New owner of an old 480
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 12:07 pm
Hello all, I am new to this forum. I have just registered but I am reading a lot on the forum for the last few weeks.
Since the 4th of august I am the owner of a 1989 480 turbo. The car has 173000 km’s on the odometer and I am planning to use it as a daily driver, about 30.0000 km’s per year. It isn’t my only car or means of transport so if the volvo lets me down this won’t be a big problem.
The engine is fine, the breaks are fine. The instruments are working flawless, the engine uses no significant amount of oil or water. Fairly economical on petrol.
The body is sound for its age, only some minor rust at the rear wheel arch drivers side (LHD) and at the roof above the rear window and somewhat serious rust in the boot.
As for the rest some minor technical problems that most of you seem to have, like
1. Airco not working, including max speed of the interior fan (probably the two relays in the VEM)
2. rear window wiper not working, cut wire above the tailgate
3. the interior is not flawless, so I will have to do some repair work there
The handling of the car is interesting to say the least, so I need to replace the suspension bushes. Probably I will replace the shocks as well.
And of course I will need to replace the timing belt pretty soon.
Marcel
Since the 4th of august I am the owner of a 1989 480 turbo. The car has 173000 km’s on the odometer and I am planning to use it as a daily driver, about 30.0000 km’s per year. It isn’t my only car or means of transport so if the volvo lets me down this won’t be a big problem.
The engine is fine, the breaks are fine. The instruments are working flawless, the engine uses no significant amount of oil or water. Fairly economical on petrol.
The body is sound for its age, only some minor rust at the rear wheel arch drivers side (LHD) and at the roof above the rear window and somewhat serious rust in the boot.
As for the rest some minor technical problems that most of you seem to have, like
1. Airco not working, including max speed of the interior fan (probably the two relays in the VEM)
2. rear window wiper not working, cut wire above the tailgate
3. the interior is not flawless, so I will have to do some repair work there
The handling of the car is interesting to say the least, so I need to replace the suspension bushes. Probably I will replace the shocks as well.
And of course I will need to replace the timing belt pretty soon.
Marcel