also found them much easier to deal with when you give them part numbers.

I am in the process of getting mine back together, as cliokiz as already stated you have to the airbox WILL NOT fit, u have to butcher it to get it on or get a K&N or IK.. sumin like that...


let us no how you get one Alex

Mike

[cliokiz]

You just have to stop the bottom bit off that sticks out, the obvious downside of this is that you can no longer connect a cold air feed to it so it's just sucking air from above the gearbox, but i guess it's better than a K&N. A better solution would probably be to use the new hill power IK.

[cliokiz]

*CHOP, not stop, sorry :oops:

[alex_e3]

Fair play to GSF, ordered the bits on the phone at 3pm yesterday, and they arrived an hour ago! I must admit, i'm well impressed with their service thus far.

Mike, i've got a green induction which will be going on the willy engine. So no need to worry about the airbox issue. I know it saps power, but the sound is mint! & i'm planning on getting either a Viper or Hill Power induction in the future - probably the H/P, although there's no going back once it's on as there's a big hole left in the bulkhead!

Have heard that K-Tec's Viper isn't that good though?



How your progress coming along anyway Mike?

[mike16valver]

Yea H/p soundslike a good idea.. i think i am goin to have to invest in a IK....

Yea progress goin well, whilse i was getting clutch out and wat not i decided to renew some parts like ur self gaskets and wat not...

Just in the progress of putting back together should be finished tonight all been well with the clucth cable and with new folk getting it to disengage..

Mike

[alex_e3]

You finished yet mike?!

Picked my volvo parts up today. There are a couple of changes to the part numbers for anyone interested:

FLANGE BOLT Original part number is V00946329
New part number is V00982816

FLANGE LOCK NUT Original part number is V00971098
New part number is V00985869