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- Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Volvo UK Press Cars
- Replies: 16
- Views: 11123
Re: Volvo UK Press Cars
Just some more inane observations... This started with the GT press cars being "BW" and suspected Lyehill Quarry supplied... https://i.postimg.cc/4dW1LpP7/gt.jpg Well, I was watching the 1996 BTCC Review on VHS.. as you do... :lol: https://i.postimg.cc/Jn8Hjw6L/jbw1.jpg There's a "team highlights" s...
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 4:55 pm
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Spotted Alconbury : Black J-plate
- Replies: 11
- Views: 25492
Re: Spotted Alconbury : Black J-plate
this one by any chance? Oh dear :( Well, as suspected, that's CAT-B now. What could be a perfectly serviceable 480 is now "terminated" following a paperwork exercise. In which case, £2800 doesn't make sense - and I can't see a big queue forming for export (being RHD). I suspect its another one to b...
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 2:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Merry Christmas!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 17393
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas & Seasons Greetings to all forum users around the world.
Best Wishes for 2024.
Best Wishes for 2024.
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:45 pm
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Spotted Alconbury : Black J-plate
- Replies: 11
- Views: 25492
Re: Spotted Alconbury : Black J-plate
I ended up deleting that "flooded" post, just so I could repost when I got word from the insurance company. They just happen to tell me its a total loss and will be scrapped. Yeah that was the basis of my reply. Don't get the insurance company involved in any way, shape, or form it said. Most of th...
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 3:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Any advice or suggestion?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4786
Re: Any advice or suggestion?
Would appreciate advice on whether preserving her is worth it for the long run. Well, it certainly doesn't make any financial sense. 2023 and values are still a country mile off P1800ES with no signs of ever getting close. There has to be a bit of heart over head. You do get quite an exclusive car ...
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 3:00 pm
- Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
- Topic: Power Steering Fluid spec
- Replies: 4
- Views: 12961
Re: Power Steering Fluid spec
Yep i'm with you Alan, nothing fancy Dexron-III.
Unlike transmissions where they may be sensitive to types, I think any old red ATF will do for PAS.
Grade "F" dates back to the 90's, so 30+ years entirely possible if its been stored OK.
Good luck, its a messy old job.
Unlike transmissions where they may be sensitive to types, I think any old red ATF will do for PAS.
Grade "F" dates back to the 90's, so 30+ years entirely possible if its been stored OK.
Good luck, its a messy old job.
- Wed Dec 20, 2023 2:13 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: 400 series tow mirror accessory
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9777
Re: 400 series tow mirror accessory
WOW
Are they meant for an FH480 running STGO and Volvo got their 480's mixed up
They're adequate for a static home !
Are they meant for an FH480 running STGO and Volvo got their 480's mixed up
They're adequate for a static home !
- Sun Dec 17, 2023 6:56 pm
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: Late Bumper Stripes?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 23314
- Sun Dec 17, 2023 6:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Any suggestions?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 20444
Re: Any suggestions?
I have never found a Multi-Car policy competitive enough to insure a group of multi-purpose, old & new, vehicles. They say "10% multi-car discount" but in reality, if you shop round for each car it can save you a stack. I guess it's a balance of less faff vs. money saved when choosing multi-car. Eac...
- Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:54 pm
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: Late Bumper Stripes?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 23314
Re: Late Bumper Stripes?
Yep, they’re standard. They are anti-vibration pads to stop the nose cone chafing the bumper. I think there should be some more by the indicators. They fall off in time, or the bumper gets painted and they never get restored. I have used some gel blobs for kitchen cupboard doors. The little self adh...
- Thu Dec 14, 2023 7:13 pm
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: Late Bumper Stripes?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 23314
Late Bumper Stripes?
This is a question many will find pedantic but it's quite important to me. I thought I was comfortable in my knowledge that early cars had red bumper stripes and later cars had satin black bumper stripes. This is supported in press photos which you can only assume to be standard... https://i.postimg...
- Thu Dec 14, 2023 4:53 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Wanted : Nearside Wheelarch Liner : Now Sorted!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7396
Re: Wanted : Nearside Wheelarch Liner
Stand down.... "The Lakes" provides. :wave: Just when you thought that grey 480 couldn't possibly give anything more... https://i.postimg.cc/wjPBJRWP/lakes.jpg 1x perfect wheel arch liner with integral mudflap all intact. :eek: They have a new 460 there I didn't recognise if anyone has any running g...
- Tue Dec 12, 2023 8:17 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Wanted : Nearside Wheelarch Liner : Now Sorted!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7396
Wanted : Nearside Wheelarch Liner : Now Sorted!
Evening all; It's only taken me 7 years to work this out, but one of my wheel arch liners is broken. :cryhard: Paintshop #2 requires a journey in the depths of winter so best to have these fitted really. Just discovered one of my integrated mud flaps is missing... https://i.postimg.cc/SKK18XVh/AD0-E...
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 4:52 pm
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Spotted Alconbury : Black J-plate
- Replies: 11
- Views: 25492
Re: Spotted Alconbury : Black J-plate
Wow that's great feedback for a spotted thread! Got you in the end! Considering how rare they are, to see one in your own village, absolute :shock: Welcome to the forum. I was typing a reply to your "flooded" thread but it seems to have disappeared :? There's a few 480 owners in the USA now. Think i...
- Mon Nov 27, 2023 6:35 pm
- Forum: In Car Entertainment
- Topic: Volvo Audio - What you never asked for....
- Replies: 12
- Views: 36555
Re: Volvo Audio - What you never asked for....
Slightly off topic as it's Kenwood but i'm also toying with the CD changer port. In the name of nostalgia I want my first ever head unit back - a 1995 Kenwood - but I want to make it Bluetooth compatible. This head unit has no aux-in functionality. I have purchased the JL Audio MBT-RX... https://m.m...
- Tue Nov 21, 2023 9:59 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Half an Update November 2023
- Replies: 130
- Views: 156785
Re: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Half an Update November 2023
When not even Optimistic is optimistic, we've got problems
Kind words as always on here.
I have a future place lined up, so all is good.
- Sun Nov 19, 2023 4:12 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Half an Update November 2023
- Replies: 130
- Views: 156785
Re: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Half an Update November 2023
November 2023 - Half an Update... [/u] Since September 2022 a text was sent every fortnight to that paintshop man. This continued for 8 months. :wall: May 2023 I was told rectification work was ready. Turned up for collection. Driver's seat impregnated with dust. Should never of fitted the leather ...
- Wed Nov 08, 2023 5:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Lanoguard - anyone used it as rustproofing?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9514
Re: Lanoguard - anyone used it as rustproofing?
This year I have been a victim of advertising too! :bla: I saw the Lanoguard adverts and fancied trying something new. Lanoguard has some amazing recommendations from organisations associated with coastal use. Like many of these things, it’s just the emperor’s new clothes – any product that keeps ou...
- Fri Nov 03, 2023 5:46 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Lily's transformation
- Replies: 92
- Views: 106312
Re: Lily's transformation
Oh my goodness Sylvia. I'd be mortified if some of my cars got a handbrake high bath.
As if 480's need any more help taking on water, let alone acts of God!
Best wishes sorting it out.
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Info & Pics of the Japanese market 480s!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 27917
Re: Info & Pics of the Japanese market 480s!
Quite bizarre. Thanks for posting. Many bizarre things in 480 world. Had a quick at the parts catalogue I have and no mention of Japanese lights. The red side markers are in the parts catalogue (3402472 & 3402473) but that's not to say they are exclusively Japanese - I think they might of been in pr...