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- Fri Sep 30, 2022 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Scrappage scheme
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3100
Re: Scrappage scheme
Thanks for further info William.As you say not very reliable when it comes to editions and as DC has commented very sad reading. The number of autos is interesting as there are very few left I believe.
- Fri Sep 30, 2022 5:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Scrappage scheme
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3100
Scrappage scheme
Hi all.according to a utuber ‘Geoff buys cars” there were 166 Volvo 480s scrapped during the 2009 scrappage scheme.wonder how many were rare editions or turbo’s and remember these were all cars with a then current MOT.
- Sun Sep 04, 2022 8:52 am
- Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
- Topic: Joep Vrijling RIP
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5953
Re: Joep Vrijling RIP
Very sad news. I had heard he had been unwell but his death came as a shock. He will be missed in the 480 community RIP.
- Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:33 am
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: Any chance of a clutch cable being available?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2888
Re: Any chance of a clutch cable being available?
Hi Ben R3 is currently on a 2litre pedal box and clutch cable which leads to a really heavy and bent clutch pedal. After a long search for correct cable (1988) I bit the bullet and purchased the pedal box and cable of the recent Norfolk breaker. Not sure if the early 1.7 n/a cable is available you m...
- Sun Jul 24, 2022 12:15 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: How to fit a kill switch?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6890
Re: How to fit a kill switch?
Hi everyone, thanks for the helpful replies. I think I’ll give it a miss then and invest in a steering lock instead. I never really had in mind that people were going to steal it due to its residual value, as 480’s aren’t worth a whole lot right now. Plus, they’re rare enough (and in the case of mi...
- Sat Jun 18, 2022 6:34 am
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: MOT fail
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6876
Re: MOT fail
Update I have sourced a potentiometer from the car being broken in Norfolk. Hopefully it’s the right one.
- Fri Jun 10, 2022 7:51 am
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: MOT fail
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6876
Re: MOT fail
Thanks James will have a search when time allows although as you say I will need the plug as well.jamescarruthers wrote: ↑Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:41 pmRenault part number for the potentiometer is Renault 7700722068 I believe. But hopefully yours is still there, swinging in the wind.
- Thu Jun 09, 2022 6:37 am
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: MOT fail
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6876
Re: MOT fail
Thanks Jeff, no there is nothing attached to air filter box so who knows? Will have to try and source one I guess.all other fails can be dealt with but without the potentiometer I am stuffed.
- Wed Jun 08, 2022 7:03 pm
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: MOT fail
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6876
MOT fail
Hi all,R3 failed it’s MOT today on high CO emissions.I am stuck as to how to cure it.it doesn’t have a potentiometer to adjust and I have tried a couple of bottles of injector cleaner already which has improved the mpg but not the emissions.The max limit is 3.50 and it’s reading was 4.56! Any help m...
- Wed May 18, 2022 11:13 am
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Recommissioning a 480: 9. Final Bits
- Replies: 36
- Views: 13050
Re: Recommissioning a 480: 9. Final Bits
Thanks for the input James,I have considered injector cleaning as last resort.Davekit there are a few of us in Yorkshire,at least two in Leeds,a couple in Hull,I am in Knaresborough and at least two others in the York area.
- Wed May 18, 2022 9:54 am
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Recommissioning a 480: 9. Final Bits
- Replies: 36
- Views: 13050
Re: Recommissioning a 480: 9. Final Bits
A great read, all 9 bits! Your 480 should not be remotely sluggish so there will be something you can do. I also have a 1987 480 and it’s pretty sprightly still. Where abouts in the country are you? Have you replaced all of the ignition components? Also, it shouldn’t be running on E10, get it on Es...
- Wed May 11, 2022 6:36 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Re-Born. Again...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9340
Re: Re-Born. Again...
Wow.looks stunning,am now on the lookout for a bin wagon so I can get R3 looking the same!
- Tue May 10, 2022 12:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Help wanted!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2541
Re: Help wanted!
Hi I recently purchased callipers from AUTODOC for my celebration. Sorry can’t help with other requests.
- Mon May 09, 2022 1:57 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Rescue alert ! Black turbo auto ? R8 ?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 13612
Re: Rescue alert ! Black turbo auto ? R8 ?
Great stuff as per normal Jeff.providing it runs and drives it doesn’t look too bad.
- Fri May 06, 2022 1:27 pm
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: 7th May Northants - Derbyshire Mini Meet
- Replies: 34
- Views: 11719
- Wed May 04, 2022 5:10 pm
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: 7th May Northants - Derbyshire Mini Meet
- Replies: 34
- Views: 11719
Re: 7th May Northants - Derbyshire Mini Meet
All being well as far as Sues health goes I am intending to meet up with everyone at Tissington.If anyone attending has a spare speedo cog would much appreciate taking it off their hands,it’s for R3.Looking forward to catching up with everyone post COVID.
- Wed Apr 27, 2022 6:49 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: 480's for sale at the moment.
- Replies: 58
- Views: 24504
Re: 480's for sale at the moment.
This is the celeb off Facebook I think.If so it has brand new o/s rear lights and has had a bit spent on it,looks a good buy for someone.richard-smyth wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 6:40 pmHello, a Celebration for sale :
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203925855999
Can't see the plaque to see what number it is out of 480.
Cheers, Richard.
- Sat Apr 23, 2022 5:23 pm
- Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
- Topic: Baby inbound!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 14792
Re: Baby inbound!
You have it right,start their 480 life early!
- Sat Apr 23, 2022 3:59 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Starter motor
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4016
- Sat Apr 23, 2022 3:08 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Starter motor
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4016
Starter motor
Hi all. Having solved a few issue withR3 it has decided to throw a new one at me! Twice in last few weeks it has decided not to start although everything lights up on the dash and I get that beeping sound.today when this happened I surmised it must be the starter motor,so gave the casing a tap with ...