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I was checking the top strut nut under the bonnet as i hear a slight noise now and then. The nut is just turning even when i put an allen key in the middle to hold it? Is it a quick fix or has the strut got to be fully removed and replaced with new parts? The other top strut nut is tight.

Hi, Iv'e got 20 lts of fully synthectic 5W-30 engine oil that i bought whilst my engine drank it. It's the same specification as Ford Formula F. I now have a better engine fitted and i'm going to use 5W-40. £35 West midlands. SOLD! SOLD! SOLD!

The time has come to finally sell my Puma. I bought it new from Ford so I'm the only owner. Good points The rear arches have been done professional a while back, please see the link below for details. Its had a new LuK clutch fitted about 5 months ago. New water pump Aux belt and tensioner...

Looking for a 1.7 engine and gearbox and anything else that comes along with it.

Hi all, i drove down the motorway this morning and after around 50 miles the car suddenly started running rough as if it was running on 3 cylinders I carefully drove it back home,checked the oil,fluids,did an ECU reset. Started the car back up after disconnecting the battery for 1 hour but it...

Im looking for the colour code for moondust silver? Iv'r rang ford and they couldn't help me. Iv'e looked under the bonnet at the plate but dosen't say anything. A seller on ebay told me moondust silver code was 2431c?

I have the earlier puma 1999 so i would assume that the drum size would be the smaller 180mm? And my other question,are there different drums with abs and non abs? Iv'e seen some for sale but the box does say non abs and abs on it,please see picture.

I recently had a new clutch fitted,the LUK 3 piece which includes the release bearing etc. The car has drove fine for the past few weeks when it was fitted but since 3 days ago,the clutch pedal sometimes has little travel,its spongy and then i struggle to change gear as the pedal dosen't feel...

My clutch is slipping so i drive it carefully and it seems fine like that. i was just curious how long would it last roughly driving it smoothly without harsh acceleration? the bite point has been high for ages but the gears all change nice and smooth.

i have been told that my water pump is at fault as the car makes a racket when been revved up and driving. I am awaiting on 2 garages to get me a price. They weren't sure whether the cambelt would removing? Any ideas on price? My other issue is my leaking petrol tank. Anyone know of a cost to...

My revs are erratic , sometimes the rev limiter is normal but most times it plays up. When I'm driving along sometimes, the revs hardly drop. When I'm changing gear, the revs hardly drop. I could be doing 40 on the road, take my foot off the accelerator and the car revs would stick on 2,000 and...

I have a leak in the passenger footwell and although iv'e tried to seal all under the scuttle panel,i still have the leak. It was hard to get to the wiring loom part so i thought it better to seal inside. I have got all the carpet up and if i can get the glove compartment out of the way,i can...

I'm looking at taking the injectors out and cleaning them as i think this would be the best method rather than sticking a bottle of cleaner in? What i want to know is, what is a good DIY method on cleaning them and has anyone done it? What was your set up? Cheers!

Well after doing some jobs on my car i had some time to kill so i made this wallpaper if anybody would like to use it and it's a thanks to all members of staff on here that keep this place going and for all their information. Iv'e added the link as the picture is small on here. I also added the...

As i have no idea for the reasoning can anyone tell me why if upgrading to the bigger brake set up, that you use calipers/pads from the mondeo mk.3 and discs from a focus ST? Why not both from the mondeo or vice versa? And my next question, Would i have to have a larger size wheel if...

I'm after some clips for my rear mudflaps as I've only got one eitherside holding them on. Cheers...

Well after having the rear arches done twice over the years and the rotten rust comimg back i finally decided to get them done properly,the rust cut out and a piece welded in. Used sections cut out from peugeot 206 front wings,welded in etc,sorry have only got the finished product as i didn't...

Im after a seat belt stud to keep the buckle of the belt at the top as it as vanished lol And if i can find one do i need a special tool to put it on? Went to my local car spares but they dont do them. image link below http://i66.tinypic.com/2ng93k0.jpg

Hi, My key no longer works in the boot lock barrel,Ive managed to remove all the trim from the back and then iv'e opened it from inside. When i put the key in the boot lock barrel,their is hardly any movement,hence it dosen't open but when i move the lever on the back of the boot lock from...

I've just changed my coil and I've got to change the tps the weekend. Should you disconnect the battery at all when changing these parts? Not for safety, i mean does the ecu reset itself and notice a change if one was faulty? My car has been driving like it's running on 3 cylinders. Plugs...