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by Swanny
Wed Jul 15, 2015 1:50 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Mystery knob (not me)
Replies: 18
Views: 6987

Mystery knob (not me)

Ok, I've asked a few stupid questions on this forum, but I'm genuinely stumped by a random knob in the passenger footwell on the trim panel under the glove box. I was looking to see what colour ECU I had but found this puzzler instead. Any ideas? I've done a quick search of past threads but to no av...
by Swanny
Mon Jul 13, 2015 8:09 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Rear beam wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 861

Re: Rear beam wanted

Also, is this going to be an MOT fail?
by Swanny
Mon Jul 13, 2015 7:35 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Rear beam wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 861

Rear beam wanted

I've just had all the rust fixed on my turbo but the garage showed me the rear beam, which is still sat on their floor as it's too rusted to refit. Can anyone help me out with a replacement that's not quite as bad? Might be a long shot but I've spent a lot on the bodywork and I'd like to get it back...
by Swanny
Sat Jul 11, 2015 1:52 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Last of Free 480 stuff Nov 2016
Replies: 57
Views: 14704

Re: Free 480 stuff added to 10th July 2015

Hi Jim, do you still have the injectors & rail going begging? Cheers!
by Swanny
Mon Jul 06, 2015 8:18 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Sill protectors
Replies: 0
Views: 1119

Sill protectors

Hi all, being a sentimental sucker I've shipped my turbo off to the bodyshop for a full bodywork overhaul (arches, door sills and boot sill). I don't know what the original sill protectors (if there were any) look like as I think mine has some cut-to-length protective strip that I've seen on ebay. I...
by Swanny
Thu Jul 02, 2015 11:35 am
Forum: Tuning And Tweaking
Topic: Acquiring A Modded ECU (2015)
Replies: 13
Views: 12592

Re: Acquiring A Modded ECU (2015)

There's ECU for sale...??? There's a facebook page!!!???
by Swanny
Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:22 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Declaring war on noisy tappets
Replies: 1
Views: 1304

Declaring war on noisy tappets

Right, I have had my turbo for a year now (ish) and I can't enjoy the sweet purr of the exhaust without hearing an annoying rattle/tick from the engine when I put any load on it :badmood: . I ruled out tappets at first but now I'm leaning towards them again, but I'm far from being an expert. Is ther...
by Swanny
Tue Jun 23, 2015 11:18 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Group Buy: Pairs of Rear arches
Replies: 32
Views: 9848

Re: Group Buy: Pairs of Rear arches

Sorry if I've ruined this potential group buy for people but I couldn't wait any longer. I bought a set this week as I have an MOT next month and arches are a borderline fail.
by Swanny
Mon Jun 22, 2015 10:03 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Removing a dump valve
Replies: 7
Views: 2648

Re: Removing a dump valve

Ok, that's put my mind at ease, although I was looking forward to blaming that gaping hole for every single problem with the car. I suppose I'll have to blame something else now. :nuts: Thanks for the info
by Swanny
Mon Jun 22, 2015 9:23 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Removing a dump valve
Replies: 7
Views: 2648

Re: Removing a dump valve

I know this is an oldish thread but I noticed the same pipe missing on mine yesterday. I was shocked at first and started to panic. Why would this pipe be missing? I couldn't work out where it was supposed to go to but it doesn't look right to me. The more I look at the engine the more I think it's ...
by Swanny
Wed May 13, 2015 8:55 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Group Buy: Pairs of Rear arches
Replies: 32
Views: 9848

Re: Group Buy: Pairs of Rear arches

I'm in, looking to buy soon so we need to get numbers.
by Swanny
Tue Apr 28, 2015 11:11 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Group Buy: Pairs of Rear arches
Replies: 32
Views: 9848

Re: Group Buy: Pairs of Rear arches

I'm definitely still in. How are you going to make sure people don't pull out and how will the transaction take place? I have no idea whether or not I need the inner panels too, although my arches are pretty far gone. What is this 3rd part? I thought there was just an inner and outer panel.
by Swanny
Fri Apr 17, 2015 11:28 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Group Buy: Pairs of Rear arches
Replies: 32
Views: 9848

Re: Group Buy: Pairs of Rear arches

I'd be interested, I have been looking to buy recently. Maybe we should get 2 sets each - a spare set for next January! 10 sets may be ambitious but we shall see.
by Swanny
Sun Apr 12, 2015 2:11 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Ashens and the Quest for the GameChild
Replies: 1
Views: 1594

Re: Ashens and the Quest for the GameChild

I saw that one for sale a couple of months ago, can't mistake that bonnet logo. Should have bought it, it will be worth a FORTUNE... maybe.
by Swanny
Wed Mar 25, 2015 12:45 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Lumpy when hot
Replies: 10
Views: 4359

Lumpy when hot

I took my faithful Matilda up to Carlisle at the weekend; 300 miles of angry driving after getting lost was fun but I noticed a rather lumpy idle when I started engine after stopping at services. Fine when driving, but sounded almost like it was missing a cylinder when idling. I restarted it 3 or 4 ...
by Swanny
Wed Mar 18, 2015 12:47 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Finally found one.
Replies: 1
Views: 2329

Re: Finally found one.

Congratulations! Sounds like a good find. I'm a recent first time 480'er too, bought it on a whim and fell in love instantly. I resented the potential costs at first but now I have to stop myself spending all my money on the car (instead of the fiancée). I hope you enjoy it, I drive mine 45 miles ev...
by Swanny
Mon Mar 02, 2015 12:54 pm
Forum: Springs and Wheels (70)
Topic: Most likely to clonk?
Replies: 3
Views: 4397

Re: Most likely to clonk?

Did you solve your mystery clonking? I had a similar sound coming from the right rear corner but could only be heard from inside and it didn't seem to coincide with bumps. I had a look and found that the ARB drop link had a tiny amount of play in it, barely noticeable. For the sake of £13 I changed ...
by Swanny
Sun Mar 01, 2015 5:51 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Screw cover missing
Replies: 2
Views: 1011

Re: Screw cover missing

Cheers Jim, you're a star. If you could let me know when you track said cover down I would be very grateful.
by Swanny
Fri Feb 27, 2015 12:33 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Screw cover missing
Replies: 2
Views: 1011

Screw cover missing

Here's a question for all you hoarders: Does anyone have a spare screw cover that fits over the central screw directly beneath the handbrake (on the centre console/handbrake tunnel trim)? I see that manky hole staring up at me every time I look down at the hand brake and it's ruining my interior, wh...
by Swanny
Wed Feb 25, 2015 8:33 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: eBay watch!
Replies: 79
Views: 39880

Re: eBay watch!

Just spotted this on eBay, since there's always someone looking for a Turbo. No rust!!! Needs work but I'd have it if I had somewhere to put it.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-480-TUR ... 234ab3ad3c