Recent content by xztraz

got a couple of axle mounts from a fiesta that where in great condition metal wise, refurbished them and they are ready to go! also some new abs sensors (escort model with straight cables) new braided brake hoses. the old ones where starting to look a bit old so better change them before...

Update: rear drums are starting to look like brakes again. still waiting for the rear axle spacers. grinding away rust and some rust converter. dry overnight more underbody spray on parts that will be hard to reach when tank and axle is in place again. Look some new metal below the beam...

i have the bigger discs in the front. did some refurbish 2 years ago but forgot to put up pictures here :p some inspirational pictures :) brake calipers refurbished, new rubber parts, sand blasted and painted. also the summer rims got sandblasted and repainted.

thanks for the tip regarding model of clips. i always use stainless and a little dob of grease on the threads so they don't stick just ordered 2 rear beam mounts from the scrapyard from a fiesta. (same finis) hope they are in better condition. also ordered some new braided brake hoses. the...

yeah. fuel hoses are not the thing to skimp on. i'll have a look at the clamps. do you have an example? the plastic hoses are starting to get brittle. had one in the engine bay give up. so time to change the rest. mainly the quick connects on the fuel filter. they just get stuck. the ones...

waiting for some body spray to dry on the car. meanwhile.. a new pretty fuel tank arrived today. moved over the fuel pump that still works. the tank is for a fiesta (alot cheaper) but are missing some metal in one corner to mount the fuel filter. i'll figure something out. ill change all the...

I really hope so :) it's way too fun to drive to scrap and they are quite rare here in Sweden now. only 150 registered cars left. i hope i've found most major stuff now. concentrating on the rear end now so i can start with the sills and floor soon. starting to get cold here now to and i only...

Time for some major rust repairs and more It all started with a broken rear spring and now the entire back axle is ripped apart and being renovated, lots of rust discovered but still repairable. so down with the fuel tank, exhaust system, heat shields and whatnot. all metal bits replaced so...

was the top cover seal. changed to an elring and used some Hylomar M as sealant around the cam parts. no leakage now. good fit of the seal

the rocker cover gasket in this kit is to short and didn't seal well. ordered an elring one see if thats better. the other seals for the vtc valve and cam sensor are fine thou.

puma gas struts should have a bit of slower lift in the last bit to avoid rain water to enter the boot.

both lenghts should be good https://www.projectpuma.com/threads/crank-pulley-bolt-lenght-not-matching.34426/ also make sure your mechanic have the correct guide. https://www.projectpuma.com/threads/how-to-change-cambelt-on-1-7l-125hp-engine.25102/

did another cam belt change on the puma the other day. and tried something new on the crank pulley bolt. first stage tightening is not that hard with a holding tool for the aux belt pulley. then just make a scratch mark in the bolt and pulley. take out the impact gun. set it low. and let that...

This is the sizes of the tool used for locking the crank. might give you a hint on how large plug you need.

or just change the plastic line to ordinary fuel line. my plastic lines did start to crackle and leak. reuse the quick couplings if they look ok.