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by rhigga
Sat Jan 23, 2021 2:54 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: 16 inch alloy wheels and tyres
Replies: 4
Views: 744

Re: 16 inch alloy wheels and tyres

Yes they are custom wheels not original volvo
by rhigga
Fri Jan 22, 2021 8:34 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: 16 inch alloy wheels and tyres
Replies: 4
Views: 744

16 inch alloy wheels and tyres

i have a set of 16 inch alloy wheels specifically for a volvo 480 wheels and tyres in very good condition. Stored at Epping ,Essex https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ac255/rhigga/IMG_20201117_130200_2.jpg?width=285&height=175&fit=bounds&crop=fill https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ac255/rhig...
by rhigga
Tue Nov 13, 2018 10:30 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Volvo 480 map
Replies: 13
Views: 4634

Re: Volvo 480 map

Great Idea.... mine added........
by rhigga
Sun Nov 04, 2018 12:15 am
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: fixing a cracked dash surrroud...
Replies: 4
Views: 1822

Re: fixing a cracked dash surrroud...

If its the same problem i had, this is the link to my solution, i did this in april 2016 and it still looks as good today.

Best part is nobody seems to think it isn't part of the original dash surround.....

viewtopic.php?f=19&t=34981
by rhigga
Wed Jun 22, 2016 3:28 pm
Forum: Howto manuals
Topic: Change bulbs at the front + rear of the car
Replies: 8
Views: 14702

Re: Change bulbs at the front + rear of the car

Thanks for taking the time to do this comparison,can you now give a definitive choice as to which led bulb is the best suited ?
by rhigga
Fri Apr 08, 2016 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: cracked instrument casing problem solved..
Replies: 2
Views: 2076

Re: cracked instrument casing problem solved..

Sure,The faux leather was from eBay item number:261638722332 and the double sided tape was from B & Q. There are 2 types, 1 Blue and 1 Red,the red being the extra strong one. The only fly in the ointment is the tape is white so i had to use a black ink marker just on the edges while still rolled up ...
by rhigga
Fri Apr 08, 2016 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: cracked instrument casing problem solved..
Replies: 2
Views: 2076

cracked instrument casing problem solved..

There i was cleaning the dash when that annoying corner crack completely broke free.... :angry: After a great deal of thought, i concluded the only way to fix the problem was to introduce a faux leather trim to hide it altogether.. So I sent off for some 20mm leather tape and adhered some very stron...
by rhigga
Fri Sep 04, 2015 9:48 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: pop up light Relay switch
Replies: 3
Views: 1902

Re: pop up light Relay switch

Thanks Jim, id searched ' pop up lights ' in the forum but somehow missed this, I d like to buy the relay please.......could you pm me payment details ?
by rhigga
Fri Sep 04, 2015 10:47 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: pop up light Relay switch
Replies: 3
Views: 1902

pop up light Relay switch

Hello all, i recently had some major work done including new valves,head gasket, cam belt etc. and for the first time i am having intermittent problems with the pop up lights. Sometimes they come up and sometimes they dont......The light themselves ie. side and main beam , come on. I have managed to...
by rhigga
Sat Aug 08, 2015 6:47 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Celebration in a Celebration!
Replies: 1
Views: 3173

Re: Celebration in a Celebration!

Fantastic effort and well done to yourself,Lucy and the 480 of course.....
by rhigga
Sat May 23, 2015 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: My kingdom for a Valve, or 8 in this case.....
Replies: 11
Views: 4712

Re: My kingdom for a Valve, or 8 in this case.....

Kev thats amazing...thank you so much. I am hoping ive struck lucky,there's a local volvo mechanic who im told is the bees proverbial and he's picking my car up next week ,transporting it to his garage for a head off inspection at which time I will know exactly where I stand, untill then im holding ...
by rhigga
Fri May 22, 2015 4:15 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: My kingdom for a Valve, or 8 in this case.....
Replies: 11
Views: 4712

Re: My kingdom for a Valve, or 8 in this case.....

Absolutely right,no point in speculating till the heads off.....will report back
by rhigga
Fri May 22, 2015 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: My kingdom for a Valve, or 8 in this case.....
Replies: 11
Views: 4712

Re: My kingdom for a Valve, or 8 in this case.....

Many thanks for your feedback Van.....I am unfortunately not very mechanical,it was the rac chap who discovered the cam belt had snapped.The belt is on the left of the engine shielded by a cover which he unbolted to check....Your right though, i need to investigate what damage there is first so i gu...
by rhigga
Thu May 21, 2015 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: My kingdom for a Valve, or 8 in this case.....
Replies: 11
Views: 4712

My kingdom for a Valve, or 8 in this case.....

There i am driving along enjoying the ride as usual when suddenly,knock knock knock knock etc. arggg...,head for home and 600 yards later....dead engine.....on investigation the cam belt had gone.,however..I believe this to be a symptom not the cause of my engines demise. Perhaps the tensioner had f...
by rhigga
Tue May 12, 2015 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Best oil etc.
Replies: 2
Views: 1585

Re: Best oil etc.

Most appreciated and thanks for your time.....
by rhigga
Mon May 11, 2015 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Best oil etc.
Replies: 2
Views: 1585

Best oil etc.

Having just treated my wedge to a new stainless steel exhaust, I now wish to have a service. Before I do, can anyone give me advice as to the best oil,filters,automatic fluid etc in this modern age that would best suit my Turbo automatic with richmod on board......I just dont want the garage shoving...
by rhigga
Sun May 10, 2015 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Hello all...
Replies: 4
Views: 2079

Re: Hello all...

Welcome aboard Olafson and good luck with your swede...mines a guinness....cheers!! :crazy:
by rhigga
Sat Apr 25, 2015 3:00 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Wanted: 480 automatic
Replies: 10
Views: 5457

Re: Wanted: 480 automatic

Your welcome sir.....
by rhigga
Thu Apr 23, 2015 6:22 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Wanted: 480 automatic
Replies: 10
Views: 5457

Re: Wanted: 480 automatic

I do have an auto 1.7 turbo and I was going to sell as per this link. http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=34166&p=203279&hilit=rhigga#p203279 .Short story is I didnt have to in the end but if the price is right I may be tempted as I now have 1 car to many at present .Further I ...
by rhigga
Sun Nov 02, 2014 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: pampered 480 turbos.....
Replies: 13
Views: 5823

Re: pampered 480 turbos.....

Hi Rachel, actually there was nothing wrong with the paint at all, I've been contemplating it for some time and decided to go for it.Love it or hate it,just like to be different.....