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I just need to top my fluid up, and I asked Ford for a price for a liter they came back with £31.92/liter!!!!!!!! Has anyone got any alternative sources for ESP-M2C 166-H spec as I'm finding it very difficult to source. I've found products that are meant to do the same job but I don't know if...

I'm looking to put steel wheels with winter tyres on the car. Ford say they should be 14" and the tyres 165/65 R 14. Problem is I don't known which steel wheels are required, and the tyre companies that are offering wheel and tyre deals don't seem to know either as they do not call back with an...

HI, I'm looking for 4 steel wheels 15" as per the spare for my Puma. They don't need to have tyres just be straight and in usable condition. I'm based just outside Oxford,if anyone can help I'll be most grateful.

Hi, I'm looking to sell my 2001 Magnum Grey Thunder but I'm at a loss as to what I should ask for it as the pricing seems all over the place. It has had two previous owners before me, both ladies. I have owned it for 4 years. It has some early service history and I have serviced it regularly. It...

Hi I need four of the above in good condition preferably without tyres. I'm based in Thame in Oxfordshire. thanks

Turn the ignition key the starter motor spins over as it should but it seems not to be engaging with the flywheel. Anyone suffered the same problem or able to suggest where I should start to solve the problem. Stuck high and dry so any help is much appreciated.

Hi, has anyone done a guide for this? Thanks.

I need advice on how to remove the bearing shells that are fitted inside the drum. There don't appear to be any grooves around to allow you to get a punch in to drift them out.Any help would be much appreciated. Also does anyone know where I can buy a replacement hubnut from at reasonable price...

Could someone tell me where this is located and what is involved in cleaning/removing it. Thanks

I need 4 of the above that fix the caliper cage to the main hub. They have a 13mm head, mine have been chewed up by whoever last changed the discs. The car is a 2001 1.7 just in case there are any differences. If anyone has some it would be much appreciated. Thanks

I'm looking for a cheap rack anyone got one? Thanks.

Hi, I get the following symptoms sometimes from cold starting. The engine turns over on the starter motor but does not fire, at the same time all the dials go round to maximum deflection and stay there until I stop turning the key. Turn the key off and start again and the car will start...

Hi, I've just removed the plastic covers from the damper weights on the front suspension and there is a rubber insulator that sits below this.I would assume this insulator should be clamped down tight to the turret on the body by the central nut on the main damper. However on mine there is a gap...

Hi.I'm looking for some standard rear dampers for a late 1.7 (eye type not fork) that are in good condition and low mileage. I'm based near Thame in Oxfordshire. Thanks

I'm after the standard Ford wheel brace that is clipped onto the jack and located in the nearside wheel arch panel. Thanks

Hi, has anyone done a step by step guide for the changing of a 1.7 cambelt? Is there a list of the special tools required to do this. I am thinking of doing it myself as my local ford dealership has just quoted me £381.00 just for the cambelt replacement so not including the auxillary belt or...

Hi, I've got a 1.7 thunder which has terrible headlights mainbeam and dip. I have replaced the lamp units with good clear unscratched lenses and installed the Halfords Brilliance bulbs but they are still poor. They look very bright, but on dark unlit lanes they illuminate the road in front very...

Has anyone done a guide on changing the inner and outer CVJ's on a 1.7? Also where can you buy the inner joints from the outers seem to be no problem? Thanks

I'm just about to carry out a service on my 1.7 which will include new plugs,does anyone have a recommendation for the best plugs to use? Thanks

Hi, I'm sure this topic has come up many times,but all I have read has not cleared my confusion. My first question is can the car be locked using the key in the lock(not using the remote system) and then re opened at a later time without the alarm being set off? It would appear according to my...