Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
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Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
Hello folks, just joined up today
Have wanted a 480 since i first saw one about 20 years ago
I finally got one at the weekend
a slightly tatty 1995 2litre one which i paid a little but too much for but they just aren't around over here anymore, wanted to get one before they've completely disappeared
Looking forward to some quality reading here on the site and finding out how to fix a few of the electrical problems it has
I would put up pics but the site isnt allowing me to right now
Have wanted a 480 since i first saw one about 20 years ago
I finally got one at the weekend
a slightly tatty 1995 2litre one which i paid a little but too much for but they just aren't around over here anymore, wanted to get one before they've completely disappeared
Looking forward to some quality reading here on the site and finding out how to fix a few of the electrical problems it has
I would put up pics but the site isnt allowing me to right now
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Re: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
Congrats and welcome to the site. I'm not sure what the restrictions are with putting up photos but if you want to pm me I can throw some up for you.
If you don't mind me asking, was the 480 you bought the silver one that was advertised on donedeal?
I don't have a 480 at the moment but I have had a few, you've joined a pretty exclusive club (in Ireland at least) and I really hope you enjoy the experience.
Best of luck
If you don't mind me asking, was the 480 you bought the silver one that was advertised on donedeal?
I don't have a 480 at the moment but I have had a few, you've joined a pretty exclusive club (in Ireland at least) and I really hope you enjoy the experience.
Best of luck
Re: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
yeah, the ES thats currently on donedeal, ad hasnt been removed yet
its actually a light blue
Its got a few problems, Have to get the alternator reconditioned tomorrow
I fear i've let myself in for more than i expected
What harm... Gotta love an impulse buy
its actually a light blue
Its got a few problems, Have to get the alternator reconditioned tomorrow
I fear i've let myself in for more than i expected
What harm... Gotta love an impulse buy
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Re: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
wkd rwd wrote:yeah, the ES thats currently on donedeal, ad hasnt been removed yet
its actually a light blue
Its got a few problems, Have to get the alternator reconditioned tomorrow
I fear i've let myself in for more than i expected
What harm... Gotta love an impulse buy
Funnily enough I enquired about that car myself a few months ago. I would love to have had a look at it but it was too far away from me! It looks like a lovely car, nice reg too.
They can be tricky cars at times but then they all are. You've got a great resource here in this website, people will go out of there way to help you and there is already so much information there. How is the car driving? Is it anywhere near NCT level yet?
Let me know if you want me to throw up those pics.
Re: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
no, i doubt it'll see another NCT, got quite a bit wrong, mostly electrical, a lot of lights on the dash, no rebound in front suspension, headlights stuck on fullbeam, needs 4 tyres asap, exhaust rotten.
I'll put a few quid into it over the next few months and try to get it through but i think it'll be in vain
I probably should have left it behind me, been around cars all my life, i knew better but like i said, i always wanted one and you know yourself how scarse they are on the roads here
I'll put a few quid into it over the next few months and try to get it through but i think it'll be in vain
I probably should have left it behind me, been around cars all my life, i knew better but like i said, i always wanted one and you know yourself how scarse they are on the roads here
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Re: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
wkd rwd wrote:no, i doubt it'll see another NCT, got quite a bit wrong, mostly electrical, a lot of lights on the dash, no rebound in front suspension, headlights stuck on fullbeam, needs 4 tyres asap, exhaust rotten.
I'll put a few quid into it over the next few months and try to get it through but i think it'll be in vain
I probably should have left it behind me, been around cars all my life, i knew better but like i said, i always wanted one and you know yourself how scarse they are on the roads here
Yeah you're right, I saw one in Dublin last week but before that I'd say I haven't seen one on the road for 2 or 3 years.
The headlights could be a relay issue, or a fuse? You never know it might not be as bad as it seems and most parts can be sourced on here without too much trouble. I know my old one is lying up in Waterford and they guy is selling it for parts if you need any. There's another fella in Navan too with one.
Shame it was left lying up for so long as it used to belong to an old woman who minded it like a baby up until she sold it to yer man a few years back, if its the same one I'm thinking of.
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Re: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
Headlights stuck on full beam can be either the stalk (thats where I would look first) or the dip dim relay .
second hand parts of these are readily available at low cost through the forum and being not too heavy the postal charges are not too expensive.
Give us a list of the problems and the forum members will be able to advise on the likely problems ......
when you have 10 posts you will be able to post up pictures.
