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- Wed Oct 27, 2021 4:35 pm
- Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
- Topic: Baby inbound!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 13400
Re: Baby inbound!
Congratulations guys. :hopping: I brought Fox home in my red ‘94 ES. Although, that was 2008 and seats and prams have changed considerably since then! In fact, with one of the back seats down, I used to transport a two part (body and wheel base) Marmet coachbuilt pram in there too! I think you get a...
- Sun Oct 24, 2021 6:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Volvo 480 Antifreeze colour
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1345
Re: Volvo 480 Antifreeze colour
I think I bought this from eBay, the concentrate (you can buy ready mix too) and it lasted aaaages. 50/50, coolant/water.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293036284243 ... XQjWtRQe2g
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293036284243 ... XQjWtRQe2g
- Fri Oct 22, 2021 10:58 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Volvo 480 gets a post on Volvo Cars Facebook page today…
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1759
- Sat Oct 02, 2021 2:58 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T
- Replies: 170
- Views: 45097
Re: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T
Thanks for finding it a good home Edie. Is the Xantia a HDI or does it still have the XUD engine? I've always liked those cars, much more than their successor C5 which is just a bland blob. It’s the HDi. The older ones (25+) my current insurer wouldn’t insure so it made sense as I’d have been payin...
- Sat Oct 02, 2021 1:59 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T
- Replies: 170
- Views: 45097
Re: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T
Well, 130 miles to Ellesmere. I was just pulling in to Shell and a Citroen ZX was behind me. Then a 92 Corolla saloon pulled in. It was very 90s for a short while! I’ve replaced both of the Volvos with a ‘99 Xantia diesel. The C30 is still for sale. I’ve never had to sell a a newer car before. What ...
- Wed Sep 22, 2021 11:22 am
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: Northampton-Derbys-Yorks Meet 25th ONLY
- Replies: 25
- Views: 10623
Re: Northampton-Derbys-Yorks Meet 25-26th Sept 21
I will still have the car this weekend but I don’t fancy tempting fate seeing as it is technically sold so we won’t be joining unfortunately. The new car needs a job doing so don’t want to push it on such a long haul til that’s sorted.
Look forward to all the pics tho. Have fun.
Look forward to all the pics tho. Have fun.
- Mon Sep 06, 2021 9:03 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T
- Replies: 170
- Views: 45097
Re: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T
Good news all round then Edie, at least as far as the debt clearance is concerned. Just wondering what your prospective buyer intends to do with his current one ? Maybe that's earmarked for his grandson as well. We will be very sorry to lose you but hopefully it won't be too long before you are bac...
- Mon Sep 06, 2021 2:01 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T
- Replies: 170
- Views: 45097
Re: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T
Well, you wait for a bus and two come along at once, as they say. I’m hoping to also sell the C30 now too and get rid of all debts and have a single cab pick up as the daily (I miss the use of lugging space!). So, yesterday, whilst perusing the P100s (I’d always wanted a P100 since working in a ridi...
- Mon Aug 23, 2021 4:14 pm
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: Northampton-Derbys-Yorks Meet 25th ONLY
- Replies: 25
- Views: 10623
Re: Northampton-Derbys-Yorks Meet 25-26th Sept 21
I think we’ll be joining on the Sunday at some point (got a birthday meal on Saturday) but will confirm closer to the time.
- Sun Aug 22, 2021 8:29 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T
- Replies: 170
- Views: 45097
Re: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T
Got him out today and gave him a quick clean to pop along the the Lincolnshire Louth Motor Club's show at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway. Fox went on the steam train and a few good people came to chat. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVKfuLuoFCjg16fZtqp4N9GSCHIiNv_Ed3s_BOlbB9IPZJT36tEs4Ke9...
