Colin, I expect that you were not able to contact me in 2003. I have had my
945 turbodiesel since 2001, and have built up a clientele of over 100 diesel
engined members on my register alone.

It would be well worthwhile finding one of the refurbished engine dealers
who advertise in Exchange & Mart, who will supply a suitable engine, or just
a rebuilt head for your car(s). If you go for a post 1993 engine (or head)
you will then be in a better position to use 100% Biodiesel and tune the
engine. Mine produces around the 185 bhp mark still at around 35 mpg. These
VW/Audi diesels can be tuned to produce similar or better results than
chipping. VW themselves got 225 bhp, albeit with a change of camshaft to
improve the transfer flow characteristic of the engine. The new cam enabled
them to get an extra 15 bhp on top of the 210 bhp they achieved with pump
tuning. There is not a lot to go wrong with a diesel if you look after it.
They may give a few obscure reasons for not starting but the Green Book has
a comprehensive fault finding section.

Is the VEC still running ok? I heard that there was a problem for the
secretary which limited his ability to reply to people with enquiries. I
have been trying to join them for a long time. Perhaps you could let me have
the contact details, for which I would be grateful.

All the best, Peter.

700/900/90 Register Keeper,
Volvo Owners Club (UK).