Here we go again
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- Agwa Moose
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Here we go again
There I was, driving along, minding my own business and alls fine - until theres a bang, followed by a loss of power, followed by me just making it into a handy layby to have a looksee...
Nothing
Apart from a rather loud rattling sound coming from somewhere within the engine, so I take the sensible option and give up on my mission and go home
So, I'm about 20 miles away from home and driving a snail, and yes there's a trail behind me - of other cars getting a bit pissed off with this idiot in a 480 doing 40mph, nowt I can do about it, the buggers can go round me if they want, I'm not stopping em, anyway, by the time I got back I was having bother getting over 20 and for a minute didn't think it was going to make it up the hill into the village, but it did, and I finally pulled up in a cloud of smoke and a whole range of teeth jarring noises
I'll have a look tomorrow but I'm not going to hold my breath, the loss of power coupled with the awful noises coming from somewhere in the depths of the engine bay leads me to think one thing and one thing only...
Autotrader here I come
J
Nothing
Apart from a rather loud rattling sound coming from somewhere within the engine, so I take the sensible option and give up on my mission and go home
So, I'm about 20 miles away from home and driving a snail, and yes there's a trail behind me - of other cars getting a bit pissed off with this idiot in a 480 doing 40mph, nowt I can do about it, the buggers can go round me if they want, I'm not stopping em, anyway, by the time I got back I was having bother getting over 20 and for a minute didn't think it was going to make it up the hill into the village, but it did, and I finally pulled up in a cloud of smoke and a whole range of teeth jarring noises
I'll have a look tomorrow but I'm not going to hold my breath, the loss of power coupled with the awful noises coming from somewhere in the depths of the engine bay leads me to think one thing and one thing only...
Autotrader here I come
J
Gwendoyln! They're hanging bicycle parts on me again!
- martinholmesuk
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- Agwa Moose
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I've had a look and can't see anything obvious but the noise seems to be coming from the head, and it seems worse now, definitely a metal hitting metal sound so I'm guessing something in there's broken, without taking the bloody thing apart (again) I can't be 100% certain of anything other than I've had enough, I've had it around a year now and all I seem to have done is fix the thing, and get nowhere with it
If it didn't need anything else doing then I'd be pulling it apart and sorting it but due to the amount of other stuff it needs I've decided to call it a day, if I'm really honest about it I just can't be bothered any more, there comes a point where you have to say stop, it's already had more spent on it than it's ever going to be worth, so I'm cutting my losses now before it get's painful
I'll be removing all the stereo equipment in the next couple of days, putting the orange clusters back on and putting the momo back in the cupboard, after that the it'll probably get offered up as a parts car, I'd break it myself and sell the bits but I don't have anywhere off the road to put it while I do so...
J
If it didn't need anything else doing then I'd be pulling it apart and sorting it but due to the amount of other stuff it needs I've decided to call it a day, if I'm really honest about it I just can't be bothered any more, there comes a point where you have to say stop, it's already had more spent on it than it's ever going to be worth, so I'm cutting my losses now before it get's painful
I'll be removing all the stereo equipment in the next couple of days, putting the orange clusters back on and putting the momo back in the cupboard, after that the it'll probably get offered up as a parts car, I'd break it myself and sell the bits but I don't have anywhere off the road to put it while I do so...
J
Gwendoyln! They're hanging bicycle parts on me again!
- martinholmesuk
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- JohnTurbo
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Jesus christ!!! When will you all learn?
A 480 is to be kept unused in a garage ad polished occasionally. To try and actually drive one...thats madness.
I hope its not your last man
A 480 is to be kept unused in a garage ad polished occasionally. To try and actually drive one...thats madness.
I hope its not your last man
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- Dan the 480 Man
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Sorry to hear that Jim...
I hope it's not the nail in the coffin for 480 ownership for you though. Shame as your's always looks well kept, even nicer with the clear indicators!
Sorry to hear it dude...when can i get parts requests in?
I hope it's not the nail in the coffin for 480 ownership for you though. Shame as your's always looks well kept, even nicer with the clear indicators!
Sorry to hear it dude...when can i get parts requests in?
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- dragon
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See your PM Jim...
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Gaz Wilson
1997 V70R AWD in Saffron, RICA 580, hot hot HOT!
1995 480 Turbo, Flame Red Metallic/Jacquard-Leather
1993 480 turbo, Vase Green Metallic/Jacquard-Leather
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Gaz Wilson
1997 V70R AWD in Saffron, RICA 580, hot hot HOT!
1995 480 Turbo, Flame Red Metallic/Jacquard-Leather
1993 480 turbo, Vase Green Metallic/Jacquard-Leather
1995 Range Rover 4.6 HSE V8 - Full leather and more!
http://volvo480.northernscum.org.uk <--- Full spec!
