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- Wed Jan 09, 2019 3:58 pm
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: alternative engines?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7710
Re: alternative engines?
this has probably come a little late as a replacement 2.0 sounds like the easiest option by far! However, the F3R in my Renault 19 RSi is a great engine, torquer and more refined than the 1.7 B18FP in my 480, not quite as effective at higher speeds but fantastic at lower rpm. It's 1.8 8v with 115hp ...
- Wed Jan 09, 2019 3:43 pm
- Forum: Brakes (50)
- Topic: Flashing abs light
- Replies: 15
- Views: 15185
Re: Flashing abs light
it might be worth considering that these accumulators only last about 8 years because the high pressure nitrogen gradually creeps out of them, i think even when they aren't in service. So if the one in your shed has been sitting around for a long time it might not be any better than the one in the c...
- Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:51 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: LED quvivlents of the standard bulb sets?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6325
Re: LED quvivlents of the standard bulb sets?
cheers! the clusters might outlive the car
- Wed Jul 04, 2018 11:48 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: LED quvivlents of the standard bulb sets?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6325
Re: LED quvivlents of the standard bulb sets?
sllllightly off topic here but on the subject of preserving front light clusters (one of the purposes of LED conversion) I just use the standard two filament DRL bulbs but insulate the 'bright' contact so that the car can only ever use the lower output filament. Dim DRLs at all times, no warning lig...
- Wed Jul 04, 2018 11:27 pm
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: 1200 rpm when warm
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2758
Re: 1200 rpm when warm
My 1992 1.7 B18FP engine had a similar problem for ages and no amount of tinkering with switches, sensors, leads, ICV would fix it. As with your car mine would only idle high when the engine was up to temp. In the end I sorted it out by tightening the idle control screw (hidden under a green plastic...
- Mon Oct 09, 2017 4:29 pm
- Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
- Topic: 480 burnt in music video
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4206
Re: 480 burnt in music video
here's one that makes it thru the video - an 'S' i think...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK443VzHKg8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK443VzHKg8
- Mon Oct 09, 2017 4:13 pm
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: Front seats
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5047
Re: Front seats
god this is one hell of a job. it took forever to get mine out and you've gotta be so careful not to destroy the torx bolts. it's an idea beforehand to clean up the bolts from underneath with a soft wire brush and plenty of whichever spray lubricant you're using (i think i had some silicone stuff) a...
- Sun May 21, 2017 10:03 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: So, today was the day...
- Replies: 244
- Views: 96918
Re: So, today was the day...
the 480 very clearly holding its own!
can't beat a paris blue either.
can't beat a paris blue either.
- Sat May 20, 2017 4:42 pm
- Forum: Brakes (50)
- Topic: Are my brakes working properly?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9437
Re: Are my brakes working properly?
Hi, My post on the Teves Mk2 ABS system might be helpful here. Basically tells you how to diagnose and replace the hydraulic accumulator. http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=35151&p=209657&hilit=teves+mk2&sid=0e724d4ecb37a795ece4ffbd6667a7f1#p209657 The accumulators are still ...
- Sat Jan 28, 2017 2:26 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Battery drain
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6802
Re: Battery drain
One other thing to rule out - and which was draining my battery overnight until i figured it out - is wear in the brake pedal mechanism which causes the pedal to drop slightly, activating the brake light switch. I had no idea what was going in with my car until one day I glanced back at it after par...
- Sat Dec 10, 2016 11:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: broken windscreen - available??
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5865
Re: broken windscreen - available??
I had mine done about three weeks ago by autoglass for the £75 excess on my insurance. They did a good job, fitted a pilkington screen with top tint and the vin reader window. The guy gave me the impression there were plenty of screens just sitting around in warehouses. I also took the scuttle and t...
- Wed Nov 09, 2016 11:04 pm
- Forum: Brakes (50)
- Topic: Teves mk2 ABS - Hydraulic Accumulator Replacement
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8641
Re: Teves mk2 ABS - Hydraulic Accumulator Replacement
Nice one - thanks for the link.
And you're quite right. I tried swapping out all my relays before tackling the accumulator, but unfortunately it didn't solve my problem.
always nice to have brakes that work eh
And you're quite right. I tried swapping out all my relays before tackling the accumulator, but unfortunately it didn't solve my problem.
always nice to have brakes that work eh
- Tue Nov 08, 2016 1:29 am
- Forum: Brakes (50)
- Topic: Teves mk2 ABS - Hydraulic Accumulator Replacement
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8641
Teves mk2 ABS - Hydraulic Accumulator Replacement
Hi - I've been a member since 2008, used the wisdom of the forum plenty of times to keep my car on the road, and finally might have a few things to give back... I've been running a 1992 Paris Blue ES as my only car since 2008 in which time I've stuck about 55,000 miles on it, taking the grand total ...
- Wed Sep 17, 2008 1:33 am
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Breaking 2.0 litre GT
- Replies: 47
- Views: 12401