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by 89of480
Sun May 20, 2018 5:53 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Aircon issues...
Replies: 8
Views: 2207

Aircon issues...

Hello again everyone :D I had my R134A aircon regassed after the MOT, considering it was literally completely empty and has been for a long time, the car held the vacuum for 10 minutes and then took the gas like a champ, giving me ice cold aircon and a big smile! :hopping: the idle increased and the...
by 89of480
Sun May 20, 2018 5:29 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Immobiliser & central locking problems - unable to start car
Replies: 14
Views: 6504

Immobiliser & central locking problems - unable to start car

So I got the car all MOT’d yesterday and everything (more on this later), but since yesterday (despite nothing changing) I’ve been having issues with the immobiliser not working, or rather working, and leaving me unable to start the car. There seems to be an intermittent problem with the driver’s do...
by 89of480
Sun May 20, 2018 5:09 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Number Plate Supplier
Replies: 7
Views: 2255

Re: Number Plate Supplier

Try this website https://www.dmb.uk.com/cat/163/dealer-stickers They have lots of old dealer stickers and they used to show lots of old dealer stickers for their plates, I remember looking for an old golf before, might be with a try? Thanks to 89of490's recommendation, I contacted Dave and Kate at ...
by 89of480
Wed May 16, 2018 4:00 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Oil on speed sensor
Replies: 43
Views: 14070

Re: Oil on speed sensor

brinkie wrote:
Wed May 16, 2018 7:15 am
Cheers mate! :wave:
You’re very welcome my friend!!! I’m looking very forward to getting the car MOT tested Saturday so I should be able to start using it and get some more pictures on here! :D
by 89of480
Tue May 15, 2018 10:07 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Novice 480s
Replies: 28
Views: 7273

Re: Novice 480s

Definitely good to read your post, some pictures would definitely be nice to see! Congratulations and good luck with your journey - I know it can be difficult trying to fit things around life though!
by 89of480
Tue May 15, 2018 4:43 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: The story of #89/480 continues...
Replies: 44
Views: 15237

Re: The story of #89/480 continues...

Looking forward to seeing how the LED DRLs turn out, I'd like to see what the bulb assemblies themselves look like too if you have a photo/link. I'm still working on getting a convincing incandescent effect with mine, sounds like you are going for a more modern look though which will be easier colo...
by 89of480
Tue May 15, 2018 2:09 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Oil on speed sensor
Replies: 43
Views: 14070

Re: Oil on speed sensor

I got my drivers license in 1989 and got my B.Sc. in electronic engineering in 1994, but I really had no money for a Volvo 480. Should have studied for general manager or something in marketing and sales instead of learning a skill, that would have paid better :lol: But skills are valuable, the fac...
by 89of480
Tue May 15, 2018 1:57 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Group Buy for Heater Knobs
Replies: 10
Views: 3032

Re: Group Buy for Heater Knobs

I’ll definitely have one at least! :D
by 89of480
Tue May 15, 2018 1:11 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: The story of #89/480 continues...
Replies: 44
Views: 15237

Re: The story of #89/480 continues...

Saturday was a good day! :hopping: It looks like everyone had a fantastic time at the mini meet, it would of been nice to make it! Hopefully I will be able to make it to the ones later in the year though, although, I was certainly there in spirit Saturday beavering away in my own car! I managed to g...
by 89of480
Tue May 15, 2018 12:28 am
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Saturdays mini meet.....
Replies: 21
Views: 6952

Re: Saturdays mini meet.....

Looks like it was a fantastic day filled with stunning cars!!! Gutted I missed out but I’m looking forward to the meets later in the year! :D
by 89of480
Sat May 12, 2018 12:07 am
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Blue Turbo, Cambridge
Replies: 8
Views: 2589

Re: Blue Turbo, Cambridge

jifflemon wrote:
Fri May 11, 2018 9:18 pm
jamescarruthers wrote:
Fri May 11, 2018 9:14 pm
Don't worry, I am full crazy so door bells were rung! I like scaring southerners with friendliness
Ah, must be a northern thing! :rofl:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
by 89of480
Sat May 12, 2018 12:06 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: breaking LHD 2.0
Replies: 59
Views: 29994

Re: breaking LHD 2.0

Are all the front lights gone? Do you have the fogs and the driving lights left? Is the mirror/window switch still available? Some plastic clips for the load cover would be really useful too Thanks! :D Have probably got a pair of driving lamps if these have gone And a mirror/window switch too! Will...
by 89of480
Sat May 12, 2018 12:04 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: L Reg GT Breaking
Replies: 8
Views: 2137

Re: L Reg GT Breaking

Have you got the passenger side top air vent available?
by 89of480
Thu May 10, 2018 11:23 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Volvo 480 2.0l Celebration "Breaking" all parts available
Replies: 62
Views: 22323

Re: Volvo 480 2.0l Celebration "Breaking" all parts available

[quote=89of480 post_id=214066 time=<a href="tel:1525169766">1525169766</a> user_id=18918] Do you still have the driving lights and front fog lights left? How about the Volvo badge for the nose come? Thanks :D Lights have gone, but think I might have the badge. Will check for you. Cheers [/quote] Th...
by 89of480
Thu May 10, 2018 11:22 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: breaking LHD 2.0
Replies: 59
Views: 29994

Re: breaking LHD 2.0

Are all the front lights gone? Do you have the fogs and the driving lights left?
Is the mirror/window switch still available?
Some plastic clips for the load cover would be really useful too

Thanks! :D
by 89of480
Thu May 03, 2018 10:44 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Oil on speed sensor
Replies: 43
Views: 14070

Re: Oil on speed sensor

When the 480 could still be ordered new at the Volvo dealerships, I was getting a degree in electronic engineering, so I have learned a thing or two about how stuff works. :lol: Very nice, lucky you! What a fantastic skill!! :D I wish I could of been old enough to buy one at the time they were stil...
by 89of480
Thu May 03, 2018 10:42 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: The story of #89/480 continues...
Replies: 44
Views: 15237

Re: The story of #89/480 continues...

Don't worry about the paintwork, yours won't be the only 'work in progress' ! Some are not even on the road yet so their owners come in their other car. There will be 2 more meets, Scotland 11th August (combine it with a holiday perhaps?) and Hampshire in October - probably the 6th but not confirme...
by 89of480
Thu May 03, 2018 10:38 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: The story of #89/480 continues...
Replies: 44
Views: 15237

Re: The story of #89/480 continues...

Don't worry about the paintwork, yours won't be the only 'work in progress' ! Some are not even on the road yet so their owners come in their other car. There will be 2 more meets, Scotland 11th August (combine it with a holiday perhaps?) and Hampshire in October - probably the 6th but not confirme...
by 89of480
Thu May 03, 2018 8:07 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Number Plate Supplier
Replies: 7
Views: 2255

Re: Number Plate Supplier

Try this website https://www.dmb.uk.com/cat/163/dealer-stickers

They have lots of old dealer stickers and they used to show lots of old dealer stickers for their plates, I remember looking for an old golf before, might be with a try?
by 89of480
Wed May 02, 2018 11:19 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: The story of #89/480 continues...
Replies: 44
Views: 15237

Re: The story of #89/480 continues...

Will we see you on 12th May? I would love to! I will do my best to make sure the car is MOT’d and ready in time! The only thing I find slightly discouraging is that I feel the state of the paintwork on the car really lets it down - it’s a lot better than it was now though, and I would certainly lov...