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by edie_fox
Tue Sep 27, 2022 9:50 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Wanted: speed sensor that controls the speedometer
Replies: 3
Views: 2943

Re: Wanted: speed sensor that controls the speedometer

I’m sure we’ve probably found the same things; one ‘sold out’ at CEC Brighton, perhaps worth a call just in case. The site looks rather old school, could have one knocking about? £10. Then the £100 one here: https://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/genuine-parts/volvo/volvo-03467846-sensor/ I expect you’re...
by edie_fox
Sat Sep 03, 2022 5:11 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Cassette player plays music at lightning speed?
Replies: 8
Views: 1975

Re: Cassette player plays music at lightning speed?

If cassettes have ever come into contact with magnets they are ruined…. Could be a possibility perhaps? I remember checking a cassette out of the library (in the 90s ☺️) and the lady ran it over the thing to check it out and it ruined it.
by edie_fox
Fri Sep 02, 2022 7:44 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Cassette player plays music at lightning speed?
Replies: 8
Views: 1975

Re: Cassette player plays music at lightning speed?

I replaced mine with an exact copy, both were past best and never worked well enough to play cassettes. I got in touch with this guy:
https://retrocaraudio.uk/car-audio-repair/

I think, a year or two ago, it was around £125 for repair/service.
by edie_fox
Mon Jul 11, 2022 11:27 am
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: Recommended badge glue?
Replies: 4
Views: 3229

Re: Recommended badge glue?

I was looking for some recently for other people's badges I'm fixing!

This is of course the super skinny but probably genuine.

https://www.vikingtapes.co.uk/collectio ... 6448973887
by edie_fox
Mon Jun 06, 2022 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Volvo UK Press Cars
Replies: 16
Views: 11019

Re: Volvo UK Press Cars

...back came "L4MHC". Another amazing number plate return story! Even more so considering DVLA could of flogged that one off for a few quid. I think DVLA will only sell or auction previously unregistered plates. I've done quite a lot of number plate digging the past few years. DVLA are always your ...
by edie_fox
Mon May 23, 2022 5:37 pm
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Rear trailing arm replacement
Replies: 4
Views: 2266

Re: Rear trailing arm replacement

I think rear arms are worse to find than rear lights! I had mine refurbished and used these. Said to be v.good quality and don't crunch on entry! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393245770277?epid=5025122458&hash=item5b8f464225:g:XWgAAOSwFzZgfZ2H There are some cheaper ones that pop up when I found those ...
by edie_fox
Mon May 09, 2022 11:53 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Rescue alert ! Black turbo auto ? R8 ?
Replies: 25
Views: 12405

Re: Rescue alert ! Black turbo auto ? R8 ?

If you look back at each and every image showing us something you’ve done to all these cars… I think you’ve single handedly revived the largest percentage of any particular vehicle out of anyone, ever :lol: Looks like the inside will come out fine… but the paint :( What’s next for this one? Mechanic...
by edie_fox
Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:20 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 480's for sale at the moment.
Replies: 58
Views: 22900

Re: 480's for sale at the moment.

dragonflyjewels wrote:
Wed Apr 27, 2022 7:25 pm
It's no 300 of 480. Really surprised to see it up for sale as it's only a week or two since he messaged to ask about coming to the meet.
Gone now, fast sale or change of heart?
by edie_fox
Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:56 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Baby inbound!
Replies: 32
Views: 13370

Re: Baby inbound!

Congratulations to you both! The boys already have coming home in a red ES in common. Haha.
Well done Rachel! :hopping:
by edie_fox
Thu Apr 21, 2022 9:32 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: 7th May Northants - Derbyshire Mini Meet
Replies: 34
Views: 10665

Re: 7th May Northants - Derbyshire Mini Meet

We'll meet you at Tissington Hall to Derwent Dam for the afternoon. Don't wanna cramp your style for too long. :lol:
I'm missing a bit of trim on my rear bumper and it ruins me 'look'. :cry:
by edie_fox
Fri Apr 15, 2022 5:20 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: 7th May Northants - Derbyshire Mini Meet
Replies: 34
Views: 10665

Re: May Mini Meet ?

