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- Sat Feb 03, 2024 11:35 pm
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: Harmonica in the fuel tank
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1215
Re: Harmonica in the fuel tank
Mine started doing this after a longer drive about 8 months after I got it. Usually, as long as I didn’t let the range drop below 100 miles left in the tank, it didn’t happen. And it was a case of ‘it’s not broken, don’t need to fix it’. It was all working fine just awful whine if low. I think I’ve ...
- Sun Dec 10, 2023 5:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Any C30 owners?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12808
Re: Any C30 owners?
I Used to have a 2013 2L petrol. I would get another ....but diesel. I had an issue with mine. Around 60k when I bought it from Volvo Selekt and I was told a year later that it probably needed a new engine and it was using a lot of oil. (still on the road though) I enjoyed it and it was a nice break...
- Tue Nov 21, 2023 11:54 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Half an Update November 2023
- Replies: 130
- Views: 160743
Re: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Half an Update November 2023
I know I’ve said this lots of times but I promise 2 or 3 of those £1 dehumidifiers sat in the car Oct-April, if you don’t have other facilities (carcoon/heated garage), make a world of difference to the interior. :D Probably only need replacing once. The first winter I had my last 480 the interior g...
- Wed Sep 13, 2023 7:40 pm
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: International Meet up - 17/18/19 May 2024 - Bruggen
- Replies: 82
- Views: 46715
Re: International Meet up - 17/18/19 May 2024 - Bruggen
Hello. Of the UK people signed up to attend, have any of you decided or booked up your method of crossing the channel ? Ferry from Hull seems quite expensive. Cheers, Richard. From Hull includes overnight sailing so standard cabin included each way I think. Leaves around 8pm get's back around 7/8am...
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 10:28 am
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Laurie - '94 480 GT - Racing Green Metallic
- Replies: 40
- Views: 24113
Re: Laurie - '94 480 GT - Racing Green Metallic
WillC9303, I did not know about the spoiler! Now I'm on the hunt! Does anyone know where I could find some original floor mats? Or if not, which 'custom' supplier is worth contacting? There are quite a few. Jeff has recommended one a few times, not sure if this one: https://www.carmats-uk.com/p/vol...
- Tue Aug 01, 2023 9:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: 480 car covers
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4989
Re: 480 car covers
I'm with Sylvia; the Carcoon is excellent for preservation. You can get indoor ones that are slightly cheaper as they don't use the same materials as necessary for outdoors. I bought mine from Demon Tweeks but it looks like they have somewhat of a wait at present if you are in a rush. There is a use...
- Wed Apr 19, 2023 9:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: I am considering buying a C30/V40
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4778
Re: I am considering buying a C30/V40
I've had a couple of older V40s (S reg and 02 plate). Useful, probably reliable and decent lifespan. Cheap. My last one (I think diesel) was quite expensive to insure though. Could be due to changing to it part-way through a policy and not being able to shop around though. I've had a 2.0L R-Design C...
- Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:25 am
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: Meet up north ?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5797
Re: Meet up north ?
I’ve been to this a few years ago. Good chance to get a look underneath to check things out if you want too. We found a coolant leak!
- Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:20 am
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: 1990 Red ES - Auto Trader
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3442
Re: 1990 Red ES - Auto Trader
Flippin' flippers
- Sat Mar 18, 2023 11:50 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: 1990 Red ES - Auto Trader
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3442
1990 Red ES - Auto Trader
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303175336383?advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=LN3%205AE&model=480&page=1&make=Volvo&year-to=2023&include-delivery-option=on&sort=relevance £2,795. Not delved into the history. There’s also a nice looking turquoise ES but £5,000. Again, not looked or c...
- Wed Mar 01, 2023 11:05 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: barnfind celeb on marketplace
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5232
Re: barnfind celeb on marketplace
Listing on FarceBook reads 'Sold' now... Go on, who bought it? :) There is a listing just gone up for a storm grey Celebration being broken on eBay. Have reason to believe it's the same car. :( Yup. Looks like they really know what they're doing with taking that lot on. :bla: I thought it was all '...
- Tue Feb 28, 2023 6:18 pm
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: 2023 meets? Cambridge proposal
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14206
Re: 2023 meets? Cambridge proposal
Deffo not in a 480 but being fat and happy sounds 50% better than my current state. A day in a Cambridge sounds a do-able distance for me/us.
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:56 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: Two-Tone, Bucks.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3620
Re: Two-Tone, Bucks.
Do you think its the same car as one previously highlighted here on the forum ? https://volvo-480-europe.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=36624&p=226418 Both high prices and no pics. . . . Cheers, Richard. Ooh, yes. Definitely seems it. I remember that now. It must be someone older who wouldn’t know the f...
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:25 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: Two-Tone, Bucks.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3620
Two-Tone, Bucks.
As the wonderful Rik Mayall said; “Steep? It’s effing vertical!”
Sales need to rise in line with the advertised prices.
https://www.gumtree.com/p/volvo/volvo-4 ... 1450046408
No pics. Anyone seen this elsewhere?
Sales need to rise in line with the advertised prices.
https://www.gumtree.com/p/volvo/volvo-4 ... 1450046408
No pics. Anyone seen this elsewhere?
- Tue Feb 07, 2023 6:31 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: The first of the 4 has appeared already!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12303
Re: The first of the 4 has appeared already!
I'm just clenching as he sits with the length of his legs under the car....You never know.
- Sun Feb 05, 2023 9:03 pm
- Forum: Brakes (50)
- Topic: In search of new brake accumulator
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5272
Re: In search of new brake accumulator
Just a quick search...is it this one? https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.com/jlm1907-accumulator-kit.html Possibly same but cheaper here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224508977112?hash=item3445c71fd8:g:fEAAAOSwLqJg1Esh&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4FVMg5VbFGAXWlXgHQrsRxDZO9R2iZ7VdBPfhsivoe0gJZ33lDK3Lq7BlwMR...
- Tue Jan 03, 2023 2:41 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: Import
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2810
Re: Import
I remember looking into this and potentially searching for a buyer in the US when I was selling mine. I can’t remember everything but there is a LOT of prep work to do. There were varying prices from about £1200-£2000 and whether you want to car in a container or roll on/roll off. Whether you use a ...
- Sat Oct 15, 2022 12:09 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Rescue car: R7 - black 2 litre ES Auto
- Replies: 38
- Views: 17644
Re: Rescue car: R7 - black 2 litre ES Auto
I would SO do this.
- Sat Oct 01, 2022 7:29 am
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: Mobile Meet Hampshire to Northants October 1st
- Replies: 21
- Views: 17581
Re: Mobile Meet Hampshire to Northants October 1st
Noooooo!
I hope someone can help you out.
- Sat Oct 01, 2022 6:01 am
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: Mobile Meet Hampshire to Northants October 1st
- Replies: 21
- Views: 17581
Re: Mobile Meet Hampshire to Northants October 1st
Haha, 5am! Have a great day everyone.