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by JohnO
Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:05 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: North East (England) Meet
Replies: 18
Views: 910

Re: North East (England) Meet

Looking forward to it Roy.

If I make it that far lol.
by JohnO
Thu Feb 22, 2024 3:00 am
Forum: Meetings
Topic: North East (England) Meet
Replies: 18
Views: 910

Re: North East (England) Meet

I have an mot, just to get tax and I'm up for it too
Have pm you for the WhatsApp

Cheers
by JohnO
Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:27 am
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Scotland Mini Meet October 14th 2023
Replies: 26
Views: 49679

Re: Scotland Mini Meet October 14th 2023

Great news, hope to catch you all for a bit before Dundee, though probably 480 less

John
by JohnO
Sun Jan 16, 2022 3:32 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: I'm Laughing, only the tears are real...
Replies: 9
Views: 3436

Re: I'm Laughing, only the tears are real...

From 1972 as well, pretty unique
by JohnO
Sat Jan 08, 2022 7:27 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT
Replies: 104
Views: 44258

Re: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

Looking really good. Always liked that colour
by JohnO
Fri Nov 19, 2021 5:58 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: For sale: new thermostat housing
Replies: 5
Views: 2824

Re: For sale: new thermostat housing

Can't see any image, am I doing something wrong?
by JohnO
Tue Aug 31, 2021 4:37 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT
Replies: 104
Views: 44258

Re: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

I'm sure between us, we can get something sorted. I don't mind doing from Glasgow ish South to Newcastle or something
by JohnO
Sun Aug 29, 2021 1:18 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: airbag fault, any ideas?
Replies: 15
Views: 5987

Re: airbag fault, any ideas?

I had the same fault after disconnecting the steering wheel airbag. I'd driven about with it disconnected until I got to the bottom of an intermittent wiper problem. After connecting the wheel back up using the green plug, I erased the error using the procedure here http://www.am.torun.pl/~ja/volvo/...
by JohnO
Sat Aug 07, 2021 11:51 am
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Hampshire-Lincolnshire Meet 7th - 8th Aug 21
Replies: 43
Views: 10821

Re: Hampshire-Lincolnshire Meet 7th - 8th Aug 21

Looking Great!
by JohnO
Thu Aug 05, 2021 11:26 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Loss of Power when engine is hot... fine when Cold
Replies: 41
Views: 14606

Re: Loss of Power when engine is hot... fine when Cold

So what were the faults?
And how did you fix them?

Curious minds want to know lol
by JohnO
Tue Aug 03, 2021 9:04 pm
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Front Shocks, Springs, Ride Height etc
Replies: 13
Views: 8860

Re: Front Shocks, Springs, Ride Height etc

Check out the story of blinky. When Arthuy replaced the front suspension on that, he had problems. Don't know if they are the same.

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by JohnO
Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:59 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT
Replies: 104
Views: 44258

Re: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

I'm sure we could get a relay going!
by JohnO
Mon Aug 02, 2021 12:20 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Festival of the unexceptional 2021
Replies: 35
Views: 14865

Re: Festival of the unexceptional 2021

Nice, so are the 3 480s parked together?

Did I see snazzy mirror in the hub nut tour? Next to a susuki camper?
by JohnO
Fri Jul 30, 2021 4:47 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Festival of the unexceptional 2021
Replies: 35
Views: 14865

Re: Festival of the unexceptional 2021

Have a great time - everyone. I expect loads of pictures.

It's a shame that i's sold out - as I've just found out I'm available! lol typical

Enyoy
by JohnO
Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:57 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Nilani on Tour - With Headgear!!
Replies: 23
Views: 6415

Re: Nilani on Tour - With Headgear!!

Looks great, enjoy your trip.

I've still got my original roof bars, although the Volvo ones do require you to drill into the roof!

Reminds me of the time we took the 480, with 4 of us and camp gear to the Snetterton btcc night races. Fun times
by JohnO
Tue Jul 20, 2021 6:56 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Wipers and door mirrors
Replies: 13
Views: 6048

Re: Wipers and door mirrors

With a little help from Arthuy, he buzzed the relays and we managed to get the wipers AND mirrors going. It looks like the relay k is a bit flaky as they mostly now work. There were also a few brown wires, that looked like they melted a little. I'm about to look for the relay part numbers, but if an...
by JohnO
Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:55 am
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Your Input Required: What to Look For Buying a 480.
Replies: 21
Views: 6894

Re: Your Input Required: What to Look For Buying a 480.

A good watch, well done.

Car looks lovely too
by JohnO
Thu Jul 15, 2021 2:48 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Wipers and door mirrors
Replies: 13
Views: 6048

Re: Wipers and door mirrors

Replacement stalk received, cleaned and fitted - Still nothing. Had another look at the fuses and both seemed fine. Took the relays under the bonnet out one by one and cleaned and fitted - just in case. Nothing. The arthury offered me another CEM - so hopefully we can try that out soon. Hoping to ge...
by JohnO
Mon Jul 12, 2021 1:33 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Ebay: F294 SPX Volvo 480 Turbo Black -
Replies: 70
Views: 31994

Re: Ebay: F294 SPX Volvo 480 Turbo Black -

Fingers crossed - looks like you have a good one!