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Thought id have a go at cleaning idle control valve today, dont thinks its ever been done, ive had the car for year now myself. Do I need to replace gasket when i do this?

Hi changing original HU for sony one. Anyone know colour of silver trim? Is it same as silver Puma,s (moondust silver ??)

Just done a few jobs on car, one of which was fitted new throttle cable, as noticed when i cleaned maf throttle not opening completely only bout 3/4 even when adjusted. Only took 20 mins, old cable was inch longer than new one - probably original (12 years old!). Now i don't have inch & half...

Hi guys, Finally bled clutch today (brakes done last sept). What a difference it had become a bit sudden almost off/on kinda thing, now its much more progressive & smooth. I don't think its ever been done before fluid was black! Definitely worth doing!

Hi Guys, Im getting a rough rubbing sound from my 1.7 Puma It sounds like wheel bearings, but they are all ok? Thought it was rubbing brakes but theyre ok too? Its like a chuff chuff kinda noise if that dosent sound stupid - was a lot louder this morning . Not sure if its from front or back of...

Hi guys. My 2002 thunder needs new rear shocks & springs I was tempted to get eibachs -30mm spings but have read that the car bottoms out easily on these? Has any one tried anschler shock absorbers? Can get them on ebay for £40 a side spax ones are £55, any thoughts?

Hi guys Noticed with the frost this morning passenger Door heated mirror not clearing? Anyone know If the heating element is on the mirror it self Cos i need to replace it as not very clear anymore? Is it just a case of prising it off & disconnect a electric Cable or is it more involved? Cheers

Hi guys Im sure in owners manual it mentions getting clearances checked at 100,000 miles? My question is has anyone done this as ive never seen it mentioned on forums? Mines done nearly 112,000 miles now, if theyre worn surely im getting less valve lift & less performance? Mine still sounds...

Hi Just had fuel filter changed on my 1.7 amazed how much better the car is, much better throttle response! Well worth doing . Bought car in march this year, shes done111,500 miles filter was well rusty garage reckons never been changed. When you think how much we spend trying to get more...

Hi guys, The eathing strap has become detached from rear hested screen, where it actualy connects to glass. I can see 2 metal pads that it was fixed to on glass, tried soldering back on no joy. Local garage advised theres se specialist glue that ford used which has metal particles in it &...

Hi guys few years ago with 1st puma had some crap experiences with pumabuild are pumaspeed any good? Thinking bout making trip up to them from gloucester to get new suspension all round? Any thoughts ? Cheers Kev

Hi guys I seem to remember cleaning my 1st puma with a generic leather, after which it rapidly deteriorated, and got bobbly. What do you use? Is it actual leather? Cheers K

Hi guys, Just getting my oil & filter changed, at protyres In gloucester ( done back in shifting 3 tonnes of soil from garden). Guy at desk said should use semi Synthetic 5/30 on car over 100,000 miles as it can blow top end if you use fully? He used to work for Ford & they got a lot of...

Hi, recently picked up high level brake light From scrappy, and while there noticed they sell, wheel spacers, they had 5/10 & 15mm ones. Ive heard if you fitt them to rear of puma, It improves stability at speed? Is this true or does it mess up handling when cornering? Thought I might try...

Hi Guys, I had a Puma 1.7 in Panther Black, which I sold 3 years ago. Had a long drive to work so bought a Peugeot 206 Hdi diesel (sold very quickly as it was a dog!) - one month later bought Honda Civic 2.2 cdti diesel. 3 years on in a car share my mileage has come down - really missed my...