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I have already said this on the Thunder thread, but thought it should have a second airing: Sadly my Thunder is reaching the end of its life. Had plans for endless battles with the rust and wrapping but now the Cylinder valve has gone and its just not worth the money being spent, cheap part...

Now sorting the horrible noise that turned out to be wheel bearing. Next is a de-cat.. any advice from those who have had this done? Gary

A couple of weeks ago I had a puncture, went to get it fixed and discovered tyres needed replacing front end. I had a choice of a brand I had never heard of an a few that I had, As a biker I used to use Avon, so I went with those. I have had new tyres on others cars over the years of course, but...

I am attacking the rust and making a few changes to colours including the possibility of a pinstripe but the door is not level so a stripe will look terrible!! can I adjust the height of the door by 3mm?? Gary

Ok as regular readers will know I recently had an engine seize, suspect as always cambelt, but had been told it had been changed approx 20,000 miles ago..... was it the truth?? Yes!! probably was as the cam-belt looked good and healthy.... what was not good though was that the mechanic who...

Has anyone had to drill out a sheared tow hook and have hints for me?? I have been searching for reverse 'easyouts' but Halford's don't seem to have them and i need it out by Friday!! Gary

As already sadly mentioned.... Engine died! so now I have to tow her to the garage!! All sounded easy until I took the plastic cover off and found that there is no kook as it has been sheared off!!!! Has anyone else had this problem and have a solution, paying for a truck to recover is an...

Too much!! so far this year I have spent nearly £650! on my thunder and now she needs a new engine and all that goes with making sure its a great job replacing other things at the same time, so bye bye to about another £750!!! but better the devil ya know they tell me lol. Sad thing is, she...

Forgive me for making this a new topic when I have already asked the qustion in my other topic, but thought it deserved its own space. Has anyone used engie oil stop leak?? and if so wiht what results? Gary

Sadly I am putting about a litre of oil in each week!, its not cheap!! A little investigation makes me think its a gasket in the crankshaft area.. I aint no mechanic!! So how much am I going to end up paying to get it fixed?? Any ideas anyone? and any recommendations not too far from...

Was wondering if any on the forum also owned a classic beetle?? I have a 1972 Wizard Roasdster which is still a long way off perfection, and just thought it would be interesting to share the story if anyone else had a similar car. Gary

If you haven't see this it's a must!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTgXI1RlseE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; my apologies if this is repeat!! Gary and this one too... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSLybtzOwv4&feature=fvwp&NR=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Ok, thought I would pose a little question about the thin metal heat shield above the exhaust.... Mines is fully dangling on top of the exhaust, do I need it? do I just remove it, or do I have to reattach it? Gary

I love my Puma, needs so much tlc to its body and now I have managed to scratch the dash with one of my stupid I can carry anything in my car acts!! A 6 foot piece of kitchen worktop!.. any ideas for reducing my sorrow and shame? Gary MJ51ZZS Thunder PS Have already predicted someone will...

Puma Day!! Yesterday (Tuesday 21st) I went on a trip to Buckinghamshire from Leicestershire. decided to play spot the Puma!. We did very well! Ashely Green Petrol Station... a beautiful Grey Thunder! Outside Halfords Hemel Hempsted followed a Black for about a mile On the magic roundbout...

Just a little thought/question.... why do many people cover over reg numbers when adding pictures of their Pumas? I have searched through the Forum hoping to find a past owner of mine on here .... to no avail.... lol Gary MJ51ZZS (which stands for Michael Jackson sleeps!)

I am not claiming to owning a project.... just want my Thunder to be the best she can, so today I lowered the back end!! 8 times!!! ............... really I was only moving 2' x 2' paving slabs! from one garden to mine from the otherside of town, having won them on freecycle. The car did look...

A month ago, i had not even heard of a Puma, now I have owned one for three weeks and loving it, and everywhere I go in loughborough keep seeing more!! especially up near Morrisons! I did the flash lights bit to one guy in a silver model but got no response, if y0u in loughborough and get...

Thought I should share this one....... but didnt know where to so hope I am not being naughty ! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-PUMA-NEW-GENUINE-FORD-COMPLETE-LOCKSET-PLUS-3-NEW-KEYS-5-LOCKS-TICKFORD-/270888852447?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f123bdbdf"...

I had a great 100 mile journey home which was far better than the three and a half hours on the train to collect! I was rushed by the trader, it was parked by the side of a road, it was pooring wiht rain, I had no time to really check the MOT's and receipts etc I did all those things I would...