89 ES in need of Rescue

Cleaned up the garage, found parts laying around, but it turned out to be a complete Volvo 480? If you want to sell your car (480 only) you can place an advert here.

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jifflemon
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89 ES in need of Rescue

Post by jifflemon » Thu Oct 07, 2021 2:54 pm

Been made aware of this:

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Black bumpered 1.7 ES, first of the proper injection (not a b18e) engines. That however, is the reason this car needs rescuing...

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Apparently the engine overheated, blew its headgasket and then work stopped. (I suspect the elderly owner decided it was easier to give up driving)

MOT history looks good, but unfortunately we're stacked with rescue cars at the moment, so there's no room (I'm desperately trying to reshuffle some stuff!).

Drop me a PM if you want more info or can offer help!

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Re: 89 ES in need of Rescue

Post by Martin Mc » Thu Oct 07, 2021 3:12 pm

Where is it? Not that it really matters I suppose, since it will need to be trailered away.

Lancashire might be a long shot though. What kind of consideration is wanted by the owner, for someone to take it away?

Martin
1991 ES White / 1995 ES Red / 1995 ES Red / 1994 S Black / 1995 Celebration Red / 1994 S Paris Blue / 1995 Celebration (again!) Red - Currently free of all extramarital cars, wrench-loose and fancy free :)

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Re: 89 ES in need of Rescue

Post by jifflemon » Thu Oct 07, 2021 3:21 pm

Martin Mc wrote:
Thu Oct 07, 2021 3:12 pm
Where is it? Not that it really matters I suppose, since it will need to be trailered away.

Lancashire might be a long shot though. What kind of consideration is wanted by the owner, for someone to take it away?

Martin
Ah yes, that would help!

Henlow. Just a little bit south of the infamous Lakes Volvo breaker.....

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MisterH
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Re: 89 ES in need of Rescue

Post by MisterH » Thu Oct 07, 2021 3:58 pm

In what way do you mean "first of the proper injection" cars? I thought B18E was injected...

Or have I totally missed a bunch of carbs on my engine? :rofl:
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: 89 ES in need of Rescue

Post by dragonflyjewels » Thu Oct 07, 2021 4:31 pm

The close proximity to Lakes is quite concerning, it would be a shame if it was broken.
The rescue group would like to take it on, but have no space anywhere for it. Any volunteers to foster it ?
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: 89 ES in need of Rescue

Post by jifflemon » Thu Oct 07, 2021 5:38 pm

MisterH wrote:
Thu Oct 07, 2021 3:58 pm
In what way do you mean "first of the proper injection" cars? I thought B18E was injected...

Or have I totally missed a bunch of carbs on my engine? :rofl:
Ok, maybe I should have said “the “more easily obtainable spare parts” injection system…..

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Re: 89 ES in need of Rescue

Post by MisterH » Thu Oct 07, 2021 5:48 pm

Provided it was a quick (1-2 week) turnaround, I might be able to do something for storage at my grandmother's field, but it will be outside and in Hampshire. I will chat with my father about it as my uncle is keeping a few boats there (you think 480s are big projects) so a wedge shouldn't be much of an issue, and it might be an excuse to get a car port in there which I can then use for more tat
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: 89 ES in need of Rescue

Post by dragonflyjewels » Thu Oct 07, 2021 8:45 pm

Unfortunately we'd need rather a lot more than 1-2 weeks, but thank you for the thought.
Jeff is completely snowed under with work so even 1-2 months might not be long enough. :(
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: 89 ES in need of Rescue

Post by Hkerswell » Sun Oct 10, 2021 9:01 am

I could take it in, how much are they wanting for it?
It seems such a shame too as the arches are in better condition than mine !

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Re: 89 ES in need of Rescue

Post by jifflemon » Sun Oct 10, 2021 9:19 am

Already gone

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Re: 89 ES in need of Rescue

Post by Hkerswell » Sun Oct 10, 2021 9:22 am

Also where is it located?

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Re: 89 ES in need of Rescue

Post by Hkerswell » Sun Oct 10, 2021 9:23 am

jifflemon wrote:
Sun Oct 10, 2021 9:19 am
Already gone
Ah hahah well that was fast...ish

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