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by Sammy
Sun May 03, 2009 9:22 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: For Sale 480S - Long MOT and Tax
Replies: 1
Views: 1156

SOLD!

Will be staying in Lincoln, local guy bought it. Bye bye Volvo Ownership!
by Sammy
Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:16 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: For Sale 480S - Long MOT and Tax
Replies: 1
Views: 1156

For Sale 480S - Long MOT and Tax

After buying this 480 in Jan 2008, fulfilling a childhood passion to own one of these unique and amazing cars. Unfortunately, I have been in this car longer than I thought as work on my main car took longer than expected. She has covered just under 93,000 miles from new, with Full service History. S...
by Sammy
Wed Jan 07, 2009 9:48 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Wanted: coolant temp sensor for the injection & RHS ligh
Replies: 6
Views: 1510

Hi Jim,

Yes it is the drivers side i need and yes still do need it if you wouldnt mind checking :D
by Sammy
Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:08 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Wanted: coolant temp sensor for the injection & RHS ligh
Replies: 6
Views: 1510

it more like flew out and thencrashed down again :lol:
by Sammy
Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:31 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Wanted: coolant temp sensor for the injection & RHS ligh
Replies: 6
Views: 1510

Wanted: coolant temp sensor for the injection & RHS ligh

As above... Need the coolant temp sensor for the injection for a 2 litre 480. And in the snow i eneded up not seeing a kerb in the middle of the road as the snow was that thick, hit it with my right side front and popped the headlight out :rofl: :rofl: So i need a new headlamp (in white pref) and th...
by Sammy
Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:19 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Coil Pack
Replies: 1
Views: 976

Coil Pack

Are they the same on the 2.0 as well as the 1.7's?

As found one from a 1.7 alot cheaper than 2.0 ones!!
by Sammy
Sun Aug 17, 2008 10:00 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: WANTED - Coil Pack
Replies: 2
Views: 939

Ive had my mechanic friend over (works for reanult and seems its pretty much a renault engine) he is pretty sure itst he coil pack!

Fuel pump relay is fine, there is a spark but not enough to fire the car up!

And thanks for the info on the coil packs, will have to be careful to get the right one!
by Sammy
Sun Aug 17, 2008 9:20 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: WANTED - Coil Pack
Replies: 2
Views: 939

WANTED - Coil Pack

Not sure if these vary across the range....

But i need a Coil Pack for a 1995 2 litre 480, as that could be what is causing it to not start :( :( :(

Dont think I fancy paying dealer prices as it would prob have to be scrapped :(
by Sammy
Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:17 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: M***SUD in Lincoln
Replies: 6
Views: 2372

Richmann1 wrote:Passed m*** sud on the a10 to ely the other day. getting well spotted :D
Im quite worried if thats the same reg as mine as i havent been to ely for years... did go east midlands airport... but thats about it :)

And 1900sr will see me about them areas now and again as i reside around that area
by Sammy
Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:19 am
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: M***SUD in Lincoln
Replies: 6
Views: 2372

That would be me... Driving back to Lincoln yesterday evening.. must have been following a Lorry as followed it all the way from Waddo to almost my house... guess you wasnt getting in a 480 as i still havent seen one in mine yet!!

And no idea where SUD was registered... ill have a look tho!
by Sammy
Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: My First MOT...
Replies: 3
Views: 1512

Mines fine to December... but my best mate is doing his MOT test this week... so i know where mine is going :hopping: :hopping:
by Sammy
Tue Jan 15, 2008 3:41 pm
Forum: Announcements & Club Issues
Topic: 2008 Calendar of Volvo 480 Club Europe downloadable NOW!
Replies: 17
Views: 11403

Nice calender tho... printed it off :D
by Sammy
Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:33 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: M***HAT, Lincoln area
Replies: 1
Views: 1119

No but i will be looking out for it now in Lincoln!!
by Sammy
Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:59 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Official Midlands Mini Meet
Replies: 33
Views: 10858

i think im going to struggle so close to my holiday... but well..who knows ;)
by Sammy
Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:47 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: 480 Rarity
Replies: 22
Views: 5701

Mike wrote:east into Lincolnshire
Yeh you wont find much in Lincolnshire... i havent seen another one yet....

But then there aint much in lincolnshire full stop :rofl:
by Sammy
Sat Jan 12, 2008 12:39 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Insurance advice
Replies: 13
Views: 5013

Yep, they are just brokers
by Sammy
Sat Jan 12, 2008 12:33 pm
Forum: Styling
Topic: Ahhh, someones tried to round the edges off...
Replies: 14
Views: 5083

Its almost like someone has put a seat on the front of the car with that :(
by Sammy
Sat Jan 12, 2008 12:21 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Insurance advice
Replies: 13
Views: 5013

Cant complain at HIC... did me a great deal last year with my 1.8Turbo mk2 golf... at only 21.

Great people there :D
by Sammy
Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Ok, no laughing please...my random dream
Replies: 16
Views: 3062

mmmmm... i wonder what crazy big engine could be put into the 480... if i keep her long enough, maybe we shall find out :D

But yes... thats a wierd dream... cant say i ever remember mine
by Sammy
Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:39 am
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Audio system
Replies: 42
Views: 22336

Just standard in mine...Sony headunit thingy... i dont think i do the miles to need anything special.

But then again :rofl: