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by Jay-Kay-Em
Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:09 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Coolant bleeder hose cleanup
Replies: 2
Views: 94

Re: Coolant bleeder hose cleanup

Hi GSA Removal, hot water, gentle "massaging" and compressed air! Does mean nose cone off i'm afraid to get to the rad connection. http://www.jaykayem.co.uk/photos/480/update12/rad4.jpg I would also recommend a full cooling system service if the coolant has been of such poor quality to be blocking h...
by Jay-Kay-Em
Thu Feb 22, 2024 10:35 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Am I crazy for attempting this?
Replies: 5
Views: 243

Re: Am I crazy for attempting this?

Depends how high you want to set your bar...

Just keeping them going from a collection of donors doesn't seem crazy to me.

Spending £15,000 on something worth 5, shipping parts around the world? Yeah, utterly bonkers :bla:

Bonkers is to be celebrated though...
by Jay-Kay-Em
Thu Feb 22, 2024 10:28 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Ignition coli references, equivalents B18FT 1991
Replies: 11
Views: 754

Re: Ignition coli references, equivalents B18FT 1991

Is the 480 coil 12 or 14V? A 12v coil is a turn of phrase - they will have an operating window just like a 12v bulb...... 10 to 14.7v usually. "In the old days" you used to get 9v coils for a 12v car and they ran with a ballast resistor. Normal operation they run through the resistor, but upon cran...
by Jay-Kay-Em
Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:26 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Ignition coli references, equivalents B18FT 1991
Replies: 11
Views: 754

Re: Ignition coli references, equivalents B18FT 1991

My 1994 Turbo coil is stamped 0 221 600 066 https://i.postimg.cc/kXQqMJS2/coil.jpg Both the Bosch catalogue and the Volvo parts book has the coil and ignition module combined "as one" under that part number. (13) https://i.postimg.cc/sg3yvkPw/coila.jpg That makes it extremely hard to cross reference...
by Jay-Kay-Em
Sun Feb 18, 2024 11:17 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Ignition coli references, equivalents B18FT 1991
Replies: 11
Views: 754

Re: Ignition coli references, equivalents B18FT 1991

Has the old coil still got its Bosch sticker and part number?

Autodoc has an incredible search function if you can find the above.

I don’t think the coil is that special… will anything 12v do just to temporarily prove / disprove your theory?
by Jay-Kay-Em
Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:28 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: My First 480, a Two Tone 1.7 Turbo
Replies: 33
Views: 9858

Re: My First 480, a Two Tone 1.7 Turbo

Great work! Sometimes the garage has to overspill into the house... some people don't understand... the other half for example! :rofl: Spat my tea out when I saw three-spokes but i'm actually reminiscing about them now. We had a magazine in the UK called "Max Power" and it aligned perfectly with me ...
by Jay-Kay-Em
Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:49 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 12
Views: 690

Re: Oil leak

The torque of the bolts has little to no effect on the seal clamping force as the O-ring lives in a bore. I say O-ring... if its 30 years old it will be a rock solid D-ring! If you still have an oil leak, don't disregard this as the source because its been nipped up. Its a 10p O-ring... get it swapp...
by Jay-Kay-Em
Wed Jan 24, 2024 9:58 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: G600DPJ 480 Turbo
Replies: 12
Views: 9354

Re: G600DPJ 480 Turbo

Hi Roy, Looking good. Can I just ask - has it had that plate from new? Also, eBay is full of NGK ZGR5B so your specialist didn't look too hard. Even with specialists, you have to invest the ground work yourself because it isn't worth their time to search.... and you can understand that to a certain ...
by Jay-Kay-Em
Thu Jan 18, 2024 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Turbo valve comparison
Replies: 2
Views: 313

Re: Turbo valve comparison

Hi Northbridge, Copied & pasted are my experiences with Volvo 3430436... 'Valve 3' - Turbo Diverter Valve - Volvo 3430436 [/u] A solution for Bosch 0280142102 is no problem. You can trace this valve (and Bosch part number) all the way back to the Ferrari F40 (1987), through 1990 Porsche 944 Turbo, e...
by Jay-Kay-Em
Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:19 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Tyre pressure and weight rating plate
Replies: 10
Views: 22159

Re: Tyre pressure and weight rating plate

Further variation, for completeness...