I may bring up the rear in the Xantia at some point along the way (it's still a wedge of sorts!) Fox will only go if Jeff goes.....as per. :lol:
by edie_fox
Thu Apr 07, 2022 9:51 pm
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: 2.0L clutch kit
Replies: 8
Views: 3930

Re: 2.0L clutch kit

This one comes up when I search the part number...? (don't forget to search 'worldwide' for some things. ;) It says it is for the Turbo D 440/460 though and has a different part number.... appears to offer postage to UK. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284701817207?hash=item42498cf977:g:6R8AAOSwKFtiLxaW ...
by edie_fox
Tue Mar 29, 2022 7:54 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Rescue alert ! Black turbo auto ? R8 ?
Replies: 25
Views: 12405

Re: Rescue alert ! Black turbo auto

Well, I’m the least technical person here but the auto will still kick when you need it to! I’d put more reliability in the 480 auto to perform a successful overtake than I would the C30 I had. I found the auto much more of a cruise. Especially for the first ‘warm-up’ 5 miles. In a way it’s nicer. Y...
by edie_fox
Thu Mar 03, 2022 9:45 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT
Replies: 104
Views: 44089

Re: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

I do love a good re-badging!

Looks fantastic. What a change from before to after. So much work has gone into this.
by edie_fox
Tue Feb 15, 2022 5:24 pm
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Shocks and wishbones
Replies: 19
Views: 6155

Re: Shocks and wishbones

I think I got my B4s from here… maybe? https://www.bilstein-shocks.co.uk/search?q=VOLVO+480%20E+1994+bilstein-b4 I think they may have come from somewhere like ‘performance parts online’ when I paid. I got new subframe mounts too… I think that may have been polar parts? I got most of my parts from P...
by edie_fox
Tue Feb 08, 2022 4:19 pm
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Disaster!
Replies: 20
Views: 4489

Re: Disaster!

I have sourced a sub frame from a celebration! Hurray! From Terry in East Yorkshire, what a hero! Thanks everyone here for pointing me in the right direction. I will no doubt be back again for more advice! Excellent! Fingers crossed it's the right one! Haha. Why do they have to make things so hard ...
by edie_fox
Mon Feb 07, 2022 9:57 pm
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Disaster!
Replies: 20
Views: 4489

Re: Disaster!

https://www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=36380 I saw one not too long ago. It's not there now but I know I messaged him....let me see if i still have the message to find the seller.... Just in the slight hope it was of any use/still for sale. Update: no luck. Only go as far back as Aug...
by edie_fox
Fri Jan 21, 2022 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Keeping your 480 outdoors
Replies: 18
Views: 2438

Re: Keeping your 480 outdoors

I was a Carcoonist with mine. As Sylvia says, a pain full time (I hardly ever left mine out if it) but a lifesaver over the freezing months. Only thing is, you really need two people to put it on. I don’t have two people so was forever dragging over the paint…. One thing I absolutely advise, Carcoon...
by edie_fox
Wed Jan 19, 2022 8:05 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: It Ran When Parked - A More positive update!
Replies: 46
Views: 19377

Re: It Ran When Parked! An Calamitous Update

Although you’re coping incredibly well and dealing with it logically. I can image your heart sank seeing that initially :( My nightmare! ‘Luckily’ it is a big moneybags/non-personal person at fault. Should make the process much less of a pain. I’m so sorry this happened but I hope it’s all sorted fo...
by edie_fox
Wed Nov 24, 2021 9:51 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Volvo 480 (GT?) For Sale
Replies: 23
Views: 3957

Re: Volvo 480 (GT?) For Sale

I had a red 1994 2.0L ES, M314 NJA, that was registered as a GT. I think I’ve seen the issue more than once around the Internet too.