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by jamescarruthers
Wed Feb 21, 2024 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Am I crazy for attempting this?
Replies: 5
Views: 243

Re: Am I crazy for attempting this?

We are all crazy here and if you are a little bit more so there will be no judgement.
by jamescarruthers
Sun Feb 11, 2024 12:44 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: International Meet up - 17/18/19 May 2024 - Bruggen
Replies: 63
Views: 40385

Re: International Meet up - 17/18/19 May 2024 - Bruggen

Just for numbers counting, I will be +1, as in my application form hopefully.
by jamescarruthers
Sat Feb 10, 2024 5:23 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: North East (England) Meet
Replies: 18
Views: 858

Re: North East (England) Meet

I’d maybe pop along. I’m from up there so could combine it with a trip up north to see family.
by jamescarruthers
Thu Feb 08, 2024 5:06 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Volvo K 6683 instrument cluster
Replies: 12
Views: 3094

Re: Volvo K 6683 instrument cluster

I'd try asking people who are breaking the whole car. I'm not on the Facebook but there are probably some cars being broken on the UK group. My wife is a member and I am occasionally allowed a look! There is a GT being broken I think. I think someone on this forum put an aftermarket sensor in but ca...
by jamescarruthers
Wed Feb 07, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Volvo K 6683 instrument cluster
Replies: 12
Views: 3094

Re: Volvo K 6683 instrument cluster

Ben480 wrote:
Wed Feb 07, 2024 6:49 pm
Thanks for the hint but mine is really broken

That happened when we tried to pull it off :cry:
Commiserations! They are really hard to get. I suspect you will have to get a second hand one. Good luck!
by jamescarruthers
Tue Feb 06, 2024 9:04 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Volvo K 6683 instrument cluster
Replies: 12
Views: 3094

Re: Volvo K 6683 instrument cluster

Hello everyone! I recently register in the forum and i don´t know if i have to create a new thread but i´m also searching for a speed sensor for my 480 ES 89´ I think the ref nº is 3413744 Does anyone know where i can find one available? I´m from Portugal and it has been very difficult to find one ...
by jamescarruthers
Sat Feb 03, 2024 3:35 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Harmonica in the fuel tank
Replies: 3
Views: 620

Re: Harmonica in the fuel tank

Got half a tank in according to the Info Centre
by jamescarruthers
Sat Feb 03, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Harmonica in the fuel tank
Replies: 3
Views: 620

Harmonica in the fuel tank

I started the 480 up today to let it run while I worked on installing a new rear seatbelt so that now my son’s bigger car seat can be installed (thanks Jeff!). The fuel tank must have to let some air in and out and I would imagine that it used to do this silently. Now however it sounds like a harmon...
by jamescarruthers
Thu Jan 18, 2024 4:11 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: International Meet up - 17/18/19 May 2024 - Bruggen
Replies: 63
Views: 40385

Re: International Meet up - 17/18/19 May 2024 - Bruggen

I have just booked with the online form for my father and I to attend and have made a booking request to the hotel.
by jamescarruthers
Thu Jan 04, 2024 7:52 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Heater matrix hose replacement
Replies: 3
Views: 8385

Re: Heater matrix hose replacement

That wiggly f****r blew up on me too. I got a second hand one but was considering making it up from universal stuff from ASAP Supplies. I guess you have noticed that the ends are different sizes and it originally had a metal heat protection sleeve due to proximity to the exhaust manifold.
by jamescarruthers
Fri Dec 22, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Loud whining
Replies: 5
Views: 12077

Re: Loud whining

Are you sure it wasn't the fuel pump behind you, between the rear seats? They can get a it noisey when very empty. Avoid that if you can as they can overheat and die.
by jamescarruthers
Sun Dec 17, 2023 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Any suggestions?
Replies: 7
Views: 20421

Re: Any suggestions?

Stick it on a classic car policy. You won't get a no-claims build up but my experience is that it is so much cheaper it doesn't matter. I'm with Peter Best. Footman James prior to that but for some reason they got pricey. I'm not a fan of Carole Nash. My policy also allows to drive it to work, which...
by jamescarruthers
Fri Dec 15, 2023 9:39 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: International Meet up - 17/18/19 May 2024 - Bruggen
Replies: 63
Views: 40385

Re: International Meet up - 17/18/19 May 2024 - Bruggen

I'll likely be booking up and coming with my Dad-- we might have to do a trial fit of his knackered hips in the car first though!
by jamescarruthers
Wed Nov 22, 2023 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: POP up headlights replacement motor
Replies: 3
Views: 5376

Re: POP up headlights replacement motor

It might not be the motor. Have a search on here for the Brinkie Winkie dance to see if you can revive them
by jamescarruthers
Sun Nov 19, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Heated seat wiring
Replies: 6
Views: 13580

Re: Heated seat wiring

I'd certainly give repair a go. I was lucky with one car and my repair to the thermostat lasted but not on this one, the wire is just too thin and brittle I guess. The break will likely just be on the bottom part and the thermostat can be reached with just the cover opened up, rather than full cover...
by jamescarruthers
Sun Nov 19, 2023 3:06 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Heated seat wiring
Replies: 6
Views: 13580

Re: Heated seat wiring

Also, it is nigh on guaranteed that the wires on the lower seat pad to the thermostat will be broken. I had mine out last week and attempted a repair, it lasted about two arse cheeks before coming out again. Will be attempting a cheapo eBay retrofit tomorrow as the 480 is doing another week of daily...
by jamescarruthers
Wed Nov 15, 2023 4:29 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Headlamps not parking properly
Replies: 7
Views: 14296

Re: Headlamps not parking properly

jifflemon wrote:
Wed Nov 15, 2023 3:46 pm
errrr I don't remember that!

Then again, I don't remember much these days......
Maybe I dream some of the mad stuff you come up with!
by jamescarruthers
Wed Nov 15, 2023 3:28 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Headlamps not parking properly
Replies: 7
Views: 14296

Re: Headlamps not parking properly

Didn’t Jeff discover recently that the rear wiper motor is the same as the headlight for motor? Could you bolt it on for troubleshooting purposes? Or did you nicely confirm it by swapping them left to right?
by jamescarruthers
Wed Nov 15, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Digital Clock Repair
Replies: 9
Views: 19507

Re: Digital Clock Repair

Great, thanks, might give this a go some time.