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by felyx
Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:08 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: 1.7 ES Spark plugs
Replies: 4
Views: 1598

yeah but volvo don't make there plugs. bosch and beru do
by felyx
Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:17 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: My 480 turbo for sale new Racing clutch and RICHMOD!!
Replies: 12
Views: 3955

ALSO WOULD CONSIDER BREAKING car as it's worth more in bits than as a whole , recon gearbox with racing clutch , turbocharger , engine , RICHMOD red ECU , nice wheels that dont rub with newish tyres allround.brand new clear front light clusters etc etc just that lot must be about £550 ish and the...
by felyx
Fri Aug 28, 2009 9:50 am
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: GET YOUR RACING CLUTCH HERE £90 !!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 0
Views: 1766

GET YOUR RACING CLUTCH HERE £90 !!!!!!!!!!

Friction services in bristol will put racing compound on your worn out clutch at any thickness you like ( i go for 1mm thicker) overnicght for £30 inc vat , and for £60 increase the Nm presuure of your pressure plate spring by 50% .(this is a sent away 1 week turnaround) SO IN ESSENCE £90 A...
by felyx
Fri Aug 28, 2009 9:47 am
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: confusion about clutch diameter pre 1991 and afterwards
Replies: 8
Views: 5978

Friction services in bristol will put racing compound on your worn out clutch at any thickness you like ( i go for 1mm thicker) overnicght for £30 inc vat , and for £60 increase the Nm presuure of your pressure plate spring by 50% .(this is a sent away 1 week turnaround) SO IN ESSENCE £90 A...
by felyx
Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:41 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Yikes, headlights, day running, immobiliser, alarm
Replies: 7
Views: 2435

also disconnect all the earth straps on the car and clean all rust off, and use some sandpaper etc on the chassis contact area , this has solved problems many times for and was the advice of our mised GURU RPruen RICHMOD MAN
by felyx
Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:39 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Central Brake Light Bulb
Replies: 1
Views: 941

just take the old bulb with you mate it's a lot easier and halfords are not very knowledgable about ANYTHING.

cheers
by felyx
Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:35 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: WANTED Volvo 480 turbo engine and ecu
Replies: 3
Views: 1711

yate car breakers in Bristol have one already removed £100 last time i asked and it had done 80k miles (NO ECU , BUT I HAVE A SPARE RED ONE) 7 Dean Road Yate Bristol County of Bristol BS37 5NJ 01454-322701 hope that helps matey !!! cheers Felyx , when you ring up tell him its under the tarpalin n...
by felyx
Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:33 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: 1.7 turbo engine
Replies: 3
Views: 1850

yate car breakers in Bristol have one already removed £100 last time i asked and it had done 80k miles 7 Dean Road Yate Bristol County of Bristol BS37 5NJ 01454-322701 (75 miles from you , and a nice drive on the A420 then down through cirencester) hope that helps matey !!! cheers Felyx , when yo...
by felyx
Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:28 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: MOT doom...
Replies: 7
Views: 2519

your looking at about £150 to £200 in parts and about the same again if your not going to fit them inc M.O.T , if i get a garage to do the work i always buy the parts myslef (some garage's don't like this as it's where they slap on a 40% surcharge on trade part prices etc) if you do do it at l...
by felyx
Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:05 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: My 480 turbo for sale new Racing clutch and RICHMOD!!
Replies: 12
Views: 3955

STILL FOR SALE
by felyx
Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:11 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: 1.7 ES Spark plugs
Replies: 4
Views: 1598

Beru ultra from G.S.F for £1.50p each are not bad , unless you have a tweaked up turbo , i have used them in my Richmod Turbo though for 20k miles 140mph no problem without missing a beat etc.

cheers Felyx
by felyx
Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:49 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: My 480 turbo for sale new Racing clutch and RICHMOD!!
Replies: 12
Views: 3955

My 480 turbo for sale new Racing clutch and RICHMOD!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/felyx247/DSC00156.jpg hi all my 480 turbo is up for sale as is for £450 (no M.O.T) or £575 with 12 months MOT has Richmod , cam belt done 20k miles ago has done 90k miles i did 20k of those , has service history , in the last 20k miles disk's n pads (pad...
by felyx
Sat Jul 25, 2009 8:34 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: 440/460/480 intercooler
Replies: 3
Views: 1515

yes they are all the same, also have a look in fast ford magazine for a new intercooler , also loads on ebay.

though the standard one is quite effective .
by felyx
Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:49 am
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: exploding flywheels
Replies: 14
Views: 6373

i wouldn't worry maTE REALLY just drive , i could be wrong but on this forum mostly the only thing that disintergrates is very voerloaded pistons without enough feul , i have done that twice and even rich aka richmod has once etc.

cheers felyx
by felyx
Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:11 am
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: exploding flywheels
Replies: 14
Views: 6373

you can get your flywheel skimmed by 1mm for about 20 quid at any engineering shop , this may help. you could also have it treated by chilling it down to minus185degress celcius which would make it maybe 15% stronger.

cheers felyx
by felyx
Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:08 am
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: NEW TURBO 215mm Clutch £37.50Pence !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 4056

just to update i got the clutch fitted and it works totally perfectly and i have richmod mod with about 160bhp at the wheels , kerbside motors in Bristol fit a 480 clutch for 90quid !! too :shock: so all in a reaunlt 19 phase1 16valve 2 litre clutch with fitting 127quid YEEHA !!!! cheers people , P....
by felyx
Thu Feb 19, 2009 12:55 pm
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: NEW TURBO 215mm Clutch £37.50Pence !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 4056

NEW TURBO 215mm Clutch £37.50Pence !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:shock: :shock: i just bought and fitted a renualt megane phase1, 16v 2litre, clutch 215mm that i bought brand new from ebay for £37.50 26 splines , complete kit. next day fed ex included HAPPY DAYS , the 200mm clutch i can get for £60 from a trade counter but 215mm cost £125 from a trade c...
by felyx
Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:30 am
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: hybrid clutch renault/volvo upgrade/stronger
Replies: 3
Views: 2762

i just bought and fitted a renualt megane phase1, 16v 2litre, clutch 215mm that i bought brand new from ebay for £37.50 26 splines

next day fed ex included HAPPY DAYS , the 200mm clutch i can get for £60 from a trade counter but 215mm cost £125 from a trade counter OUCH :shock:

cheers
by felyx
Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:41 am
Forum: Tuning And Tweaking
Topic: Tuning advice please!
Replies: 3
Views: 2417

you can normally tell if it's a richmod as it should go to about 120MPH or 192KPH in 4th gear :shock:
by felyx
Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:36 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: volvo 480 Turbo GT Special Edition for sale
Replies: 24
Views: 8276

i have a classic 900 16v non turbo 2 owners from new 1990 , £3000 spent in the last 2 years , new cat fuel pump , every single M.O.T test and original SAAB invoice for construction of the car. the most complete service history i have ever ever senn the 2 owners before me were a professor and then...