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by jifflemon
Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:48 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Heaters starting to sound dodgy
Replies: 11
Views: 9320

Re: Heaters starting to sound dodgy

It shouldn't.....

I've found that 99% of the time, pulling the heater out, scooping all the dead leaves and crap out, then putting some fresh grease on the the fan bearing gives a wonderfully silent, non-squeeking heather blower.

Its about an hours work.
by jifflemon
Sun Oct 08, 2023 3:20 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: My Infocentre has died
Replies: 5
Views: 5132

Re: My Infocentre has died

And you haven’t removed the orange bridge fuse have you?
by jifflemon
Sun Oct 08, 2023 3:19 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: My Infocentre has died
Replies: 5
Views: 5132

Re: My Infocentre has died

Is the infocentre bulb the correct one and is it lighting up?
by jifflemon
Sat Oct 07, 2023 7:42 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Snazzy's story
Replies: 102
Views: 58214

Re: Snazzy's story

Wish all car park spaces were that big; punish the idiots who drive stupid big cars, reward the ones who drive sensible sized ones! Although as the desire for Stupid Useless Vehicles (SUV’s) increases, along with weight, I read an interesting article that suggested older car parks may not be able to...
by jifflemon
Fri Oct 06, 2023 9:24 am
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: Drive seals
Replies: 3
Views: 10001

Re: Drive seals

Exactly the same as Renault one, check the shaft size for the inner bearing though

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235240716593
by jifflemon
Thu Oct 05, 2023 8:29 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 480 turbo CC Bello
Replies: 115
Views: 71541

Re: 480 turbo CC Bello

The vinyl of the door card unsticked on many places. This is why the textil card didn't fit properly in position with the plastic clips and was glued. I'll glue the vinyl again and try the fitting with the original clips but one is missing. Those clips could be better quality. https://live.staticfl...
by jifflemon
Tue Oct 03, 2023 9:48 am
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: Moonroof rubber seal
Replies: 1
Views: 1547

Re: Moonroof rubber seal

Probably as easy to grab a sunroof from a breaker 480. Its not a sought after part, as it's normally only the hinges that fail
by jifflemon
Fri Sep 22, 2023 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Does this imply that my car is still covered by a warranty?
Replies: 4
Views: 3716

Re: Does this imply that my car is still covered by a warranty?

We've all dreamed that! :rofl: Lifetime Care just meant that after the 3 yrs warranty expired, if you continued to maintain a Volvo dealer service history, any parts which fail in later years will qualify for a contribution from Volvo. The scheme runs on a pro-rata basis according to the age of the ...
by jifflemon
Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:03 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Boost/ stuttering problems
Replies: 2
Views: 2108

Re: Boost/ stuttering problems

When the stuttering starts, does the boost remain constant or does it continue to increase?

Have you checked for air leaks in the inlet / dump valves?
by jifflemon
Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:01 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Laurie - '94 480 GT - Racing Green Metallic
Replies: 36
Views: 22892

Re: Laurie - '94 480 GT - Racing Green Metallic

This is most excellent news! :D So, timing belt - I'm a big fan of gates, so timing belt would be: K015370XS - thats the full kit including tensioner and idler. If you've not changed the drive belts yet, consider that, you have a pair of them: 3PK595 is the alternator drivebelt and 6PK1555 is the ma...
by jifflemon
Sat Sep 09, 2023 4:17 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: My 480s so far!
Replies: 62
Views: 55913

Re: My 480s so far!

Torque arms are wonderful to change eh? I’ve had one set take me a week to remove just one bolt, then on another car, undid the nut and pushed the bolt out! :bla:

I’ll have a look for a panhard bolt - should have one lying around
by jifflemon
Mon Sep 04, 2023 3:39 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: B18E lost cold start ability
Replies: 3
Views: 2812

Re: B18E lost cold start ability

I have renewed the coolant temperature sensor and idle control valve, but the problem is still there. So, some questions from me. 1. Is it a b18e engine? 2. Do you know if you've PTC or NTC sensors (or tell us the last 6 digits of the chassis number) 3. Have you got an additional electric pump on t...
by jifflemon
Mon Sep 04, 2023 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Fuel filter union parts
Replies: 8
Views: 4161

Re: Fuel filter union parts

JKM did a similar thing - The big battle is joining the existing pipe, as it's nylon.

Have a read about it here
by jifflemon
Sun Sep 03, 2023 4:27 pm
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: Headlamp adjuster clip
Replies: 4
Views: 2223

Re: Headlamp adjuster clip

Bmw e series (e23/ e24 / e28 / e30) head lamp clips are what you need

For example these
by jifflemon
Sun Sep 03, 2023 10:31 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: My 480s so far!
Replies: 62
Views: 55913

Re: My 480s so far!

Hmmmm, those front adjuster plates don’t look well thought out and I’m not a fan of the rears - your now pushing spring loads through an area not designed for it….
by jifflemon
Wed Aug 30, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Laurie - '94 480 GT - Racing Green Metallic
Replies: 36
Views: 22892

Re: Laurie - '94 480 GT - Racing Green Metallic

DriveBelts: You have two; A main drive belt and an second one for driving the alternator.

6PK1555 for the main drive belt, 3PK595 for the alternator one.
by jifflemon
Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:34 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: front indicator lenses
Replies: 2
Views: 1730

Re: front indicator lenses

That sounds like Edwin to me.... I'll make him aware of this thread as he's not on here very often
by jifflemon
Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:33 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Laurie - '94 480 GT - Racing Green Metallic
Replies: 36
Views: 22892

Re: Laurie - '94 480 GT - Racing Green Metallic

Service parts are easy to find. VERY easy to find. Had a quick look through the website, and most of the items returned with a 480 search were either not 480 items, or were listed as "Expired! Will not come again!" :rofl: I really need to try and do an update to this post , because it looks like pol...
by jifflemon
Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:07 am
Forum: Meetings
Topic: International Meet up - 17/18/19 May 2024 - Bruggen
Replies: 69
Views: 40777

Re: International Meet up - 17/18/19 May 2024 - Bruggen

What's the plans for accommodation?
by jifflemon
Tue Aug 29, 2023 7:25 am
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: Manual Gearbox Oil Change - Ins and Outs
Replies: 42
Views: 26142

Re: Manual Gearbox Oil Change - Ins and Outs

So firstly, I'd avoid that seller, its a rebranded autodoc site, whom I've had way too many issues with to recommend. Lots of informative posts here. Special Thanks to Brinkie. So, reading all the above, my criteria should be : GL4 ONLY 75W80 Elf NFP or equivalent. So how about : https://www.opieoil...