11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet

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Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet

Post by dragonflyjewels » Mon Aug 06, 2018 1:26 pm

Just to advise that lots of roads around south side of Aberdeen and those leading to COVE have been re-worked due to the new by-pass so best if you 'update' the SATNAV where appropriate
o typical, just printed off all the route sheets !!

Thanks for info, glad we didn't find out when we all got lost.
Sylvia

Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
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Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet

Post by dcwalker » Mon Aug 06, 2018 9:13 pm

dragonflyjewels wrote:
Mon Aug 06, 2018 1:26 pm
Just to advise that lots of roads around south side of Aberdeen and those leading to COVE have been re-worked due to the new by-pass so best if you 'update' the SATNAV where appropriate
o typical, just printed off all the route sheets !!

Thanks for info, glad we didn't find out when we all got lost.
Ha ha - typical! Thanks for the heads-up...

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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: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet

Post by jamescarruthers » Tue Aug 07, 2018 8:18 pm

Just making my plans for getting up. It's a long way!‎

For the start, I understand we are meeting at The Kelpies. I'm just looking in to hotels now. Anyone got recommendations?‎
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)

Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)

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Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet

Post by dragonflyjewels » Tue Aug 07, 2018 8:46 pm

We are staying at the Travelodge in Falkirk.
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: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet

Post by jamescarruthers » Tue Aug 07, 2018 8:54 pm

I'm in a little B&B in Slamman, Falkirk, FK1 3AE. Looks nice.

Really looking forward to this epic trip!
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)

Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)

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Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet

Post by Alan 480 » Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:38 am

Maybe too late but we have used the Lee park in Grangemouth, usually get good D,B&B deals (£35-45) :-) 'myhotelbreak.com'
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Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet

Post by arthuy » Fri Aug 10, 2018 5:20 pm

I wont make it in my 480 but will come along on my s60.

If anyone asked me for parts can you remind me what you need, I wont manage everything but will try to bring what I have at home.

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Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet

Post by jamescarruthers » Fri Aug 10, 2018 6:02 pm

Yes please Arthuy! ‎

The tray that the heater matrix sits in please, 
One of the black plastic stops from inside the fuel door‎
One interior vent: the one that is blowing in the driver's face and lowest down (if all the fins are connected together and moving together)

I passed a 480 on the way up. Didn't recognise the driver but hope it someone on the way to the meet. Maroon (likely Celeb then) with one orange indicator and one white indicator. Nearly ran her off the road driving beside and waving like a loon!‎
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)

Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)

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Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet

Post by jamescarruthers » Sat Aug 11, 2018 12:16 pm

Well, that went well. I didn't even make the start. Brand new water pump has failed!

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Taking a train from Airdrie to Cambridge via Edinburgh and Newcastle. 

Sorry to miss you guys. The car was driving beautifully until ‎it told me it was too hot!
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)

Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)

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Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet

Post by Alan 480 » Sat Aug 11, 2018 2:02 pm

James

a real shame after all the graft you have put in., especially with a NEW pump . .. . . . :cry:

on the up-side it means that my paint work will not have a shiney red one to be compared with :wink:

actually just washed it, should have left the dust on it so wouldn't look so 'flat'
Alan

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Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet

Post by WRDendy » Sat Aug 11, 2018 6:59 pm

So that's two meets in a row with a critical problem - has it occurred to you that it was left in a garage for 20 years for a reason? :lol:

Seriously though, absolutely gutted to hear that you didn't make it, particularly considering the mileage involved. A real shame to make it so close only to have something like that happen. Hopefully see you at the Hampshire meet next month with another new water pump!
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Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet

Post by dcwalker » Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:52 pm

So sorry you were so close yet so far James; it's been a good day for those of us who made it.

Was looking forward to catching up and seeing the car; I hope you and car got home ok and hope to see you in October!

All the best with getting it sorted!

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: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet

Post by dcwalker » Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:56 pm

Further to the above it's been a great day here in Scotland - only a handful of us on the drive but new people met in person (Fraser aka cranna21 and Alan 480).

Thanks as always to Sylvia for all her hard work - a shame her 480 decided to kill its turbo but at least it has kept going!

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: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet

Post by jifflemon » Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:19 am

Blimey! Sounds like scotland is cursed! :rofl:

James - Is it deffo water pump? If so, what brand was it so I know which to avoid!

And am I the only one worried that Sylvia will end up getting some sort of hybrid turbo, forcing the rest of us Turbo peeps to upgrade to keep up with her?! :rofl:

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Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet

Post by Alan 480 » Sun Aug 12, 2018 3:56 pm

Thanks to Sylvia for arranging this meeting, good to put faces to names etc

will this photo appear?

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and this one?

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Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet

Post by jifflemon » Sun Aug 12, 2018 6:51 pm

They certainly do show! Now, post the rest!

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Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet

Post by arthuy » Sun Aug 12, 2018 6:59 pm

Was good meeting some other owners, thanks again Sylvia for organising, lunch venue was great.

Hopefully next time my 480 will be able to make it.

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Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet

Post by cranna21 » Mon Aug 13, 2018 7:27 am

what's a turbo? ;)
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Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet

Post by jamescarruthers » Mon Aug 13, 2018 9:04 am

jifflemon wrote:
Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:19 am
James - Is it deffo water pump? If so, what brand was it so I know which to avoid!
I checked my receipts and it was a VALEO 506019‎. I thought Valeo would have been a good bet.

I'll get back to you when I know more‎.
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)

Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)

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Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet

Post by jamescarruthers » Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:34 am

jamescarruthers wrote:
Mon Aug 13, 2018 9:04 am
jifflemon wrote:
Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:19 am
James - Is it deffo water pump? If so, what brand was it so I know which to avoid!
I checked my receipts and it was a VALEO 506019‎. I thought Valeo would have been a good bet.

I'll get back to you when I know more‎.
Unfortunately, water pump is fine. It is two of the core plugs that have gone! Won't hijack this thread any more and will continue my troubles on the member's cars section. 

Engine out me thinks to access all of these. ‎Engine out the top or bottom?

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1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)

Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)

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