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by gingherheed
Wed Jan 13, 2016 12:24 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Three cars for sale.
Replies: 18
Views: 6007

Three cars for sale.

88 ES, MOT til March. Low miles, brilliant condition. Can be seen on LSB car sales website. A J teg Turbo Auto. Loads of work done to it. Currently SORNd. A D reg ES. This is one of the launch cars so is one of the last remaining in the UK of the 200 original cars to launch the brand. The registered...
by gingherheed
Wed Jan 13, 2016 12:14 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 480 Turbo wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 1754

Re: 480 Turbo wanted

I have a blue Turbo Auto which I need to sell. It's currently sorned. It's in great condition throughout. I will accept any reasonable offer. Cheers.
by gingherheed
Wed Jan 13, 2016 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Locked out!
Replies: 1
Views: 1355

Locked out!

I need to get into my J teg Turbo. I only have one key and I can't find it. AnyOne got a hot tip on how to get in? Without doing too much damage! I don't need to start it. Just get in.
Cheers.
by gingherheed
Thu Jul 16, 2015 9:34 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Launch car for sale.
Replies: 3
Views: 2643

Re: Launch car for sale.

Yes.......The registration! Also the PDI says "launch car"
by gingherheed
Sat May 16, 2015 1:58 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Launch car for sale.
Replies: 3
Views: 2643

Launch car for sale.

I have one of the 1987 launch cars, a red ES, for sale. I bought it from another member several years ago and drove it home. It has been sat under a car cover in my front garden since!! My intention was to restore her to a reasonable (if not showroom!) condition, however many other commitments alway...
by gingherheed
Sat May 16, 2015 1:46 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: 1.7 engine/gearbox. Complete and dismounted.
Replies: 0
Views: 1325

1.7 engine/gearbox. Complete and dismounted.

I have an engine from a D reg "launch car" for sale. It is complete except for alternator which is in my shed. Everything else is there. It is dismounted and comes complete with subframe. I have the details of the car it came from (I bought the car but bodywork needed too much attention so was scrap...
by gingherheed
Sat May 16, 2015 1:40 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Wanted: 480 automatic
Replies: 10
Views: 5457

Re: Wanted: 480 automatic

I really do have to bite the bullet and sell my Turbo. Its currently SORNd but have no doubt that it will fire up first time. It needs an MOT and the only things that need looking at are the SRS light comes on and then stays on. This is an easy fix with a bridge resistor. Airbag will still work!! It...
by gingherheed
Sat May 16, 2015 1:35 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: GT in Southampton.
Replies: 1
Views: 2032

GT in Southampton.

I recently saw a GT at a set of lights in the Bitterne area of Southampton. I would like to trace the driver, who I spoke to and who is a member of the club. Is it you? Moving from Hamble to Southampton? If so then please get in touch via PM.
by gingherheed
Wed Mar 11, 2015 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Coolant leak !!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 5584

Re: Coolant leak !!!!

I didn't know that the car will turn the engine off if the water temp reaches 135 degrees. My Turbo was cutting out and not restarting once it got hot. No coolant leak but could it be the temp sensor playing up?? Any answer welcome!!

Cheers all.
by gingherheed
Tue Jan 13, 2015 3:18 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Throttle cable electric connector?
Replies: 4
Views: 2226

Throttle cable electric connector?

Hi everyone, I have a 1988 car which has an electrical connection attached to the throttle cable. I have had some work done on the car and the mechanic has Been unable to re connect this and he tells me that when he started the car it revs highly. He would like to know what the connection does, ie i...
by gingherheed
Wed Oct 03, 2012 12:42 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Various bits for sale/give away in Southampton.
Replies: 2
Views: 1081

Various bits for sale/give away in Southampton.

Hi to all you good people out there. I have been a bit slack lately and have not been on the forum. I have a large selection of parts stripped from three different 480's which is clogging up my shed. If you are in Southampton or are near enough to get here and you need anything then come on round! I...
by gingherheed
Wed Oct 03, 2012 12:27 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: breaking volvo 480 turbo uk (now with pics)
Replies: 18
Views: 4682

Re: breaking volvo 480 turbo uk (now with pics)

Hi, I am in Southampton too and in need of some bits, possibly off your breaker, if still available. Any chance I can come round this afternoon/evening/tomorrow please?
by gingherheed
Thu Jun 23, 2011 5:59 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Free/cheap stuff in Southampton.
Replies: 13
Views: 2560

Free/cheap stuff in Southampton.

I'm about to scrap a front subframe. It's been sat about under a sheet for long enough. It's got both springs, wishbones and disc/caliper assemblies all still attached. Anyone want it before it goes to the recyclers? Also got a shed load of stuff in the shed that has to go. I'm going to start cleari...
by gingherheed
Wed Apr 13, 2011 4:56 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Free stuff +2
Replies: 10
Views: 2056

Help!

Hi Jim,

My throttle cable just went (the spring end clip at the bulkhead, I think this is a common problem). I don't s'pose you have one knocking about by any chance? Cheers.
by gingherheed
Fri Mar 11, 2011 9:20 pm
Forum: Brakes (50)
Topic: ABS dash light equals a problem I think!!
Replies: 1
Views: 2203

ABS dash light equals a problem I think!!

92 Turbo Auto has just decided to light up the ABS warning lamp. Anyone got any suggestions how to (cheaply!!) find out what the problem is?
by gingherheed
Thu Jan 06, 2011 10:06 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Gumball Rally car wanted.
Replies: 9
Views: 3037

Re: Gumball Rally car wanted.

Why do you want to sell it Steve? I'm in your area at the weekend. Are you about??
by gingherheed
Wed Dec 15, 2010 5:52 pm
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: Auto gearbox and Dexron fluid.
Replies: 1
Views: 2496

Re: Auto gearbox and Dexron fluid.

Got the correct fluid off Volvo. £23 for 4L so cheap too! Just finished refilling and already the auto box is way smoother through the gears. This is a really easy job to do so if your car has done over 100k then I'd recommend you do it.
by gingherheed
Tue Dec 07, 2010 8:07 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Spare rims for winter/snow tyres.
Replies: 0
Views: 625

Spare rims for winter/snow tyres.

I have a complete set of four rims going spare that will allow you to do what I am doing in the current weather conditions. I am going to have winter/snow tyres fitted and keep my "summer" tyres as spare. Then change them back next March and keep the winters to go back on annually from December. Pro...
by gingherheed
Thu Nov 18, 2010 4:10 pm
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: 1986 ES B18E gearbox oil
Replies: 6
Views: 5086

Re: 1986 ES B18E gearbox oil

I just got 4 litres of Dexron III for my 92 Auto and it was £24. From Volvo.
by gingherheed
Mon Nov 08, 2010 9:01 pm
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: Auto gearbox and Dexron fluid.
Replies: 1
Views: 2496

Auto gearbox and Dexron fluid.

Asked GSF to tell me which fluid I need for my auto box. They said Dexron G (based on the car reg). They don't stock it and can't get it quick so I asked Volvo. They got it pronto and it turns out to be Dexron 3 (for all ZF boxes in the 400 series) HAve I got the right stuff? How do I find out if mi...