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- Fri Dec 07, 2012 8:36 am
- Forum: Power transmission (40)
- Topic: Auto gearbox fluid cooler
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6261
Re: Auto gearbox fluid cooler
that's the fella. Originally I was wondering if I could fit a larger/more effective version of this somehow, but probably a good compromise would be to fit a heat exchanger in one of those hoses..............as suggested by Robou although his intent was better cooling for engine oil I think. Thanks MK
- Tue Dec 04, 2012 7:04 am
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: Lumpy running below 2000 revs
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2799
Re: Lumpy running below 2000 revs
Could be too much air getting in there somewhere, maybe have another look where you were working filter to see if any hose disconnected or air filter not sealing correctly?? Just a guess, my idle is rubbish until the car is warm. When I get the time I'll have a go at tuning the MAF sensor to suit th...
- Tue Dec 04, 2012 6:33 am
- Forum: Power transmission (40)
- Topic: Auto gearbox fluid cooler
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6261
Re: Auto gearbox fluid cooler
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foto ne dostoopna in Russia
- Tue Dec 04, 2012 6:25 am
- Forum: Power transmission (40)
- Topic: Auto gearbox fluid cooler
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6261
Re: Auto gearbox fluid cooler
Sorry I missed this post...I can't see the image for some reason....I have PM'd you my email address
- Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:34 am
- Forum: Power transmission (40)
- Topic: Auto gearbox fluid cooler
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6261
Re: Auto gearbox fluid cooler
Bump!
Anyway, I guess not. I see the water hose that runs from the oil filter (cooler?) to the auto gearbox heat exchanger, probably this is as good as I will get as the hose is just behind the radiator fan....
Anyway, I guess not. I see the water hose that runs from the oil filter (cooler?) to the auto gearbox heat exchanger, probably this is as good as I will get as the hose is just behind the radiator fan....
- Sat Nov 24, 2012 8:04 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: For Sale: Richmod ECU (orange) SOLD!!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2198
Re: For Sale: Richmod ECU (orange)
Ken, easy to check - just look at the colour of the ECU that is underneath the centre console - behind the ashtray
- Sat Nov 24, 2012 2:06 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Availability of New Parts
- Replies: 79
- Views: 25795
Re: Availability of New Parts
As mentioned in this post... http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=19542 ...the crankcase breather valve does not seem to be available (UK). But it's not all bad cos forum member bkf_uk came up with a rather ingenious fix for this :hopping: I like this Blue Peter stuff and have ...
- Wed Nov 21, 2012 10:17 am
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Spotted...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2509
Re: Spotted...
Umm, I contacted the seller....now the page on ebday reads.... “Please Do Note; that the voice recognition statement is not a joke, or prank, nor a method to attract ebayer's under a false pretense.You are welcome, to come & inspect the Special 480 and see for your own self. But please arrange via e...
- Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:13 pm
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Spotted...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2509
Re: Spotted...
lol in the Ebay descripition above there are quotation marks, just under item condition....maybe this is an actual quote from the car speaking.... “Example: 'The right leg of the chair has a small scratch, and on the seat back there is a light blue ” Cool maybe also "Late frost burns the bloom Would...
- Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:04 pm
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Spotted...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2509
Re: Spotted...
Same here nothing spotted, apart from quite a few outside of Glasgowjims a couple of weeks ago... Ebay is always a comfort in these lonely times - a turbo, a couple of celebrations (one for 2.5 k :rofl: )..........and this......... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-480-VOICE-RECOGNITION-VERSION-BREAKI...
- Tue Nov 20, 2012 8:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: question....
- Replies: 2
- Views: 787
- Mon Nov 19, 2012 8:27 am
- Forum: Howto manuals
- Topic: How to do a 710N recirc valve upgrade!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 21919
Re: How to do a 710N recirc valve upgrade!
....and just for anyone else who has spent some time searching through this forum for exactly this info....some 'keywords' to help locate this thread.... Part number of existing valve is 3466145-4 (at least for a 1993 turbo it is) also known crankcase breather valve, connected to idle control valve!...
- Mon Nov 19, 2012 8:19 am
- Forum: Howto manuals
- Topic: How to do a 710N recirc valve upgrade!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 21919
Re: How to do a 710N recirc valve upgrade!
Came across this old post
I did the same as u spree - snapped the same piece off, also was a bit lost on how to replace the "evil valve" cos Volvo don't seem to stock them any more
Great idea bkf, great write up, cheers!
I did the same as u spree - snapped the same piece off, also was a bit lost on how to replace the "evil valve" cos Volvo don't seem to stock them any more
Great idea bkf, great write up, cheers!
- Mon Nov 19, 2012 5:58 am
- Forum: Power transmission (40)
- Topic: Auto gearbox fluid cooler
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6261
Auto gearbox fluid cooler
Hello all, Has anyone ever fitted a transmission fluid cooler to their car? Mines the ZF 4HP14 box...presumably all 480 autos have this...and even though this box is also fitted to many different cars I could not seem to find a ready made cooler for it One idea I had was just to install some kind of...
- Mon Nov 19, 2012 5:05 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4395
Re: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
oh yeah and got two modified ECUs for a good price, so I agree with Jim's comment
- Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:10 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4395
Re: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
Hello,
I joined the site also not too long ago after wanting a 480 for a while
Got some good advice already from here, so good luck with the project!
I joined the site also not too long ago after wanting a 480 for a while
Got some good advice already from here, so good luck with the project!
- Sun Nov 11, 2012 11:19 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: 1994 480 ES FOR SALE [IRELAND]
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2282
Re: 1994 480 ES FOR SALE [IRELAND]
volvo will give u the radio code, for mine I just went into a dealer near my home and gave them some details
good luck with the sale, maybe a rare car now where you are...
good luck with the sale, maybe a rare car now where you are...
- Fri Nov 09, 2012 9:33 pm
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: Starter Motors
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2381
Re: Starter Motors
hitting the car with a stick? Basill Fawlty style? We've all been there
- Thu Nov 08, 2012 2:03 am
- Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
- Topic: Want to buy a 480
- Replies: 25
- Views: 12208
Re: Want to buy a 480
Ouch thats cold. 400 quid (funt) sounds like a good price even for parts
Rescuse that 480!
Rescuse that 480!
- Thu Nov 08, 2012 1:54 am
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: The Inevitable Terraclean Thread
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6811
Re: The Inevitable Terraclean Thread
even though I am sceptical it has to be said: you know when your own car runs better/worse
good on yer!
good on yer!