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by Alan 480
Tue Jul 05, 2016 11:49 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: heater matrix for 93 2 litre
Replies: 1
Views: 1058

heater matrix for 93 2 litre

Anybody got one or can suggest where best to get one, rather than trawl endless adverts that might (or not fit) I have an old one from a 1700 that is deeper and narrower than the two litre one. old one is copper/brass , new one is ULTRA thin ally with plastic header tank old one was removed as it wa...
by Alan 480
Mon Jul 04, 2016 11:57 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: DRL & Pop-Up Problems
Replies: 2
Views: 1631

Re: DRL & Pop-Up Problems

bonnet switch is designed to PREVENT the motors turning when bonnet is open, to save your fingers, BUT TBH if you are getting some movement try hot wiring the switch under the bonnet catch, it lives in a pretty grotty area and loads of water etc
by Alan 480
Mon Jul 04, 2016 11:54 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Sudden (no) Starter Problem
Replies: 12
Views: 11297

Re: Sudden (no) Starter Problem

measured 12.5 volts across the two terminals on the starter / solenoid this afternoon, with the car in neutral and igniton at position 2. Looks increasingly like a goosed solenoid. I can see these are relatively easy to source on fleaBay - but are they easy to fit with all that exhaust manifold in ...
by Alan 480
Tue Jun 21, 2016 11:45 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Sudden (no) Starter Problem
Replies: 12
Views: 11297

Re: Sudden (no) Starter Problem

yep find the THIN wire on back of starter then run a wire from tht point up near the POSITIVE terminal,

switch on ignition
ENSURE IN NEUTRAL

touch lead onto live on battery, et voila the starter should spin up (also been there, so a swicth in engine bay for spinning engine WITHOUT starting)
by Alan 480
Sun Jun 19, 2016 4:14 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: B20F inlet manifold pipes
Replies: 1
Views: 5810

Re: B20F inlet manifold pipes

I assume when you say 'left' this is viewed from the front of car looking AFT? FRONT pipe is blocked, i think it is blanked so that the garage can use it as a test point. if the blank is removed idling is rubbish and it will stall on you at roundabouts when not fully hot , guess how i know? MIDDLE v...
by Alan 480
Thu Jun 02, 2016 11:37 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: leaking auxiliary water pump
Replies: 26
Views: 8850

Re: leaking auxiliary water pump

I made a little experiment today: Suspended the pump, attached some hoses (one connected to shower :lol: )and let the water run through for a few minutes. http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t515/JRT480/Fotografia2668_zps01hej5dl.jpg When I turn the power on there is a small boost in water flow. So...
by Alan 480
Tue May 31, 2016 11:51 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: leaking auxiliary water pump
Replies: 26
Views: 8850

Re: leaking auxiliary water pump

Hope I am not asking a dumb question, but can I activate-test the pump as of now, like this (outside car, no coolant)? I have a power supply unit of DC 12V (or 13,8V) up to 5 amps/ 7amps peak available, would it just be a matter of making the connections and see if I get response? a quick run off a...
by Alan 480
Mon May 30, 2016 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Volvo in Gothenburg ?
Replies: 4
Views: 2495

Re: Volvo in Gothenburg ?

Pop-ups bust on the black one? :wink:

red looks nice, I fancied doing the soft top converison on the old 480 I had, never made it though
by Alan 480
Fri May 27, 2016 5:58 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: white 480 1700?
Replies: 21
Views: 8830

Re: white 480 1700?

Aye, that was mrs, passing through

480 not done many miles this year as SWAMBO not been too well. :(

but plan to be at Crathes on Sunday so if you are there take a look in past, I'll have the Reliant SS1, white (various shades) not that shiney :D
by Alan 480
Fri May 27, 2016 11:55 am
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: white 480 1700?
Replies: 21
Views: 8830

Re: white 480 1700?

also! i just noticed the topic title, yes, it is a 1700 B18FP! but with no cat now, 2.25" powerflow stainless from manifold back with just a little mid box, no back box, proper group B rally car rasp! aye but I couldn't find you to ask about what was under the bonnet, and too sodding wet to crawl u...
by Alan 480
Wed May 25, 2016 12:02 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: white 480 1700?
Replies: 21
Views: 8830

white 480 1700?

Spotted Cranna's very tidy looking White 480 with 16" alloys at Alford on Sunday

hiding between rain showers!
by Alan 480
Thu May 12, 2016 11:56 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Regretfully breaking 480 turbo auto
Replies: 58
Views: 32389

Re: Regretfully breaking 480 turbo auto

Looks better than ours. !

have you scrapped the car?, if not do you still have the frame that the dash-surround fixes onto? most of the palstic fittings ./ screw holes are shot on ours so might worth doing the whole thing?
by Alan 480
Wed May 11, 2016 11:59 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Regretfully breaking 480 turbo auto
Replies: 58
Views: 32389

Re: Regretfully breaking 480 turbo auto

on the dash surround, where is hair line crack starting (as If I need to ask?) i'm in ABZ so can you maybe weigh it and I'll see what postage cost would be. . . . . it's not heavy just bulky for GPO I was thinking of the sticky vinyl repair method, as it would save taking dash apart (again) have you...
by Alan 480
Fri Apr 29, 2016 11:53 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Speed sensor
Replies: 20
Views: 6770

Re: Speed sensor

Electronics suffer in time from corroded and/or broken connections, When you want to keep an old car on the road, fear is a bad counselor. You will have to bite the bullet and follow brinkie's advice. Or send him a PM asking him what he can do for you. In his home country he is well known for repai...
by Alan 480
Thu Apr 28, 2016 6:18 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Speed sensor
Replies: 20
Views: 6770

Re: Speed sensor

If you have some experience in soldering electronics (or know someone who can do it for you), I would try and solder the joints at the back of the green and grey connectors again. Then you won't have to worry about faulty soldering joints. Chances are, however, that the cog of the replacement instr...
by Alan 480
Thu Apr 28, 2016 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Question about handbrake cables
Replies: 1
Views: 1617

Re: Question about handbrake cables

you will need TWO of the first link, probably not need the one in second link.

certainly looks correct end fittings and assume correct length?
by Alan 480
Wed Apr 27, 2016 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Asfalt - Swedish Motoring Programme - 480 Episode!!
Replies: 8
Views: 3959

Re: Asfalt - Swedish Motoring Programme - 480 Episode!!

excellent

I like the comments about electrical gremlins.

NB different headlining on the Turbo vs UK spec or just the lighting?

imagine a T5 engine in a 480, :D
by Alan 480
Wed Apr 27, 2016 11:48 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Speed sensor
Replies: 20
Views: 6770

Re: Speed sensor

by Alan 480
Sun Apr 24, 2016 3:42 pm
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: headlight removal
Replies: 7
Views: 4836

Re: headlight removal

Sure Glasgow Jim has done a 'how to' raise lights THEN open the bonnet. remove the plastic trim from sides of the head light cowls when in raised position, remove offending screws and swap, one of the easiest jobs on a 480! for alignment it should be pretty close as long as you don't disturb the adj...
by Alan 480
Sun Apr 24, 2016 3:36 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Car wont start suspect fuel pump - HELP!
Replies: 8
Views: 2857

Re: Car wont start suspect fuel pump - HELP!

or check that the small rubber connection on the end of the inlet manifold nearest drivers front wheel is still connected , it runs up to the sensor at the base of the windscreen, on mine the air pipe fell off so the fuel mapping was all out as the ECU didn't know how much advance/retard to give the...