- Sat Aug 21, 2021 8:58 pm
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: Northampton-Derbys-Yorks Meet 25th ONLY
- Replies: 25
- Views: 10623
Re: Northampton-Derbys-Yorks Meet 25-26th Sept 21
Just had a look at a rough route for this one (may not be quite right due to guestimates) to see if we can join anywhere. It's a biggie! Saturday https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXI4Mh8X9cUnYcPrPj9Id8rSOw7b5qz-hnXSZxLDReRgrwkWFivJvHgZqxBO5g52kgB2fbJK4XtIyUAtCBRJWYYlL-0EAwttwLINadN_-9D4VFRz...
- Tue Aug 17, 2021 11:59 am
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: 1991 Turbo at Copart
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1690
- Mon Aug 16, 2021 9:24 am
- Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
- Topic: Did you ever buy a white ES from Lincolnshire?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2641
Did you ever buy a white ES from Lincolnshire?
Hi all. Just had a message via my C&C advert. Thought I’d post on here if it rings any bells for anyone…. “this is a longshot but I am trying to track down a Volvo 480es owned by my auntie who is sadly losing her battle with cancer. She owned a 480 just like this in the early 90s and as they are fro...
- Mon Aug 09, 2021 7:20 pm
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: Hampshire-Lincolnshire Meet 7th - 8th Aug 21
- Replies: 43
- Views: 10818
Re: Hampshire-Lincolnshire Meet 7th - 8th Aug 21
Sorry for duplicates of others' photos! Here are some of mine, finally. :D https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLU-b3LRbZwO_nawPCNyT1hzzfE288NAhpNa5pidPLNAp-sBu5sKClteMgog7EoGJjr7pAwi78TV06WidiJdPdCc2WOvM85qyUd3Z6UWObLj-Mjo2p4so4opoSO3vov5srrYgtR-ra1TFah3vtMb1RBX=w1083-h610-no?authuser=0 https:...
- Mon Aug 09, 2021 6:06 am
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: Hampshire-Lincolnshire Meet 7th - 8th Aug 21
- Replies: 43
- Views: 10818
Re: Hampshire-Lincolnshire Meet 7th - 8th Aug 21
I’ve got a couple of pics but here’s a little video of Rutland Water.
https://youtu.be/yJjeFrAzF_c
Thank you to Sylvia & Al as always.
https://youtu.be/yJjeFrAzF_c
Thank you to Sylvia & Al as always.
- Sat Aug 07, 2021 7:15 am
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: Hampshire-Lincolnshire Meet 7th - 8th Aug 21
- Replies: 43
- Views: 10818
Re: Hampshire-Lincolnshire Meet 7th - 8th Aug 21
Haha, excellent! Early doors. We don’t leave here til 1, joining at Daventry.
Are you doing both days James?
- Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:54 am
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT
- Replies: 104
- Views: 44256
Re: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT
Looks great now the interior is all cleaned and tidy back in place. 🙂 I had a look in Mole (County Stores) last week, (your nearest is Buckingham) definitely worth a browse of all the leather cleaners and conditioners available in tack shops/country stores though. They can really deeply condition an...
- Fri Jul 23, 2021 8:53 pm
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: Hampshire-Lincolnshire Meet 7th - 8th Aug 21
- Replies: 43
- Views: 10818
Re: Hampshire-Lincolnshire Meet 7th - 8th Aug 21
We hope to join for the Volvo training centre photo on Saturday evening then all through Sunday.
Lovely, the petwood is really nice
Lovely, the petwood is really nice
- Wed Jul 21, 2021 11:51 am
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Nilani on Tour - With Headgear!!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6415
Re: Nilani on Tour - With Headgear!!
Excellent. Looks good.
I hope you’ve got time to spray the roof box to match the car! ……or is that just my unnecessary OCD?
I hope you’ve got time to spray the roof box to match the car! ……or is that just my unnecessary OCD?
- Sun Jul 18, 2021 9:44 pm
- Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
- Topic: Your Input Required: What to Look For Buying a 480.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6890
Re: Your Input Required: What to Look For Buying a 480.
Well, this has just ruined any free time I've had this weekend! :lol: Had a tech nightmare recording 40+ videos and then finding out 90% of the audio was distorted....so a few things were missed and by the end of trying to edit and save about 5 times...I. Gave. Up. Anyway, it's better than nowt spoz...