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- Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Help/Advice needed!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4623
Re: Help/Advice needed!
It might be the throttle position switch, mine failed and left the revs at 'fast idle' which is not clever in town when dropping down a gear or 'lifting off' different models have different switching settings. I think it is a three position switch, mine was filled with oil from the throttle body, cu...
- Tue Mar 07, 2023 5:54 pm
- Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
- Topic: For Sale: 2008 Mini Convertible - £2500
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2267
Re: For Sale: 2008 Mini Convertible
soft top sales are highest in the UK, guess which country has 'poorest' weather fro said item
The SS1 is really now only used in summer but it was used all year round by better half until bought the 480
- Tue Mar 07, 2023 5:51 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Rescue Car: R5 - Black Manual SR Turbo
- Replies: 62
- Views: 20666
Re: Rescue Car: R5 - Black Manual SR Turbo
Then finally....the "summer look" https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWcJdxY5jJO_dPDmA5DxO2pBM0KPYM0DBM8nShxjd3ZHJLx-VtfUu56kgMyykMBl-noUenjcyXHCllC_soagScmBBMYvN0YrFfSfk5jB57XREpiWrCTwIci7pqk0X_B7ciiOROhxWdemxWW-t7OkJlZiQ=w1783-h1337-no?authuser=0 looks fine,I can't get the door to lift off...
- Wed Feb 22, 2023 6:35 pm
- Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
- Topic: Rear Torque rods
- Replies: 24
- Views: 30944
Re: Rear Torque rods
yes tried them, there is an option from Poland , but wanted to avoid any 'importation issues'...jifflemon wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 3:00 pmwas going to say:
https://www.polar-parts.co.uk/Stabilize ... O_10000894
But they're out of stock
- Wed Feb 22, 2023 12:52 pm
- Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
- Topic: Rear Torque rods
- Replies: 24
- Views: 30944
Re: Rear Torque rods
what are option for the rear trailing part? , the one that goes up to the rear of the car (at bumper)
I know Fraser had some GUCCI ones, but for us lesser mortals with a 'standard' car... (other than SKANDIX)
I know Fraser had some GUCCI ones, but for us lesser mortals with a 'standard' car... (other than SKANDIX)
- Mon Feb 13, 2023 5:41 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Recommissioning a 480: 9. Final Bits
- Replies: 36
- Views: 12003
Re: Recommissioning a 480: 9. Final Bits
I'd agree if 'nowt' but if the resistances are 'about right' / 'within tolerance' then it would screw the ECU even further?
- Sun Feb 12, 2023 7:21 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Recommissioning a 480: 9. Final Bits
- Replies: 36
- Views: 12003
Re: Recommissioning a 480: 9. Final Bits
Hi James The PM I sent seems to be stuck in the Outbox at the moment. Maybe it only shows as Sent once you read it? Will keep checking it. Meanwhile the car today developed a bad misfire. It starts easily and the tickover comes down as it warms up. While the engine is cold it even pulls fairly well...
- Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:40 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Infocenter disco mode
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9429
Re: Infocenter disco mode
Fietsaapje (which is Dutch for bicycle monkey :D), I am living in Houten, just 10 km from your place and I have both profound knowledge of the 480's electronics and a large stock of spare parts. Orlando lives just 40 km further if there's need for more spares. You are cordially invited to take your...
- Sun Jan 15, 2023 7:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Serial number on tag engine block
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1883
Re: Serial number on tag engine block
I thought it was just the engine number, but Jeff will confirm (or deny)
- Tue Jan 10, 2023 4:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Electric window winder
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2608
Re: Electric window winder
My mechanic uses an off site MOT station so I haven’t seen the paperwork yet, I understand that it was deemed as “safety critical” as it wouldn’t go down but if it had gone in already down it would have passed. I is the drivers side that has gone, am I correct in thinking that the OEM quoted for my...
- Mon Jan 09, 2023 7:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Electric window winder
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2608
Re: Electric window winder
which section have they failed it on, specifically is it section 3.1? as I thought it only had to be 'clear, clean and safety glass or safety glazing' Sorry i don't know where to source a replacement although they do pop up on E-bay from time to time, need also to make sure which side as they are 'h...
