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So, I went to top up my oil last night, noticed brown splashes all over the engine/bay. After taking a proper look this morning, I've found that the plastic connection for the right-hand hose coming out of the HCV has snapped off. I expect this happened the other day when I was forced to hit a...

Hi, Replacing wishbones and drop links soon using ScubaSteve's "How to" which only mentions torque required on the wishbone bolts. Anyone know how tight the drop link bolts need to be? Thanks in advance

Wishbone Front Bush x2 (18mm thick housing unit) Wishbone Rear Bush x2 Anti Roll Bar Bush x2 SOLD I recently bought the full set from Flo-Flex but decided not to fit them now I've decided to sell my Puma soon. Fits all models. Orange Poly bushes.

After spending the afternoon in doubt, I was surprised to learn that my X-reg 1.7 has just passed its MOT... Thank God!!! Three previous advisories have disappeared to be replaced with just one: Offside front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement...

Hoping there's someone out there who may have some insider knowledge on this. My MOT is due end of this month, I have three advisories on my previous MOT - corroded rear brake pipes, excess movement at rear upper strut mounts and some rust to the chassis. If I leave these "repairs" for the...

So, I've got the gasket and some sealant, and I'm going to follow the "how to" guide on here which looks easy enough to follow. My only question is about tightening up the "3 x 10mm bolts securing the upper portion of the cam cover" when I'm finished... Should these be tightened up to a...

Recently had a replacement fuel tank put into my 2000 1.7 due to a leak from a (very) rusty seam - thanks to Ian for the tank :grin: Anyway, still getting a pong of petrol when driving about. I put in a couple of gallons the other morning before driving around for an hour or so, then when I...

So, a week ago, I filled up my 2000 1.7 and it started leaking fuel on to the garage forecourt. I got someone out to look at it and they told me that the rubber hose fitted between the plastic filler pipe and the tank itself had perished. Managed to get the car home to find that it was actually...

Not sure if this is the right (or best) section for this question, but I hope someone can help me. I was sitting in the car today, turned the ignition to the second position and watched the dashboard lights come on. I noticed there was one that doesn't come on at any point, whether it's when...

A bit out the way for most of you, but anyone in the West Cornwall area looking for a decent "local" garage, I'd recommend Newton MOT & Tyre Centre on the A394 (next to the Jet petrol station). Took my Puma in for an MOT recently - £35 plus free retest within 14 days. It did fail and the guy...

So, took my Puma in for an MOT in the week... failed! Aside from twisted front brake hoses (which the garage sorted for free) is was down to rust, so I took the plunge and paid out £300 to sort that out. I got the car back yesterday with an MOT pass :grin: but there are still a few advisories...

Bought a copy of the MK4 Fiesta Haynes manual as suggested, now I'm reading up on replacing the rear bushes. Is the procedure for doing this on the Puma exactly the same as the Fiesta? My only concern is raising the rear end, Haynes says put the car up on axle stands, but surely this will...

Hello, Just a quick intro from a new Puma driver in Cornwall. Bought my 2000 (X) Puma 1.7 two weeks ago... amazing! I'm loving it, and it's definitely suited for this part of the country with endless winding A and B roads :grin: ... Although, I did lose sight of the A394 at least three times...

Hello. New on the forum, bought my first Puma a couple of weeks ago - 2000 1.7 Moondust Silver - and I'm loving it. There is a couple of issues that need looking at; power steering fluid seepage and the one I would like to ask you all about... Setting off from cold, there seems to be a fair...