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by jamescarruthers
Thu Mar 29, 2018 8:11 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 1987 480 ES Project -- D-reg, 2nd oldest in UK
Replies: 285
Views: 158491

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

Saved! D101 DWP chassis number 507274. I think this makes it the second oldest car known about in the UK (107 cars behind Keith Cooper's launch car.‎ ‎ More details to follow and will be seeking advice on getting a car that has sat for 20 years going again.  I'm thinking new belt, light oil down the...
by jamescarruthers
Mon Mar 19, 2018 5:53 pm
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: sunroof possible leaks
Replies: 15
Views: 3615

Re: sunroof possible leaks

Oops, I meant item 15 too, not 4!‎
by jamescarruthers
Mon Mar 19, 2018 9:46 am
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: sunroof possible leaks
Replies: 15
Views: 3615

Re: sunroof possible leaks

If it is item 4 thet is broken (common part to fail, although I thought you'd have noticed the roof not working up/down, not just a leak) then you can get a replacement here from Ruediger Scheidt who sells 3D printed bits for our cars via Shapeways ‎ SUNROOF PART:‎ https://www.shapeways.com/product/...
by jamescarruthers
Wed Mar 14, 2018 1:25 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Dendy's 480 Diary
Replies: 100
Views: 33206

Re: Dendy's 480 Diary

Excellent news! Good man‎
by jamescarruthers
Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:54 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Tidy looking Ebay offering
Replies: 11
Views: 2872

Re: Tidy looking Ebay offering

SE is likely the dealer misreading ES on the back of the car or in the case of Twin Tone, Paris Blue, etc. a way of declaring Special Edition‎ to the DVLA. Are celebrations declared as SE to the DVLA? Very small chance that this is a Celebration (it is very late registered) that has had wheels and b...
by jamescarruthers
Tue Mar 13, 2018 9:13 am
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: Manual Gearbox Oil Change - Ins and Outs
Replies: 42
Views: 26165

Re: Manual Gearbox Oil Change - Ins and Outs

Quick search on here has the original oil as ‎3343922-5, which is superceded by 1161681. This is where things get confusing. With your Elf oil, you have GL4 oil, which is suitable for vehicles with "yellow metals" in ‎their boxes. If you look up 1161681 on Scandix, it is a GL5 oil, which is less fri...
by jamescarruthers
Tue Mar 13, 2018 8:08 am
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: Manual Gearbox Oil Change - Ins and Outs
Replies: 42
Views: 26165

Re: Manual Gearbox Oil Change - Ins and Outs

I did manage to buy 400-series oil a few years ago. It was labeled on the bottle! Ring your dealer, you might be in luck
by jamescarruthers
Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:07 pm
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: Manual Gearbox Oil Change - Ins and Outs
Replies: 42
Views: 26165

Re: Manual Gearbox Oil Change - Ins and Outs

There's something about bronze bits and needing special oil which is why it is recommended to only buy the oil from the dealer.

Saying that, I think the bronze was only in early boxes, so your oil might be a good bet.
by jamescarruthers
Mon Mar 12, 2018 1:06 pm
Forum: Styling
Topic: Gear Knob.....
Replies: 4
Views: 3427

Re: Gear Knob.....

I tried and failed years ago. Wasn't brave enough!
by jamescarruthers
Sat Mar 10, 2018 8:31 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Ace Cafe London TOMORROW!....
Replies: 5
Views: 3422

Re: Ace Cafe London TOMORROW!....

Excellent!
by jamescarruthers
Sat Mar 10, 2018 9:11 am
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Ace Cafe London TOMORROW!....
Replies: 5
Views: 3422

Re: Ace Cafe London TOMORROW!....

Damn! I'd forgotten about this!‎

On reflection legging it to a Volvo event with no notice on my first weekend back from being away might not go down too well!‎

Have fun Rachel and whoever you are taking along. ‎
by jamescarruthers
Mon Mar 05, 2018 12:43 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: For Sale : Door Card Clips
Replies: 20
Views: 4134

Re: For Sale : Door Card Clips

Where are they from? I don't recognise them.
by jamescarruthers
Thu Mar 01, 2018 2:01 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: FOR SALE - Genuine Volvo parts
Replies: 19
Views: 5055

Re: FOR SALE - Genuine Volvo parts

Beautiful pit of surgery there Jeff!
by jamescarruthers
Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:32 pm
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: What size wipers do you use?
Replies: 7
Views: 1940

Re: What size wipers do you use?

Wish I could get new springs for my arms.
by jamescarruthers
Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:45 am
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Rolling Road Day 23rd June....
Replies: 14
Views: 6391

Re: Rolling Road Day 23rd June....

I love how you are our link to the Facebook yoofs!
by jamescarruthers
Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:52 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: The Current State - A Lotta Hope
Replies: 51
Views: 15571

Re: The Current State

Looking good. Well done!
by jamescarruthers
Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:50 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Rolling Road Day 23rd June....
Replies: 14
Views: 6391

Re: Rolling Road Day 23rd June....

in theory, yes!