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by DanDCowan
Sun Jun 08, 2014 2:15 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 167/480 Celebration testing the water
Replies: 2
Views: 2194

Re: 167/480 Celebration testing the water

this is still for sale if anyone is interested?
£500? open to offers
by DanDCowan
Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:11 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 167/480 Celebration testing the water
Replies: 2
Views: 2194

Re: 167/480 Celebration testing the water

no interest?
fresh mot and 6 months tax
by DanDCowan
Wed Feb 12, 2014 12:40 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 167/480 Celebration testing the water
Replies: 2
Views: 2194

167/480 Celebration testing the water

Just testing the water on my baby Offers are welcome Shes a 1995 2.0 celebration (167/480) In Dorset, UK Will have a new MOT and around 5 1/2 months tax next week Imitation Polestar 17" alloys (will throw in original wheels and tyres) Tinted rear windows Additional fuel and voltage gauges where ster...
by DanDCowan
Fri Jan 31, 2014 1:25 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: diagnostics box problem?
Replies: 4
Views: 1944

Re: diagnostics box problem?

Also Jim, you wouldnt happen to have an alternator going would you? i bought a brand new 75 amp one by mistake and it doesnt fit :( i need one for the 95 2.0 celebration
by DanDCowan
Fri Jan 31, 2014 1:23 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: diagnostics box problem?
Replies: 4
Views: 1944

Re: diagnostics box problem?

thanks jim, thats handy to know, but that does tell me that these are something to address as the battery was out for a full charge from flat after i removed the stereo so they will come back im guessing, as for the ABS light could it be a case of cleaning the sensors? i read somewhere they are like...
by DanDCowan
Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:44 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Rear light restoration -- one to practice on please
Replies: 5
Views: 1596

Re: Rear light restoration -- one to practice on please

ive got a cracked one i can send to you if youre still interested in doing this?
by DanDCowan
Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:39 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: diagnostics box problem?
Replies: 4
Views: 1944

diagnostics box problem?

hello, im a bit stuck on this, MOT is due in about 2 weeks, a few months ago the ABS light came on, this was after I had some problems with the battery dying over night with the aftermarket stereo plugged in, ive removed the stereo after the ABS light came on and it sorted out the battery dying, but...
by DanDCowan
Fri Nov 01, 2013 5:59 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Alternator swap...
Replies: 6
Views: 2579

Re: Alternator swap...

thanks everyone, the alternator didnt fit in the end, so just cleaned up the old one, was getting 13.8 volts, but after driving for a while it dropped down to where it was before <12-13... going to try and get a replacement one from the seller as it was listed for the 480 2.0 will keep you posted :D
by DanDCowan
Tue Oct 29, 2013 9:41 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Alternator swap...
Replies: 6
Views: 2579

Re: Alternator swap...

Any idea where the yellow wire should be?
by DanDCowan
Mon Oct 28, 2013 11:21 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Alternator swap...
Replies: 6
Views: 2579

Re: Alternator swap...

good idea, it says this one is a 75 amp one... do you think this will be too much? i dont want to blow things :?
by DanDCowan
Mon Oct 28, 2013 5:55 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Alternator swap...
Replies: 6
Views: 2579

Alternator swap...

HELLO! ive been locked out of my account for a while now, but back on to pester people a bit more, because i know nothing about cars lol anyway, my alternator hasnt been charging properly... getting between <12v and 13.8v on a good day, so i got a new one, managed to get the old one out today and re...
by DanDCowan
Sat Jun 29, 2013 12:42 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Grey 480 in Bournemouth!
Replies: 0
Views: 1239

Grey 480 in Bournemouth!

Spotted a grey 480 going in to Bournemouth on Poole road (28/06/2013) around 6pm ish. I flashed them but couldnt see if they noticed me,
seen here:
http://goo.gl/maps/SRTRs
by DanDCowan
Thu Jun 06, 2013 10:38 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Volvo 480 ES 2.0 1993 - SOLD - LOWERED PRICE £300.00
Replies: 12
Views: 3524

Re: Volvo 480 ES 2.0 1993 - For Sale

i want this so bad, i just havent got the money right now :(
by DanDCowan
Sat Jun 01, 2013 9:29 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: For sale Alloys x 4 from Celebration
Replies: 2
Views: 1002

Re: For sale Alloys x 4 from Celebration

if you would go to £60 then they are yours, i still need to get some tyres and finish painting the new ones ive got, but should be ready to go sometime soon :)
by DanDCowan
Wed May 22, 2013 11:50 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: For sale Alloys x 4 from Celebration
Replies: 2
Views: 1002

For sale Alloys x 4 from Celebration

Hi, soon to be selling my alloys due to receiving some other alloys, would anyone be interested, offers? In need of a clean but come with 3 legal tyres and 1 not so legal Located in Poole, Dorset, would prefer pick up as we all know what the postman is like for wheel deliveries http://i1058.photobuc...
by DanDCowan
Fri May 17, 2013 2:06 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Restoration of 1987 Volvo 480ES *The Happy End*
Replies: 72
Views: 36566

Re: Restoration of 1987 Volvo 480ES *The Happy End*

Thank you DaKyy, do you know where I could get my hands on one? it looks brilliant by the way :)
by DanDCowan
Fri May 17, 2013 12:33 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Restoration of 1987 Volvo 480ES *The Happy End*
Replies: 72
Views: 36566

Re: Restoration of 1987 Volvo 480ES *The Happy End*

After looking at all the body kits on that page Captin slow, i think its the The original Volvo Bodykit?
by DanDCowan
Fri May 17, 2013 12:05 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Restoration of 1987 Volvo 480ES *The Happy End*
Replies: 72
Views: 36566

Re: Restoration of 1987 Volvo 480ES *The Happy End*

thanks Captain Slow, I think its slightly different, the rear is different for sure, i really like the design of it and am seriously thinking about trying to source one, but have no idea what body kit it is :(
by DanDCowan
Fri May 17, 2013 10:37 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Restoration of 1987 Volvo 480ES *The Happy End*
Replies: 72
Views: 36566

Re: Restoration of 1987 Volvo 480ES *The Happy End*

hello, i know this is an old thred but i was just wondering what car the bumpers were from?