Gauging interest: breaking 480 turbo

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 5:18 pm

hi all,

I am just gauging interest so nothing for certain yet.
one white 480 Turbo (H Reg)
absolutely everything up for grabs.

if anyone wants any bits, send a PM with the bits your after and a reasonable offer.

cheers guys.
If this is to take place, I should be able to start breaking the 480 in about 4 weeks.

cheers,
Matt

matpj · Post by **matpj** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 7:33 pm

oops! didn't realise I wasnt logged in (or that it was possible to post without being logged in)

PM me if you would be interested in any parts.

anything from volvo alloys, to turbocharger to sensors to interior etc.

everything will be up for grabs if I break it..

martinholmesuk · Post by **martinholmesuk** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 8:44 pm

Hello,

This a auto your breaking? How much for the gearbox? Anything wrong with it and what's the miles?

cheers

Martin

matpj · Post by **matpj** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 8:51 pm

yes its an auto.
the car has done 111000 miles
to be honest i've never had an Auto before and only had this for 3 weeks so don't know how to spot a good or bad box.

sometimes when I'm accelerating there is a whine - a bit like microphone feedback or the sound you can make with wine glasses etc when you run your finger around the rim.. (sounds dirty!)

the sound goes after about a second though and doesn't happen all the time..

it might not even be the box. i'd sell the box for Â£100

Matthew Brennan · Post by **Matthew Brennan** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 9:05 pm

Hi

Any leather on those seats?

Matt

martinholmesuk · Post by **martinholmesuk** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 9:10 pm

matpj wrote:yes its an auto.
the car has done 111000 miles
to be honest i've never had an Auto before and only had this for 3 weeks so don't know how to spot a good or bad box.

sometimes when I'm accelerating there is a whine - a bit like microphone feedback or the sound you can make with wine glasses etc when you run your finger around the rim.. (sounds dirty!)

the sound goes after about a second though and doesn't happen all the time..

it might not even be the box. i'd sell the box for Â£100

I'll have a think about it dude. I like having a spare just in case. I'd prob get it rebuilt anyways.

+ I'd want the torque converter and flexiplate with it and i'm not back in the UK for another 4 months so you would have to wait for me to get it (course i'd pay now)

matpj · Post by **matpj** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 2:14 pm

Matthew Brennan wrote:Hi

Any leather on those seats?

Matt

i'm afraid its the normal cloth interior, but it is in good condition!

any more for any more?
there is absolutely everything waiting to be removed and posted out.
bits of trim, wheels, sensors, hoses, headlights, body panels etc...

I have a few people on the reserve list already having received a few PMs

matpj · Post by **matpj** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 2:14 pm

martinholmesuk wrote:
matpj wrote:yes its an auto.
the car has done 111000 miles
to be honest i've never had an Auto before and only had this for 3 weeks so don't know how to spot a good or bad box.

sometimes when I'm accelerating there is a whine - a bit like microphone feedback or the sound you can make with wine glasses etc when you run your finger around the rim.. (sounds dirty!)

the sound goes after about a second though and doesn't happen all the time..

it might not even be the box. i'd sell the box for Â£100
I'll have a think about it dude. I like having a spare just in case. I'd prob get it rebuilt anyways.

+ I'd want the torque converter and flexiplate with it and i'm not back in the UK for another 4 months so you would have to wait for me to get it (course i'd pay now)

thats fine. let me know - I can always keep stuff until you get back..

dean36014 · Post by **dean36014** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 2:22 pm

After a decent dash board surround, and the back to the n/s mirror?

Matthew Brennan · Post by **Matthew Brennan** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 6:38 pm

Hmmmm

Any lockable rear storage armrests and keys going then??

Cheers 4 previous reply mate

Matt

matpj · Post by **matpj** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 7:46 pm

lockable rear storage armrests are available, yes!
i'll check to see if I have keys for them and let you know.

i'll produce a list of who wants want so that including some unclaimed parts I think might be useful for others.

cheers,
Matt

matpj · Post by **matpj** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 7:49 pm

note.

