Nice update, sounds like you've been busy!

Always nice getting the worn rubbers replaced, it's like a revelation.

Hi Pat, welcome. The seats should be the same actual size but the bases will be different because there were two different floor pan layouts. You would likely also need to swap over the seat belt pretensioners since they are unlikely to be compatible. The earlier cars did also have electric operatio...

The pattern parts have been known to be quite hit and miss, I'd probably start by ringing your local Ford parts counter. They are used for Fiestas and KAs too I believe so in theory should still be readily available. Not sure how comparible this price is now but here's a genuine one on eBay https://...

You need to find exactly where it's leaked from. The top offender for a coolant loss like that would be the heater control valve located up at the back of the engine bay because over time they are known to become brittle and snap.

Failing that maybe a damaged radiator?

Welcome to the site.

I think at this stage in their lives unless you are buying from a real enthusiast then you can expect some level of rust. You just need to check the cars out carefully when you're looking at them.

Hi Johno, welcome to the site!

Would be interested to see the pictures of the wide body! (Sucker for FRP replicas)

You should label the wiring so you know what connector is for what when it comes to reconnecting

I checked and the page that had the car advert has been taken down.

I think we might not have permission to see some of the images
The seats are nice, these were in the Futura/Sport models in Europe I believe.

Top right of that second picture is the main wiring grommet. This is the most common area to leak in to the passenger footwell.

I believe the recommendation is to try reseating it before pasting it with sealant.
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good to hear its fixed

Have you checked the tone ring whilst changing the sensors? Maybe one has been damaged or corroded? Welcome to the site. Yes, sound like ABS. Check the sensor to tone ring gap. This behaviour, grinding to a stop is usually a sign of misaligned or slightly damaged tone ring (few notches are bent in)....

HCV bypass is common if the old one has failed (which is common).

Welcome to the site, good luck getting her up and running again.

good luck with the search, it sounds like you made the right choice.

Also to add the 1.6 is not the collaboration with Yamaha, that was only the 1.7 unit, the 1.6 is the same unit as in other Fords of the time and should be a reliable engine still if it has been properly maintained.

Where did you get this kit from? I don't recall HiSpec doing such a kit for a Puma and their website does not list them in their models.

I'd be checking that the kit was indeed for a Puma, it's a bit suspicious given the incorrect handbrake cable length.

Welcome to the site! If it has all of the components for remote central locking then the key cutting and programming part should be simple. The locksmith would clone the key so that the immobiliser transponder works for your car. You would then program the remote central locking using he instruction...

Congratulations on the purchase! Love a yellow!

It runs along the lines of heat shrink around the pegs and bolts through to strengthen it up.

No change. There is a thread in the FAQ section about parcelshelves and how they can be adapted so they don't fall through.

It's to do with the flex in the pegs and their thickness.

Yeah he was pro at putting the life back in to old knobs

Good question, I do not know. Hopefully not nickel as it's a nice knob to touch.

Unlucky about your passenger there RIchard, bet the neighbour was not popular!

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Welcome, good luck with the project. Once you've reach two posts I think you should be able to choose the add files button in posts to add images.