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by chriskay
Fri Jul 26, 2013 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: was power steering standard ...
Replies: 3
Views: 1919

Re: was power steering standard ...

Van wrote: Anyway always steer with a rolling car, steering a standing car is bad for the steering system. The force applied to the wheels by the powered steering is much bigger then you'd think.
Absolutely right, Van; "dry steering" will damage steering components.
by chriskay
Wed Jul 03, 2013 4:05 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: eBay watch!
Replies: 79
Views: 39880

Re: eBay watch!

That's a good saving, Jim. I am familiar with split ticketing although I rarely need to use it myself. The good deal I use sometimes is a Saveaway day ticket on Merseytravel: £4.60 gets me all the trains on the system, all the buses and the Mersey Ferry, which alone costs £6 return (& that's for an ...
by chriskay
Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:37 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: eBay watch!
Replies: 79
Views: 39880

Re: eBay watch!

It should have a colour coded front bumper . still for £350 is well worth a punt and its only Cardiff only 2 trains away from Glasgow. :rofl: Yes, Jim, change at Crewe; 5 hours 38 minutes and £141. :shock: Still, a good price. I have to say I'm not fond of the stickers and there doesn't seem to be ...
by chriskay
Sat Jun 22, 2013 12:21 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 480 Celebration for sale!
Replies: 11
Views: 4123

Re: 480 Celebration for sale!

Interesting: should have clear indicators surely?
by chriskay
Mon May 13, 2013 9:18 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Wanted sunroof pins
Replies: 6
Views: 2146

Re: Wanted sunroof pins

Try asking Glasgow Jim; he has lots of spares.
by chriskay
Mon May 13, 2013 1:53 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Wanted sunroof pins
Replies: 6
Views: 2146

Re: Wanted sunroof pins

Good luck with your search. I had a pair until quite recently. Do Volvo no longer have them? It's usually possible to push the sunroof down by hand, then some gaffer tape would stop the noise.
by chriskay
Mon May 13, 2013 1:48 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 1992 Volvo 480 Turbo Manual S/R For Sale
Replies: 34
Views: 10844

Re: 1992 Volvo 480 Turbo Manual S/R For Sale

Good luck on e-bay. I think you're still asking far too much, but with e-bay you may get lucky, just not with anyone on this forum who knows what it's worth.
by chriskay
Sat Mar 09, 2013 2:20 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Drive belt !
Replies: 8
Views: 3800

Re: Drive belt !

Have you tried W.A. Lewis in Featherbed Lane? I've always found the service manager, Mark Nutting very helpful with my various 480's. Colin, the parts guy is good too. I'd advise renewing the cambelt at the same time. Incidentally, you were lucky; when my auxiliary belt went, it took the cambelt wit...
by chriskay
Wed Feb 27, 2013 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Active members
Replies: 16
Views: 5398

Re: Active members

Don't be so pessimistic; Stoke is only 37 miles. :D
by chriskay
Wed Feb 27, 2013 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Active members
Replies: 16
Views: 5398

Re: Active members

I'm in Shrewsbury too; problem is that, although I've owned two turbo autos in the past, I no longer have a 480. As you can see, I still visit the site regularly. If you have any problems, it may be that I've had them too and may be able to help.
by chriskay
Fri Feb 22, 2013 1:54 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Owners manual 1994 for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 810

Owners manual 1994 for sale

In excellent condition. Comes in an original Volvo document wallet. Offers please. Will accept payment by PayPal.
by chriskay
Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:57 pm
Forum: Styling
Topic: Delorean Lights?
Replies: 11
Views: 8574

Re: Delorean Lights?

glasgowjim wrote:Where are your indicators :D
He doesn't need them; he uses arm signals.
by chriskay
Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:32 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Wanted: Lowering Springs
Replies: 10
Views: 2653

Re: Wanted: Lowering Springs

LOL, I'd suggest that those who haven't noticed a difference aren't very sensitive drivers. I drove one which had been lowered and thought it had awful handling. Still, if you don't try to corner at more than 30mph I guess you'll be OK. I have to say they can look good lowered. Don't forget, if you ...
by chriskay
Sun Jan 20, 2013 5:45 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Wanted: Lowering Springs
Replies: 10
Views: 2653

Re: Wanted: Lowering Springs

I suppose you realise that you're likely to ruin the handling.
by chriskay
Sun Jan 06, 2013 3:35 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Not sure about this...(unusualy high boost)
Replies: 6
Views: 3055

Re: Not sure about this...(unusualy high boost)

Just be VERY careful when working with the solenoid pipes; they get very fragile with age. Best not to try to pull the tubing off, rather, carefully cut with a razor blade.
by chriskay
Tue Jan 01, 2013 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: A Happy new year !!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1705

Re: A Happy new year !!!!

Thanks, Jim: happy hogmanay to you.
by chriskay
Mon Dec 31, 2012 1:35 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Wanted Luggage Roller Blind Holders
Replies: 9
Views: 2513

Re: Wanted Luggage Roller Blind Holders

Easy enough to make out of wood, I would have thought, then paint to match. I agree with Jim that these will usually go with the blind; I doubt if they were ever offered as a separate part. Why not bid on the German e-bay ones?
by chriskay
Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:00 pm
Forum: Howto manuals
Topic: How to...replace an ignition ECU
Replies: 3
Views: 4723

Re: How to...replace an ignition ECU

Most of the time you get away with it.
by chriskay
Sun Dec 09, 2012 12:07 pm
Forum: Howto manuals
Topic: How to...replace an ignition ECU
Replies: 3
Views: 4723

Re: How to...replace an ignition ECU

And as a precaution, disconnect the battery first. It's been reported that if certain contacts are made before others, some components can get fried.
by chriskay
Sun Nov 25, 2012 1:33 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Info centre- Engine temperature & external temperature
Replies: 7
Views: 2478

Re: Info centre- Engine temperature & external temperature

timrosser wrote:I think I may have spotted that very lead- looks a bit like a usb one but a touch wider? Thanks guys- I might be on later asking where I should plug it in if I cant find it!
Doesn't sound right. From memory it will be round and have 2 wires. Unless, of course, there's more than one type of sensor.