Recent content by angeleyes

Thanks for your response. She was serviced in February/March this year......full oil change, oil filter, air filter. Is redex injector cleaner? If it is I added recommended amount to full tank on Sunday......and have now done 230 miles. What difference should I note and when would I notice it...

Hello:( Thought I would list readings from test. Lambda readings were showing lower though not massively. Have read that that could mean low air/fuel mix? My Millie is X reg with 143000 on clock. CO 3.7% HC 271ppm then second CO 4.2% HC 291ppm Could this, hopefully, be a cat converter...

Hello:( Emissions test failed. Can't believe it.....all else passed...except wiper blades! My Millie is X reg with 143000 on clock. CO 3.7% HC 271ppm then second CO 4.2% HC 291ppm Could this, hopefully, be a cat converter problem or is it an internal problem? I am taking her for a scan on...

143000.....lots but my feeling is another year is worth a fix depending on how much it will cost. I am going to look at air filter today and possibly take it out before scanning......it could make a difference with more air getting to mix. Think would certainly reduce emissions? angeleyes

Thank you. You have raised my hopes. I have booked it into local garage already for scanning to detect more precisely next Thursday. I bought her for £700 three years ago...few teething problems but have had all coolant pipes replaced, ABS replaced, new headlights, new coil and leads....and a...

I took my Milli ....she's called Bea actually.....for early MOT.....not due until 14 June. I have noticed since service in March she has been surging if you know what I mean. Generally running very well tho'. She failed on emissions....and wiper blades! I was told scary stories...."It's internal...

Ok decided to have early MOT (not due until 14 June)....and my darling Milli X reg failed on emissions .....and wiper blades! Any ideas....is it worth looking further into this or is it valve end stems, cat, ??????? Help! I love my Bea! angeleyes :(

Glad I found this thread....exactly the same has happened to me tonight. I have replaced everything that can be replaced other than radiator. I was driving .....have done about 120 miles in total today, good driving all the way.... and suddenly into the red. stopped and opened the bonnet and the...

Hello again! Well replaced everything but the HCV on the cooling system on Bea. I insisted that my mechanic replace HCV although he said he didn't think it would make any difference....and....HEY PRESTO...she hasn't overheated since! I am very grateful for this site! Now my horn isn't working...

Hello Yog! That wasn't done but could be. Is this a long job and how much would a new valve cost, do you know? Thanks angeleyes

Hello! Well.....had problem with cooling system (overheating, sometimes coolant drop in level with no evidence of leak). Had the system flushed, checked for leaks and coolant replaced and de air bubbled with new thermostat fitted. Bea has done about 200 miles steady driving since all this and...

Thanks again! Have just spoken to Ford mechanic (friend who is trained,time served mechanic and who works mainly on Fords and particularly loves Pumas) and am leaving car with him for weekend. We'll see what he comes up with. Quest 63, ok Bea has been lowered....no I didn't notice, cos I...

Hey project Puma! Thanks for all the input so far! Pipe was replaced as it had perished! Don't want to remove spoiler or change anything 'bout Bea....like her just the waay she is! Rust will be dealt with....bought glass paper, filler and primer.....just need time now as I want to do that...

Hello:( Bea is in trouble! Driving last week and suddenly temp guage went up....had just topped coolant that morning! Pulled over....didn't want to fry engine......allowed to cool and topped up again (coolant pipe from bulk head to rad replaced in October). Travelled 6 miles to refuel then...

Hello! At last I can let you see my wee car that is now part of me! angeleyes