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Not mine but my Son's. It's a 1.7 X-reg with about 80k miles on it but in the space of one week it developed the following faults: Big oil leak (probably rocker cover, cam seals or crank seal). Big coolant leak (Thermostat housing I think). Cracked windscreen (£100 excess on insurance). Very...

The liners come out fairly easily after removing a number of screws/fasteners which are fairly obvious once you've got the wheel off. I usually use Kurust on the rust but I'm always being told that Bilt Hamber Hydrate 80 is the best. Bob

I've only been a (2nd time) Puma owner for a few weeks but I'd just like to say what mine of information Project Puma is. So far (on both my and Son's Pumas) we've changed the clutch, rebuilt the cylinder head (due to incorrectly fitted cambelt tensioner), serviced both cars, replaced blower...

Anyone know a source of valve shims other than Ford? For that matter, any idea what the Ford price is like? I think they are 14mm diameter, the same as some Toyotas. I've been Googling all evening and found nothing, even with all the Ford part numbers. Bob

I'm currently weighing up the options for sorting out the bent valve's in my Son's 1.7. I'm reasonably confident in my ability to repair the head (did a Nova 20 years ago!). I think I have all the tools except a valve spring compressor. Would something like this do...

Hi, Just bought a red 2002 1.7. I actually had a green 2000 1.7 from new which I kept for 3 years so it's great to back in one again :) It was actually my Son buying one a few weeks ago that prompted me to get another, although his is sitting on my drive right now half way to having it's...