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- Sun Mar 01, 2020 11:51 am
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Oooops I did it again....
- Replies: 73
- Views: 19605
Re: Oooops I did it again....
So, I've a new "worse job on a 480" that replaces a turbo starter motor. Front to rear brake pipe. I *think* the flipping bangers guys covered it on Oli's TT, but OMG it's horredous. The worse part of the pipe was across the rear panhard rod bracket, and where volvo went up and over it (WHY!) First ...
- Fri Feb 28, 2020 4:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: First 480, first real project car
- Replies: 73
- Views: 17696
Re: First 480, first real project car
I use 'Grey stripe' body mastic, which is really for sealing seams but sticks like poo to blanket ! :wink: almost as good as original under body stuff :hopping: I apply it direct to the galvanised /bare metal Yup, would avoid using filler anywhere where moisture can get to it. It absorbs moisture! ...
- Fri Feb 28, 2020 4:56 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
- Replies: 164
- Views: 124897
Re: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
Vented version = Turbo
Don't know if the GT/Celebration has vented, but if they did, they'll be the same as the turbo ones
Don't know if the GT/Celebration has vented, but if they did, they'll be the same as the turbo ones
- Fri Feb 28, 2020 11:59 am
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
- Replies: 164
- Views: 124897
- Thu Feb 27, 2020 2:26 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
- Replies: 164
- Views: 124897
Re: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
well I can see one of the front hangers..... https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/MWUPuHwOleOFQ_52ydGvD2_t9PVQ4FdG2Fg_Y3WJgndJlkOhJziI8_1o96gc_5D11Wo_Q6B0juOWUjcGaftmEm9m0ehcYhHsDbBftyHlc1-16h9s0YWSnhUfV8uoYn3ts5CfkocnWsWMVC8BuRJyTebJpUwtSogxI2xMlPuZM0wlPRZv6w-aXY3bumojnevM-oGEBxAMkA9lxF8LeY9GreKc-1IzY...
- Thu Feb 27, 2020 9:50 am
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: Red '89 car King's Lynn on eBay
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1209
Re: Red '89 car King's Lynn on eBay
Seems to have very low miles, but as I know all too well, it could be a broken speedo :shock: Back in 2005 the mileage was 55490, So I'd suspect replacement dashboard. went off the road around 2009. Looks to be a little bit of arch grot, and the paint has suffered but doesn't look un-saveable.... I...
- Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:34 am
- Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
- Topic: Rear drop link mounting
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3205
Re: Rear drop link mounting
Drop me a PM, will happily host some pictures.
- Wed Feb 19, 2020 9:00 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Last minute parts request
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1780
Re: Last minute parts request
Sunroof gasket?
Which actual bit? the rubber seal? I've a spare moonroof sat here....
Which actual bit? the rubber seal? I've a spare moonroof sat here....
- Wed Feb 19, 2020 6:30 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
- Replies: 164
- Views: 124897
Re: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
Yup, those are the common universal pads. Used them in one of my other cars, still fine and toasty 4 years later. I contemplated positioning a newer switch on the side of the chair to give the various heat settings, but then realised I either have them off or on, so the standard switch would work ju...
- Wed Feb 19, 2020 3:52 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
- Replies: 164
- Views: 124897
Re: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
Managed to fix the passenger heated seat button at the weekend with Will's help. I'll attempt to take the seats apart one by one in an effort to replace the thermostat. The heated seats aren't exactly up to modern standards so whether I'll change the whole heated seat pad remains to be seen. Might ...
- Tue Feb 18, 2020 11:15 am
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Half an Update November 2023
- Replies: 130
- Views: 157781
Re: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary
Ah most excellent news on the ABS, it's been a LONG time since I was a tester, so haven't kept up to date with "the book".
Gravitex is good, although I'm contemplating Raptor on mine, as it can be tinted to body colour!
Gravitex is good, although I'm contemplating Raptor on mine, as it can be tinted to body colour!
- Tue Feb 18, 2020 9:18 am
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Half an Update November 2023
- Replies: 130
- Views: 157781
Re: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary
Wowsers! THAT is an update! :shock: Still incredibly envious of your garage... I'd love to be able to just "pop out" and have a couple of hours on a car. My workshop is half an hour away and not really puppy friendly! BCS - Epic; Used them on 2 of my other cars and many years on, they're still looki...
- Mon Feb 17, 2020 8:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: It's science Jim, but not as we know it....
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2876
Re: It's science Jim, but not as we know it....
Good thick metal is where it works best.
We tried it on my friends dug up Bren ammunition magazine. Sadly, it was the rust that was basically keeping it in one piece!
We tried it on my friends dug up Bren ammunition magazine. Sadly, it was the rust that was basically keeping it in one piece!
- Mon Feb 17, 2020 6:52 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: airbag fault, any ideas?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6082
Re: airbag fault, any ideas?
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- Mon Feb 17, 2020 3:22 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Battery Charging
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3915
Re: Battery Charging
Update Went Lidling yesterday and car wouldn't start after leaving Lidl. Flattened the battery so called out the RAC. The engineer did his checks and showed me that the alternator was only pushing out 11.6 volts. So now I'm looking for a new/recond. alternator. Anybody any ideas/recommendations/spa...
- Thu Feb 13, 2020 7:53 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Heater Fan
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4243
Re: Heater Fan
As you've got a VEM, I'd suggest a read of this
- Thu Feb 13, 2020 3:53 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Ray le otter, electrical non start
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2988
Re: Ray le otter, electrical non start
if you've got AC, it's never an in-situ!
- Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:26 am
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Ray le otter, electrical non start
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2988
Re: Ray le otter, electrical non start
he's got a regulator already - and they can be swapped in situ. (2 10mm bolts, one spade connector)
May be worth a shot, but I'd be 99% on the rectifier.
May be worth a shot, but I'd be 99% on the rectifier.
- Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:06 am
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
- Replies: 164
- Views: 124897
Re: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
Well, it is you asked, but it very much looks like one of the rear springs is giving up. I have to admit, I initially thought that - I'm presuming you mean this: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/oLgKJ2_WR3q_k-M2ki3FUhTwAKGShW-5qaU8IXt13L_3l0ysPhbgL1ZXeq-Bmih9kVovSBNufwgpQmIwZb9GSifJlRsKuJOLjT3CAXs...
- Wed Feb 12, 2020 12:19 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
- Replies: 164
- Views: 124897
Re: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
early cars have a 48 litre tank, later cars a 60 litre tank (I think!)