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- Wed Mar 03, 2021 12:20 pm
- Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
- Topic: Rear Trailing Arms : Overhaul
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6448
Re: Rear Trailing Arms : Overhaul
This may be a weird question. Regarding the voided trailing arm bushes, is there a particular orientation for them to go into their bore? For example, the voids in a horizontal alignment or vertical? Or does it not matter?
- Tue Mar 02, 2021 4:26 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: My 480 GT
- Replies: 43
- Views: 12414
Update, March 2021
I haven't posted for a while so I thought I best get an update in. Some progress at last, over the last couple of weekends I have got the rear beam removed with a lot of help from my father in law. We have cleaned up the beam, panhard rod and trailing arms, and he has managed to fabricate some new s...
- Fri Jan 22, 2021 6:56 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: My 480 GT
- Replies: 43
- Views: 12414
Re: My 480 GT
Sounds as if the Volvo people are going for perfection rather than being realistic about the age of the car. Brake disc back plates aren't an MOT item as far as I know - I suppose if there was a risk of a bit breaking off and getting caught in the brakes that would be an issue but otherwise... I'd ...
- Fri Jan 22, 2021 6:53 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: My 480 GT
- Replies: 43
- Views: 12414
Re: My 480 GT
Especially as the car is probably older than all their "mechanics". You mean, "Diagnostic technicians"? Maybe that is a bit harsh :? :rofl: I did get the luxury of driving a new XC40 R Design with all the gadgets on. Very nice to drive, but it's like a bloody spaceship and does most of the driving ...
- Fri Jan 22, 2021 2:10 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: My 480 GT
- Replies: 43
- Views: 12414
Re: My 480 GT
Okay, it has been a while since I last posted here. Unfortunately, it's not good news. I have a neighbour who is a bit of a Volvo enthusiast, so he was delighted to see a 480 parked on the street. Turns out he works at the local Volvo dealership, and was able to get me a very good price on a full se...
- Fri Jan 22, 2021 1:23 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Parts Required - Rear Suspension Beam
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1122
Re: Parts Required - Rear Suspension Beam
Phil, pretty sure I can help you out with an ICV at a non-"silly ebay price". I'll PM you... David Thanks David! I have replied to you. Regarding the rear beam; consider if it is wise replacing a 26 year old beam with another 26 year old beam. The spring seats are easily fabricated. There is a thre...
- Thu Jan 21, 2021 1:00 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Parts Required - Rear Suspension Beam
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1122
Parts Required - Rear Suspension Beam
I am after some parts to get my 480 GT through an MOT and back on the road. Most importantly, I need a new rear suspension beam and spring holders (spring mount has broken on mine). Idle Air Control Valve - I can see some on ebay but thought I'd ask if anyone here has a good one I can buy. There are...
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 11:52 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: 1994 GT - eBay.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4622
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 11:40 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Ignition fault, car not starting
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2924
Re: Ignition fault, car not starting
Thanks all. What I really should do is take the fuse out again and see if it replicates the problem. Boot hatch wiring does need attention as the cables are damaged. I had managed a bit of a repair to at least keep the wires separated and prevent any shorts. I've haven't got this sorted properly yet...
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 2:04 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Ignition fault, car not starting
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2924
Re: Ignition fault, car not starting
Update: Fixed, and it was such a simple issue that I really should have found earlier :wall: Seems that it was just a blown fuse that I overlooked initially. It was fuse 9 that had blown (marked Wiper Motors via CEM). I originally didn't check this because I could see that the wipers were working. A...
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 3:35 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Ignition fault, car not starting
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2924
Re: Ignition fault, car not starting
Hello Phil I also recently purchased a GT and had similar ignition issues. When you go to start the car is it turning over at all or literally no noise at all? Mine was driving around nicely then i left it after a short drive then couldn't start it again although the engine would turn. I had no spa...
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 2:19 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Ignition fault, car not starting
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2924
Ignition fault, car not starting
Hi all, I appear to have a fault in my ignition system somewhere. I'm hoping the weather isn't going to be too wet this weekend (not looking likely though) so I can start diagnosing the problem. What is happening is, I turn the key and the dash lights up as usual and I hear the rumble from what I as...
- Sat Nov 14, 2020 10:47 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: My 480 GT
- Replies: 43
- Views: 12414
Re: My 480 GT
That's good to know! I'll definitely come to you before visiting the likes of eBay/Amazon.
I actually keep stock of these (along with every type of dashboard bulb!) as as means of trying encourage owners to fix these little jobs!
details here
- Sat Nov 14, 2020 6:57 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: My 480 GT
- Replies: 43
- Views: 12414
Re: My 480 GT
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Just one screw missing?
Mine only had one screw holding it on
Now has two after some messing around with plasticard
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Sounds like I have a lucky one
Just one screw missing?
Mine only had one screw holding it on
Now has two after some messing around with plasticard
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Sounds like I have a lucky one
- Sat Nov 14, 2020 6:41 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: My 480 GT
- Replies: 43
- Views: 12414
Re: My 480 GT
Day 9 of ownership. Today I dismantled the dashboard to get the instrument display out with the hope of fixing the odometer. During dissasembly, I found one of the screws for the dash surround trim was missing. Someone has had this apart before. I also noticed a blown bulb behind the headlamp switch...
- Sat Nov 14, 2020 5:35 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: My 480 GT
- Replies: 43
- Views: 12414
Re: My 480 GT
N/S knocking could be the anti roll bar drop links if it isn't the exhaust, they are easy to change out and are usually 'goosed' at that mileage.... even if it passed an MoT maybe worth a quick check. sub-frame is important though, decent prodding required :-) for what it's worth (against 'proper' ...
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 10:27 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: My 480 GT
- Replies: 43
- Views: 12414
Re: My 480 GT
Day 7 After some heavy rain last night, I thought I'd have a check for water leaks. Sure enough, the boot was a bit damp in the corners behind the light clusters. This didn't come as a surprise. However, I did find that the rear right hand passenger footwell was very wet. Having a quick search throu...
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 9:52 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: My 480 GT
- Replies: 43
- Views: 12414
Re: My 480 GT
How is that reflector held on? That's what's been worrying me the most... I've just popped out to have a closer look. It's not screwed in to anything, I think it's glued on to the original back plastic piece. It looks to be the same colour as the other side, as well as the rubber seal. Not a great ...
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 9:28 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: My 480 GT
- Replies: 43
- Views: 12414
Re: My 480 GT
Such an "eyes-wide-open" write up. I have no doubt this GT was on the cusp and it's fantastic to know it's in the community with someone who knows the score. EW is a Cambridgeshire registration and no doubt its a Cecil & Larter car from either Peterborough or Godmanchester.... both defunct now! Don...
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 9:12 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: My 480 GT
- Replies: 43
- Views: 12414
Re: My 480 GT
Ouch those hind quarter reflectors :shock: You certainly have a job on your hands, but great that it's in enthusiast ownership I also get a knocking noise from mine in exactly the same way, I think it is the exhaust bumping against the tub, as when I had a new one fitted it was doing that constantl...