Image

From a late car (1994).

The red is reflective.

Part # 472822
by Jay-Kay-Em
Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Volvo UK Press Cars
Replies: 16
Views: 11012

Re: Volvo UK Press Cars

Just some more inane observations... This started with the GT press cars being "BW" and suspected Lyehill Quarry supplied... https://i.postimg.cc/4dW1LpP7/gt.jpg Well, I was watching the 1996 BTCC Review on VHS.. as you do... :lol: https://i.postimg.cc/Jn8Hjw6L/jbw1.jpg There's a "team highlights" s...
by Jay-Kay-Em
Mon Jan 08, 2024 4:55 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Spotted Alconbury : Black J-plate
Replies: 11
Views: 25068

Re: Spotted Alconbury : Black J-plate

this one by any chance? Oh dear :( Well, as suspected, that's CAT-B now. What could be a perfectly serviceable 480 is now "terminated" following a paperwork exercise. In which case, £2800 doesn't make sense - and I can't see a big queue forming for export (being RHD). I suspect its another one to b...
by Jay-Kay-Em
Sun Dec 24, 2023 2:13 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Merry Christmas!
Replies: 7
Views: 17349

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas & Seasons Greetings to all forum users around the world.

Best Wishes for 2024.
by Jay-Kay-Em
Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:45 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Spotted Alconbury : Black J-plate
Replies: 11
Views: 25068

Re: Spotted Alconbury : Black J-plate

I ended up deleting that "flooded" post, just so I could repost when I got word from the insurance company. They just happen to tell me its a total loss and will be scrapped. Yeah that was the basis of my reply. Don't get the insurance company involved in any way, shape, or form it said. Most of th...
by Jay-Kay-Em
Thu Dec 21, 2023 3:10 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Any advice or suggestion?
Replies: 2
Views: 4770

Re: Any advice or suggestion?

Would appreciate advice on whether preserving her is worth it for the long run. Well, it certainly doesn't make any financial sense. 2023 and values are still a country mile off P1800ES with no signs of ever getting close. There has to be a bit of heart over head. You do get quite an exclusive car ...
by Jay-Kay-Em
Thu Dec 21, 2023 3:00 pm
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Power Steering Fluid spec
Replies: 4
Views: 12883

Re: Power Steering Fluid spec

Yep i'm with you Alan, nothing fancy Dexron-III.

Unlike transmissions where they may be sensitive to types, I think any old red ATF will do for PAS.

Grade "F" dates back to the 90's, so 30+ years entirely possible if its been stored OK.

Good luck, its a messy old job.
by Jay-Kay-Em
Wed Dec 20, 2023 2:13 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: 400 series tow mirror accessory
Replies: 3
Views: 9768

Re: 400 series tow mirror accessory

WOW :rofl:

Are they meant for an FH480 running STGO and Volvo got their 480's mixed up :lol:

They're adequate for a static home !
by Jay-Kay-Em
Sun Dec 17, 2023 6:56 pm
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: Late Bumper Stripes?
Replies: 6
Views: 23279

Re: Late Bumper Stripes?

dcwalker wrote:
Fri Dec 15, 2023 10:16 pm
As far as I know, once the red stripe was discontinued the black cars had no stripe.
Thanks David; much appreciated.
by Jay-Kay-Em
Sun Dec 17, 2023 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Any suggestions?
Replies: 7
Views: 20421

Re: Any suggestions?

I have never found a Multi-Car policy competitive enough to insure a group of multi-purpose, old & new, vehicles. They say "10% multi-car discount" but in reality, if you shop round for each car it can save you a stack. I guess it's a balance of less faff vs. money saved when choosing multi-car. Eac...
by Jay-Kay-Em
Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:54 pm
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: Late Bumper Stripes?
Replies: 6
Views: 23279

Re: Late Bumper Stripes?

Yep, they’re standard. They are anti-vibration pads to stop the nose cone chafing the bumper. I think there should be some more by the indicators. They fall off in time, or the bumper gets painted and they never get restored. I have used some gel blobs for kitchen cupboard doors. The little self adh...