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- Sat May 12, 2012 2:41 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: MAF hose
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1381
Re: MAF hose
Thank you
- Sat May 12, 2012 2:37 am
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Wanted - Volvo turbo engine
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1564
Re: Wanted - Volvo turbo engine
I was misinformed, it was actually running 15 psi of boost. MAF turbo intake hose fell off at high speed due to shoddy garage work after having the clutch done. Oil pressure went through the roof, shot dipstick out and spewed all it's oil everywhere whilst melting a piston. Worried there could be so...
- Thu May 10, 2012 12:07 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Wanted - Volvo turbo engine
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1564
Wanted - Volvo turbo engine
I need a Volvo turbo engine for my 480 Melton the piston and it is cheaper for me to do a swap over of a new engine. If anyone has one or knows of one please reply to this thread. Thank you
- Wed May 09, 2012 9:46 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: 480 turbo Kevlar clutch for sale
- Replies: 2
- Views: 620
480 turbo Kevlar clutch for sale
Hello, I have a black diamond stage 2 yes stage 2 fast road Kevlar clutch for sale. Brand new in the box and I still have the receipt for the sale, these clutches were made to order for me. I bought 2 for my car, the older 200mm diameter clutch, and the newer 215mm clutch as I didn't know the year o...
- Sun May 06, 2012 1:12 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: MAF hose
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1381
Re: MAF hose
Bump
- Sun May 06, 2012 1:11 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Fuel tank pressurised?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1034
- Sat Apr 28, 2012 1:12 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Why is this forum so dead?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2633
Re: Why is this forum so dead?
If that's referring to me, I'm not putting the engine in my Clio now, after driving the car it's lovely and I've decided I'm keeping it...chriskay wrote:If the forum wasn't invaded from time to time by people pinching our engines for use in other makes it'd be even quieter.
- Thu Apr 26, 2012 11:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Why is this forum so dead?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2633
Re: Why is this forum so dead?
Lol I'll have you know I've not called in what, 2 - 3 days now ;) lol :rofl: Fitted new black diamond pads and discs all round now, plus 2 new rear calipers as one was leaking, she brakes nicely now, just got to fully bed them in. Got a split in my maf to turbo hose by the turbo on the elbow, been t...
- Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Why is this forum so dead?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2633
Why is this forum so dead?
Same as subject... Why does there seem to be a lack of anything going on lately
- Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:16 am
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: Boost pressure
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5062
Re: Boost pressure
The boost control solenoid has not been removed.
- Tue Apr 24, 2012 9:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: MAF hose
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1381
MAF hose
Any idea where I can get a MAF to turbo hose, or is there a good after market replacement solution? Mine has a rip at the bottom.
Hose is the 2nd photo in this thread
http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/v ... =11&t=4644
Someone please help
Hose is the 2nd photo in this thread
http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/v ... =11&t=4644
Someone please help
- Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:05 pm
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: Boost pressure
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5062
- Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:53 pm
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: Boost pressure
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5062
Re: Boost pressure
Oh and also been fitted with a manual boost controller, magnacore leads, and a very very nice induction kit. 2nd of may my car is booked in to have a fast road black diamond stage 2 Kevlar clutch fitted and this Wednesday I'm fitting black diamond combi drilled and grooved discs all round with black...
- Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:46 pm
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: Boost pressure
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5062
Re: Boost pressure
I've been told its running 25psi of boost but need to clarify that some how at some point Just waiting for the report of a blown engine then. The boost control solenoid has obviously been removed, thereby disabling the safety built in by Volvo. I will take a look to double check it hasn't. The car ...
- Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:16 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Fuel tank pressurised?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1034
Fuel tank pressurised?
Basically if you haven't already realised, lol ive bought an es turbo conversion, thing is, it has no fuel cap, and I've read someone on here that there is a hose on the turbo engine? That can pressurise the fuel tank... I'm wondering if that's why there is no fuel cap... I turned the car off tonigh...
- Sun Apr 22, 2012 11:16 pm
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: Boost pressure
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5062
Re: Boost pressure
Mine boosts up into and past the red, goes about 1cm off the coloured bit on the dial, and that's full boost through every single gear. Touch the accelerator about an inch in 5th and it fully boosts... I've been told its running 25psi of boost but need to clarify that some how at some point
- Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:59 pm
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Location of British 480 drivers
- Replies: 137
- Views: 66209
Re: Location of British 480 drivers
Me - Berkshire
- Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:52 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Wanted! Turbo brakes!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 571
Re: Wanted! Turbo brakes!
Yep you are right lol car has 16" 1000 miglia alloys on it, currently with 205 45 16w tyres on, crappy make, so gonna fit 205 50 16w Goodyear eagle f1 GSD-3 tyres on all round going to do that in the next couple of weeks, that should help with the torque steer
- Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:47 am
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Wanted! Turbo brakes!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 571
Wanted! Turbo brakes!
I'm after front turbo calipers for my car and some vented discs if possible...
To fit to my es turbo conversion. Dont know if they'd be a straight fit or would I need anything else to fit them?
Please help
To fit to my es turbo conversion. Dont know if they'd be a straight fit or would I need anything else to fit them?
Please help
- Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Anyone want some free parts / new friend?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1830