can't comment myself on the top mounts as i've not replaced them myself before.
I imagine as Tekz says, it could be to do with the bearings. Then again, with ECP it could be to do with the quality of the product! I would (if I was doing it myself) choose the kit at £42.60 but as I'm not...
I've got a garmin too - the lighter adapter for the garmin isn't that clever in my opinion - it falls out of the 09 plate Punto I have too. The way I get round it in the Puma is to wedge the plug by closing the tray, that way the lighter adapter is wedged and wont move.
But yes, I agree with...
Mine had this when I bought it. As strange as it was, I used some window cleaning wipes all over the steering wheel and left it to dry. It was a little tacky after wiping but ever since has remained nice and smooth with no breaks/tears etc. I think something slightly alcohol based will remove...
Moondust Silver Ford Puma 1.7i 16v
1999 T-Reg
101500 Miles
4 previous owners (inc me)
Tax 'til end of August 2011
MOT until November 2011
HPI Clear
Has usual puma trait of rusty arches, however this one is only rusty on the driver side rear arch - and not a large amount of rust either! Scuffs...
I got my drop links from Euro Car Parts
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Ford_Puma_1.7_1999/p/car-parts/suspension-and-steering/suspension/anti-roll-bar-components/?632590140&1&bab392c569bc8d7fb79958c017698772d217314c&ABAL" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The £6.97 ones I used are...
Check out Henke_89's props that's just been done:
from this thread here: http://www.projectpuma.com/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=10706" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
should give you an idea of what they'll look like
You may find it quicker and cheaper to get a new unit from ebay. When I bought my puma it had a hole in the cover like someone had hit it with a golf ball. I managed to pick up a replacement for £8.00 on there. Obviously most of them are auctions so it does take a bit of patience to watch them...
Very good guide indeed - thanks Steve! Accomplished this today!
What I'd add to it is, if the 4mm Allen bolt has a rounded head then a T27 Torx bit can be tapped into it and used to undo the bolt. Oh, and that the gasket sealant bit is a messy job haha :wink:
Funnily enough, this happened to me today. Wanted to change the rocker gasket.
As Yippie says really. The allen is 4mm, I knocked in a T27 star bit to mine and that did the job. Don't try and put it back in though - if it's just the one, it should be ok without it providing you get another one...