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- 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'.
- 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...
- 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.
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.
- 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...
- 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 !
Sticks around right enough !
- 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...
- 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.
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.
- 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.
You , bumping the filler lid with your hand.
A prayer might help.
Fix it before closing lid again.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
first.
Not an easy item to change so check everything before resorting to replacing it.