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- Tue Feb 07, 2017 10:49 am
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: My second 480...... project 'sleeper'
- Replies: 116
- Views: 52377
Re: My second 480...... project 'sleeper'
I hope you've got a new starter on your list of stuff to fit! Better safe than covered in gearbox oil and going :wall: Other than that, it's looking really good - every so slightly envious of your facilities. I've a V6 engine I need to do the shims on, but its too damn cold and dark in the shed to e...
- Mon Feb 06, 2017 10:01 pm
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: 2017 meet ups?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 15067
Re: 2017 meet ups?
Sounds like a plan to me. I guess a weekend would suit most people better, I'm fairly easy going. Are we thinking in like 2/3/4 months time when the weather's a bit fairer (also so I can actually turn up in a 480, still in kitcar form ATM :( ) although I am getting there, no doubt you've all seen m...
- Mon Feb 06, 2017 7:51 am
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Starter Motor Replacement - how complex?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11192
Re: Starter Motor Replacement - how complex?
Still got the old starter? Or has it gone back for exchange? If you've still got it, check that with a set of jump leads (negative clamped to body, positive to solenoid terminal and bridge across to the spade). Can you get anyone else to crank whilst trying to narrow down the click under the glove b...
- Sun Feb 05, 2017 9:43 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Starter Motor Replacement - how complex?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11192
Re: Starter Motor Replacement - how complex?
Couple of thoughts from me: 1) Have you tested the starter independently from the ignition switch? Take +ive feed from the battery and try the solenoid. (usual disclaimers about having the car switched off, out of gear etc). If the starter doesn't spin over now, its dead. (and yes, new products can ...
- Sun Feb 05, 2017 9:38 pm
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: 2017 meet ups?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 15067
Re: 2017 meet ups?
The Green Man Inn on the A43 near Silverstone currently has a car friendly landlord, who's happy to reserve a sizeable chunk of parking spaces for clubs. The pub is quite nice too!
It's also midway between the M1 and M40, so quite accessible.
It's also midway between the M1 and M40, so quite accessible.
- Fri Feb 03, 2017 8:58 am
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: 1993 480ES 1.7 Manual 49,395 miles - For Sale - £850
- Replies: 6
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Re: 1993 480ES 1.7 Manual 49,395 miles - For Sale - £850
What happened to the roof?
- Thu Feb 02, 2017 9:32 am
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: 2017 meet ups?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 15067
Re: 2017 meet ups?
Wow! Two fantastic looking cars right there!
Just based on the pics we've had so far a meet would be well worth attending!
Just based on the pics we've had so far a meet would be well worth attending!
- Wed Feb 01, 2017 9:37 am
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: 480 parts mini hoard sell off
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6646
Re: 480 parts mini hoard sell off
Tell me more about the car....
Where you based?
Where you based?
- Mon Jan 30, 2017 9:22 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Rear Calipers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2134
Re: Rear Calipers
not got any, but have had two sets of calipers (both with "prone to seizing handbrake mechanisms") refurbed by Brake Caliper specialists in Nottingham. Very pleased with the standard of their work. Failing that, Brakes international have them at just over £60 each exchange - Probably easier in the l...
- Mon Jan 23, 2017 10:23 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: My second 480...... project 'sleeper'
- Replies: 116
- Views: 52377
Re: My second 480...... project 'sleeper'
Frankly, it's better to have one sorted car and THEN a project, than 2 projects that are both getting you down.
I'm guessing you'll have the whole bottom end balanced with Pulley and flywheel in place?
Is there baffling in the sump as standard?
I'm guessing you'll have the whole bottom end balanced with Pulley and flywheel in place?
Is there baffling in the sump as standard?
- Sun Jan 22, 2017 10:11 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: My second 480...... project 'sleeper'
- Replies: 116
- Views: 52377
Re: My second 480...... project 'sleeper'
Does the crank pulley not have a harmonic balancer in it?
- Wed Jan 18, 2017 9:47 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Heading to Lake's Volvo for parts in an hour. Need anything?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2163
Re: Heading to Lake's Volvo for parts in an hour. Need anyth
Any more details on the white one for sale?
- Tue Jan 17, 2017 9:12 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Battery drain
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6851
Re: Battery drain
Any update? How many amps/milli-amps are you pulling?
- Tue Jan 17, 2017 9:11 pm
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: Door Protectors or Not
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3990
Re: Door Protectors or Not
If it were me, I'd remove them; Sure you're going to be a little more susceptible to parking dinks, but if you're already conceded to it never being concourse, whip 'em off. Nothing stopping you adding them back in later if you find a decent set, of course. Plus it also means you can check for hidde...
- Mon Jan 16, 2017 5:27 pm
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: 2017 meet ups?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 15067
Re: 2017 meet ups?
Thats the plan. Finding one the spec/condition/price is a waiting game, but I'd sooner wait for the right one rather than rush into a money pit (#BeenThereDoneThat)
- Mon Jan 16, 2017 1:10 pm
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: 2017 meet ups?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 15067
Re: 2017 meet ups?
I'm over in MK, so not a million miles away
Sadly, my 480 is imaginary at the moment. I've a dirty great big V70 though, so at least the badge is right!
Sadly, my 480 is imaginary at the moment. I've a dirty great big V70 though, so at least the badge is right!
- Sun Jan 15, 2017 9:56 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: My second 480...... project 'sleeper'
- Replies: 116
- Views: 52377
Re: My second 480...... project 'sleeper'
Is a T4 swap going to be easier than Saab swap?
And I'll throw another one out there... Ph1 Laguna V6!
And I'll throw another one out there... Ph1 Laguna V6!
- Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:49 pm
- Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
- Topic: petrol head pornography
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4240
Re: petrol head pornography
Were you successful though? I'd have thought tapping the block for an oil feed would have been much simpler!
- Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:48 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Battery drain
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6851
Re: Battery drain
Just a couple of things to add.... Places to start: Is there anything "non-factory" installed - Headunits, alarms systems? They're usually a good starting point. Secondly, are you sure you're battery is good? You say it'll drain in a day - That's a pretty serious drain given that the standard Volvo ...
- Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:41 pm
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: 2017 meet ups?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 15067
Re: 2017 meet ups?
Cool! I'm next. I'm based in the south in Buckinghamshire. I'm willing to travel a reasonable distance for a meet. I have a '95 turbo - storm grey - only comes out when dry too. Looking forward to the summer and getting my 480 out and about a bit more. http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j235/miley_2...