I might be breaking this car sooner than previously stated.
It could be later this week/next week.

i'll keep you all posted.

catgroom · Post by **catgroom** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 10:03 pm

Hi Matt!

Can I have the part that the dash trim actually screws into??That is screwed onto the dash itself,the cause of shitloads of dash thumping.

I can just imagine old Alan Partridge saying "Rub my rim ya mother"

Steve

Dan the 480 Man · Post by **Dan the 480 Man** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:26 pm

A complete working rear washer jet would be good....

martinholmesuk · Post by **martinholmesuk** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:36 pm

matpj wrote:
martinholmesuk wrote:
matpj wrote:yes its an auto.
the car has done 111000 miles
to be honest i've never had an Auto before and only had this for 3 weeks so don't know how to spot a good or bad box.

sometimes when I'm accelerating there is a whine - a bit like microphone feedback or the sound you can make with wine glasses etc when you run your finger around the rim.. (sounds dirty!)

the sound goes after about a second though and doesn't happen all the time..

it might not even be the box. i'd sell the box for Â£100
I'll have a think about it dude. I like having a spare just in case. I'd prob get it rebuilt anyways.

+ I'd want the torque converter and flexiplate with it and i'm not back in the UK for another 4 months so you would have to wait for me to get it (course i'd pay now)
thats fine. let me know - I can always keep stuff until you get back..

Cheers

matpj · Post by **matpj** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 5:30 pm

are any of you lot bidding on those clear front lights on eBay?

mine are the normal ones with orange glass, but they are up for grabs if anyone fancies them?

(along with lots of other bits)

as an update, i'm trying to get my Rover fixed up in the next week or two, so will have a complete white H Reg 480 Turbo Auto to break.
a few bits have already been reserved - but there's plenty more to go around..

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 1:20 pm

Would mind the dashboard lights. My parking break indiciator light has died and it's driving me nuts (also had me driving off with the parking break still engaged). How much for them? ho.kyung@gmail.com is my email. Thanks.

Ral · Post by **Ral** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 1:21 pm

Anonymous wrote:Would mind the dashboard lights. My parking break indiciator light has died and it's driving me nuts (also had me driving off with the parking break still engaged). How much for them? ho.kyung@gmail.com is my email. Thanks.

As in: wouldn't mind. And here I am, all logged in and everything. Sorry about that.

matpj · Post by **matpj** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 11:05 am

sorry to everyone for the lack of response with PM's and parts for breaking.

I had a nightmare with the Rover Coupe Turbo. The pistnos are knackered so it looks like i'll be getting rid of it (rather than repair)
As a replacement i've bought a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo - but it DOES mean that I wont be breaking the Volvo.
Need to get rid of it this week (and the Rover) cos my cul-de-sac is going to start looking like a breakers yard.

I've put the volvo on eBay on a 3 day auction - 2 days and 10 hours(ish) to go.

no MoT on it but 4 month's tax. Car runs fine - but the box resonates occasionally. There is a knocking from the rear - the springs havent popped out though.

It'd be ideal to serve as a Donor car - and it really does drive well.
I'll put a new thread up with a link to the auction.

this does mean - as i'm breaking the Rover - that i'll have a T25 Turbo going.
Someone on here (will check who it was in a minute) has already expressed an interest)
One of the studs from the elbow to the manifold has some thread damage - where someone had to cut the nut off - but it'd probably still do up fine.

do the 480's have the same turbo elbow - or do you just use the compressor side of these?
Should remove if from the car this week.

sorry for any inconvenience about parts I was going to supply

I dont like letting people down.

martinholmesuk · Post by **martinholmesuk** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 11:28 am

oh well shit happens, don't worry

anyways T25 related answer

That's my T25 built for standard 480 manifold.