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by brinkie
Tue Apr 18, 2017 7:23 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Day running lights
Replies: 32
Views: 9197

Re: Day running lights

In Sweden, DRL's are compulsory and Volvo have been trying for years to get the EU to make them compulsory as well. The headlamps don't operate with a blown or incorrect drl bulb to alert the driver to stop and sort the DRL (damn silly idea, but there we are) If you have a 480 where the pop ups wor...
by brinkie
Thu Apr 13, 2017 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: photobucket account has gone bye byes
Replies: 38
Views: 15036

Re: photobucket account has gone bye byes

Not yet, but I will download all my pictures off them very soon, before for some reason mine will be gone as well. :shock:
by brinkie
Thu Apr 13, 2017 12:40 pm
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: Wing mirror
Replies: 7
Views: 2529

Re: Wing mirror

It's in Dutch but you'll get the picture - literally :lol:
http://www.volvo480forum.com/index.php/ ... 22072.html
by brinkie
Wed Apr 12, 2017 6:40 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: So, today was the day...
Replies: 244
Views: 91619

Re: So, today was the day...

Yep, PostNL hands the package over to Yodel which operate so cheap that they must drop all quality requirements and took that literally. :angry:
I could try DHL next time, but chances are you will end up with another cheap courier. And I will add another layer of bubble wrap...
by brinkie
Tue Apr 11, 2017 6:38 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Wanted: O/S Pop up motor
Replies: 2
Views: 1536

Re: Wanted: O/S Pop up motor

Offside and nearside have the same motors; actually, the right hand side has a longer cord but you can put a left hand side motor in and pull a bit harder on the loom :lol:
by brinkie
Mon Apr 10, 2017 8:33 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Speedometer not working or does not go over 90
Replies: 9
Views: 2925

Re: Speedometer not working or does not go over 90

Yeah, they swapped from 46 (not 45 :lol:) to 60 litre tanks in 1991, with the introduction of the Phase 2 facelift model. Not exactly model year 1991, they started with the Phase 2 model from identification number 567600 onwards. So if you put an okder info centre computer in, it will calculate the ...
by brinkie
Sat Apr 08, 2017 4:04 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Can j put V40 T4 engine into 480?
Replies: 4
Views: 1813

Re: Can j put V40 T4 engine into 480?

The engine used in the Volvo 400-series (and the 1.7 in the 300-series) are derived from Renault F-type engines, with modified cilinder head. 1721cc = F3N 1794cc = F3P 1998cc = F3R Gearboxes I think are derived from Renault JB3 (all except Turbo) and JC5 (Turbo) but I am not sure which engines/model...
by brinkie
Sat Apr 08, 2017 8:17 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Can j put V40 T4 engine into 480?
Replies: 4
Views: 1813

Re: Can j put V40 T4 engine into 480?

Yes you can, with the right amount of tools, skills and time. Alternatively, you could look at Renault F-type engines, because they fit the gearbox and drive axles.
by brinkie
Fri Apr 07, 2017 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Ooooops I did it again
Replies: 19
Views: 4710

Re: Ooooops I did it again

I serviced my dad's 480(*) today and rubbed the pale rear left light cluster with boiled linseed oil, that gives the same great effect. The right hand side cluster has been produced in 1985, they never seem to fade! :eek: (*)actually it's my Paris Blue but he borrows it on permanent basis, pays taxe...
by brinkie
Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Ooooops I did it again
Replies: 19
Views: 4710

Re: Ooooops I did it again

Congratulations! A cambelt change is due, they're supposed to be changed every 6 years.

I know a set of good rear lights, but they come with a complete car and you have to travel quite a bit: https://www.marktplaats.nl/a/auto-s/vol ... blauw.html
by brinkie
Thu Apr 06, 2017 6:55 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Contact Reel NEEDED ASAP
Replies: 13
Views: 3456

Re: Contact Reel NEEDED ASAP

Great! Just take the bulb out and you'll be OK for MOT :hopping:
by brinkie
Thu Apr 06, 2017 5:11 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Contact Reel NEEDED ASAP
Replies: 13
Views: 3456

Re: Contact Reel NEEDED ASAP

The 440/460 from MY 1994 onwards have the same airbag system, back in the days when it wasn't made out of unobtainium, it was 125 Euro a piece already... But I can design a circuit that lights the SRS lamp for a moment and then turns off, so the MOT technician will be tricked to believe the airbag s...
by brinkie
Wed Apr 05, 2017 1:18 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: My second 480...... project 'sleeper'
Replies: 116
Views: 51107

Re: My second 480...... project 'sleeper'

ditching power steering is an immediate fail for MoT (I think) :-( somat about 'obviously modified from power steering', i'll look up page number when i get a chance, it's in the MoT testers manual available online It would if you have only left out the hydraulic pump, but changing the steering rac...
by brinkie
Tue Apr 04, 2017 8:47 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: My second 480...... project 'sleeper'
Replies: 116
Views: 51107

Re: My second 480...... project 'sleeper'

Should make the B204 capable of about 450-500hp :shock: I would recommend converting the 480 to RWD or AWD then... 450 hp on the front wheels of a light car only gives you loads of tire smoke if you touch the accelerator with your little toe :rofl: Also, are the 480 chassis and brakes capable of ha...
by brinkie
Tue Apr 04, 2017 8:35 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: My second 480...... project 'sleeper'
Replies: 116
Views: 51107

Re: My second 480...... project 'sleeper'

Nice job! If it's going to be too much trouble, ditch the power assisted steering as well. You can get a non-assisted steering rack out of a basic-spec 440 from a breakers yard. I've just been reading https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-approval/overview and what's on top of the page. "The government has pub...
by brinkie
Fri Mar 31, 2017 1:48 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: FOR SALE: Rear bumper support
Replies: 39
Views: 36285

Re: FOR SALE: Rear bumper support

Problem solved, there he is :)
by brinkie
Thu Mar 30, 2017 9:17 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: FOR SALE: Rear bumper support
Replies: 39
Views: 36285

Re: FOR SALE: Rear bumper support

I have his e-mail address and phone number, can give you that through PM
by brinkie
Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:38 pm
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: Oil in clutch???
Replies: 7
Views: 5267

Re: Oil in clutch???

Usually an oil leak in the clutch comes from a leaky oil seal in the crankshaft.
by brinkie
Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Volvo specialist
Replies: 8
Views: 2582

Re: Volvo specialist

Why on earth would someone let a specialist shoehorn a 2.0 Volvo engine into the 480's engine bay to replace the 1.7 Renault F3N unit? I would rather source a more powerful, but physically similar sized Renault F-engine (e.g. the F7R-engine from a Clio Williams) mated to a Renault JC5 gearbox = Volv...