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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...

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...

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...

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 /...

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...

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...

Hi all, I want to replace the exhaust back box of my car as it's crumbling apart with rust. I am thinking of: a)Sportex £106 postage included...

Hi all, I am planning on changing my front brake discs and pads very shortly. It's the first time I do it so I want to make sure I get it right 1st time (hopefully :) ). My question is: what is the correct way of bleeding the brakes? Can I bleed only the front wheels' or do I have to do all of...

Hi everyone! I want to replace front brake discs and pads of my Puma 1.7 2001 (260 mm). I want to keep it fairly cheap but of decent quality if that's possible. Could anyone give me an advice, please? I have seen these Mintex Packs (discs and pads) which are £43...

Hi all, I couple of days ago my car's steering wheel has started making a scraping noise when turning. What should I look for? What could it be? A spring or bearing gone wrong? A case of lubricating? If so, what product should I use? Many thanks beforehand for your help :-)

Hi all, A couple of days ago my mechanic had to bleed the brakes. Now the car does not do the ABS self-check (I can't hear the crunching noise anymore) but the ABS warning light is NOT on. What could be wrong? Major issue?

Hi everyone! I am thinking of replacing the boot struts of my Puma 1.7 2001 Y Reg. My car comes with the central brake light in the boot lid so there are 2 wires going to the top and bottom of the right strut so question is if any Puma boot strut will do or if I need an specific type. Does...

Hi! Is the CD changer with this code: Finis 1047286 compatible with my stereo? I have a 6000 CD model with the round volume dial (Ford Puma 2001 Y Reg) I know that my stereo is cdchanger-compatible but I'd like to know if this model is good for the stereo as I have not seen any reference to...

Since late January the car has started to judder a bit when going on low revs. on 1st or 2nd gear and then accelerating until it reaches operating temperature. Just to clarify, in case it helps, the judder happens when I press the accelerator pedal. I have had a new Ford coilpack, spark plugs...

Hi all! I have decided to go for standard Ford rear bushes to cure some awful knocking coming from the back. I am a bit undecisive as to whether to go for original Fords here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280616319406?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 or these aftermarket ones...

Hi everyone!! A few days ago I have noticed that my car's middle brake light is not working. For some time, when I pressed the brake pedal the lights in the dashboard dim a tiny bit and I was wondering what could be the problem. Could that be the cause? I have opened the plastic cover in the...

Hi everyone!! I have recently taken the car to get the timing belt (+tensioner and water pump) changed and after a couple of weeks the car has started to make a loud vibration (something that I could describe as 2 pieces of metal touching each other extremely quickly --at the same rate as the...

Hi all, I have just changed the steering wheel of my Puma but now I can't use the radio because I don't have the code. I have seen an old thread in the forum about this issue with links to a site to download an app. I have tried but the download gets blocked by my antivirus and detects it as a...