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by jifflemon
Sun Nov 05, 2023 8:33 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Rear lamp Seals / Marker light seals / Headlamp Hinges / knobs / clips / Footwell lamps /Roller Blind
Replies: 17
Views: 13141

Re: Rear lamp Seals / Marker light seals / Headlamp Hinges / knobs / clips / Footwell lamps /Roller Blind

Final approved parts now available! https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ADCreHejX9iD_QTM_wlADSHPNEVlRhlfmDfDH4IfCvEgiJyUX9b9FrD3T5d7ypB0chnOtyhMVDGR6u7S2lIMQVZtzXZPtUDZ-YB4GZiKxqQV-cNpbl2v4uE9hIhVzqDyq4fFQlYhXj6XHFR7RedvY__ZNqMegg=w1683-h1337-s-no-gm?authuser=0 This is what you'd be getting. Obviou...
by jifflemon
Sun Nov 05, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: Howto manuals
Topic: Brake caliper refurbishment
Replies: 9
Views: 12253

Re: Brake caliper refurbishment

Excellent write up as usual, TBH for the outer seal/dust cover I normally fit it after I've fitted the inner seal and pushed in the piston, I guess depends on clearance and how easy fiddly it is to flip it over? The problem is getting the out seal lip to tuck in - If google images was playing ball,...
by jifflemon
Sun Nov 05, 2023 1:32 pm
Forum: Howto manuals
Topic: Brake caliper refurbishment
Replies: 9
Views: 12253

Re: Brake caliper refurbishment

So, to remove the mechanism from the piston, its a simple as levering from both sides with a pair of stout screwdrivers. You don't have to dissassemble it to transfer it over but do ensure you give it a thorough cleaning. Fitting into the new piston is done by pressing in - A vice (fitted with soft ...
by jifflemon
Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:38 pm
Forum: Howto manuals
Topic: Brake caliper refurbishment
Replies: 9
Views: 12253

Re: Brake caliper refurbishment

Rear Brake Strip down So, working the handbrake lever should be sufficient to push the piston out of the bore; otherwise you'll have to hydraulic it out. Turned the piston over you'll be greeted by this (another image to fix) That's half of the handbrake adjuster mechanism. If you're looking at you...
by jifflemon
Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: Howto manuals
Topic: Brake caliper refurbishment
Replies: 9
Views: 12253

Re: Brake caliper refurbishment

Rear brakes I've deliberated posting this one, as I'm fairly confident I'm probably the only person mad enough to take this on, but here we go anyway! First lets cover the earlier statement I made - However, I should point out that if you are having your calipers refurbished, I'd absolutely make so...
by jifflemon
Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: Howto manuals
Topic: Brake caliper refurbishment
Replies: 9
Views: 12253

Re: Brake caliper refurbishment

Then its the outer seal and piston. I find the easiest way is to fit the seal to the piston about a third of the way down the piston like this (trying to fix image) You fit the lip of the seal into the caliper before pushing the piston squarely down into the bore. As you push the piston down the lip...
by jifflemon
Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: Howto manuals
Topic: Brake caliper refurbishment
Replies: 9
Views: 12253

Re: Brake caliper refurbishment

Reassembly A rebuild kit typically comes with two seals (inner and outer), a new piston and bleed nipple and some red rubber grease. If you lay your parts out, it should look something like this: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ADCreHf6GPzNMHjv0YXJ4PCoFi_xeBFfb7zXJemW7uMRUmwIpfAYPz-TGLrwkOZxTu...
by jifflemon
Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:36 pm
Forum: Howto manuals
Topic: Brake caliper refurbishment
Replies: 9
Views: 12253

Re: Brake caliper refurbishment

Front Caliper: Front calipers are relatively simple to do. You remove the Piston and replace the outer and inner seals, and the piston too. Ok, a little more detail perhaps! First thing to consider, is that if you intend painting the caliper, whilst its fitted to the car, it's a good opportunity to...
by jifflemon
Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:35 pm
Forum: Howto manuals
Topic: Brake caliper refurbishment
Replies: 9
Views: 12253

Brake caliper refurbishment

Let's just start with a typical disclaimer. Brakes are the amongst the most important parts of your car. If you're not sufficiently qualified to work on them, please step away and leave to a professional. It's not just your life you risk but other road users. Before getting into the how to, there's ...
by jifflemon
Fri Nov 03, 2023 2:15 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Lily's transformation
Replies: 92
Views: 106037

Re: Lily's transformation

Ah, the joys of fleet management eh?

