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by Martin Mc
Sun Jan 28, 2024 5:59 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 12
Views: 700

Re: Oil leak

It isn't unusual for there to be an oil leak from the gearbox, as the seals in the Renault box do perish over time. It's worth getting under the car if you can & doing a visual check with an inspection lamp, before concluding where it might be originating from. Oil obeys the laws of gravity just lik...
by Martin Mc
Fri Jun 16, 2023 7:47 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Cancelled: Northants - Lincolnshire Wolds meet June 17th
Replies: 31
Views: 18624

Re: Cancelled: Northants - Lincolnshire Wolds meet June 17th

Hello Jeff, here's to a speedy recovery for Sylvia.

In our thoughts and prayers.

Best regards!

Martin
by Martin Mc
Wed Jun 14, 2023 6:24 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Cancelled: Northants - Lincolnshire Wolds meet June 17th
Replies: 31
Views: 18624

Re: Northants - Lincolnshire Wolds meet June 17th

Very good news to hear another get together / mini-rally is scheduled, and I'm sad that I no longer have a pop-up 'extra marital car' to pootle along with the crowd. Perhaps another time. Strangely (in terms of timing) I'll be in that neck of the woods the next weekend (24th) to visit my son and his...
by Martin Mc
Wed Mar 29, 2023 2:05 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Red Turbo Auto for sale (H343GBJ)
Replies: 4
Views: 2621

Re: Red Turbo Auto for sale (H343GBJ)

From the eBay pics it looks like they might have kept the service book in the boot, or passenger footwell..

Underneath has all the usual grot, but didn't look as bad as some I've seen that are still chugging around..

Someone will bite.. :nuts:
by Martin Mc
Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:54 am
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Meet up north ?
Replies: 6
Views: 5224

Re: Meet up north ?

Hello Richard,

Can I come along if I don't have a 480 anymore? For old time's sake?

Martin
by Martin Mc
Sun Mar 05, 2023 9:51 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Two tone on Car and Classic
Replies: 18
Views: 10481

Re: Two tone on Car and Classic

Ben, Sylvia, Jeff, David, James, Will - legends the lot of you. I'm all ears for Mr VolvoGuru's next attempt at making friends.... not holding my breath though :) What a shame, as there are probably several salvageable cars there that might not go to sympathetic homes now. Mind you, despite the atte...
by Martin Mc
Sun Mar 05, 2023 6:30 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Two tone on Car and Classic
Replies: 18
Views: 10481

Re: Two tone on Car and Classic

Hear hear David, I think it is laughable that someone who claims to have awareness and understanding of 480 ownership could possibly exist in such apparent ignorance of the reality of the 480 Owners forum and its fundamental basis in camaraderie and mutual support for other 480 owners. So if someone...
by Martin Mc
Wed Mar 01, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: barnfind celeb on marketplace
Replies: 7
Views: 4785

Re: barnfind celeb on marketplace

Listing on FarceBook reads 'Sold' now...

Go on, who bought it? :)
by Martin Mc
Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: My 480s so far!
Replies: 62
Views: 55913

Re: My 480s so far!

Am uber-jealous of your lovely car - my first 480 was an all white 1991 J plate ES that had loads of bells and whistles, such as rear venetian blinds, roller boot cover, cassette holder, hard mats and only 45,000 on the clock when I bought it. The only problem was that the catalytic converter had pa...
by Martin Mc
Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:32 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: two Volvo 480's for sale on ebay :
Replies: 2
Views: 2351

Re: two Volvo 480's for sale on ebay :

Both well over-priced. The red one by a factor of 10, just going off the poor state of the arches and what that normally means for the whole back end.

I may get a chance to pop over and look at the Bolton car as I work in the town. Will report back on condition if so.
by Martin Mc
Sat Jan 28, 2023 7:54 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: The first of the 4 has appeared already!
Replies: 19
Views: 11762

Re: The first of the 4 has appeared already!

