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by jamesy12345
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
by jamesy12345
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...
by jamesy12345
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

"photo not available"

foto ne dostoopna in Russia :shock:
by jamesy12345
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
by jamesy12345
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....
by jamesy12345
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
by jamesy12345
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 ...
by jamesy12345
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...
by jamesy12345
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...
by jamesy12345
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...
by jamesy12345
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!...
by jamesy12345
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 :D :hopping:

I did the same as u spree - snapped the same piece off, also was a bit lost on how to replace the "evil valve" :twisted: cos Volvo don't seem to stock them any more

Great idea bkf, great write up, cheers!
by jamesy12345
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...
by jamesy12345
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 :hopping:
by jamesy12345
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!
by jamesy12345
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 :shock:

good luck with the sale, maybe a rare car now where you are...
by jamesy12345
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
by jamesy12345
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! :hopping:
by jamesy12345
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!