Timing not out apparently, but it could be the MAP sensor. If I trawl the local scrapyards for a 480, does it matter about engine size/year for the MAP?
Bloody bonnet lock broke today too.
I think this one's cursed...
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- Wed Apr 11, 2007 6:57 pm
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: Emissions Nightmare
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1588
- Mon Apr 09, 2007 4:25 pm
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: Emissions Nightmare
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1588
- Sun Apr 08, 2007 8:45 pm
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: Emissions Nightmare
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1588
Won't Redex make it run even richer? Rich mentioned using higher octane petrol to get it running leaner too. What do you think? I'm going to take it for a long run before it goes back for the MOT too. No decent pictures yet, I'll try and get some in the Dales over the next few days. It looks great; ...
- Sun Apr 08, 2007 7:27 pm
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: Emissions Nightmare
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1588
Emissions Nightmare
Having a nightmare trying to get the emissions down on my 1989 ES. The mobile tuning guy has suggested a few things to check, but wondered what you thought. I'll fill you in on the saga so far: Failed MOT as the CO was at 9%, should be 3.5% Flushed engine, new oil, spark plugs (genuine Volvo ones: Ã...
- Sun Jul 30, 2006 11:44 am
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: FOR SALE - 480 Turbo Auto
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1069
- Fri Jul 28, 2006 11:38 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: FOR SALE - 480 Turbo Auto
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1069
FOR SALE - 480 Turbo Auto
Decided to sell the 480. It's done 105k, but runs superbly. Good interior, Volvo boot cover still there, new alternator, back box and midsection plus plenty of other maintenance. Slight bad points: Crack in the windscreen. Slightly dicky auto gearbox. If you're interested let me know, I'll get some ...
- Sat Jan 21, 2006 10:48 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Heatshields
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3590
- Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Heatshields
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3590
Heatshields
Anyone know if running without a heatshield is going to melt the stuff it protects? The rivets snapped off and now the heatshield is no more...
- Wed Jan 04, 2006 9:13 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Alternator
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1689
- Wed Jan 04, 2006 3:58 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Alternator
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1689
Alternator
Took an alternator off an early 480 ES, but I'm not sure it's going to fit on my 1990 Turbo.
It's a slightly different shape (doesn't have the plastic cover on the engine side) anybody know if it's compatible? Not sure what year the one I took it off was.
Cheers.
It's a slightly different shape (doesn't have the plastic cover on the engine side) anybody know if it's compatible? Not sure what year the one I took it off was.
Cheers.
Wax
Anybody know a better wax than T-Cut? My bonnet has loads of small scratches, grit I suppose, and it's faded a bit. T-Cut just isn't up to scratch (ha, ha).
- Mon Aug 15, 2005 9:26 pm
- Forum: Brakes (50)
- Topic: MOT Failure: The Sequel
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2002
- Mon Aug 15, 2005 8:45 pm
- Forum: Brakes (50)
- Topic: MOT Failure: The Sequel
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2002
MOT Failure: The Sequel
Took my beloved 480 for its retest today, new seatbelt working superbly, handbrake adjusted etc. But again it failed due to 'no reserve travel on handbrake'. This caliper was replaced last year and he reckons it is applying pressure, but not enough and not soon enough. I'm going to take it back to t...
- Tue Aug 09, 2005 6:59 pm
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: Dints
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1982
- Mon Aug 08, 2005 11:22 pm
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: Dints
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1982
- Mon Aug 08, 2005 9:51 pm
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: Dints
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1982
Dints
Anyone know a good way getting rid of dints? Thankfully not on the 480 (sigh of relief), but on a Pug 205 I'm attempting to make some money on.
- Mon Aug 08, 2005 7:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Sludge
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1964
- Fri Aug 05, 2005 10:40 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: MOT Fail
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1001
MOT Fail
Not on anything diasterous thankfully, mainly on the rear seatbelt not retracting. Tried to fix it, only got hit in the face once trying to put the spring back in...Anyway has anyone got a seatbelt they are willing part with for cash and postage?
- Tue Aug 02, 2005 11:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Sludge
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1964
Sludge
Just been servicing my 480, inside the distributor cap and all over the rotor arm was black with sludge. Anyone got any ideas what this signifies?
- Sat Feb 26, 2005 2:01 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Who owns my near-identical twin?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1487