Lol, I remember using a power washer on my 95 ES - oh my word, hew knew that lacquered paintwork could be so brittle after 20 plus years in the sun! 😁 I guess these folk know what they are doing though...although clearly separating a car from its wheels is a bit ofa clue. What a shame it wasn't an e...
by Martin Mc
Sat Jan 28, 2023 7:36 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo For sale!
Replies: 3
Views: 2487

Re: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo For sale!

Hello Jared,

You need to have made 10 posts before being able to upload pictures for display on this forum.

Have you had any success with your sale?

Martin Mc
by Martin Mc
Thu Jan 05, 2023 6:00 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: FOR SALE - 4x Volvo 480 SE, Celebration, & GT models - North West England
Replies: 8
Views: 5199

Re: FOR SALE - 4x Volvo 480 SE, Celebration, & GT models - North West England

Hello Jonathan,

I'd be interested to take a look at the collection, and report back on here with photos for forum members.

I'm local (Blackburn) so could make myself available at reasonably short notice to fit in with your availability.

Regards

Martin Mc
by Martin Mc
Fri Oct 21, 2022 8:08 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Rescue Car: R3
Replies: 144
Views: 176947

Re: Rescue Car: R3

David, you are the White Knight of the 480 world, and a great example to what is a rare breed of enthusiasts.

Top man! :D :hopping:

And Norm, I completely understand that sometimes you just have to let your dream go, because stuff needs to be done in the real world. You'll be back ;)
by Martin Mc
Mon Sep 12, 2022 12:10 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Ebay Heap
Replies: 8
Views: 4197

Ebay Heap

Had to laugh - the joker selling this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255721971390?hash=item3b8a379ebe:g:9wYAAOSwt0xjHkyL&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoKgrgphhSC1NzHj2fgSuytgQs%2FQHmTM0lsQ%2FFfm384cLZHwPIFVD881vrMzzrnt0E7hfPT1WbawlsBPg27Cvj%2BnpPwtwLy0a43Vm8G1Bet%2BJm%2FMiBF6HSe85TH7RJu40ZH6svOvWKjmi9TGod7TLPNRp...
by Martin Mc
Tue Jun 21, 2022 5:49 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Rescue alert ! Black turbo auto ? R8 ?
Replies: 25
Views: 12401

Re: Rescue alert ! Black turbo auto ? R8 ?

Amazing story!! - I am always astonished at the dedication, vision and sheer bravado of those who really do care about this wonderful car.

Keep the pics coming - I look forward to seeing the end result, which I am sure will be fantastic.

Martin
by Martin Mc
Mon Jan 24, 2022 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New owner of Celebration #467
Replies: 8
Views: 2316

Re: New owner of Celebration #467

Hello Adam, I'm really pleased that you are genuinely excited by your purchase, and I knew from our first contact that you would be a suitably passionate person to take 'Nilani' on. As David (DC Walker) says, the car has had a lot of work done to her and she remains a good example which I am sure yo...
by Martin Mc
Wed Jan 12, 2022 1:25 pm
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: Import costs for Skandix Rear Wheel Arches?
Replies: 7
Views: 5158

Re: Import costs for Skandix Rear Wheel Arches?

Thanks for your speedy and helpful reply, Sylvia :) So, in total, it would be (for 2 arches) 167 Euro x 2 = 334, plus 36 euro (shipping) and circa £85 (100 Euro) import duty, or 470 Euro in total. Phew! That is a lot of money, even before getting the arches fitted... Will have to start saving the pe...
by Martin Mc
Tue Jan 11, 2022 7:20 pm
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: Import costs for Skandix Rear Wheel Arches?
Replies: 7
Views: 5158

Import costs for Skandix Rear Wheel Arches?

Hello folks and a happy new year to all Wedgeafficionados :D I'm looking to get Nilani's rear end sorted out over the winter, ahead of a respray and recommissioned in the spring. I was wondering if anyone had recently (post Brexit) ordered parts such as the arch replacement panels from Skandix and, ...