Boot

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Boot

Post by frenchfries » Tue Apr 18, 2017 3:04 pm

Hi all

This is the spare wheel well, does this look normal to you? You see the road through the hole on the left (if you look into the boot from the outside as the picture is the wrong way around). There was no rust around or below the rubber at all as I removed it, cleaned it and put back into place.

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Re: Boot

Post by cranna21 » Tue Apr 18, 2017 3:39 pm

mine has this also, so all correct i'd imagine :)

just a drainage hole for condensation i think!
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Re: Boot

Post by frenchfries » Tue Apr 18, 2017 3:48 pm

:hopping:
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Re: Boot

Post by frenchfries » Tue Apr 18, 2017 4:58 pm

You only realize that the tailgate gas struts need replacing when that damned heavy piece of glass drops on your head!

At least easily fixed by Ebay :)
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Re: Boot

Post by Alan 480 » Tue Apr 18, 2017 4:59 pm

Let condensation out?
You mean rain water? :-)
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Re: Boot

Post by dcwalker » Tue Apr 18, 2017 7:03 pm

Perfectly normal looking boot/wheel-well :D .

The hole does let rainwater out - obviously in practice from leaks into the boot but the theory was that it is a drain should you put a wet wheel into the well...

David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!

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Re: Boot

Post by NillerGT » Sun Oct 04, 2020 5:28 pm

Hello all,

I am new to the forum, and to owning 30 year old cars in general. Cleaning up Magnus, I discovered some water/humidity in the boot and in the rear passenger footwell on the passenger side (right side, as this is Switzerland); but that is actually another question.
My question here is, is what I found at the bottom of the wheel well normal?
https://ibb.co/CHnmrDD
https://ibb.co/QDWdQJq
Indeed on the left there is a drain hole. However, on the right, in the equivalent position, is something which looks decidedly less OEM - a kind of oblong flat piece of metal, now a bit rusty, maybe 10 x 2 cm, surrounded / held in place by some synthetic substance a bit like dry chewing gum (I am pulling a bit at a piece of it on the second photo). If anyone can help identify what that could be, and what its purpose could be, I am interested!
Just got my first 480 (August 2020)!
1990 ES 1.7, Superwhite
I have ticked off around 45 items, cosmetic and mechanical
Remaining:
- Vibration at 1500 RPM (hard to locate)
- Rough idle (harder one)
- Touch-ups
- Change rims (Pollux to slightly fresher Atlas)
- install my “new” flawless door pocket
I also just bought a 2004 XC90.

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Re: Boot

Post by MisterH » Sun Oct 04, 2020 5:59 pm

NillerGT wrote:
Sun Oct 04, 2020 5:28 pm
Hello all,

I am new to the forum, and to owning 30 year old cars in general. Cleaning up Magnus, I discovered some water/humidity in the boot and in the rear passenger footwell on the passenger side (right side, as this is Switzerland); but that is actually another question.
My question here is, is what I found at the bottom of the wheel well normal?
https://ibb.co/CHnmrDD
https://ibb.co/QDWdQJq
Indeed on the left there is a drain hole. However, on the right, in the equivalent position, is something which looks decidedly less OEM - a kind of oblong flat piece of metal, now a bit rusty, maybe 10 x 2 cm, surrounded / held in place by some synthetic substance a bit like dry chewing gum (I am pulling a bit at a piece of it on the second photo). If anyone can help identify what that could be, and what its purpose could be, I am interested!
Yep looks normal to me, mine is similar. When you lift up the boot cover there is a lot of that chewing gum style sealant, I'm sure someone on here can give it it's proper name
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild

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Re: Boot

Post by NillerGT » Sun Oct 04, 2020 8:52 pm

Ok, thank you for the quick confirmation!
I wonder why there are not just two drain holes, rather than this setup. Maybe there is something sensitive below the closed drain...
Just got my first 480 (August 2020)!
1990 ES 1.7, Superwhite
I have ticked off around 45 items, cosmetic and mechanical
Remaining:
- Vibration at 1500 RPM (hard to locate)
- Rough idle (harder one)
- Touch-ups
- Change rims (Pollux to slightly fresher Atlas)
- install my “new” flawless door pocket
I also just bought a 2004 XC90.

