Volvo 480 Club Europe

Well done Chris for keeping it going so long

Reality doesn't match with my plans either

Maybe will help, assuming your car is a manual

Gear ratios (from here http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/volvo48 ... engine9=on)
1. 3.091:1
2. 1.842:1
3. 1.320:1
4. 0.967:1
5. 0.758:1
reverse. 3.545:1
final drive. 4.067:1

Speed calculator (need tyre sizes)
http://www.tremec.com/calculadora.php

Updated.... Standard ECUs + recirc + gauge panel + boost solenoid + rear light seals to Joe S - paid & posted Relay cover + interior light + boot/fuel flap release lever cover to Harriet - 8, waiting for payment/address Aerial + seat belt buckles to 0314 - paid & posted /// Rear seat belts - sold Sn...

Jim someone asked me about the below items on my car: "Metal water pipe that wraps around front of engine" Alternator brackets (assume he means support bracket that bolts to the block, and the adjustment slotted flat bar thing) Those items are not available on mine since the engine has gone to a bet...

Auto speed sensor Steve Sideways - collected Speedo unit + boost solenoid + wiper arms + recirc to m616tls - collected Adapter bracket and banjo bolt for the oil pressure sender to DCwalker - gone with engine Robou-mod ECU to Jay-kay-em - paid for & posted Snow mats + boot LINER to gltease - waiting...

do you pay more council tax or something...!

doingitsideways wrote:I'll have the MAF

Sling it in your boot when you go to Shakey at weekend and I'll grab it off you.
Alternatively, stick it in your pocket if you're on foot

OKey dokey pal, would you like this momo wheel also to chav-your-ride?

Auto speed sensor Steve Sideways - collected Speedo unit + boost solenoid + wiper arms + recirc to m616tls - collected Adapter bracket and banjo bolt for the oil pressure sender to DCwalker - gone with engine Robou-mod ECU to Jay-kay-em - paid for & posted Snow mats + boot LINER to gltease - waiting...

Glad to see the car will remain on the forum & in good hands

Maybe one of the bulbs has gone

Ha ha ha... That hammer's gonna strike soon!! :rofl: You never mentioned the Momo wheel? Must have kept that one out of sight there. Do you have the boss for it? Never thought about it til later mate. It's only spare now due to changing the wheel on the Mazda. Yes got a boss although just an ebay j...

Photos for folks who have requested/paid for parts: Throttle body http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u565/jamesy12345/280320162514_zpskhjwjmwg.jpg Windscreen washer http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u565/jamesy12345/280320162534_zps6njrjla5.jpg Rear belts http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u565/...

All possible parts stripped off today (thanks to my lovely assistant Mr Sideways), all members contacted about their requests Some bits left just let me know if anything is needed: New DRL bulb holders Ignition coil (1 from 2 left) Boost solenoid (1 from 2 left) New carbon front splitter New rear li...

gsa60 wrote:Hi Jamesy,
Sorry about your car.
I've PM'ed you to see if you have some parts.

Cheers

Replied mate & updated list

Right then any more for any more, Monday Mr Sideways & I will start stripping (!) Auto speed sensor Steve Sideways - 5 provisionally sold Boost solenoid to m616tls - 5 sold Speedo unit to m616tls - 30 sold Adapter bracket and banjo bolt for the oil pressure sender to DCwalker - 5 provisionally sold ...

Hi James Do you have a rear window wiring loom with rubber seal available? Also looking for the seatbelt arms with the rollers (both sides). Bet the rear light lenses have gone! cheers Jim How do Jim Seat belts arms went a while ago, rear lights same. I'm not sure what condition the rear loom is in...

I see them mate will have a look at the weekend, I think I know what you mean

Jamesy, if you carry on giving bits of that engine away, there'll be nothing left for me to collect! :lol: Got me stumped though, this one. Oh, I sent a replacement BCV back with Pollution. Don't know if Jim had that for his stash though. sorry I forgot you were considering getting the engine, just...

cranna21 wrote:How there, have you got mudflaps?

Cheers

no it's just the way I walk mate

I'll have a look

glasgowjim wrote:No its just his big ass !

only kidding james

Thanks Jim you are driving me to a diet of Johnny Walker & pizza

Posted on the other Volvo forum but I will repeat here so the 480 guys can comment also: Like I said on the Skype disappointing that this hasn't been resolved. The only things I can think of would be boost leak (including the recirc leaking back to inlet side) or the boost solenoid. Have a good pull...