1988 Volvo 480 ES - A New Era Dawns
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Re: 1988 Volvo 480 ES - A New Era Dawns
Well spotted James - I hadn't noticed that! Must be great for people following Mister H who get a free windscreen wash each time he wants to clean his back window!
David
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!
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!
Re: 1988 Volvo 480 ES - A New Era Dawns
I might try and fashion a substitute out of plasticard for scale modelling, but will have to see. I don't suppose replacements are easy to come by?
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
- jamescarruthers
- 480 Is my middle name
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Re: 1988 Volvo 480 ES - A New Era Dawns
Tricky to get hold of, but they do come up if you keep asking people who are breaking cars, etc.
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)
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)
Re: 1988 Volvo 480 ES - A New Era Dawns
I'll have a go at making a replacement at some point this week. Speaking of breakers, what became of the 87 lakes car?jamescarruthers wrote: ↑Sun Jan 27, 2019 9:07 pmTricky to get hold of, but they do come up if you keep asking people who are breaking cars, etc.
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
- jamescarruthers
- 480 Is my middle name
- Posts: 2515
- Joined: Mon Jul 07, 2003 3:19 pm
- Location: Cambridge
Re: 1988 Volvo 480 ES - A New Era Dawns
Good point! I'll call them tomorrow!
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)
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)
Re: 1988 Volvo 480 ES - A New Era Dawns
Let me know how it goes!
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Re: 1988 Volvo 480 ES - A New Era Dawns
Absolutely will not fail an mot. Neither would headlamp wipers if we had them!jamescarruthers wrote: ↑Sun Jan 27, 2019 8:22 pmI see you are missing the rear wash wipe jet. I don't know if that is an MOT fail. Jifflemon used to do MOT's, maybe he can confirm/deny this?
Re: 1988 Volvo 480 ES - A New Era Dawns
cable looks a bit 'twisted/contorted in it's route, I don't think that ours follows that way ????MisterH wrote: ↑Sun Jan 27, 2019 5:35 pmToday's progress:
Pop-Ups now both work (relay needed a bit of a contact clean and some WD40
Brake lights now work
rear drivers side brake is sticking less but not perfect
the car is ready for an MOT, however, when trying to fix the Speedometer issue, a discovery was made:
it would seem that there is nothing where the sensor should be, unless I am looking in the wrong place, but the Haynes Manual stated that it is on the right side of the transmission, which is that point of view. should there be anything there, or am I looking in the wrong place?
it just sneaks up into the gap without the rubber cover????
the connector is down below the air intake, sits almost on top of the gear box and the connections might be worth a wiggle, or at least clean both ends with a pointy thing then re-assemble, a bit easier than trying to solder them in place, fixed my speedo issue
Alan
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
Re: 1988 Volvo 480 ES - A New Era Dawns
Dropped the car off at my local garage for an MOT yesterday following a snowy, icy introduction to the 2010's for the car. once the engine had warmed up, the car drove very smoothly and happily, and didn't have any issues on the road. at the garage, It was met with praise by our friend who runs the garage, he said that it was a straight car for what it is, to which I agreed. Under the car in the inspection pit, I smothered it in WD40 in all the drains and under the arches (It hasn't got any serious rust and the rear arches are near perfect, so I am not going to let that change now!) and had the first proper look underneath. It would appear that the front offside anti-roll bar could do with a change. I left the car at the garage for a cam-belt change and the completion of the MOT, and shall fill you all in on how that goes!
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Re: 1988 Volvo 480 ES - A New Era Dawns
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Re: 1988 Volvo 480 ES - A New Era Dawns
I would check the speedo plug which is on top of the diff
You can check the resistance towards the sensor and the speedo head. If you pull the grey speedo wiring plug you can test for continuity between the cable ends.
The cable is bad for the outer wire breaking.
You can check the resistance towards the sensor and the speedo head. If you pull the grey speedo wiring plug you can test for continuity between the cable ends.
The cable is bad for the outer wire breaking.
Re: 1988 Volvo 480 ES - A New Era Dawns
ahh, thank you, that is exactly what I have been looking for, when I get the car back Ill take a look, Thanks so much!arthuy wrote: ↑Sun Feb 03, 2019 3:33 pmI would check the speedo plug which is on top of the diff
You can check the resistance towards the sensor and the speedo head. If you pull the grey speedo wiring plug you can test for continuity between the cable ends.
The cable is bad for the outer wire breaking.
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Re: 1988 Volvo 480 ES - A New Era Dawns
I made up a test lead which I then used to replace the original cable.
Although it looks like there as two wires (green and black) it is a coaxial type cable which you can just make out from my photos. The Black cable becomes a braid wrapped around the insulation of the green. The braided wire on mine had broken in several places so I replaced with the two core cable as per my photo.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2ps-Auto-Car ... :rk:1:pf:1 2 pin connectors.
Once you get your head around it is easy to see why it breaks.
Although it looks like there as two wires (green and black) it is a coaxial type cable which you can just make out from my photos. The Black cable becomes a braid wrapped around the insulation of the green. The braided wire on mine had broken in several places so I replaced with the two core cable as per my photo.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2ps-Auto-Car ... :rk:1:pf:1 2 pin connectors.
Once you get your head around it is easy to see why it breaks.
- jamescarruthers
- 480 Is my middle name
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Re: 1988 Volvo 480 ES - A New Era Dawns
Called in very late on Tuesday and the car owner has gone very quiet apparently. He wasn't well.
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)
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)
Re: 1988 Volvo 480 ES - A New Era Dawns
Sounds about right from what I heard over the phone, thanks for enquiring though.jamescarruthers wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:55 amCalled in very late on Tuesday and the car owner has gone very quiet apparently. He wasn't well.
My car should be ready to pickup by the weekend, at which point I will go about trying to mend the Speedo
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
- jamescarruthers
- 480 Is my middle name
- Posts: 2515
- Joined: Mon Jul 07, 2003 3:19 pm
- Location: Cambridge
Re: 1988 Volvo 480 ES - A New Era Dawns
Good luck! Just in time for the May meet!
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)
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)
Re: 1988 Volvo 480 ES - A New Era Dawns
when and where is that?
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
- jamescarruthers
- 480 Is my middle name
- Posts: 2515
- Joined: Mon Jul 07, 2003 3:19 pm
- Location: Cambridge
Re: 1988 Volvo 480 ES - A New Era Dawns
Keep your eyes peeled on here. It should be announced soon by Sylvia (dragonflyjewels).
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)
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)
Re: 1988 Volvo 480 ES - A New Era Dawns
Thanks! shall watch outjamescarruthers wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:34 pmKeep your eyes peeled on here. It should be announced soon by Sylvia (dragonflyjewels).
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Re: 1988 Volvo 480 ES - A New Era Dawns
Got back from the MOT yesterday, the long way around. Tested its practicality with a small supermarket shop with went well in the boot. The car drove very well, fast and chirpy, but could do with some new tires. Jobs for today are glass cleaning and investigating the speedo
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild