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It's a 2. My true love! :grin: Not that she's been out much yet this year! The sun must be round the corner soon... At least I have a car I can have some fun in now when the weather isn't so pretty!

Most things me and the old man are happy to throw ourselves at, but a mistake on our part would prove a bit costly. I have some better quotes now, £311 parts and labour, plus experience with the puma engine. I'm happy to pay that. If I'd had the car for a while I might of had a go myself but as...

Thanks for the info, I shall make sure they know their stuff. I wish I could do it myself, most things I get done with my old man (with a fair bit of swearing) but it is bit out of our skill set :-(

Hi, thanks for the comments. It does have some spacers fitted, by ford when the car was purchased years ago, but they are definitely not enough. My main concern is that they rub right on the spot where the ABS cable is so I've had to try and move it around out the way for now. I will look into...

After a call around of about 5 garages in my area for cambelt and water pump, quotes are £498 (ford rapidfit) to £399 (small garage). I'm not after the cheapest rushed job I can find but also don't really want to pay too much over the odds. Is it worth sourcing parts myself and just paying the...

It's had a good clean since then! Thanks for the welcome :-)

First time trying to post a pic... Apologies for being old and out of date if it doesn't work. :oops:

Hello, I've been skimming this site for a while pinching advice and tips, so thought I'd sign up. I acquired a 2001 Y-reg, 65k, 1.7 in the sliver/blue colour (not sure of proper colour name) I got the car for free off my brother in law for a weekends work, been sat on his drive for 6 years...