Volvo 480 Club Europe

Calipers and carriers is all you need. Rebuild kits? BiggRed looks promising I've used them previously, the kit came with ALL parts, I got a 'pack' and it seemed to contain extra parts which I assumed were for the vented version? By vented version are you referring to the Turbo version? I want to m...

I am once against asking for your advice... I've sourced some Turbo front calipers - what do I need to make sure I get from the guy selling? He has mentioned calipers and carriers - is there anything else that's key to make the conversion? Also recommended rebuild kits available on the interwebs or ...

Ah I got confused between the hangers and the back box mounts - I suppose I won't know what's going on until I get under there.

I haven't been able to have a go at anything mentioned so far but I have been receiving daily packages or 480 related parts/tools/chemicals. I did take a couple of crap pictures of the exhaust, unfortunately not on a lift but I can't see any signs of anything worn - although the exhaust is the cause...

I'll try and take a look under the car this weekend to figure what/where the problem is and I'll put some pics up so we can come up with a definitive solution. No patience! I've ordered 2 new doughnuts, 2 exhaust mounts. I've had quite a successful parts hunt this week across the interwebs - I also...

Yup, those are the common universal pads. Used them in one of my other cars, still fine and toasty 4 years later. Great, I've ordered some of these. Might put some in the back as well...! not wishing to teach any grannies about eggs, but remember to turn the pre-tensioners to 'across' before seat r...

Not only that, but you can replace both fronts and add pads to the rear seats (or have spares!) for LESS than the cost of a single replacement heated seat thermostat. Ah, I couldn't bring myself to buy from Scandix with ridiculous shipping so I bought some from RS components - Only £14 for two but ...

Well, it is you asked, but it very much looks like one of the rear springs is giving up. At first glance it looks like the spring is missing a chunk, but on closer examination, it's actually the bolt from the Tie rod. Yes, thankfully it's just the bolt in the pic. Great updates and an inspiration t...

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Wed Feb 12, 2020 10:44 am

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I know this isn't what you intended me to take away from that post but, there are different size fuel tanks?!

1) those front shocks look like Sachs ones.... maybe they e been replaced, but that spring cup alone would be reason enough for me to have pulled it all apart! Interesting! Are they considered a decent unit? I am familiar with Sachs from their use in touring cars and the Clio Trophy but don't know ...

If you are feeling flush, there's three brand hub caps for ‎sale on eBay!  X2: https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/OEM-3464427-Volvo-480-400-2-enjoliveurs-81280-464427-NOS-neuf-NOS-/184143283451?_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1 ‎X1: https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/OEM-3462740-Volvo-480-400-enjoliveur-jante-taurus-77450-462740-NOS...

A random update on various goings-on over the past few months: Replaced the radio fuse: https://imgur.com/6SpQLJf.jpg Pulled out the dash to re-flow the solder on the instruments and changed a few bulbs: https://imgur.com/IX29lJp.jpg Which means parts light up that previously never did: https://imgu...

Get the impression they had a non-payer!

I should be okay to join!

A bit high, but not far off the money in my opinion - should it match up to the pictures and description (especially underneath)! If those Pirelli P6000 are new then that's c.£500+ already. The amount of money and time I have put into my 480 probably totals this amount. For someone that wants a full...

This looks great, I'll be putting my name down for a full set when the time comes!

Interesting thread! I can't keep my '92 Two-tone in London from April next year due to the ULEZ so I was considering swapping the engine to the 1.7 turbo - to create 'my' ultimate 480. That being said, I'm not really in a position to do this apart from sourcing an engine and loom, getting a couple o...

they are dual connector, two spades per horn
middle picture

Durrrrrr

Knew it! Excellent, but will any 335Hz or 400Hz do? Excuse my ignorance...! It seems these two frequencies do come as a pair (although not dual connector): https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/163719488439?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=163719488439&targetid=595627705353&device...

It seems Scandix has them, but are both horns the same?

http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/el ... 19221/?s=r