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by pat480
Sun Dec 20, 2015 12:40 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Wanted Front Light Cluster
Replies: 11
Views: 3508

Re: Wanted Front Light Cluster

Excellent Idea Martin. My DRL are cracked and perished as well.
Looking forward to seeing the final photos :hopping:
by pat480
Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:32 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Erratic idle, stalling (Have read old topics :) )
Replies: 4
Views: 2118

Re: Erratic idle, stalling (Have read old topics :) )

I had a similar problem some years ago on my non - turbo B18. Turned out to be the Engine Temperture Sensor. You mentioned you checked the resistance and it was in range but it might be still worth temporarily dissconnecting it and letting the CEM default settings take over. You could definitively r...
by pat480
Sat Oct 25, 2014 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 480's in Ireland...FAO Irish Members
Replies: 56
Views: 20489

Re: 480's in Ireland...FAO Irish Members

I am still driving my '93 two tone. I also recently heard of another unaccounted on the road example near Youghal.
But if I was to hazard a guess I'd say the number of road legal 480's is down to 10 or less.
by pat480
Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:05 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Exhaust types
Replies: 0
Views: 827

Exhaust types

I have been on the look out for a new back box for my non turbo 1.7. I have been offered a new one for a 2.0 litre, for a song but unfortunately the part number is different. Does anyone know what the difference is, they look superficially the same. Is it simply a slightly different diameter of pipe...
by pat480
Mon Feb 04, 2013 9:51 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: WANTED: Main Beam Plastic
Replies: 12
Views: 2628

Re: WANTED: Main Beam Plastic

Same problem here, my DRL lenses are seriously yellowed/deteriorated and it seems a waste to buy whole new units.
New ones could be easily silicon-ed on, if they were available separately
I emailed that Dutch guy, who was planning to make various replica bits, but he never replied.
by pat480
Tue Dec 04, 2012 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 480's in Ireland...FAO Irish Members
Replies: 56
Views: 20489

Re: 480's in Ireland...FAO Irish Members

2012 Update 93-D-328** Grey (my own, as of 2012, it is off-road but undergoing a recommission) 95-G-80** White, David's old 2.0. (2012, last heard it was off-road and stored in a garage in Cork) 91 C 165** Grey, Davids old ES (2012, regrettably scrapped, with GT wheels and newish clear clusters stil...
by pat480
Tue Dec 04, 2012 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
Replies: 19
Views: 4395

Re: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland

Looks ace....those wheels look the business aswel.... We could all be looking for MG wheels
by pat480
Mon Nov 19, 2012 12:30 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
Replies: 19
Views: 4395

Re: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland

Good to hear, there will be another 480 back on Irish roads.
I seen the ad on donedeal and it looks very smart in that colour
by pat480
Fri Jun 15, 2012 2:59 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: engine turns off when getting hot
Replies: 8
Views: 2961

Re: engine turns off when getting hot

I had a similar problem years ago with the engine stalling when warm but this was on a 1987 car , turned out to be a faulty engine temperature sensor, however I believe the later car's ECU could compensate for faulty readings, however there is a chance your problem could be ECU related Back to the o...
by pat480
Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:48 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: cylinder head question
Replies: 7
Views: 2999

Re: cylinder head question

After more research on here im going to anwer my own query

http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/v ... 11&t=15425

Looks like il have to look in and see if the pistons are damaged. I cant remember if the mechanic had said if the valves or the pistons or both were bent.
by pat480
Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:15 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: cylinder head question
Replies: 7
Views: 2999

Re: cylinder head question

Thanks for the replies. So it may be as straight forward as swapping the head. Has anybody done this procedure to correct damage resulting from a timing belt break? Im presuming I'd need a head gasket kit, new bolts and a new timing belt (and auxillaries). Am i neglecting anything else,eg. the pisto...
by pat480
Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:14 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: cylinder head question
Replies: 7
Views: 2999

Re: cylinder head question

glasgowjim wrote:why not just swop over the engine ?
The old Renix ECU is fried and doesnt work correctly on the B18E, There are flywheel and sensor issiues of using a newer ECU.
Perhaps a head swap might be the most straight forward option
by pat480
Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:42 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: cylinder head question
Replies: 7
Views: 2999

Re: cylinder head question

I have a similar question, will the cylinder head off an '87 B18E fit a '91 B18EP. Excuse my ignorance of engines but if i take the head off, do the pistons and springs come with it. Basically my timing belt went on my '91 480 and was told the pistons had bent and the head would have to be re-planed...
by pat480
Wed Feb 23, 2011 6:18 pm
Forum: Announcements & Club Issues
Topic: We're back!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 9028

Re: We're back!!!!

Nice One...Thanks :D
by pat480
Sun Feb 20, 2011 11:07 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Welcome
Replies: 4
Views: 3006

Re: Welcome

You don't appreciate something till its gone.....this is the most comprehensive 480 resource available.
Well done everyone who worked on getting it back :hopping:
by pat480
Sat Mar 06, 2010 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: General Q.
Replies: 15
Views: 2065

Re: General Q.

I think if your on a budget..You should try and refurbish the rear lights,even if they have a few splits on em I would estimate around 70 euro per bushing fitted...prob about 15 euro for the bush itself and the rest labour. The Calipers might just need adjustment? But realistically you could be look...
by pat480
Tue Feb 23, 2010 2:44 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: White 480 Waterford Bypass
Replies: 2
Views: 1211

Re: White 480 Waterford Bypass

It sure has..I have yet to see it in the flesh myself though...you spot the year on it David?
by pat480
Wed Jan 27, 2010 11:52 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 480 PRE LAUNCH CAR ON EBAY
Replies: 15
Views: 4297

Re: 480 PRE LAUNCH CAR ON EBAY

This went for 641 pounds, someone grabbed a bargain...was it anyone on here?
by pat480
Wed Jan 27, 2010 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: C30 Vs 480
Replies: 5
Views: 2373

Re: C30 Vs 480

I like the C30, once the traditional Volvo depreciation kicks in after a few more years, it could be a great option,however I'm not so keen on the face-lifted 2010 model, it has got a new nose and grill that looks a bit plastic-ey IMO
by pat480
Sat Jan 23, 2010 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 480's in Ireland...FAO Irish Members
Replies: 56
Views: 20489

Re: 480's in Ireland...FAO Irish Members

This one has just turned up for sale on donedeal, looks a bit tatty, but not giving it a wash doesn't help either. It has an unusual sticker running the length of the car, has painted ? red rear lights (how would the reverse lights work?), the wheels are not to everybody's tastes (mine anyway) and t...