Which is the 480 to have

244T · Jun 14th, 2010, 13:17

A 1.7...1.7 turbo or the 2.0l?

Is there much to choose between the different engines?

gilgamesh1066 · Jun 14th, 2010, 20:47

I had a 480 ES 1.7 about 15 years ago....

Really fun to drive around but the electrics finally gave out. It was prone to leak on the passenger door window which would leave a puddle under the front nearside carpet (common fault). Parts were easy enough to find through various sources back then and I should imagine the internet makes it a whole lot easier still.

I had to put a little effort in to keep it on the road especially over the winter but loved the summer months. Obviously garaged condition would have made a difference.

B20F · Jun 15th, 2010, 10:08

I would opt for a turbo or a 2.0 resp. 120hp and 175nm and 110hp and 165nm. There's not much noticeable difference in power output between these two. A turbo is much cheaper and easier to tune though. With chiptuning you can reach 160-170hp without other adaptations. Beware for the pre 1991 cars, they have a very bad rep regarding electronics/wiring. Halfway 1990 Volvo upgraded the wiring.
If you opt for a n/a 2.0i go for 1994 onwards, as the 1992 and 1993 2.0i engines use a LOT of oil. You can identify those engines from the red oildipstick. The better non oil using '94-'95 2.0i engines have a green dipstick.

LukasM · Jun 15th, 2010, 13:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by B20F

I would opt for a turbo or a 2.0 resp. 120hp and 175nm and 110hp and 165nm. There's not much noticeable difference in power output between these two. A turbo is much cheaper and easier to tune though. With chiptuning you can reach 160-170hp without other adaptations. Beware for the pre 1991 cars, they have a very bad rep regarding electronics/wiring. Halfway 1990 Volvo upgraded the wiring.
If you opt for a n/a 2.0i go for 1994 onwards, as the 1992 and 1993 2.0i engines use a LOT of oil. You can identify those engines from the red oildipstick. The better non oil using '94-'95 2.0i engines have a green dipstick.

Where is difference between 1992-93 and 94-95 engine? Have 1995 B20F and like you wrote, have green dipstick and don´t use oil.

B20F · Jun 15th, 2010, 16:34

Changes on B20F 208/209 '94 on(green dipstick) versus 116/118 old B20F (red dipstick '92-'93)
208&116 stands for the manual and 209&118 for the automatic ZF4 box.
These modifications were done by Volvo to reduce excessive oil use. Some red dipstick engines are modified by Volvo under warrenty, so there are some non oil using 116/118 engines around.
New:
Pistons and rings
Camshaft
Crankshaft and Main bearings
Connecting rods
No piston cooling anymore
Inlet manifold
Throttle body with adjusting screw for base settings is left
Oilcapacity 5.7L with filter, 2.2L between max and min, (old version had 5,4ltr and 2ltr between max and min) So the dipsticks aren't interchangeable!
Green dipstick 80kw@5200rpm 165nm@3500rpm comp.ratio 9,8:1
Red dipstick 81kw@5500rpm 165nm@3500rpm comp.ratio 9,5:1

LukasM · Nov 18th, 2011, 14:54

Great info! Thanks

Jun 14th, 2010, 13:17	#1
244T VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2020 18:09 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Preston	Which is the 480 to have A 1.7...1.7 turbo or the 2.0l? Is there much to choose between the different engines? __________________ Andrew... 244T '90 740 GLT: Standard car '80 240 DL: Lots of bits and bobs inc turbo intercooler etc etc

Jun 15th, 2010, 10:08	#3
B20F Master Member Last Online: Jul 7th, 2016 21:43 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Zeist View Photos By: B20F	I would opt for a turbo or a 2.0 resp. 120hp and 175nm and 110hp and 165nm. There's not much noticeable difference in power output between these two. A turbo is much cheaper and easier to tune though. With chiptuning you can reach 160-170hp without other adaptations. Beware for the pre 1991 cars, they have a very bad rep regarding electronics/wiring. Halfway 1990 Volvo upgraded the wiring. If you opt for a n/a 2.0i go for 1994 onwards, as the 1992 and 1993 2.0i engines use a LOT of oil. You can identify those engines from the red oildipstick. The better non oil using '94-'95 2.0i engines have a green dipstick. __________________

Jun 15th, 2010, 16:34	#5
B20F Master Member Last Online: Jul 7th, 2016 21:43 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Zeist View Photos By: B20F	Changes on B20F 208/209 '94 on(green dipstick) versus 116/118 old B20F (red dipstick '92-'93) 208&116 stands for the manual and 209&118 for the automatic ZF4 box. These modifications were done by Volvo to reduce excessive oil use. Some red dipstick engines are modified by Volvo under warrenty, so there are some non oil using 116/118 engines around. New: Pistons and rings Camshaft Crankshaft and Main bearings Connecting rods No piston cooling anymore Inlet manifold Throttle body with adjusting screw for base settings is left Oilcapacity 5.7L with filter, 2.2L between max and min, (old version had 5,4ltr and 2ltr between max and min) So the dipsticks aren't interchangeable! Green dipstick 80kw@5200rpm 165nm@3500rpm comp.ratio 9,8:1 Red dipstick 81kw@5500rpm 165nm@3500rpm comp.ratio 9,5:1 __________________ Last edited by B20F; Jun 15th, 2010 at 16:50.

Jun 14th, 2010, 20:47	#2
gilgamesh1066 Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2017 12:35 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Birmingham	I had a 480 ES 1.7 about 15 years ago.... Really fun to drive around but the electrics finally gave out. It was prone to leak on the passenger door window which would leave a puddle under the front nearside carpet (common fault). Parts were easy enough to find through various sources back then and I should imagine the internet makes it a whole lot easier still. I had to put a little effort in to keep it on the road especially over the winter but loved the summer months. Obviously garaged condition would have made a difference.

Nov 18th, 2011, 14:54	#6
LukasM New Member Last Online: Jul 18th, 2014 11:42 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tábor	Great info! Thanks

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