Got horses? - [url=http://www.horse-teeth.co.uk][img]http://www.northernscum.org.uk/avatars/ggedt_anim.gif[/img][/url]
- Agwa Moose
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- Agwa Moose
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Went for a wander round the salvage yard today, dunno why, I aint got the time for owt like that
There I was, resigned myself to something boring for a while and there it is...
Bastards!
One of my most lusted after cars of all time, but one I try not to admit to...
Somehow I resisted, only just (and there was more than enough money in my pocket), Sarah fell in love at the first sight (she's only seen photo's until today - and they don't do justice) (but she loves the gen 3 as well) so she kept winding me up about it
Problem now being I want something dull, but all I can think is...
Gen 4!!!!
Must resist...
Not going back there.....
I'm calm.....
Really....
Honest...
J
There I was, resigned myself to something boring for a while and there it is...
Bastards!
One of my most lusted after cars of all time, but one I try not to admit to...
Somehow I resisted, only just (and there was more than enough money in my pocket), Sarah fell in love at the first sight (she's only seen photo's until today - and they don't do justice) (but she loves the gen 3 as well) so she kept winding me up about it
Problem now being I want something dull, but all I can think is...
Gen 4!!!!
Must resist...
Not going back there.....
I'm calm.....
Really....
Honest...
J
Gwendoyln! They're hanging bicycle parts on me again!
- Agwa Moose
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True...Murf wrote:Ha ha, if you think 480's rear arches rust, wait till you get a prelude!!
Anyway, I resisted the prelude - and in my effort to find a boring motor I went to have a look at a white automatic mondeo (does it get any more boring than that? ) but I wasn't happy with it, it was amazingly dull but it just didn't really amuse me enough, so I didn't bother
J
Gwendoyln! They're hanging bicycle parts on me again!
- MGB_GT
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Hmm, try an Escort then, I hate mondeo's for sheer gloom factor looking at it alone.
I've just picked up a 1.4 cvh on a K for £65, however it did need a new clutch also. Sure it's not as fast or stable as the 480, but it has a very direct feel and I've had much fun sliding about on crappy kwick-fit tyres for the last couple weeks.
I've just picked up a 1.4 cvh on a K for £65, however it did need a new clutch also. Sure it's not as fast or stable as the 480, but it has a very direct feel and I've had much fun sliding about on crappy kwick-fit tyres for the last couple weeks.
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480ES (1.7) - 88F Gunmetal Grey
The departed:
480GT - 94L Dark Green Met
480ES (2.0) - 93L Vase Green Met,
480ES (1.7) - 89G Black
480ES (1.7) - 88F Gunmetal Grey
- dragon
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Would you like to jazz it up a bit? I have 2 BRAND NEW bumpers (front and rear, naturally) for a Mundano - they are maroon, so could make your white car look well snazzyAgwa Moose wrote:True...Murf wrote:Ha ha, if you think 480's rear arches rust, wait till you get a prelude!!
Anyway, I resisted the prelude - and in my effort to find a boring motor I went to have a look at a white automatic mondeo (does it get any more boring than that? ) but I wasn't happy with it, it was amazingly dull but it just didn't really amuse me enough, so I didn't bother
J
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Gaz Wilson
1997 V70R AWD in Saffron, RICA 580, hot hot HOT!
1995 480 Turbo, Flame Red Metallic/Jacquard-Leather
1993 480 turbo, Vase Green Metallic/Jacquard-Leather
1995 Range Rover 4.6 HSE V8 - Full leather and more!
http://volvo480.northernscum.org.uk <--- Full spec!
Got horses? - [url=http://www.horse-teeth.co.uk][img]http://www.northernscum.org.uk/avatars/ggedt_anim.gif[/img][/url]
Gaz Wilson
1997 V70R AWD in Saffron, RICA 580, hot hot HOT!
1995 480 Turbo, Flame Red Metallic/Jacquard-Leather
1993 480 turbo, Vase Green Metallic/Jacquard-Leather
1995 Range Rover 4.6 HSE V8 - Full leather and more!
http://volvo480.northernscum.org.uk <--- Full spec!
Got horses? - [url=http://www.horse-teeth.co.uk][img]http://www.northernscum.org.uk/avatars/ggedt_anim.gif[/img][/url]
- Agwa Moose
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Settled on an escort in the end, '96 1.6
Not too bad, full mot on it, cambelt done 8k miles ago, no knocks or squeaks (too bloody quiet), going to need the clutch done soon though thats not too big a worry
Anyway, it'll get me to work and back until I'm feeling brave (or rich) enough to risk another 480
One day...
J
Not too bad, full mot on it, cambelt done 8k miles ago, no knocks or squeaks (too bloody quiet), going to need the clutch done soon though thats not too big a worry
Anyway, it'll get me to work and back until I'm feeling brave (or rich) enough to risk another 480
One day...
J
Gwendoyln! They're hanging bicycle parts on me again!
- Agwa Moose
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