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by murphymanuk
Sun Oct 18, 2009 1:36 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: For Sale 1990 480es Red 1.7i in Cardiff area...
Replies: 4
Views: 1936

Ps, will consider ending the auction early for a fair price - good luck!
by murphymanuk
Sun Oct 18, 2009 1:31 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: For Sale 1990 480es Red 1.7i in Cardiff area...
Replies: 4
Views: 1936

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0380407067

sorry if previous link did not work!
by murphymanuk
Wed Oct 14, 2009 3:50 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: For Sale 1990 480es Red 1.7i in Cardiff area...
Replies: 4
Views: 1936

Gone to Auction

Starting at 99p i really need to get her into a good home!

heres the link...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0380407067

SPREAD THE WORD!
by murphymanuk
Fri Sep 18, 2009 9:57 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: For Sale 1990 480es Red 1.7i in Cardiff area...
Replies: 4
Views: 1936

For Sale 1990 480es Red 1.7i in Cardiff area...

Well the time has finally come to part with my beloved 480. I have no finished uni and no longer need/afford her. Going to get a mark 3 Golf instead! Heres the blurb... Would make an ideal project car /little run around. Good points - 3 previous owners, have complete paper work from new inc. log boo...
by murphymanuk
Fri Mar 06, 2009 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 480 left to sit for 4 months, common problems?...
Replies: 3
Views: 1501

480 left to sit for 4 months, common problems?...

Hey there guys, hope your all well! I've left my beloved 480 to sit on my drive at home for the last 4 months due to me being in university and being unable to afford to study and drive at the same time! I've yet to take her for a test drive but i was just wondering what precedures i should run befo...
by murphymanuk
Sat Sep 13, 2008 2:37 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Subwoofer making off Thumping noise?
Replies: 3
Views: 2837

Subwoofer making off Thumping noise?

Hey there! I've just installed a new Sub and amp (brandnew) wired her up as per usual and worked fine for a few minutes when testing. However now has developed a deep and repeating 'thudding' 'thumping' noise. When my system is turned up it drowns this noise out, however it is always present. Any id...
by murphymanuk
Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:04 pm
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: Squeeky gear change and stiff 1st gear.
Replies: 2
Views: 2595

How much would i be looking at to replace the clutch? Uk stiriling! Parts and labour?
by murphymanuk
Sun Jul 06, 2008 5:27 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: WANTED - mudflaps
Replies: 2
Views: 1178

Keep having a gander on Ebay, there are plenty of set floating about. Good genuine ones too not just plastic imitations!
by murphymanuk
Sun Jul 06, 2008 5:26 pm
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: Squeeky gear change and stiff 1st gear.
Replies: 2
Views: 2595

Squeeky gear change and stiff 1st gear.

Hey there chaps, just noticed my gear changes becoming 'squeekier' is this a sign of a developing problem? or just normal ware and tare? Also my first gear is a bit a problem to find, i usually have to drop her down in second then first to get a good fit. I also had this problem with my 440 some tim...
by murphymanuk
Thu Jul 03, 2008 4:39 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: FOR SALE - And so it begins, the great 480 parts selloff.
Replies: 48
Views: 10647

You wouldnt be able to help me out with any of the following for my summer spruce up project? 1. Rear boot struts 2. Weather seals for both the driver and passanger door windows. 3. Replacment driver and passanger seats (broken seat releases and heating) 4. Rear offside light cluster (damaged and le...
by murphymanuk
Wed Jul 02, 2008 4:04 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: WANTED - The following for summer spruce up!
Replies: 6
Views: 1959

Fantastic! is this for the pair or single?
by murphymanuk
Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:32 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: FOR SALE - Leather Seats
Replies: 7
Views: 2355

£200!? This has to be some sort of hilarious typo.
by murphymanuk
Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:14 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: WANTED - The following for summer spruce up!
Replies: 6
Views: 1959

WANTED - The following for summer spruce up!

Just went around the old slapper and made a list of things i require to really sort her out this summer! 1. Rear boot struts 2. Weather seals for both the driver and passanger door windows. 3. Replacment driver and passanger seats (broken seat releases and heating) 4. Rear offside light cluster (dam...
by murphymanuk
Sun Jun 29, 2008 7:02 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Problems starting when Hot/Warm
Replies: 8
Views: 3672

I had a similar problem, after a long run it wouldnt start until she 'cooled off'. Had the problem until i got a new starter motor. And ive had no trouble since!
by murphymanuk
Sun May 18, 2008 10:00 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: windows arent winding up when locking the car...
Replies: 9
Views: 2547

Wow, I had no idea that this feature even excisted?! What years? I'm going to have a play right now with it!
by murphymanuk
Sun May 18, 2008 9:57 am
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: alternative to 400s gearboxes
Replies: 19
Views: 10470

Is there any walk through on the forum on how to change the gear box? Would this be a strictly professional job? Or could a budding and compatent Amature handle it?
by murphymanuk
Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:42 am
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Tough steering...
Replies: 2
Views: 2774

Tough steering...

I was just wondering what a possible diagnoses is for my steering issue. From a cold start steering to the left seems very tough and to the right slightly also. Steering seems ok after a period of driving as she 'warms up'. Is there any common problems/features i should know about? And is this probl...
by murphymanuk
Mon Mar 24, 2008 3:57 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Stalls instead of turning off?
Replies: 2
Views: 1328

Stalls instead of turning off?

Ive just encountered a new problem! (fantastic) engine seems to stall instead of turning 'clean' off? Also this 'stalling' can last for up to 5-10 seconds? quite a worry!

Hope some of you chaps can shed some light on it?

weep!
by murphymanuk
Mon Mar 17, 2008 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Ever had a run of really bad luck 480 style ?
Replies: 12
Views: 3181

I'm totally living the nightmare as we speak... got piled into by white van man outside my house the other day so no rear number plate. Have to drive home from portsmouth before work tomorrow and my battery is flat so im charging it. And to top it off i have just maxed out my (hilariously huge) stud...
by murphymanuk
Sun Mar 02, 2008 1:06 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: How much did you spend?
Replies: 24
Views: 8607

Re: How much did you spend?

martinholmesuk wrote:On your 480 from it's past owner!

94, Turbo, £450 and it's been worth every penny!
I spent £450 on my 1990 ES... Where the hell did you find that bargin on a 94' turbo!?