I had a loss which was the radiator side tanks. The plastic expands coolant escapes and it was hard to trace.
You can get dye and uv torch kits on ebay. Helps you spot it even when the coolant dries in.
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- Fri Sep 23, 2022 9:46 pm
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: Coolent running low but no leaks?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6087
- Sat Aug 20, 2022 9:39 am
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Rear wings, engine and odd bits
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2849
Rear wings, engine and odd bits
I have a load of parts stored in my friends garage which I now need to remove. https://serving.photos.photobox.com/24475377b90207d9438cc7ed3627fb1125d19248f3107f81f9cbcbd2db9dbb88e289161f.jpg https://serving.photos.photobox.com/651626339917da9039fd4072fe66e5c98330815e8272cf303fa488a748773b3fecd41787...
- Sun May 15, 2022 9:08 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Re-Born. Again...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9296
Re: Re-Born. Again...
Glad the car has been put right.
Looks great.
Looks great.
- Fri Mar 11, 2022 8:09 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: A-Pillar Trims : A Cautionary Tale
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9769
Re: A-Pillar Trims : A Cautionary Tale (+ Wanted!)
Managed to check the garage and couldnt see them. Probably went to the dump so were probably damaged.
- Sat Feb 12, 2022 8:13 am
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: A-Pillar Trims : A Cautionary Tale
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9769
Re: A-Pillar Trims : A Cautionary Tale (+ Wanted!)
I have a box of trim bits in my mates garage.
Will have a look next time I am down.
Will have a look next time I am down.
- Fri Jan 21, 2022 7:13 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: It Ran When Parked - A More positive update!
- Replies: 46
- Views: 20858
Re: It Ran When Parked! An Calamitous Update
Gutted for you, thats a bad one. Few things you need to watch for. 1) The assesor will give you a low value, they only go by the trade values. 2) If they take it to a yard charges add up for storage and they try and hold on to the car. (think carefully about lettiing the car out of your posession). ...
- Thu Jan 20, 2022 10:25 pm
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: Import costs for Skandix Rear Wheel Arches?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5874
Re: Import costs for Skandix Rear Wheel Arches?
I used a front n/s wing to repair a o/s rear. It wasnt too bad, the lower part works well at the sill though I cut a small piece out as it was longer.
There will be photos on the blinky thread. i am just a hobbyist a pro would probably make a 1st class job of it.
There will be photos on the blinky thread. i am just a hobbyist a pro would probably make a 1st class job of it.
- Thu Sep 23, 2021 6:56 pm
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Blue F8BMX Bridport
- Replies: 0
- Views: 7011
Blue F8BMX Bridport
an unexpected spot today.
A looked like a nice arctic blue car F8BMX.
Passed me whilst i was on my way to drop a gear box off to a fellow 480 owner.
a double spot today for me.
A looked like a nice arctic blue car F8BMX.
Passed me whilst i was on my way to drop a gear box off to a fellow 480 owner.
a double spot today for me.
- Sat Aug 28, 2021 2:34 pm
- Forum: Power transmission (40)
- Topic: 1995 celebration gearbox
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5770
Re: 1995 celebration gearbox
I might be able to help with this.
I will check the box and let you know what the code is.
I will check the box and let you know what the code is.
- Fri Aug 06, 2021 8:41 pm
- Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
- Topic: Front Shocks, Springs, Ride Height etc
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10076
Re: Front Shocks, Springs, Ride Height etc
Sounds like a typical fast fit expert.
There was a few photos and maybe some measurements of the ride height on the forum.
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34966&hilit=Height&start=40
Find a decent garage who can do alignment and see what the say.
There was a few photos and maybe some measurements of the ride height on the forum.
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34966&hilit=Height&start=40
Find a decent garage who can do alignment and see what the say.
- Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:27 pm
- Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
- Topic: Front Shocks, Springs, Ride Height etc
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10076
Re: Front Shocks, Springs, Ride Height etc
it looks ok, sitting level. There was a few photo comparisons and I would say thats on the normal side. Hard to compare new and old as the old ones are often very saggy, but look nice and low. What size of tyres do you have fitted? How bad is the camber? I think there is a tiny bit of adjustment whe...
- Sat Jul 31, 2021 2:51 pm
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Black 480 L653GFC Edinburgh
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6342
Black 480 L653GFC Edinburgh
A bit of a random spot for me. I was going to a meeting in Edinburgh and as I was early went looking for a coffee shop when I spotted this little black ES. It looks in good condition and I followed it for a mile, even managed to shout accross to the lady that it was great to see one on the road. htt...
- Fri Jul 23, 2021 6:30 am
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Wipers and door mirrors
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6302
Re: Wipers and door mirrors
http://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/user/Type_A_and_type_B_relays.png This diagram is the five pin version showing the difference between the relay pins, but the 4 pins are the same without the centre pin (87a). Just in case anyone stumbles across this post with the same issue the part numbers for the co...
- Sun May 30, 2021 10:02 am
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Rescue car: R7 - black 2 litre ES Auto
- Replies: 38
- Views: 17704
Re: Rescue car: R7 - black 2 litre ES Auto
wow I haven't logged in for a few weeks and have missed the action.
Good save, think we need a 480 storage barn fund now
Good save, think we need a 480 storage barn fund now
- Fri May 07, 2021 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Blinky 51/480
- Replies: 437
- Views: 226814
Re: Blinky 51/480
I wont disappear altogether, I quite like the idea of being able to take advantage of a rescue car for meets if there is one available.
Which reminds me I should make another contribution to the fund
Which reminds me I should make another contribution to the fund
- Fri May 07, 2021 12:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Blinky 51/480
- Replies: 437
- Views: 226814
Re: Blinky 51/480
Sad to report but blinky is now under new ownership.
Hopefully he will get the TLC it deserves.
It has been good being the custodian for the last 4 years and the forum has been invaluable.
I will able to put my time into my 1960's British cars that have been awaiting restoration time.
Hopefully he will get the TLC it deserves.
It has been good being the custodian for the last 4 years and the forum has been invaluable.
I will able to put my time into my 1960's British cars that have been awaiting restoration time.
- Wed May 05, 2021 9:03 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Rescue Car: R3
- Replies: 144
- Views: 180299
Re: Rescue Car: R3
That fluid is rank.
Brakes are one thing that is worth spending time and money on.
Looking better for the fluid change, are you changing all the hoses or is this just to get it through an MOT?
Brakes are one thing that is worth spending time and money on.
Looking better for the fluid change, are you changing all the hoses or is this just to get it through an MOT?
- Wed Apr 28, 2021 10:23 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: 1994 480 S on eBay
- Replies: 46
- Views: 14762
Re: 1994 480 S on eBay
try the facebook groups and car and classic or just take a chance of eBay again.
I wouldn't advise breaking the car unless you have time and space, after the lights and high value parts are sold you end up with a lump of metal.
I wouldn't advise breaking the car unless you have time and space, after the lights and high value parts are sold you end up with a lump of metal.
- Wed Apr 28, 2021 5:04 pm
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: Festival of the unexceptional 2021
- Replies: 35
- Views: 16098
Re: Festival of the unexceptional 2021
AA driving school were using Rover 114 Kensington's , which was a fancy metro.
I got a dead leg driving them. Glad they changed to fiesta mid way through learning.
I got a dead leg driving them. Glad they changed to fiesta mid way through learning.
- Sun Apr 25, 2021 2:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Blinky 51/480
- Replies: 437
- Views: 226814
Re: Blinky 51/480
With some easement of lockdown my 480 has been getting out and about. Randomly 5 mins before mate brought it up a nice c30 appeared in my street. https://serving.photos.photobox.com/328563764785ce8ba9634bd6a5f66fa006cf27ca9565593bda72e82179dbaa1a249e1b7c.jpg https://serving.photos.photobox.com/72585...