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by Alan 480
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:52 am
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: Coat hangers
Replies: 8
Views: 246

Re: Coat hangers

PM replied. Thanks a lot Marek! Should be reproduced though. I have no experience with molding and silicone and stuff, but would take 2 sets just to send it out to someone with reproduction skills As Jeff linked to the hard plastic part is a doddle to print in 3D but the 'soft part' is a bummer as ...
by Alan 480
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:47 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: LED headlamps
Replies: 3
Views: 171

Re: LED headlamps

I admire the thought & effort, but given the limited miles the 480 now covers I'll just stick with the existing bulbs as I think i have only ever replaced ONE headlight bulb over the last ten or fifteen years, :hopping: maybe been lucky but it was the 'high bright' DRL that used to get chewed throug...
by Alan 480
Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Power Steering Hoses
Replies: 7
Views: 201

Re: Power Steering Hoses

Just read this again and maybe I've misunderstood something. I thought the 10mm thread was to go directlu into the rack. Now I'm wondering the the rack has permanent 10mm steel pipes which I will need to use a compression joint to join onto the hose, hence a 3/8 hose end to a 3/8-10mm thread adapte...
by Alan 480
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Power Steering Hoses
Replies: 7
Views: 201

Re: Power Steering Hoses

I checked the pump I have here and it is M16 thread so an option is to convert from rigid-flexible-rigid to flexible-rigid. With banjo at pump if you can arrange the flexible to go horizontal towards battery and then down under sump, or a right angle fitting, make sure it is the style that 'spins' t...
by Alan 480
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Power Steering Hoses
Replies: 7
Views: 201

Re: Power Steering Hoses

On mine, the metal pipe is corroded as it goes into the top of the pump. Not sure of the thread but the fitting is 17mm AF. I assume this is the pressure line as the other one is rubber hose with a crimp. Did you have to flare the stainless steel pipe? I have brake pipe flaring tools but nothing la...
by Alan 480
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Power Steering Hoses
Replies: 7
Views: 201

Re: Power Steering Hoses

Chris I sourced the FLEXIBLE sections from 'Hydraulic mega store', about £25 for the flexible and then similar for various fittings they also supply steel tube and all the fittings, all at reasonable price, if you are OK to DIY :wink: I had planned to fit these to some RIGID STAINLESS pipe a friend ...
by Alan 480
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:02 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Welcome Seymour
Replies: 33
Views: 41777

Re: Welcome Seymour

aye 670 miles it would be cheaper to hire a taxi? :shock: I got advisory for 'brake lines covered in grease, or similar', I guess I'll have to bite the bullet this summer and do the main front to rear, all the front ones that cross the 'down, across, up etc around tunnel' have been done, these are a...
by Alan 480
Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:17 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Replcing maf
Replies: 8
Views: 2841

Re: Replcing maf

gsa60 wrote:
Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:00 am
Finally after many years found the issue.
The connector to the maf was dodgy.
a 'cheap fix' ? ? ? ?
darned annoying when cant get to the bottom of any intermittent issue tho :-(
by Alan 480
Fri Feb 09, 2024 7:14 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Volvo K 6683 instrument cluster
Replies: 12
Views: 3210

Re: Volvo K 6683 instrument cluster

does this link help?

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=34956&hilit=speed+sensor

discussion about 'alternatives' and ways to measure them.....
by Alan 480
Thu Feb 01, 2024 9:14 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 12
Views: 700

Re: Oil leak

royhedger wrote:
Thu Feb 01, 2024 8:31 pm
Cheers Alan.
I've just managed to get a ring spanner on the 2 bolts and tightened them 1/2 to 3/4 turn each so hopefully that should nip it up a bit.
I'll need to investigate then, always assumed to 'difficult' :wink:
by Alan 480
Thu Feb 01, 2024 5:36 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 12
Views: 700

Re: Oil leak

Roy

aye , I reckon it is, not easy to access with the engine in place,

I think Jay Kay explained how he fixed it, but his engine was on the bench/floor
by Alan 480
Mon Jan 29, 2024 9:43 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 12
Views: 700

Re: Oil leak

Roy

type this into the search bar

Aux Shaft Plug

and it will give you the correct section, about 30 odd photos into the thread :-)

viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34966&p=221205&hil ... ug#p221205
by Alan 480
Sun Jan 28, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 12
Views: 700

Re: Oil leak

I have a persistant 'weep' from the area around the drive for the oil pump, (just aft of the cam belt, near-ish starter) I never actually got to the root, although I suspect it's an easy fix ? ?? (as long as the engine is on the bench) :hopping: I think JKM has posted some images? Small druibbles ar...
by Alan 480
Sun Jan 21, 2024 7:50 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 480 turbo CC Bello
Replies: 115
Views: 71542

Re: 480 turbo CC Bello

Is that the bonnet (hood) ? GRP can suffer from moisture ingress, ask me how I know having had a selection of Reliants :rofl:
by Alan 480
Fri Jan 19, 2024 7:43 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 480 turbo CC Bello
Replies: 115
Views: 71542

Re: 480 turbo CC Bello

Yes Alan, I did that way but without the wheel on position. I screwed the internal allen screw until the disc was locked and then unscrew half turn. Then rised the hand brake three clicks and then screwed the bottom central nut until the disc was locked. I undertand that I have to compensate wear w...
by Alan 480
Fri Jan 19, 2024 11:36 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 480 turbo CC Bello
Replies: 115
Views: 71542

Re: 480 turbo CC Bello

Hector I think you need to get the BOTTOM calipers to 'just' scuff the disc THEN adjust the central balance bar, otherwise you have lost 'parking brake effciency' and it will usually fail a UK MoT :-( best to put the wheel on to centralise the disc (or a couple of big washers/nuts to clamp the disc ...
by Alan 480
Thu Jan 18, 2024 12:23 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 480 turbo CC Bello
Replies: 115
Views: 71542

Re: 480 turbo CC Bello

Maybe not an issue but I had the SHORT single cable that links handbrake to the 'balance bar' become a little sticky, VERY difficult to change! lots of grease applied made a difference :wink: The springs at the caliper 'should' be sufficient to pull the cable back to the 'off position' when central ...
by Alan 480
Sun Jan 14, 2024 10:38 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 480 turbo CC Bello
Replies: 115
Views: 71542

Re: 480 turbo CC Bello

Jeff has done a 'how to service rear brakes' but a quick check is to make sure that when OFF the cam at the caliper is against the stop. it is possible that a previous owner has taken up all the slack at the adjuster under car (your first picture) and so no travel left? there is a small plug , it sh...
by Alan 480
Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:46 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 480 turbo CC Bello
Replies: 115
Views: 71542

Re: 480 turbo CC Bello

There is a very thin silicone type sealant, Captain Trolley's Creeping that might work on the cracks??

NOTE I have never used it but others swear by it (or maybe swear AT it?)

I just flexed the lens slightly and pressed in some normal sealant
by Alan 480
Tue Jan 09, 2024 11:45 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: leaking coolant from Methalic T
Replies: 6
Views: 11260

Re: leaking coolant from Methalic T

Baxter wrote:
Tue Jan 09, 2024 9:51 am
I take this good tip and I'm going to buy the T and hose for keeping inside the car in case of...
Sounds like a plan . . .. . . :hopping: