Volvo 480 Club Europe

Thank you for your insight! I was thinking of a matching colour, but feared the cost of a proper paint shop, though I might have a go myself. It is disgraceful to see what quality is acceptable for OEM parts! It sounds like you're doing the right thing there with fabricating your own exhaust! Duly n...

Auxillary and air con belt replaced. Gearbox oil replaced. Exhaust centre silencer section replaced. It'll be a full service next, and the dash facia out to fix a non-functional hazard warning lamp switch. Then the timing belt kit. And getting the front spoiler sorted. Toiling between black or match...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53631251200_98d1eebb4a_c.jpg So, after a fail on the exhaust, which I knew about, but being wholly frustrated at the poor quality of the Klarius replacement centre silencer, reluctantly fitted the new centre, and now a clean sheet, just in time for its 30th birth...

Wowowow! Where on earth did you find the cassette slide in storage solution? That is the most beautiful thing I've seen!

Hi there all, Just a quick update as I've been offline for a while; security issues with a couple of accounts; thankfully nothing major. I managed to get a reproduction front spoiler from Wayne at W R Composites. When I picked it up, he said that he had stock of two plus the one I ordered, so if any...

Did anyone get to the bottom of what antifreeze they're meant to be running? My local Volvo dealer suggested GL5, but I heard 4 was the right specification...

Thank you jifflemon.

I have purchased the drive belts already, thanks to your previous recommendations. The timing kit will be next.

I've just got to add, they're so much fun! I forgot just how much enjoyment they bring. My current situation is I own this 480, plus a Reliant Rialto. I cycle most of the time, so one car is handy, and two is a luxury! I've currently got the Rialto for sale, as I don't need two, and the Volvo is a t...

Thank you gltease! It's the daily commuter. Though, technically speaking, currently set-up with a freewheel. It's hilly where I am, so it's handy for the descents. And thank you dragonflyjewels, I shall look into Renault for gearbox bits. Opie had/has 20% off today (FLASH is the discount code) so I ...

Deliberation yesterday. The weather was glorious. After cleaning the GT, I found a few splits in the plastic; one being on the front grill (my old one had split in a few places), and the rear wiper bolt cover. Hopefully a bit of CA or epoxy should sort those out. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...

Thank you all! The parts situation is hilarious, and I wish there was an extensive database available to search through. When I asked at the dealership if they could print out a list, they thought I was insane! Little did I realise the extent of their database, and the scarcity of paper 🤣 Thanks for...

Plus, being a total newbie, is this the right oil to be doing an oil change with?

*Castrol Magnatec 10W40*

It's sad, and extremely frustrating, all at the same time. I tried to get the two push clips off the plastic cover on the rear screen today to get the light seal back into shape, but fear of damaging anything, and the scarcity of parts, I stopped. Can Opie be trusted for parts? I've got a belt squea...

Just a little side note: from my experience with Volvo dealerships 10+ years ago with the ES, they were very helpful finding service parts; and to my surprise, our new dealership in Stourbridge is just as helpful! They've managed to source filters and plugs, and they're on the case for a few more bi...

Noted! Thank you kindly. I will take you up on the suggestion. I must have pulled out a kilogram of wet dirt from inside the arches after washing the wheels down

I'm also a bit confused with gearbox oil choices. The Kroon oil mentioned; is this the right stuff:

https://www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/kroon- ... 11365.html

My synchro isn't 100% either, so I'm desperate to get the oil changed in my '94 GT manual.

Oh days! This sounds fantastic! I'm very keen for this, especially as I've never been driving outside of the UK. 9 months should be enough time to get everything in place (I say with caution) ...

If anyone here in the UK is thinking about it, please let me know.

William, are you talking about this company:

https://wrcomposites.co.uk/

If so, I live 2 miles away from them. TWO!

WillC9303, I did not know about the spoiler! Now I'm on the hunt!

Does anyone know where I could find some original floor mats? Or if not, which 'custom' supplier is worth contacting?

Thank you for the recommendation! I've got some natural 'Saddler's' leather conditioner, which is a new take on a pretty old school formula, but I will take you up on that! Yes, the central locking works, and the windows go up if held, but I haven't checked any of the connections yet. Is this connec...