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by 480s partner
Tue May 31, 2016 6:35 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: leaking auxiliary water pump
Replies: 26
Views: 8850

Re: leaking auxiliary water pump

Haynes manual keeps reffering to an elusive cylinder block drain plug "located below the inlet manifold near the oil pressure switch"...? I may have found it! I suspect this is the one: http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t515/JRT480/Fotografia2667_b_zpstokzdmdy.jpg Picture was taken from above wit...
by 480s partner
Mon May 30, 2016 10:28 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: leaking auxiliary water pump
Replies: 26
Views: 8850

Re: leaking auxiliary water pump

Joao I suspect you will find the old antifreeze in the heater matrix if anywhere. Best and easiest if a bit messy is to flush the whole system through with a hose and cold water then refill with fresh anti freeze. regards jim Jim, I have never gone that far in the procedure. Where should I connect ...
by 480s partner
Mon May 30, 2016 10:14 pm
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?
by 480s partner
Mon May 30, 2016 10:08 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: leaking auxiliary water pump
Replies: 26
Views: 8850

Re: leaking auxiliary water pump

Gave a good cleaning outside to pump and to rubber parts, it's looking very nice now: http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t515/JRT480/Fotografia2663_zpsgng7rtxq.jpg http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t515/JRT480/Fotografia2664_zpsqkfmgolg.jpg http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t515/JRT480/Fotograf...
by 480s partner
Mon May 30, 2016 10:03 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: leaking auxiliary water pump
Replies: 26
Views: 8850

Re: leaking auxiliary water pump

Ok, new ring is in place and cleaned surfaces mate perfectly. http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t515/JRT480/Fotografia2660_zpsse5as8z1.jpg http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t515/JRT480/Fotografia2661_zpsoa3iccs2.jpg http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t515/JRT480/Fotografia2662_zps78cdh0pd.jpg
by 480s partner
Mon May 30, 2016 10:01 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: leaking auxiliary water pump
Replies: 26
Views: 8850

Re: leaking auxiliary water pump

Since coolant change was due I decided to drain the old coolant, avoiding the need to clip the pump hoses, which are now at least 25 years old... http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t515/JRT480/Fotografia2637_zpsth3h3ofo.jpg Because I used a collector bowl with markings on it I could see that it po...
by 480s partner
Mon May 30, 2016 9:47 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: leaking auxiliary water pump
Replies: 26
Views: 8850

Re: leaking auxiliary water pump

However, I see some wetness inside the second plastic part: http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t515/JRT480/Fotografia2654_zpsbux2admo.jpg There must be a bearing inside, could it also be a cause for leaking...? :? The "propeller" doesn't come off, does it? http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t515/J...
by 480s partner
Mon May 30, 2016 9:42 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: leaking auxiliary water pump
Replies: 26
Views: 8850

Re: leaking auxiliary water pump

Barely clears the edge of seating face of the part:

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by 480s partner
Mon May 30, 2016 9:41 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: leaking auxiliary water pump
Replies: 26
Views: 8850

Re: leaking auxiliary water pump

On my auxiliary pump the pump comes in 3 parts 2 plastic parts and the motor itself . The three parts are held together by 2 sets of screws so I reckon that there must be an O ring or rubber seal in one of them. It should be easy to take apart and reassemble. :D Yes, same here. http://i1063.photobu...
by 480s partner
Mon May 30, 2016 8:26 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: leaking auxiliary water pump
Replies: 26
Views: 8850

Re: leaking auxiliary water pump

Now I have to make heads and tails like Jim said and see what I will find inside. :( http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t515/JRT480/Fotografia2649_zpshaozmmsb.jpg http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t515/JRT480/Fotografia2651_zps6gizuiwh.jpg http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t515/JRT480/Fotografi...
by 480s partner
Mon May 30, 2016 8:24 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: leaking auxiliary water pump
Replies: 26
Views: 8850

Re: leaking auxiliary water pump

Since coolant change was due I decided to drain the old coolant, avoiding the need to clip the pump hoses, which are now at least 25 years old... http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t515/JRT480/Fotografia2637_zpsth3h3ofo.jpg Because I used a collector bowl with markings on it I could see that it pou...
by 480s partner
Mon May 30, 2016 8:02 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: leaking auxiliary water pump
Replies: 26
Views: 8850

Re: leaking auxiliary water pump

After realising that some sadistic built the car :evil: I had to remove some parts that were in the way to reach the hoses and the mounting support: http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t515/JRT480/Fotografia2640_zpsdqflyd8v.jpg http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t515/JRT480/Fotografia2641_zpsegglna...
by 480s partner
Mon May 30, 2016 8:00 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: leaking auxiliary water pump
Replies: 26
Views: 8850

Re: leaking auxiliary water pump

The original pump is very hard to find new, and if you find one, you will pay over 300 €. But it is not a real difficult part to adapt, since it is basically a parking heater pump. I read last week that someone transplanted a pump from a C70 to the 480. It was on the Facebook group, which I find in...
by 480s partner
Mon May 30, 2016 12:37 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: leaking auxiliary water pump
Replies: 26
Views: 8850

Re: leaking auxiliary water pump

On my auxiliary pump the pump comes in 3 parts 2 plastic parts and the motor itself . The three parts are held together by 2 sets of screws so I reckon that there must be an O ring or rubber seal in one of them. It should be easy to take apart and reassemble. No meu bomba auxiliar a bomba vem em 3 ...
by 480s partner
Mon May 13, 2013 4:01 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: my 480 turbo NOW SOLD!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1695

Re: my 480 turbo ((STILL)) for sale

I wonder how that would look with ALL the lights on...! :shock: :D
by 480s partner
Sun Feb 17, 2013 9:40 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Volvo CR-4025 Information Required
Replies: 4
Views: 4853

Re: Volvo CR-4025 Information Required

Mine had a paper sticker on top, somewhat faded but I remember clearly that it had Panasonic written on it. I'm afraid you can only get sound from 4 speakers if you connect an amplifier, the radio itself only outputs 2. Yes, the connectors on the back are for an amplifier and equaliser but I have no...
by 480s partner
Sun Nov 04, 2012 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: WRComposites - anybody knows them?
Replies: 4
Views: 1581

Re: WRComposites - anybody knows them?

Indeed I got a reply after the contact I made from a mr. Wayne...

Timrosser, do you know him? Have you seen the grp reproductions, the snowcap, the spoiler?
by 480s partner
Thu Nov 01, 2012 11:15 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: WRComposites - anybody knows them?
Replies: 4
Views: 1581

WRComposites - anybody knows them?

http://www.wrcomposites.co.uk/automotiv ... parts.html

Has anyone bought from these guys?

How's the fit and finish?

Anyone has pictures of the parts they make?
by 480s partner
Mon Apr 30, 2012 2:49 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Availability of New Parts
Replies: 79
Views: 25795

Re: Availability of New Parts

@V480TI : Do you have plans for a snow cap reproduction?
by 480s partner
Fri Mar 09, 2012 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 480s in US
Replies: 5
Views: 1503

Re: 480s in US

Anybody else out there keeping a 480 in the US. I constantly run into difficulty getting parts and wonder if there is anyone else that I can share experience/ knowledge with? V/R AndyB Have you tried contacting Mr. Mike Dudek? ;) http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/5869/480espickupatcarlsenvol.jpg