Hi,

I've done a couple of conversions: Ford V8 (89 Mustang HO) into a 1983 Volvo 245GL (done in 1995), and a Volvo b230F/AW-70 into a 1983 Volvo 245 Diesel (around 1998). I used one of Ross Converse's first kits. It included a couple of motor mount brackets, some wiring harness adapters, hoses, harware pieces, etc., etc. One of the biggest things was the person on the other end of the phone to answer all of my questions . . . (back then there weren't as many of these things running around, and I think it was before brickboard). Everything on the car works, including most of the OBD-I stuff (the computer can't "see" the transmission or the fuel pump relay--other than that it's good).

The car has been great; wife drove it for 12 years--with no real conversion-related problems (only significant problem we had was the AOD went out when wife and mom-in-law were pulling a trailer in the mountains--not a good day, but that was long ago).

I've got some pictures of the engine compartment after the swap--I can e-mail them to you if you're interested. They're a little out of date though, as I've been updating the car recently (GT40 heads, Cobra intake manifold, cold air intake, etc.).

Funny, even after all of these years we still enjoy the car . . . .

Steve A-

BTW, where are you located? We're in Yorktown VA--if you're in the area stop for a test drive and a beer ;^)