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- Fri Nov 20, 2015 7:18 am
- Forum: Tuning And Tweaking
- Topic: Blue label ECU 480
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7152
Re: Blue label ECU 480
Rare now mate, try breakers inc ebay as I posted on the other forum
- Fri Nov 20, 2015 7:03 am
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: B18ft flywheel and ECU? Help
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1301
Re: B18ft flywheel and ECU? Help
Info below fella, not a conclusive answer but may help with decision making
http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/v ... 11&t=14907
http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/v ... 12&t=18009
http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/v ... 11&t=14907
http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/v ... 12&t=18009
- Tue Nov 17, 2015 11:55 am
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: Turbo meter wont' go pass halfway.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10284
Re: Turbo meter wont' go pass halfway.
From memory my boost gauge went about halfway into the yellow, a bit past 12 o'clock, when the car was stock. Old post on this...http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16224 But as the guys mention above, since the gauges are not accurate I wouldn't worry so much about it If you t...
- Wed Nov 11, 2015 8:25 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: After more than a year of lurking, time to say Hello!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5136
Re: After more than a year of lurking, time to say Hello!
I was recently reading some random threads about Volvo 480 in ths madhouse spanish car forum (forocoches). Mainly of people asking on opinions about the car in intention to buy one. This guy told the story about when he went into his town Volvo dealer where they had a 480 Turbo for sale. When asked...
- Tue Nov 10, 2015 3:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: After more than a year of lurking, time to say Hello!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5136
Re: After more than a year of lurking, time to say Hello!
Just noticed this..hello!!
- Sat Nov 07, 2015 9:23 am
- Forum: Springs and Wheels (70)
- Topic: Panhard Rod Bushes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7554
Re: Panhard Rod Bushes
OK fella I'll keep checking this thread or pls post a link to a for sale threadclassicswede wrote:I'm just waiting on testing the wishbone bushes. Provided the tests are ok I will be good to go very quickly
- Thu Nov 05, 2015 8:06 am
- Forum: Springs and Wheels (70)
- Topic: Bump Stops
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9894
Re: Bump Stops
was 6 left this morning, then I just ordered a pair - 4 remaininghebruins wrote:Look here!
2 sets available, you lucky bastards
http://www.rendcarparts.nl/nl/rd-Eigen- ... -volvo-400
If they won't schipp to the UK, I'm willing to help you guys with that.
- Thu Nov 05, 2015 7:47 am
- Forum: Springs and Wheels (70)
- Topic: Panhard Rod Bushes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7554
Re: Panhard Rod Bushes
Could be interested!classicswede wrote:Give it a couple of weeks and my full polybush kits will be ready
- Mon Nov 02, 2015 7:09 am
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: 1995 2.0 Celebration for sale - Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6354
Re: 1995 2.0 Celebration for sale - Newcastle Upon Tyne
Good news mate
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 6:48 am
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Pollution rides out!
- Replies: 72
- Views: 27207
Re: Pollution rides out!
Yep I suffer from that on occasion (about once a day)doingitsideways wrote:That's the idea.jamesy12345 wrote:
T4 engine swap..someone needs to do one!!
Ideas are great.
Then reality hits home
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 11:13 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Pollution rides out!
- Replies: 72
- Views: 27207
Re: Pollution rides out!
It looked like a toy compared to the newer models, Alan!Alan 480 wrote:and folks say cars are not much bigger than they were 20 years ago!!!
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 9:36 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Pollution rides out!
- Replies: 72
- Views: 27207
Re: Pollution rides out!
Some oldies there, fella. The bairn's about a foot taller now and it's been on holiday to Manchester and Glasgow since! :rofl: In other news, I've been giving serious thought to resurrecting mine with something a bit fruity under the bonnet ;) Aye mate, no idea why i didn't post before T4 engine sw...
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 3:42 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Pollution rides out!
- Replies: 72
- Views: 27207
Re: Pollution rides out!
Just sorting through a few photos... After a wash: http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u565/jamesy12345/after%20a%20wash_zpsdhyvjz1u.jpg At the beach (near Holy Island): http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u565/jamesy12345/at%20the%20beach_zps8n69yjp7.jpg Camping trip near Berwick: http://i1322.phot...
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 12:34 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Pollution rides out!
- Replies: 72
- Views: 27207
Re: Pollution rides out!
Did I ever mentioned how much I liked the DVLA & how efficient they are...
Sorted! I know SORN isn't usually much of an achievement but in this case it was!!
New V5 in the post free gratis also
Sorted! I know SORN isn't usually much of an achievement but in this case it was!!
New V5 in the post free gratis also
- Mon Oct 26, 2015 7:09 am
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Pollution rides out!
- Replies: 72
- Views: 27207
Re: Pollution rides out!
Look who's back/guess who's back... http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u565/jamesy12345/photo_zpsjxqrte5w.jpg http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u565/jamesy12345/photo%202_zpskhfpj6q6.jpg http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u565/jamesy12345/photo%201_zpsru7bjl7f.jpg DVLA have lost the green slip n...
- Sun Oct 25, 2015 10:25 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Performance difference between 480GT and ES
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7920
Re: Performance difference between 480GT and ES
Need 2 new springs for my 480 GT alongside 4 shockers.........who's the best for these? I have decided to raise the GT at the front. It looks good wedgy, 40mm nose down but oh gaud the English roads are sooooooooooooo bad. Can't be doing with the brain ache any more. :hopping: :shock: :eek: :kill: ...
- Fri Oct 23, 2015 12:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Gearboxes...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4635
Re: Gearboxes...
You got it!doingitsideways wrote:Fight?jamesy12345 wrote:No idea matey....only one way to find out!!
Stop it yr making me spam your own thread
- Fri Oct 23, 2015 6:46 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Gearboxes...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4635
Re: Gearboxes...
No idea matey....only one way to find out!!
- Thu Oct 22, 2015 3:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Gearboxes...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4635
Re: Gearboxes...
You and me both mate! The only difference I know about is the clutch is 215 mm diameter on the later turbos, whereas the B20F is 210 mm Valeo kit part numbers: Turbo 215 mm clutch 801307 B20F 210 mm clutch 801616 Gear ratios are the same as you said according to the Club site & other sources That sa...
- Wed Oct 21, 2015 7:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Performance difference between 480GT and ES
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7920
Re: Performance difference between 480GT and ES
It's a pretty straightforward fit mate, rear left of the engine bay just down from the turbo, although better if you can find someone with small hands (such is life )