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by rajsta
Mon Feb 23, 2009 4:05 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: GASKETS..???????
Replies: 3
Views: 1292

anyone? :(

is it me or there just isnt that much going on in the club.? it seems dead!
by rajsta
Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:34 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: GASKETS..???????
Replies: 3
Views: 1292

You can download the parts manual on the download page here. If you change the headgasket you'll need new headbolts too. You may not use the old ones. thanks for the link, yes i know i will need new head bolts. out of interest can someone tell me the size of the headbolts.? as id like to find some ...
by rajsta
Fri Feb 20, 2009 1:24 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: GASKETS..???????
Replies: 3
Views: 1292

GASKETS..???????

just wondering..

is there any particular brand of head gasket the people go for apart from going direct to volvo.???

also does this site have a parts number thread?
by rajsta
Thu Nov 06, 2008 5:06 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: B18FT CYLINDER HEAD
Replies: 4
Views: 1716

ok thanks for that info. i forgot to ask, if the head is to be skimmed will anything else in the head need adjusting? sorry to ask but ive only ever worked on pushrod engines and this is the first overhead cam engine ive ever worked on. also are uprated headhaskets available for this engine.? and w...
by rajsta
Wed Nov 05, 2008 7:49 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: B18FT CYLINDER HEAD
Replies: 4
Views: 1716

B18FT CYLINDER HEAD

im new to the b18ft engine. could someone tell me if you can actually skim the b18ft head as the valves sit flush with the mating face?? my headgasket has blown and as of yet im unsure if the cylinder head is actually warped aswell because the car over heated pretty badly. is there a proper way to ...
by rajsta
Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:31 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: FOR SALE - 480 turbo bits
Replies: 9
Views: 2885

pm for you clioturbo
by rajsta
Sat Oct 11, 2008 1:04 am
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Buying from Members
Replies: 8
Views: 2780

Buying from Members

Is there any type of feedback for buying and selling to members on this site?
how do you know your buying from a genuine person thats not going to fob you off?
by rajsta
Fri Oct 10, 2008 7:36 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: HELP. CAR IS DEAD
Replies: 4
Views: 1702

greedy, just noticed your from derbyshire! where abouts mate.? im bang in the middle of derby and nottm.
by rajsta
Fri Oct 10, 2008 3:35 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: HELP. CAR IS DEAD
Replies: 4
Views: 1702

HELP. CAR IS DEAD

hi folks, right, im just trying to help get this car fixed, its a 460 turbo. the car was running well but started to run a little rough in slower speeds and at idle. One morning it wouldnt start and tried for several days with no luck, When you turn the ignition key, the engine will actually turn o...
by rajsta
Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:52 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: FOR SALE - 480 turbo parts
Replies: 10
Views: 3110

how much for the ignition coil mate.?
by rajsta
Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:25 pm
Forum: Springs and Wheels (70)
Topic: wheel size/dimensions
Replies: 5
Views: 3947

Ettore Bugatti wrote:Hausser
Look at the Volvo 480 section of the site (Volvo 480/ Photo gallery/ body kits) and you will have more bodykits
yes mate, i know. but i thought they are not available anymore :?:
by rajsta
Mon Feb 12, 2007 4:48 pm
Forum: Springs and Wheels (70)
Topic: wheel size/dimensions
Replies: 5
Views: 3947

thanks Ettore,

also does anyone know what bodykit that is?

and why the hell is there nothing available for the 480 :angry: its got to be one of the only cars you can do nothing to the exterior :cryhard:
by rajsta
Sun Feb 11, 2007 8:10 pm
Forum: Springs and Wheels (70)
Topic: wheel size/dimensions
Replies: 5
Views: 3947

wheel size/dimensions

does anyone happen to know the wheel size and width and also the offset that are on this 480 - http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g152/rajsta/volvoeuro1.jpg or alternatively could someone reccommend an offset that would make the wheels sit like that? im not keen on big rims, i prefer the euro look so...