Volvo 480 Club Europe

okie.given that a go and as soon as i turn the key it will fire once and then refuse to do anything but drink heavily.mite wip out the injectors and see if they are firing or just on full flow permenetly.

iv just been n had a look and a fiddle.it still floods but i can make it cough to life for a few seconds if i pull the fuel pump fuse.its gor a staight through exhaust so no worrys anout burning the cat out there.iv got 2 of the ecus with the vacume hose going to them.is this the fuel or ignition ec...

hi there every body.i went to change to a set of bigger injectors from a volvo 940 2.3 turbo and when i put it al back together it wudnt start.have changed all relevent gaskets and seals and checked the fuel pressure regulator.i had some one check the sensors individualy and they all came out fine.i...

hi there does any one know what flywheels went with what ecus?this is the first iv heard of it and it mite explain some issues.cheers. also do the two ecu have to be the same colour? if some one could write me a table to say 60-1 flywheel =red fuel ECU and red Ignition ecu. but with the correct info...

does any one know what flywheels went with what ecus?this is the first iv heard of it and it mite explain some issues.cheers. also do the two ecu have to be the same colour? if some one could write me a table to say 60-1 flywheel =red fuel ECU and red Ignition ecu. but with the correct info not my g...

i got a cam from Quality Engineered Products for 200 quid.even with the timing out and a leaky intake maifold it still feels about 120 bhp altho its not been dyno'd or anything.the problem im having is getting hold of a vernier pully.if anyone knows of one let me know.if not i mite do some drawings ...

the 480 turbo and r5 gt turbo engines are very similar as far as i can see.has anyone put carbs and a mechanical distributor on a 480 turbo lump?mines got fasrt road cams lightened and ballanced bottom end etc.just want it kept simple.also what turbo is it froma saab that fits the mounting flange of...

just rebuilt my engine and used all new auxillarys from a good working car.its had a new lambda aswell.im not sure of the ecu and wiring age however so just bought a replacment lambda for the car.will it make a difference if the lambda is for a new car and the electrics are from a new car or vice ve...

hi there every one. In the hanes manual it says you can only fit thr fly wheel one way but on mine the gap in the teeth for the crank possition sensor is not lined up with the NO. 1 cilinder TDC.is this correct of not?its got a lightened and ballenced bottom end and a high lift cam but it seems to b...

does any one know if rich still does the super mod?and how to contact him?iv tryed emailing him and had no joy.the super rich mod is the only thing left to do in my project before i can get it on the road.
cheers Tom.

well im not gonna leave it standard cuz its holding back the potential power.iv spent quite a lot on the car and im not giving up just yet.iv e mailed rich and im just hoping he replys with good news.
Cheers Tom

okie. got my map sensor and injectors ordered. has any body tryed this mod where you remove the 206 and 207 ohm resistors from the ecu and wire a potentiometer in and wind up the resistance to increase boost?is this the same as the rich mod?if not will it work with the rich mod?sounds pretty good.it...

well the car runs in "standard" tune but i want to get the best from the ecu as as standard its cack.if he needs the car i can take it to him once its MOT'd wich shouldnt be too long now.still cant find a 3 bar map sensor.are they from other volvos or is it an aftermarket part?

yeh iv read about this rich guy.sounds like he knows a thing or 2.does any one know whqat he actually does to the ecu?as in what he changes?and how? also i still cant find a map sensor or injectors
cheers

hi there people. iv got a 480 turbo lump in my renault 19 and i want to get more power.its allready got a 1 off cam from QEP if any 1 is looking and also a lightened and ballanced bottom end.im looking for a 3 bar map sensor but cant find any supplyers.does anyone know of one?also are the us spec 74...