- Thu Dec 22, 2022 5:55 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Wanted: Rear tail lights and rear crashbar
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3063
Re: Wanted: Rear tail lights and rear crashbar
Potential quick fix for the bumper - just bolt it back on minus the bar for now. I realise that the current garage might take issue with that, but nothing stopping you taking it somewhere else for the MOT. is there anything that states there must be steel 'within'? the SS1 is (& was always) just In...
- Thu Dec 22, 2022 5:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: The Bean Counter theory
- Replies: 18
- Views: 14820
Re: The Bean Counter theory
IMO The 480 is a shitty built Volvo. The 460 was much nicer inside for a 400 series. Think about that for a moment. ah yes I think this is the point of this thread ;-0 The first 480 (E reg) I had was well built and (aside from the dash surround) was pretty decent cf similar vintage, carpet vs fuzzy...
- Wed Dec 21, 2022 7:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: The Bean Counter theory
- Replies: 18
- Views: 14820
Re: The Bean Counter theory
looking at HBOL and it lists
'H 19 full throttle switch'
onto pin C4 of the CEM line 1250 on the upto 1991 coloured wire SB-Br
as part of the REAR wiring harness!!!
'H 19 full throttle switch'
onto pin C4 of the CEM line 1250 on the upto 1991 coloured wire SB-Br
as part of the REAR wiring harness!!!
- Wed Dec 21, 2022 12:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: The Bean Counter theory
- Replies: 18
- Views: 14820
Re: The Bean Counter theory
A question regarding the phasing out of "overtaking wipers" My '91 ES had this from factory, which i believe takes the signal to switch to constant from the oem throttle position sensor reading 100% and telling the CEM *bonkers* but anwyay, because I'm a heathen and use standalone management on my ...
- Mon Dec 12, 2022 5:44 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: 1987 480 ES Project -- D-reg, 2nd oldest in UK
- Replies: 285
- Views: 159329
Re: 1987 480 ES Project -- D-reg, 2nd oldest in UK
https://i.postimg.cc/jdZJKysg/F79-CAE39-8756-4-A11-9-CB8-18-A708-B10-D95.jpg Didn’t really want to take this out for its first trip in snow, slush and salt but was also very happy to dig it out and use it as it was intended early this morning. well they are meant to be used!!! Amanda ran the last o...
- Sat Nov 19, 2022 7:55 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: WANTED: Mudflaps (front and/or rear)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1851
Re: WANTED: Mudflaps (front and/or rear)
I had 'generic' CANNON for ages nice and sturdy, so better something than nothing?
- Fri Nov 18, 2022 5:36 pm
- Forum: Power transmission (40)
- Topic: Gear linkage / leakage
- Replies: 18
- Views: 17421
Re: Gear linkage / leakage
the 'wobble' you describe sounds familiar, and wear on that bearing seemed to be the root cause of the issue. If I recall correctly the oil would dribble out at this point and pool on the wishbone, gradually destroying my bushes :D I'd accept the dribble, it means that the sub-frame won't rust :wink:
- Wed Nov 16, 2022 8:28 pm
- Forum: Power transmission (40)
- Topic: Gear linkage / leakage
- Replies: 18
- Views: 17421
Re: Gear linkage / leakage
Thanks
I'll have another look but from memory it doesn't look as if there is any chamfered section, just square to the drive shaft.
I'll maybe try and get a photo from above to save putting back on ramps
also the boot can 'wobble' around on the shaft/bearing which i didn't think felt 'correct'
I'll have another look but from memory it doesn't look as if there is any chamfered section, just square to the drive shaft.
I'll maybe try and get a photo from above to save putting back on ramps
also the boot can 'wobble' around on the shaft/bearing which i didn't think felt 'correct'
- Tue Nov 15, 2022 8:20 pm
- Forum: Power transmission (40)
- Topic: Gear linkage / leakage
- Replies: 18
- Views: 17421
Re: Gear linkage / leakage
Jeff good man for photos how the heck can that let oil leak out, I thought it was a 'piston fit' into the housing, not a 'face seal' I'm pretty sure the three bolts are tight! I wonder if that is the lip seal on the shaft is missing on mine as I can see a metal section, (i think it's metal) and it r...