Volvo 480 Club Europe

I've always felt that the wheels on 480's need spacing out about 15mm to an inch to get nearer to the wheel arch. They seem to sit too far inboard if you know what I mean. Has anyone added spacers to their wheels to bring them out a bit? If so did it work ok, what did you use, did the wheel bearings...

Some photos from today.
Many thanks for a great afternoon guys. John even came all the way from bonny Scotland!

If your CEM is kaput, there's a guy who lives in Billingham near me, who can repair them. All he needs to know is which function isn't working and a few days to turn it around.

Outline suggested route for Saturday. We don't have to stick to this.
Some photo opportunities at Bolton Castle amongst other places.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/1DPJZpuPdW3CW23Z8

JohnO wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:05 pm

Looking forward to it Roy.

If I make it that far lol.

So, Will be meeting on 16th at Midday at Mainsgill Farm Shop on the A66, near to scotch corner. We'll grab a coffee and bite to eat then meander through the dales, stopping off along the way for photos, coffee , icecreams etc..eventually arriving at the Tan Hill Pub, for a drink. Please feel free to...

Confirmed date is 16th.
Will be meeting somewhere near Darlington, I suggest the Scotch Corner Hotel, for a trip to Richmond, then up through the dales, stopping at Tan Hill (Britain's Highest pub) and then through some more dales returning to Scotch Corner or home or whatever.

More info soon.

R

The Volvo museum closed and they are opening a new "Word of Volvo" in Gothenburg in April. If you're going in March you'll be disappointed.
I reckon you'll need to book tickets in advance at WoV.

R

Ok, Update. We're thinking of either a) Meeting at Ray Chapman Volvo Dealers in Malton, having a look round, getting some coffee and photos etc, then touring the countryside and stopping at a pub for something to eat, or alternatively heading to Scarborough for fish n chips, or; b) Meeting in Darlin...

Hi James,
Pm me your number and I'll add you to the WhatsApp group.

R

Hi Gapples,
Are you on WhatsApp?
Gonna set up a group to discuss dates, options etc.
R

Excellent chaps.

If you pm me your mobile phone numbers, I can start a WhatsApp group. Dave, I already have yours, obvs.

If anyone else wants to join in, pm me your details.

Hi Jeff.
Thought so, but here's hoping for some decent options

Hello, does anyone have any Volvo sill mouldings as per the photo that they would sell me please?

Just wondering if anyone is interested in a North East Meet up. Maybe at the Motorist at Sherburn in Elmet, or NC500 near Pickering?
How many North East owners are there?

If there's interest, I'll try to organise something

Hi Jay,
I'll take it off and replace the O ring at some point, I've got plenty in the garage.
I'm not sure where the oil is coming from yet, I'll have to take a good look over the weekend but thanks for heads up o the turbo oil feed pipe, I'll be sure to check that.

Cheers Alan.
I've just managed to get a ring spanner on the 2 bolts and tightened them 1/2 to 3/4 turn each so hopefully that should nip it up a bit.

Alan,
Is this the plug in question? I thought it would be a solid flat top, but instead it appears to be conical with a cross in the middle.

Pm sent

Hey Blace.
Do you have a picture please so I can tell if it same one?
What car is it off?

R