Volvo 480 Club Europe

I’m very rarely on here these days, but I just heard this very sad news from Murf and wanted to login again to leave a message. Although I never met Steve, we were both active members on here for a good few years and sometimes chatted on MSN Messenger. He was a very helpful guy with vast knowledge o...

'Summer' is not over yet .... but as the nights get darker ... start taking some pictures of your 480 at night!!

Hi Rachel

Does it happen all the time, or only happen when cold/hot? Really obvious, but have you tried locating the squeek (as Jim said), then applying a little 3in1 oil? Could be an easy 1 minute fix?

Just wondered, did the infinity's run of the head unit instead of the rear door 13cm speakers or are they running of their own amp? As this thread is 5 years old I'm not holding my breath here ;-) ... and breathe!! :lol: They ran off their own amp! You are always going to get a much better sound wh...

Oh Kev ... its a sad day!! Good luck with the sale!!

Good luck with your sale. I didn't see you mention where you are located?

Good stuff ... thank goodness it didn't end up on the heap!!!

Yeah, i know what your saying, its a shame, but real its the real world.

rogue wrote:However, it does not drive at the moment so would have to be trailered.

I've never had to trailer a car before. Anyone know someone with a trailer who could get this from Arbroth to Glasgow?

Please don't scrap it. Give me a shout if it really comes to that stage! I'm thinking of venturing back into 480 ownership, but was hoping to put it off until March, but i'd hate to see a Celeb go on the heap or be split.

LoL ... is that you a 480 junkie now Spree!! haha!!

It might be worth noting some of these include people getting knocked down ... bolk!

haha ... your a 480 Junkie Jim!!

Its now down to £1,800 on Pistonheads ...

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2995768.htm

glasgowjim wrote:sold

LoL ... your drive way must look like a Volvo Dealers trade-in car park!!

What you doing with this one Jim?

Glad to see my beloved turbo has gone to a good home, i know you'll look after her Rachel!

So are we getting photos then?

richj wrote:I'm not sure you need to buy any parts. The starter motor may work with just a clean.

... or a few persuasive knocks with a hammer!

Murf just directed me to this thread. What have you replaced it with?

Would be good to see some photo's, see how my old beauty is getting on! Whats the mileage now?

Ross

Here are some suspension photos i took of the set up on my turbo ...

BEFORE


AFTER


Ride height:

If you lower a 480, your always going to be trading off less body roll with reduced comfort! If you don't want to loose comfort, don't lower the car. If you do lower it, budget to up-rate the shocks at the same time, as old standard shocks will die very quickly on lowered springs. I thought the hand...