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by frenchfries
Tue May 15, 2018 3:50 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Novice 480s
Replies: 28
Views: 7267

Re: Novice 480s

Welcome
You seem to be working fast on this. You will get your reward soon(ish) :)
by frenchfries
Tue May 15, 2018 11:20 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Throttle body
Replies: 5
Views: 1828

Re: Throttle body

Hi all I was very happy when the idling speed on Skip sort of "adjusted itself" during the Meet from a permanent 1000rpm to a more decent 800+. However, with the aircon on it drops to 600 or below (2 notches below 1000 on the counter) and this is really too low, the dash shakes so much I can actuall...
by frenchfries
Mon May 14, 2018 11:08 am
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Saturdays mini meet.....
Replies: 21
Views: 6949

Re: Saturdays mini meet.....

Well done indeed and nice to see you all and new faces :) Since I realised too late that my camera was not working I only have pics from my phone so here they are. If you want them in high-res just PM me. https://i.imgur.com/xe4eRLa.jpg https://i.imgur.com/5q62t5D.jpg https://i.imgur.com/1OqNO5I.jpg...
by frenchfries
Fri May 11, 2018 9:28 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: L Reg GT Breaking
Replies: 8
Views: 2137

Re: L Reg GT Breaking

Remember if it is R12 You can use R437A which you can still find (eBay) but it has nearly doubled in price since last May.
by frenchfries
Fri May 11, 2018 7:10 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: 12th May Mobile Mini Meet - Final details
Replies: 31
Views: 9214

Re: 12th May Mobile Mini Meet - Final details

Hi all It is very likely that I do not need the heater matrix I have just received. I will bring it with me tomorrow and if you want to it bring £60 with you. http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/interior-temperature/heater/heat-exchanger/heat-exchanger-interior-heating/747/ Volvo P/N 3462359 Skandi...
by frenchfries
Fri May 11, 2018 8:07 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: ebay: 1991 VOLVO 480 TURBO AUTO RED, 87k miles, FSH, Oct MOT
Replies: 2
Views: 1085

Re: ebay: 1991 VOLVO 480 TURBO AUTO RED, 87k miles, FSH, Oct MOT

And if you need rear lights for it, a pair has just appeared for sale on the Volvo 480 FB page :)
by frenchfries
Thu May 10, 2018 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 480 Restoration on TV
Replies: 27
Views: 5870

Re: 480 Restoration on TV

reading the reviews I am have the feeling I will watch it hiding behind my fingers. Also, if I remember well they never changed the rusted/bent door but I could be wrong.
by frenchfries
Wed May 09, 2018 1:22 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 1987 480 ES Project -- D-reg, 2nd oldest in UK
Replies: 285
Views: 158443

Re: 1987 480 ES Project -- D-reg, 2nd oldest in UK

I have a spare inner door handle, driver side I think
by frenchfries
Wed May 09, 2018 7:42 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 480 Restoration on TV
Replies: 27
Views: 5870

Re: 480 Restoration on TV

Good

Only yesterday I was checking the episodes of Wheeler Dealer and still nothing (obviously now).
by frenchfries
Sun May 06, 2018 12:16 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Wanted: Undertray
Replies: 8
Views: 2890

Re: Wanted: Undertray

And remind me cos I will forget
by frenchfries
Sat May 05, 2018 9:11 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Wanted: Undertray
Replies: 8
Views: 2890

Re: Wanted: Undertray

Good news bad news: Bad news, they are very difficult to find. Good news: when I "finally" found one I chenged the fasteners to those and they are working very well: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10x-Volvo-Plastic-Bumper-Clips-Engine-Undertray-Clips-Wheel-Arch-Lining-Clips/391217702347?ssPageName=STRK%...
by frenchfries
Sat May 05, 2018 2:55 pm
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: Window Regulator Cable Detached
Replies: 18
Views: 6819

Re: Window Regulator Cable Detached

Send a flare to the Facebook club as well, you may get a faster answer since this is urgent :)
by frenchfries
Fri May 04, 2018 9:58 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: 12th May Mobile Mini Meet - Final details
Replies: 31
Views: 9214

Re: 12th May Mobile Mini Meet - Final details

That will be Sausage&Mash for me and a Royal Burger for Oliver.
Sorry it took so long, had to lock him up in the basement for 3 days before he "decided" to come :D
by frenchfries
Tue May 01, 2018 10:53 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Free LHD dutch 1995 480ES in Scotland
Replies: 14
Views: 3220

Re: Free LHD dutch 1995 480ES in Scotland

www.anyvan.com works as well. Used them in the past :)
by frenchfries
Tue May 01, 2018 9:10 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Damn you Skip!
Replies: 7
Views: 2150

Re: Damn you Skip!

The wise have spoken and also Jifflemon :lol:
Thanks all, will act in Skip's best interest :)
by frenchfries
Tue May 01, 2018 4:12 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Damn you Skip!
Replies: 7
Views: 2150

Re: Damn you Skip!

is this what is required? My chassis came after 552636, but I have aircon............

http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/in ... g/1026270/
by frenchfries
Tue May 01, 2018 3:56 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Damn you Skip!
Replies: 7
Views: 2150

Damn you Skip!

Typical! less than 2 weeks before the meet and the heater matrix is leaking. It is mild but mist on the windscreen together with the sweet smell of coolant when "On" gave the game away. Now, I am running out of time (I am not Croesus either) to have this sorted before heading West so is there any re...
by frenchfries
Mon Apr 30, 2018 11:33 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Cambelt
Replies: 1
Views: 1108

Cambelt

Hi all

Timing belt will be changed May 10th ahead of the meet. If I provide the parts I would like to know what and from where, no guessing, just clear and concise advice appreciated :)

Merci
by frenchfries
Fri Apr 27, 2018 9:02 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: 12th May Mobile Mini Meet - Final details
Replies: 31
Views: 9214

Re: 12th May Mobile Mini Meet - Final details

Sometimes technology is right :badmood:
by frenchfries
Fri Apr 27, 2018 6:22 am
Forum: Meetings
Topic: 12th May Mobile Mini Meet - Final details
Replies: 31
Views: 9214

Re: 12th May Mobile Mini Meet - Final details

Hi Sylvia

I think I will join you from the lunch part of the day :)

Will confirm asap :D