Volvo 480 Club Europe

It happened to me too the other night. -5 and as I backed out of my parking space the back end was lifting like I had left the handbrake on. They unstuck in about 50yds though. Ill have to get the grease out too.

Does anyone know which pin on the ecu plug on my 1993 2.0 is for the sensor wire? Or is it the only bright green wire that goes into the ecu? Im hopefully going to be replacing the sensor wire tomorrow and it may save me a little time if im having to do it in between the heavy rain.
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Airfilter wise, i have just fitted a k&n sort of thing. Came my way at a low price so why not eh, its reuseable. But I wasnt aware that the lambda sensor had to be volvos, I thought they were pretty much all the same, just that volvo put their name and a big price on some :?. Hmm ill look into that ...

Sorted it now guys, forgot about this thread lol! I too used a magnet, got most of them out, but 5 still in there and i thought sod it they can stay there. @ martinholmesuk- The bushes went in fine, the driveshaft wouldnt go back in cos the outer rolller on the joint fell into the cup thingy and sto...

Thanks for the replies guys, eEm; yours sounds about what I thought was acceptable. Very late 20's to early 30's. Planemad, yours sounds a little thirsty too lol. I have changed the lambda sensor (twice)!! but i think the sensor wire is making and breaking contact somewhere in the loom. I have repla...

Does anyone know what their 2.0litre does on fuel at 90mph? Im sure they shouldnt drink like mine does (about 22mpg) its a bit high i think. It doesnt feel too pokey either. Might whip the lambda sensor out and check with another one tomorrow. If anyone has a rough idea of what fuel consumption they...

:badmood: Decided to put some different springs and shockers that I got off ebay on my 480. Got some new wishbone bushes to fit while I was at it as the passenger side ones are buggered. Started with passenger front setup, 1 week ago, and im still there :angry: . When I tried to put it back together...

Anybody? I can collect asap, cash waiting too.
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I dont know what engine you have, but my 2 litre did this when I took it for a spin after a service. Went down the road and when slowing down, the revs crept up. Like you I blipped the throttle and they sat at about 4k!. Pulled over and after looking around I found that I had disturbed the MAP senso...

Anyone got a manual box for my 2litre? please let me know. Dropped the roller bearings into mine from the inner CV joint, and all but 5 came out with a magnet. Cant be bothered stripping my gearbox as its getting noisy. Its better for me to put a different one in. I will collect and pay asap if you ...

I have just got a set of springs and dampers off ebay. Be careful when swapping them over as I managed to kill the passenger side inner cv joint. The ring round the rollers comes of very easy and guess where all the rollers go.... In the gearbox! :badmood: . Theres 28 of the little sods, and I have ...

I'd be very interested in a kit! Its a lot to spend, but not compared to other companies. It would have to be after x-mas now before I could cough anything up as im skint from being on the sick with a broken hand. But im very interested. I tow a fairly heavy unbraked trailer quite often, so they wil...

Nice one- Ill bear that in mind. I have billies on my manta and if id have seen any on ebay i'd have considered, but ill steer clear.

Nope, They are out of stock. What a waste of time! So I am in the market again for some springs and maybe dampers too??

I've used the TRX in my 480 and can say it made a great improvenent to cold gear selection. And it seems quieter . Done a fair few miles on it now 8-10k and no problems with rotting parts, and mine is the later type box . Well worth the money.

Can I add to the North West (Manchester) bunch?? I have a link to a pic too...

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e227/ ... ovlov1.jpg

Thanks
Greg

Cheers, I have managed to get some springs now. Thanks Anyways
Greg

Like robkendall says- captivated nut.
Also:

U NUT
J NUT
PREVAILING TORQUE NUT (wooo, big word).

But I think youre looking for "U" Nuts.
Found this site while looking:
http://www.springfast.co.uk/productlist.asp?cat=47
Hope this helps

Does anyone have a set of new/used lowering springs for my 480??
Cash waiting.
Cheers
Greg

pahh! looks like im stuck with it for a bit until i can be bothered.