I think a dehumidifier is also as essential to 480 ownership as 7mm hex bit (for handbrake adjustment, in case anyone is wondering!).

Although I'd have paid good money to watch the reverse tow start.... :shock:
by jifflemon
Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:55 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Digital Clock Repair
Replies: 9
Views: 19515

Re: Digital Clock Repair

Remember the car's that are meant to have the digital clock have four pins on the plug, not three like you analogue peasants. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: On the plus side, us analogue peasants can easily tell the time...... One of the things I was looking at with Mr Dendy, was actually replacing all the g...
by jifflemon
Tue Oct 31, 2023 2:30 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: 27mA current drain, is it normal?
Replies: 3
Views: 1251

Re: 27mA current drain, is it normal?

Test it under load; Headlamps, heater blower on Max, heated rear windows and seats.

Shouldn't drop below 13.7 really.
by jifflemon
Mon Oct 30, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: 27mA current drain, is it normal?
Replies: 3
Views: 1251

Re: 27mA current drain, is it normal?

What year is the car? All volvo's have an 027 style battery, which is in the region of 60ah; So, it can stand a draw of 1amp for 60 hours, or in the case of you 27ma, 222 hours.... I'd suggest it's one of two things (possibly both!). 1. As it's start with colder, darker weather (which means more loa...
by jifflemon
Sun Oct 29, 2023 8:47 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Volvo Audio - What you never asked for....
Replies: 12
Views: 36513

Re: Volvo Audio - What you never asked for....

Now, what if, heaven forbid, you wanted some more modern connectivity, such as bluetooth. Well, that would come in one of three flavours. 1. You buy a dongle that plugs into the cigarette light socket, and transmits on FM (typically 108 to avoid any actual radio station). You pair your device to the...
by jifflemon
Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:34 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Volvo Audio - What you never asked for....
Replies: 12
Views: 36513

Volvo Audio - What you never asked for....

I know there's probably 3 people on here that this thread may appeal too, so here's a big old brain dump all about volvo audio; A big thanks goes to DC Walker for the bulk of the research. UK SPECIFICATION 480 – STANDARD RADIO UNITS FITTED AS PER BROCHURES 1987 No reference to unit fitted as standar...
by jifflemon
Sat Oct 28, 2023 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Info & Pics of the Japanese market 480s!
Replies: 13
Views: 27889

Re: Info & Pics of the Japanese market 480s!

this is the link for all his 480 posts
by jifflemon
Sat Oct 28, 2023 12:14 pm
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: Retractable rear cover
Replies: 10
Views: 14427

Re: Retractable rear cover

Martin63 wrote:
Fri Oct 27, 2023 6:08 pm
Gapples wrote:
Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:27 pm
Thank you for the warning, not something one would think about looking for 😬

Does anyone have any spare brackets for sale? I have a bracket less cover 😊
I've them modelled and ready for production
by jifflemon
Wed Oct 25, 2023 1:10 pm
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Rear Torque rods
Replies: 24
Views: 30858

Re: Rear Torque rods

Alan 480 wrote:
Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:02 am
I'd better wait until underside of car is dry before starting, not sure when that might be .. .. . :rofl:
That'll be in the dry season - July 30th- July 31st :rofl: :rofl:
by jifflemon
Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:39 am
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Rear Torque rods
Replies: 24
Views: 30858

Re: Rear Torque rods

removing the bumper gives the best access. Obviously, this comes with its own issues, but I think you've already battled those!
by jifflemon
Tue Oct 17, 2023 7:36 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Heaters starting to sound dodgy
Replies: 11
Views: 9322

Re: Heaters starting to sound dodgy

Remove lower dash panel, remove glovebox. Remove screws and wires from heater motor.