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by pfigueroa
Thu Dec 11, 2003 10:58 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Engine change
Replies: 5
Views: 2170

Thanks

Thank you for your answers. Already they have been transcribed to the unluky propietary. It seems to be that his problem is of the cilinders (can´t explain it in English). Thanks for contribute to saving a new life. Regards.
by pfigueroa
Wed Dec 10, 2003 3:56 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Engine change
Replies: 5
Views: 2170

Engine change

A Spanish owner asks in a forum what engines of renault they might put in a 480, since the engine of his 1,7 turbo has died and does not find any original. Does someone know something on this?
by pfigueroa
Tue Nov 11, 2003 4:29 pm
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: Rear Armrest Storage Compartment
Replies: 7
Views: 2953

I did the opposite operation. I changed a lockable storage compartment that was broken by one without lock. But I changed the box and the base taking advantage that was changing the back seats, so it was very easy. To change the lid is very easy (only two screws), but the lock I do not know it, beca...
by pfigueroa
Mon Nov 10, 2003 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: ArticleVolvo 480 ES 87 / Compared Volvo 480 Turbo
Replies: 9
Views: 2786

forkinthroat,

It´s true, we never think that 1700 cc were giving so good result!

According to the article the reasons are the low weight and his curve of torque, which allows to support 90 % of the torque in a wide range of revolutions.
by pfigueroa
Sun Nov 09, 2003 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: ArticleVolvo 480 ES 87 / Compared Volvo 480 Turbo
Replies: 9
Views: 2786

Hello levensnevel,

I am glad that you have liked the articles (the 1800 is really nice, isn´t it?). It is good that you speak Spanish! :hopping:

I have a ES of 87, with that I am very very satisfied.

Un saludo!
by pfigueroa
Fri Nov 07, 2003 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: ArticleVolvo 480 ES 87 / Compared Volvo 480 Turbo
Replies: 9
Views: 2786

ArticleVolvo 480 ES 87 / Compared Volvo 480 Turbo

Hello, First, for my first post, I want to congratulate you on this great forum. :wave: I have found an article about the Volvo 480 ES `87. http://www.forocoches.com/foro/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8668&perpage=30&pagenumber=5 (post 2003-07-22 23:57) Also I have found a comparison between Volvo 480 ...