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by balto8
Mon Oct 15, 2018 1:16 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Didn’t pass MOT/TÜV…Spanish ITV
Replies: 13
Views: 4532

Re: Didn’t pass MOT/TÜV…Spanish ITV

Thanks for the interest.
I will check for every hose and tube integrity asap. I have have ordered a coolant temp sensor and have new spark plugs ready to go in. But I need to try one thing at a time and see how does it affect the issue.
Will report soon what the coolant sensor change does.
by balto8
Mon Oct 15, 2018 11:37 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Miscellaneous bits available
Replies: 7
Views: 2216

Re: Miscellaneous bits available

There's a pop up lights washer set complete in that car. Washer liquid bottle with 3 pumps and the hoses at least can be seen.
by balto8
Wed Oct 10, 2018 4:00 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Didn’t pass MOT/TÜV…Spanish ITV
Replies: 13
Views: 4532

Didn’t pass MOT/TÜV…Spanish ITV

Short version. Did not pass Spanish MOT duo to high CO2 emissions. My non catalyzed 1991 turbo should be around 3.5, it is at 4.2. Along with some other lesser faults. Lately I’ve fiddling around with my ever faulty idle. It used to be around 1000 rpm when cold, but then around 1200-1300 as the engi...
by balto8
Tue Sep 11, 2018 1:23 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Guinness world record attempt......
Replies: 58
Views: 19882

Re: Guinness world record attempt......

I won't be able to make it from Spain. But if ever any Volvo representative would show up, please remind me him when we tried them to remanufacture rear lights and they looked the other side.
by balto8
Mon Jun 18, 2018 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Price when new?
Replies: 16
Views: 4077

Re: Price when new?

Is that the complete extras offer at the time? Where are? :
Boot roller
Beverage holder thing
Venetian blind
Cruise Control
And so on....
by balto8
Sat May 05, 2018 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Ed China's new show looks great
Replies: 0
Views: 1876

Ed China's new show looks great

As above. I have really enjoyed to see Ed back to the garage. They're restoring a Golf GTI MkI. Not a 480 but sure entertaining to watch.

https://youtu.be/IaW9Sg5NPyE
by balto8
Wed Apr 18, 2018 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: PostImage
Replies: 7
Views: 1834

Re: PostImage

I'm in for both a puntual donation to get a server running and for an anual fee to keep it running. Posts without images loose precious information.
by balto8
Sun Apr 15, 2018 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: PostImage
Replies: 7
Views: 1834

Re: PostImage

All my pictures in the threads are also gone. In the end we'll have to find a way to post images from our Drive or local server
by balto8
Sat Mar 31, 2018 8:31 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: 460 remote central locking would fit a 480?
Replies: 3
Views: 1602

460 remote central locking would fit a 480?

A friend with a couple of GTs, has found today a 460 turbo "just arrived" at a scrapyard. Aparently this 460 has remote central locking and the remote key was there. So he has taken both door locks wondering if it could be installed in a 480. Although he has tried to follow the cables he couldn't fi...
by balto8
Mon Mar 26, 2018 5:35 am
Forum: Styling
Topic: Door sill protector
Replies: 7
Views: 4918

Re: Door sill protector

I want too! Turbo lettering.
by balto8
Thu Mar 22, 2018 12:21 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Gas struts for pop-up headlights
Replies: 16
Views: 4015

Re: Gas struts for pop-up headlights

So how do I get a pair of those?
by balto8
Fri Mar 16, 2018 8:25 pm
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: sunroof possible leaks
Replies: 15
Views: 3615

Re: sunroof possible leaks

I would try to pass a wire from top to end.
by balto8
Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:01 pm
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: Manual Gearbox Oil Change - Ins and Outs
Replies: 42
Views: 26172

Re: Manual Gearbox Oil Change - Ins and Outs

Gents. Before I pour this into my gearbox please confirm me this is the correct oil for the Gearbox. I can read it's suitable for Renault JXX boxes. I understand that JB/JC boxes come into that name, right? https://s6.postimg.org/u0f7ce7cx/15208879572001872410215.jpg https://s6.postimg.org/hyjtia8f5...
by balto8
Sat Mar 10, 2018 5:47 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Gas struts for pop-up headlights
Replies: 16
Views: 4015

Re: Gas struts for pop-up headlights

Count me in Robert
by balto8
Sun Feb 25, 2018 9:09 pm
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: alternatives to standard issue 'wing gutters'
Replies: 4
Views: 1475

Re: alternatives to standard issue 'wing gutters'

Sandpaper the area then clean up?
by balto8
Sun Feb 25, 2018 10:42 am
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: What size wipers do you use?
Replies: 7
Views: 1940

Re: What size wipers do you use?

I have 21' Bosch Aero twin and fit perfectly. I found in my car, when I rescued her from oblivion back in 2014,that the blades had stretched springs. I replaced them with 440 ones, much more tension on the screen,and now the Bosch wipe well all the area they're meant to cover. Worth checking out.
by balto8
Wed Feb 14, 2018 10:47 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: pop-up lights and other electrical problems
Replies: 11
Views: 3622

Re: pop-up lights and other electrical problems

I'm a complete ignorant to electronics, but I don't think neither that DLRs bulbs are related to the pop-up fail. I have LEDs in my 91 Turbo DLRs and all works fine, no warning light on dashboard. The other bulbs that can be replaced by leds are the rear gear lights and the small side blinkers. The ...
by balto8
Tue Feb 06, 2018 11:47 pm
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: Seat-belt buckle
Replies: 14
Views: 3233

Re: Seat-belt buckle

400 series are all the same or quite close. I have a 440 ones in my front ones.

But I'm quite sure that 700s are pretty much the same, would either say 900s are alike from my last visit to this huge scrapyard in Alicante
by balto8
Tue Jan 30, 2018 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Petition for rear lights. Sign up !
Replies: 37
Views: 9051

Re: Petition for rear lights. Sign up !

Yes. Someone will have to provide them a good one when time comes. I did already send him a set of right, left and center section that I bought to this Italian guy who tricked me (that's another story). So I have already put over 350€ on this. Time for someone else to step up. Please keep contact wi...