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by bunjiweb
Wed Apr 28, 2021 9:17 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 1994 480 S on eBay
Replies: 46
Views: 14153

Re: 1994 480 S on eBay

Actually it was a forum member that won it which filled me with great confidence, as I'd been very open here having posted photos of the rust etc. Unfortunately they then decided after winning that the rust was too much for them to take on so backed out. He was at least very civil throughout but it ...
by bunjiweb
Tue Apr 27, 2021 8:21 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 1994 480 S on eBay
Replies: 46
Views: 14153

Re: 1994 480 S on eBay

Despite interest it seems the rust is just too much for people to make a sensible offer or commit and make a reasonable bid.

I'd like to offer the car to members for £800, so will post in the FS forum shortly, but I'm thinking this may well end up being broken for parts. Sad really!

Ben
by bunjiweb
Mon Apr 12, 2021 7:19 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 1994 480 S on eBay
Replies: 46
Views: 14153

Re: 1994 480 S on eBay

Thanks chaps. Have had quite a bit of interest, an offer of 1k and currently 97 watchers, so fingers crossed I can find a new home that appreciates it. I always write descriptions as honestly and detailed as possible. What's the point in being scarce on details only to have someone win it for a low ...
by bunjiweb
Sat Apr 10, 2021 6:33 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 1994 480 S on eBay
Replies: 46
Views: 14153

Re: 1994 480 S on eBay

by bunjiweb
Thu Apr 08, 2021 8:40 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 1994 480 S on eBay
Replies: 46
Views: 14153

Re: 1994 480 S on eBay

Frustratingly it was surprisingly well covered over with silicone and sealant. I'd seen what I assumed was little more than surface rust on both corners. Judging by his character, I'd assume the seller wasn't fully aware of it as I think it was probably already like that and he simply didn't have it...
by bunjiweb
Sun Mar 28, 2021 8:45 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 1994 480 S on eBay
Replies: 46
Views: 14153

Re: 1994 480 S on eBay

Thanks for the replies chaps.

Sadly other commitments, both metallic and humanoid, mean I simply haven't got the time to invest in this one.

It's likely I'll put it on eBay next week, unless someone is interested in making me an offer on here (definitely my preferred route!)

Ben
by bunjiweb
Fri Mar 26, 2021 10:21 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 1994 480 S on eBay
Replies: 46
Views: 14153

Re: 1994 480 S on eBay

Well.... It's been a tough old year, hasn't it? What started off as a lockdown project quickly got pushed to one side as my lockdown holiday rapidly evaporated! I managed to fix a number of little niggles with the car, including the aforementioned speedometer and info centre issues a long with a few...
by bunjiweb
Sat May 09, 2020 10:38 am
Forum: Howto manuals
Topic: How to fix the speedometer cable connector
Replies: 16
Views: 12701

Re: How to fix the speedometer cable connector

Managed to fix mine, it was a very degraded circuit board. The car came with a spare cluster that I believe to be the original. After taking both apart I found a broken odometer cog in one and a dry circuit board in the other, so was able to make one good one from the two bad. Now all the info centr...
by bunjiweb
Sun Apr 26, 2020 8:58 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 1994 480 S on eBay
Replies: 46
Views: 14153

Re: 1994 480 S on eBay

Thanks for the comments. What a welcoming community that I'll no doubt be badgering for help with things over the coming weeks.... I'm based near Cheltenham and work for a classic car dealership near Bibury in The Cotswolds (in normal circumstances at least!) I'll start a thread on the car later tod...
by bunjiweb
Sat Apr 25, 2020 3:44 pm
Forum: Howto manuals
Topic: How to fix the speedometer cable connector
Replies: 16
Views: 12701

Re: How to fix the speedometer cable connector

So I went to investigate the connector in question. Removed the air box and the battery tray. I may be incorrect but I'm assuming this is the Speedo sensor: https://i.imgur.com/8XMf7JYr.jpg The cable from this runs along under the airbox and terminates in this connector: https://i.imgur.com/yQOSb1xr...
by bunjiweb
Sat Apr 25, 2020 12:53 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 1994 480 S on eBay
Replies: 46
Views: 14153

Re: 1994 480 S on eBay

Unfortunately the image isn't working for me. Maybe PM to me or email it to chinaey[at]hotmail.com

Thanks,

Ben
by bunjiweb
Sat Apr 25, 2020 11:03 am
Forum: Howto manuals
Topic: How to fix the speedometer cable connector
Replies: 16
Views: 12701

Re: How to fix the speedometer cable connector

jifflemon wrote:
Sat Apr 25, 2020 11:00 am
It'll be the speedo cog thats gone, drop me a PM and I can sort you one out.
Thanks, will do! I only suspected the sensor as the previous owner said it worked intermittently for a while before breaking.

Ben
by bunjiweb
Sat Apr 25, 2020 11:01 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 1994 480 S on eBay
Replies: 46
Views: 14153

Re: 1994 480 S on eBay

Welcome aboard and absolutely start a thread! Drop me a PM if you need a speedo cog, as I keep them in stock. (it's 99% of the time the reason for speedo not working) I'd recommend replacing the earth clamp along with all the earth leads, adding some extra ones in for good measure; See my volt drop...
by bunjiweb
Sat Apr 25, 2020 11:00 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 1994 480 S on eBay
Replies: 46
Views: 14153

Re: 1994 480 S on eBay

dragonflyjewels wrote:
Sat Apr 25, 2020 8:03 am
Please do start a thread, every 480 should have one !!
Welcome to the club and wedge ownership. Lots of knowledgable people on here very happy to help out with problems, you only have to ask.
The car looks in generally nice condition, hope you enjoy it.
Thanks for that, I will do!
by bunjiweb
Fri Apr 24, 2020 10:45 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 1994 480 S on eBay
Replies: 46
Views: 14153

Re: 1994 480 S on eBay

Hello all. I was the lucky bidder on this particular 480 and after a brief inspection it was driven 101 miles back from Derby without anything alarming issues reported. As others have said, it seems someone ticked all the options on this S, and so far, most of it works apart from the speedometer... ...
by bunjiweb
Fri Apr 24, 2020 10:33 pm
Forum: Howto manuals
Topic: How to fix the speedometer cable connector
Replies: 16
Views: 12701

Re: How to fix the speedometer cable connector

I would also appreciate a working photo of the correct connector I'm looking for on this. I just bought a Volvo 480 and the speedo isn't working. The info centre also seems not to be working correctly but that's for another thread...

Ben