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Re: Boot

Post by MisterH » Sun Oct 04, 2020 9:41 pm

NillerGT wrote:
Sun Oct 04, 2020 8:52 pm
Ok, thank you for the quick confirmation!
I wonder why there are not just two drain holes, rather than this setup. Maybe there is something sensitive below the closed drain...
If the weather gives me a chance I'll check my car tomorrow to confirm. I am
Nowhere near an expert but it looks the same as my car, but beware that the boot will get water in it as that just happens, so do take that into account!
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild

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Re: Boot

Post by Alan 480 » Mon Oct 05, 2020 6:21 pm

MisterH wrote:
Sun Oct 04, 2020 9:41 pm
NillerGT wrote:
Sun Oct 04, 2020 8:52 pm
Ok, thank you for the quick confirmation!
I wonder why there are not just two drain holes, rather than this setup. Maybe there is something sensitive below the closed drain...
If the weather gives me a chance I'll check my car tomorrow to confirm. I am
Nowhere near an expert but it looks the same as my car, but beware that the boot will get water in it as that just happens, so do take that into account!
I wonder if the HUGE flat section was to allow drainage of the shell when it was dipped (if dipped?)
just assumed 'normal' :-)
Alan

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Re: Boot

Post by dragonflyjewels » Mon Oct 05, 2020 6:30 pm

Yes, the shells were dipped
Somewhere on here is a link to a video showing the workings of the production line in the factory
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Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
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Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo

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Re: Boot

Post by dcwalker » Tue Oct 06, 2020 8:45 am

Alan 480 wrote:
Mon Oct 05, 2020 6:21 pm
MisterH wrote:
Sun Oct 04, 2020 9:41 pm
NillerGT wrote:
Sun Oct 04, 2020 8:52 pm
Ok, thank you for the quick confirmation!
I wonder why there are not just two drain holes, rather than this setup. Maybe there is something sensitive below the closed drain...
If the weather gives me a chance I'll check my car tomorrow to confirm. I am
Nowhere near an expert but it looks the same as my car, but beware that the boot will get water in it as that just happens, so do take that into account!
I wonder if the HUGE flat section was to allow drainage of the shell when it was dipped (if dipped?)
just assumed 'normal' :-)
Alan's suggestion has always been my understanding - plate then stuck in afterwards.

And just to confirm what others have said, NillerGT, that is a perfectly normal looking wheel-well!

Oh yes, and a warm welcome, by the way :D

David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!

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Re: Boot

Post by NillerGT » Tue Oct 06, 2020 6:59 pm

Thank you to all of you! Your help saves me time and stress :-)
Just got my first 480 (August 2020)!
1990 ES 1.7, Superwhite
I have ticked off around 45 items, cosmetic and mechanical
Remaining:
- Vibration at 1500 RPM (hard to locate)
- Rough idle (harder one)
- Touch-ups
- Change rims (Pollux to slightly fresher Atlas)
- install my “new” flawless door pocket
I also just bought a 2004 XC90.

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Re: Boot

Post by dragonflyjewels » Thu Oct 08, 2020 12:59 pm

Shell being dipped as part of the 22 stage body protection programme

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Pity it's all worn away these days !
Sylvia

Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo

no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any

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Re: Boot

Post by Alan 480 » Sun Dec 20, 2020 3:23 pm

quick update, the blanking plate seems to be a piece of super thin ally!! more strength in the wax/sealant than the bit of ally, I was digging around and managed to create a small hole :(

now fixed :hopping:
will cover the drain with a piece of 18SWG ally, cos I have some ready crinkle coated :hopping:
Alan

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