Not really, just time consuming! Also I think I’m correct in saying this is the only D10A engined Olympian in the world with a 3.3 ratio rear axle. 70mph on a Voith 3-speed! Although it still had its original diff in this video
If this was fitted with a ZF, it would be dangerous :-o I've never understood why voith only have 3 speed transmissions. Great buses these like most of their generation before the dda confined them to the breakers yard
You can install Voith 4-speed transmissions on Olympians but can only couple with Cummins L10 engine because Volvo and Gardner engines are too large in size. Most operator will choose 5-speed ZF gearbox if they want better fuel consumption.
It was due to Stagecoach having a big contract with Voith at the time and the fact the gearboxes are much more simple than a ZF too. Many non Stagecoach spec ZF Olympians go like shit off a shovel.
This is one of my favourite sounds a 1997 Volvo olimpian engine making some beautiful beats with his voith automatic gearbox
NOW, THAT'S A REAL BUS !!. they don't make them like this no more, sounds SOOOO sweet!!. I miss these old beasts so much.
Brilliant footage! the first half of our RV’s were Voith and sounded just as epic as this!!
Driver has a heavy right foot! Awesome 👍🏻👍🏻
That would be me... thanks!
Nice, thanks for keeping her on the roads
That sound!! A proper sound!!
Now preserved. We are currently changing the engine after it overheated and chewed up a piston.
Jatkin hope that’s not an expensive job!
Not really, just time consuming!
Also I think I’m correct in saying this is the only D10A engined Olympian in the world with a 3.3 ratio rear axle.
70mph on a Voith 3-speed!
Although it still had its original diff in this video
Jatkin hopefully it will be back on the road sooner than later!
@@jatkin3110 It won't accelerate as quick but it will feel fast as a plane on take off at 70mph.
Those were the days. The Olympian and the B7TL are probably the best buses Volvo ever made :).
B7TL was a bit soft compared to the Olympian!
And Volvo Super Olympian
Dublin had the best Olympians ever
@Chiltern Transport Productions B10LEs best single decker ever
Great sounding bus, and quick too. CB&C has R839 OVN and that is a slow one.
I Collected R833OVN and R839OVN from Stagecoach back in 2015.
839 was awful and quickly disposed of!
@@jatkin3110 It is...gearbox needed a replacement a couple years ago and goes slow as hell
The only thing that killed Volvo Olympians are DDA and chassis rot. They are a bugger for it.
That sounds Awsome ,great Olympian
Great video. ☺️
Thanks! 😊
@@jatkin3110 ur welcome. ☺️
Very interesting footage because it was very smooth and stable - no shake at all - how did you manage to do that?
GoPro mounted to to vehicle window with suction cup mount. I've since replaced with hand-pole mounting
@@jatkin3110 Thanks, much appreciated :)
If this was fitted with a ZF, it would be dangerous :-o
I've never understood why voith only have 3 speed transmissions.
Great buses these like most of their generation before the dda confined them to the breakers yard
They still have the same 1:1 ratio in top gear as a ZF 4HP500.
Having driven many examples of both, the Voiths are actually smoother and faster!
You can install Voith 4-speed transmissions on Olympians but can only couple with Cummins L10 engine because Volvo and Gardner engines are too large in size.
Most operator will choose 5-speed ZF gearbox if they want better fuel consumption.
E233ful Not entirely true. There are 4-speed Voiths with Gardner engines.
It was due to Stagecoach having a big contract with Voith at the time and the fact the gearboxes are much more simple than a ZF too. Many non Stagecoach spec ZF Olympians go like shit off a shovel.
@@jatkin3110 Ive been on a few Metrobuses and Dominators with that layout. They don't do much in 4th gear.
Sounds exactly like the Arriva Merseyside B10BLEs that are now gone sadly
Is this preserved? I really want to ride this one day.
Yep. You’ll know when she’s back on the road as more videos will appear here!
@@jatkin3110 Okay, cheers!
Is this still in your possession along with M223SVN?
Is that an alison gearbox? Sure sings like one
VOITH 854.3
3-Speed Automatic
I'd ride that bus all day of I could.. its awesome!
Awesome
Cheers. I’ve currently got the engine out of it
@@jatkin3110 oh ok
@@jatkin3110 hopefully it does good and stay safe
Who owns this now?
Preserved ;)