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- Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:37 pm
- Forum: Howto manuals
- Topic: Brake caliper refurbishment
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12384
Re: Brake caliper refurbishment
Rear brakes I've deliberated posting this one, as I'm fairly confident I'm probably the only person mad enough to take this on, but here we go anyway! First lets cover the earlier statement I made - However, I should point out that if you are having your calipers refurbished, I'd absolutely make so...
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:37 pm
- Forum: Howto manuals
- Topic: Brake caliper refurbishment
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12384
Re: Brake caliper refurbishment
Then its the outer seal and piston. I find the easiest way is to fit the seal to the piston about a third of the way down the piston like this (trying to fix image) You fit the lip of the seal into the caliper before pushing the piston squarely down into the bore. As you push the piston down the lip...
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:37 pm
- Forum: Howto manuals
- Topic: Brake caliper refurbishment
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12384
Re: Brake caliper refurbishment
Reassembly A rebuild kit typically comes with two seals (inner and outer), a new piston and bleed nipple and some red rubber grease. If you lay your parts out, it should look something like this: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ADCreHf6GPzNMHjv0YXJ4PCoFi_xeBFfb7zXJemW7uMRUmwIpfAYPz-TGLrwkOZxTu...
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:36 pm
- Forum: Howto manuals
- Topic: Brake caliper refurbishment
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12384
Re: Brake caliper refurbishment
Front Caliper: Front calipers are relatively simple to do. You remove the Piston and replace the outer and inner seals, and the piston too. Ok, a little more detail perhaps! First thing to consider, is that if you intend painting the caliper, whilst its fitted to the car, it's a good opportunity to...
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:35 pm
- Forum: Howto manuals
- Topic: Brake caliper refurbishment
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12384
Brake caliper refurbishment
Let's just start with a typical disclaimer. Brakes are the amongst the most important parts of your car. If you're not sufficiently qualified to work on them, please step away and leave to a professional. It's not just your life you risk but other road users. Before getting into the how to, there's ...
- Fri Nov 03, 2023 2:15 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Lily's transformation
- Replies: 92
- Views: 107342
Re: Lily's transformation
Ah, the joys of fleet management eh?
I think a dehumidifier is also as essential to 480 ownership as 7mm hex bit (for handbrake adjustment, in case anyone is wondering!).
Although I'd have paid good money to watch the reverse tow start....
I think a dehumidifier is also as essential to 480 ownership as 7mm hex bit (for handbrake adjustment, in case anyone is wondering!).
Although I'd have paid good money to watch the reverse tow start....
- Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:55 am
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Digital Clock Repair
- Replies: 9
- Views: 19653
Re: Digital Clock Repair
Remember the car's that are meant to have the digital clock have four pins on the plug, not three like you analogue peasants. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: On the plus side, us analogue peasants can easily tell the time...... One of the things I was looking at with Mr Dendy, was actually replacing all the g...
- Tue Oct 31, 2023 2:30 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: 27mA current drain, is it normal?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1369
Re: 27mA current drain, is it normal?
Test it under load; Headlamps, heater blower on Max, heated rear windows and seats.
Shouldn't drop below 13.7 really.
Shouldn't drop below 13.7 really.
- Mon Oct 30, 2023 2:28 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: 27mA current drain, is it normal?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1369
Re: 27mA current drain, is it normal?
What year is the car? All volvo's have an 027 style battery, which is in the region of 60ah; So, it can stand a draw of 1amp for 60 hours, or in the case of you 27ma, 222 hours.... I'd suggest it's one of two things (possibly both!). 1. As it's start with colder, darker weather (which means more loa...
- Sun Oct 29, 2023 8:47 pm
- Forum: In Car Entertainment
- Topic: Volvo Audio - What you never asked for....
- Replies: 12
- Views: 36713
Re: Volvo Audio - What you never asked for....
Now, what if, heaven forbid, you wanted some more modern connectivity, such as bluetooth. Well, that would come in one of three flavours. 1. You buy a dongle that plugs into the cigarette light socket, and transmits on FM (typically 108 to avoid any actual radio station). You pair your device to the...
- Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:34 pm
- Forum: In Car Entertainment
- Topic: Volvo Audio - What you never asked for....
- Replies: 12
- Views: 36713
Volvo Audio - What you never asked for....
I know there's probably 3 people on here that this thread may appeal too, so here's a big old brain dump all about volvo audio; A big thanks goes to DC Walker for the bulk of the research. UK SPECIFICATION 480 – STANDARD RADIO UNITS FITTED AS PER BROCHURES 1987 No reference to unit fitted as standar...
- Sat Oct 28, 2023 12:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Info & Pics of the Japanese market 480s!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 28032
Re: Info & Pics of the Japanese market 480s!
this is the link for all his 480 posts
- Sat Oct 28, 2023 12:14 pm
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: Retractable rear cover
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14571
- Wed Oct 25, 2023 1:10 pm
- Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
- Topic: Rear Torque rods
- Replies: 24
- Views: 31416
- Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:39 am
- Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
- Topic: Rear Torque rods
- Replies: 24
- Views: 31416
Re: Rear Torque rods
removing the bumper gives the best access. Obviously, this comes with its own issues, but I think you've already battled those!
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 7:36 am
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Heaters starting to sound dodgy
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9457
Re: Heaters starting to sound dodgy
Remove lower dash panel, remove glovebox. Remove screws and wires from heater motor.
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:48 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Heaters starting to sound dodgy
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9457
Re: Heaters starting to sound dodgy
It shouldn't.....
I've found that 99% of the time, pulling the heater out, scooping all the dead leaves and crap out, then putting some fresh grease on the the fan bearing gives a wonderfully silent, non-squeeking heather blower.
Its about an hours work.
I've found that 99% of the time, pulling the heater out, scooping all the dead leaves and crap out, then putting some fresh grease on the the fan bearing gives a wonderfully silent, non-squeeking heather blower.
Its about an hours work.
- Sun Oct 08, 2023 3:20 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: My Infocentre has died
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5268
Re: My Infocentre has died
And you haven’t removed the orange bridge fuse have you?
- Sun Oct 08, 2023 3:19 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: My Infocentre has died
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5268
Re: My Infocentre has died
Is the infocentre bulb the correct one and is it lighting up?
- Sat Oct 07, 2023 7:42 am
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Snazzy's story
- Replies: 102
- Views: 60532
Re: Snazzy's story
Wish all car park spaces were that big; punish the idiots who drive stupid big cars, reward the ones who drive sensible sized ones! Although as the desire for Stupid Useless Vehicles (SUV’s) increases, along with weight, I read an interesting article that suggested older car parks may not be able to...