GJ mod.
second hand parts of these are readily available at low cost through the forum and being not too heavy the postal charges are not too expensive.
Give us a list of the problems and the forum members will be able to advise on the likely problems ......
when you have 10 posts you will be able to post up pictures.
GJ mod.
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Re: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
Good to hear, there will be another 480 back on Irish roads.
I seen the ad on donedeal and it looks very smart in that colour
I seen the ad on donedeal and it looks very smart in that colour
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Re: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
Hello,
I joined the site also not too long ago after wanting a 480 for a while
Got some good advice already from here, so good luck with the project!
I joined the site also not too long ago after wanting a 480 for a while
Got some good advice already from here, so good luck with the project!
Current:
Volvo S60 '04
Renault 21 '91
Subaru Legacy '05
Mazda RX-7 '93
Renault 5 '84
Previous:
440 2 litre, 440 Turbo, 460 Turbo, 480 Turbo x2, 854 T-5R, S40 T4, V40 T4, S70 T5 & R, V70 R x2, S60 R
Volvo S60 '04
Renault 21 '91
Subaru Legacy '05
Mazda RX-7 '93
Renault 5 '84
Previous:
440 2 litre, 440 Turbo, 460 Turbo, 480 Turbo x2, 854 T-5R, S40 T4, V40 T4, S70 T5 & R, V70 R x2, S60 R
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Re: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
oh yeah and got two modified ECUs for a good price, so I agree with Jim's comment
Current:
Volvo S60 '04
Renault 21 '91
Subaru Legacy '05
Mazda RX-7 '93
Renault 5 '84
Previous:
440 2 litre, 440 Turbo, 460 Turbo, 480 Turbo x2, 854 T-5R, S40 T4, V40 T4, S70 T5 & R, V70 R x2, S60 R
Volvo S60 '04
Renault 21 '91
Subaru Legacy '05
Mazda RX-7 '93
Renault 5 '84
Previous:
440 2 litre, 440 Turbo, 460 Turbo, 480 Turbo x2, 854 T-5R, S40 T4, V40 T4, S70 T5 & R, V70 R x2, S60 R
Re: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
Well....
After a week of ownership, all is not as bad as first appeared
Suspension is fine, the problem there was that the previous owner had all 4 tyres inflated to 66psi, the APE!!
Headlights are fine, was a problem with switch, cured now
all missing relays and fuses were put back where they should be,
and a new (old) radio smartens up the dash
Well pleased with it
Only problem left to cure is the infocentre which only works when it wants to
Would be nice to know how much petrol i have left though
After a week of ownership, all is not as bad as first appeared
Suspension is fine, the problem there was that the previous owner had all 4 tyres inflated to 66psi, the APE!!
Headlights are fine, was a problem with switch, cured now
all missing relays and fuses were put back where they should be,
and a new (old) radio smartens up the dash
Well pleased with it
Only problem left to cure is the infocentre which only works when it wants to
Would be nice to know how much petrol i have left though
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Re: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
Great news
Get a few photos up!
Get a few photos up!
Re: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
still cant, need 10 posts and im slow to comment on other posts when i dont have the knowledge yet
This time next month maybe LOL
This time next month maybe LOL
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Re: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
You don't necessarily need knowledge to post on here, sher it hasnt' stopped me
Did you do a search on the 'info centre'? Should throw up plenty of similar problems to yours...
Did you do a search on the 'info centre'? Should throw up plenty of similar problems to yours...
Re: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
Fitted a set of Standard Rover 16" wheels today from my old MG ZR
Looks quite smart i think myself
drives a lot nicer too
Looks quite smart i think myself
drives a lot nicer too
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- Can tell where the 480 was built
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Re: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
wkd rwd wrote:Fitted a set of Standard Rover 16" wheels today from my old MG ZR
Looks quite smart i think myself
drives a lot nicer too
Amazing the difference a new set of rims can make to a car...
Re: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
WooHoo!! 10 posts!!
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Re: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
Congrats
Looks great and those wheels really suit it.
Where did you get that sticker? I want one!
Looks great and those wheels really suit it.
Where did you get that sticker? I want one!
Re: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
ebay
Gets a few laughs
Gets a few laughs
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Re: Hello all, from Galway, Ireland
Looks ace....those wheels look the business aswel.... We could all be looking for MG wheels