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by jrh
Sun May 07, 2023 12:41 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Paintwork help
Replies: 5
Views: 3379

Re: Paintwork help

Looks like something like VIM or CIF cleaner has run out from the channel round the hatchback and down over the 'bumper'.
by jrh
Sat Apr 29, 2023 11:06 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Early Probe immobiliser issues
Replies: 7
Views: 7569

Re: Early Probe immobiliser issues

Ford never addressed the faulty ignition problems from day one. They were successfully prosecuted in a couple of US states but never federally. Hence they escaped having to cure the fault. Later models must have received better components, but over time , the same problem arises. IMO , the tiny rela...
by jrh
Wed Apr 12, 2023 8:10 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Fuel pressure issue
Replies: 2
Views: 2623

Re: Fuel pressure issue

Yes, two washers reqd.
If you get the chance, heat those washers up to bright red heat and quench in water while they are red hot.
They will then be in the same state of hard/softness as supplied from new.
by jrh
Wed Apr 12, 2023 9:07 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Battery clamp and ball joints
Replies: 7
Views: 2996

Re: Battery clamp and ball joints

LISTEN UP. I have replied to this type of failure many , many times. When you fit your new wishbones you MUST fit a thin stainless steel washer between the rubber boot and the split clamp. Because , if you don't , the gap in the clamp snags on the rubber and every time you turn left or right it twis...
by jrh
Thu Apr 06, 2023 10:53 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Hand brake adjustment problem
Replies: 7
Views: 2636

Re: Hand brake adjustment problem

Truly , I must be the best unpaid sales rep they've never had , a good product sells itself though.
Sticks around right enough !
by jrh
Thu Apr 06, 2023 10:39 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Hand brake adjustment problem
Replies: 7
Views: 2636

Re: Hand brake adjustment problem

And if you never want your calipers to seize again......wind some thin strips of DENSO tape between that lever arm and the caliper casting. The idea is to give the useless lip seal a chance ,by stopping dirt and salt water from getting there first. Check/renew every 5 years. DENSO, the answer to eve...
by jrh
Mon Apr 03, 2023 6:39 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Hand brake adjustment problem
Replies: 7
Views: 2636

Re: Hand brake adjustment problem

The retract force is entirely down to that coil spring hooked behind the little lever on each brake caliper.
Even refurbished calipers can be stiff, in the extreme.
They MUST return easily to the relaxed position.
If they don't , you have a problem.
by jrh
Sun Feb 26, 2023 10:13 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Fuel Filler Cap Release
Replies: 9
Views: 3115

Re: Fuel Filler Cap Release

Someone in the car pulling the lever to max.
You , bumping the filler lid with your hand.
A prayer might help.
Fix it before closing lid again.
by jrh
Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:25 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Last chance, still no start :(
Replies: 24
Views: 9420

Re: Last chance, still no start :(

Just in case you missed previous warnings on what NEVER to do.
NEVER , EVER leave a spark plug lead disconnected.
If you do, the high voltage will still be produced and will find its way to earth through the lowly rated transistors in the dissy circuit.
Sometimes, you'll get lucky but mostly not.
by jrh
Sun Jan 08, 2023 12:16 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Distributor removal problem.
Replies: 42
Views: 12723

Re: Distributor removal problem.

Since you suspect fuel pump is not running then concentrate on getting that going
first.
Not an easy item to change so check everything before resorting to replacing it.