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Hi, I'm thinking of buying again a Puma and one I'm going to see doesn't have electric wing mirros and has manual ones instead. Would it be possible to retrofit them? Is it complicated/expensive? It doesn't have front heated windscreen either and it makes me think "well, less electrical stuff...

Some time ago, a mechanic changed my spark plugs and used NGK Iridium spark plugs. The car was misfiring a bit (running a bit choppy). Changed coil pack and no difference. I called Tremona garage and they said they had had quite a few people with same problem using those sort of plugs. He...

Been a proud owner of a 1.7 Puma for a couple of years but after a colleague smashed my car in my workplace's car park it was written off. :( Here's my new car, an Audi TT 225 Coupé. I am quite happy as it had just 2 previous lady owners who really looked after the car (lots of receipts and...

I've recently had my beloved Puma written off after some work colleague muppette (no sexism intended...) reversed at full speed into my passenger's side, pushing the wheel towards the engine and bending in the process pretty much every part of the suspension system (shock absorber, wishbone...

I agree with martinthrapston above. I had the same symptoms you describe and had to change my HCV some time ago. I only paid the price of the part as I changed it myself (Use a Ford genuine HCV, not the cheap stuff from Ebay! I've read in forums of many cases of people complaining about cheap...

Hi all, A few odd noises that have me a bit worried since I am planning to do a road trip to Belgium shortly: 1)There's a cyclic tapping noise when the car is on neutral. it's like a soft tapping noise. One single tap every 3-4 seconds. What could this be? (I've had this before and it...

Hi! Has anyone any experience with these? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MONGOOSE-EXHAUST-SYSTEM-FORD-PUMA-/280497332886?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D5954816146223192678%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D280497332886%26 What...

Thanks for the reply, zinc2000. :ok: In the end I took it to a garage and they're having a look at it at the moment. I'll post an update on what the problem was once I find out.

Hi everyone! Yesterday my car has started to make the most horrible, loud scraping noise coming from the front wheel (passenger's side) I have disassembled and reassembled the caliper and pads and it's still making the noise. I think it's the caliper piston not being able to fully depress /...

Hi mypuma, I think that this section is like a resource/reference section, it's just to post a guide not to ask for it... (well I think, I'm not sure) It might be better if you post your question in the "Servicing and repairs" section or better yet in the "Tyres, Wheels, Brakes and Suspension"...

Hi again Flying Scotsman, No worries man! I hadn't taken any offence (How could I?) :grin: When I replied to your post I simply thought if could be useful for people to see what my reasoning behind buying the CD changer was in case someone out there is thinking about buying one as well and is...

Thanks evilrob! :ok: Who knows, someone might find this useful! :D

Hi Flying Scotsman! I don't know, I'm a bit old fashioned and fetishist regarding CD's. I still like and collect vinyls and CD's rather than downloading music... I'm an analogue person, from the spectrum+2 generation (does anyone remember the cassettes taking half and hour to load a game!) so...

Thanks oilburner for pointing that out. :ok: 4050, 5000, 6000 and 7000 with rotary volume controls support CD changers. Edit: I've checked my manual and apparently the 5000 with rocker volume controls IS CD Changer compatible. It's also very clearly indicated in the fascia so it's next to...

First of all, I'd like to clarify that I don't mean this guide to be the best solution to fit a CD changer but it seems to be working fine. This is just a guide for other noobs like me! :D Drilling and using the brackets that came with the CD Changer is a more stable, solid and elegant...

I am beginning to think like blot above and I might do that as I don't know exactly how well it's been serviced in the past. Think I will use Asda's 5w30 semi oil and change again in about 1k miles. I am a bit apprehensive about stirring up gunk and clogging up other areas where it might be...

I am getting ASDA 5w30 semi-synthetic for £16 -5 litres- I am picking it up from my local store in 2 days' time and will change as soon as weather allows! Some people here in the forum have mentioned using it and as I want to keep costs as low as possible I am getting it. It's the first time I...

I have one K&N air filter fitted. I bought it because it's meant to last for almost the lifetime of the car (you can clean and re-use it) It didn't make any difference regarding sound, petrol consumption, etc... (at least that I could notice!)

Hi all, Soon I am going to change my car's engine oil (weather permitting). Is it a good idea to flush it using one of those products like Wynn's Engine Flush? I was thinking about doing this as the previous owner had only a partial service history in the book so I am not entirely sure about...

Thanks again topmansparkie! The way you've described seems less tricky than I thought it was so I feel more confident about giving it a go! :ok: When googling it, I have read in forums of other types of car people with very mixed feelings about Sportex, some saying they were ok but other...