Standard engine will work fine with an FRP ECU/MAP.

Adding the cams, inlet etc. will make a difference but the best gains will be with all of it together.

Putting the cams/inlet with out the MAP I don't think would make a big difference.

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Thanks Cherie

I didn't want to start another thread for it to be deleted as a duplicate or something!

I have a project thread in the 'Other vehicles' section. Is there a way I can remove/delete/trim a lot of the posts as they are no longer relevant to my current project and thanks to Photobucket none of the pictures exist any more!? The original vehicle the project was started with has since been di...

Hi and welcome Graphite Grey? They were Magnum Grey or Silver..? Unless you live somewhere different to me.. :lol: I had a 2002 Thunder and unfortunately it rusted like it's life depended on it. For some reason the later/newer models seemed to rust a lot quicker and worse than the earlier ones. I ca...

Hello and welcome from Hampshire!

I left my Fiesta in a garage for quite a few months (some of which were over the winter) and I had trouble pushing it out. That also felt like a seized brake or thought I had left it in gear. It moved eventually after almost popping a vein! Since replacing the battery and getting it started it drive...

Hi Richard

Yes, anything from a Fiesta as long as the plug is the correct size/shape.

Looking at my spare engine, it looks like the same plugs are used on the alternator and injectors too!

The dreaded broken wires Richard..? If it's what I think you are describing that'll be the connector on the power steering pressure switch... they are prone to breaking! I could be mistaken but I'm sure I used the same shape connector from somewhere else on the car but let me verify that first. EDIT...

Good luck with the car Quest.

What's first on the list...?
Have you been starting her up on a regular basis..?

I have a T25 turbocharger from a Saab 900 (94-98) & 9-3 (98-99). https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4580/24267732138_c0943cdffe_c.jpg The centre core has been turned to roughly match the correct angle for fitment to a standard Puma/Fiesta manifold. Also fitted with an AN banjo fitting and an AN-4 teflon...

Excellent, that's good news!

When the fan starts on high speed there is a sudden demand on the electrical system which makes the engine revs drop. At this point the ECU should compensate by adjusting the timing/fueling to bring the revs back up to normal. I would probably get the battery and alternator checked/load tested as a ...

Maybe something like this...:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Indasa-6mm-D ... 1532250222

Or if there is a body kit adhesive called Tiger Seal. It isn't cheap but it'll stick s**t to a blanket!

steve18 wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 22, 2019 12:35 pm

Any decent quality aftermarket makes to look out for?

Not sure to be honest as they aren't something I've deal with, so to speak.

Gates for cambelt kit:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172351707410

As for water pump, if you can't buy genuine I'd go for a good quality aftermarket item.

The boot gas strut on one side is used as an earth. The strut will have connectors on it for the wires to connect to. Pretty sure it's the earth for the boot brake light...

On the rear boot, get some scotch-brite-like material and make sure the rear copper contacts are clean. Also, I think the contact for the boot open/ajar is actually spring loaded and should move down if you press it. If not it could be jammed in the upper position making the car think the boot is o...

Hi T 1. Possible leaking rocker cover gasket, leaking oil on to exhaust manifold. REPLACE GASKET? 2. Broken bonnet switch or faulty switch on boot catch. CHECK BONNET SWITCH, CHECK ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ON BOOT CATCH? 3. Possible bad earth. Pretty sure the wiper is earthed through the boot pins. REMO...

Have a look here:

https://carfueldata.vehicle-certificati ... -cars.aspx

According to that, my 1.6l 2002 Fiesta is Euro4

It looks like the 1.7 Pumas are only Euro2!

Aw Rob, I feel for you. I really hope yours doesn't end up going the same way mine did

I'll keep all of my extremities crossed for you!



Ps.... is Pippa still rocking my old boot lid..?

Fair play to anyone who has the time, patience and skill (or money!) to be able to get this kind of work done!

Although, I have noticed a problem with your Puma...... the steering wheel is on the wrong side!!

If you had to use WD40 to free the lock then ideally you should lubricate it to reduce the chance of it seizing again.

WD40 isn't strictly a proper lubricant although it has lubricating properties that derive from dissolving components but this lubrication doesn't actually last.

red wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 27, 2019 1:17 pm

FRP parts in a fiesta

I wasn't going to mention anything about that!

I wondered if i was going to get some stick on here for using a running puma as a donor Hmm... I wouldn't say you would get 'some stick' as it were but I get the impression some members seem to be a bit... protective over the Puma and don't necessarily agree with people using Puma parts on other ca...