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    Just bought a 1700 puma 2001 model and noticed none of the warning lights work

    As above. My 2001 puma doesn't illuminate abs light or airbag light on startup and eml light comes on for a split second and goes out,Far faster than it should. Do you know what's causing this? I want to get it sorted ASAP Cheers lucas
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    What spacers should I get for my 2001 puma 1.7 with early fork beam fitted?

    As above. About to refresh suspension and upgrade an want to change spacers as I read they corrode and fail over time. Regards Lucas
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    Ford puma early rear axle fork shock bush

    Hi does anyone know if the bushes in the axle that the shock bolts through are available still? Cheers Lucas
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    2000 W plate ford puma. Fork or eyelet rear shocks?

    Hi as above ^^^ which is it likely to be? I am currently in the process of ordering alot of parts to overhaul suspension, steering and brakes and the wife has her car at work so cannot go out and check. Many thanks Lucas
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    well fitted the hcv and guess what happened?

    Drove the vehicle for nearly 14 miles and temp never once went over 99c and for 95% of the journey sat between 88c-93c to say im happy is an understatement, only time will tell if its sorted but intial signs are very good. here is hoping. thanks to everyone who has offered advice and...
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    Just fitted new hcv to ford puma 1.7 16v

    had a look and fitted the part in the hope it will cure my overheating problems. As i was running the engine up to temp with the expansion cap off i noticed the level of coolant rising as it got over 100c to the point it was nearly going to start pouring out. i fitted the cap back on to...
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    anyone ever drilled or gutted there thermostat?

    as above i have already gutted the old thermostat from the puma 1.7 16v and tempted to fit it in place of the new one i just bought. Im aware that mpg will decrease mildly and engine will take longer to warm up but right now the puma is just cooking its self all the time and its turning into...
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    What do i do next in regards to overheating issue on puma 1.

    right changed thermostat and changed coolant, now has halfords advanced coolant 2 litres and 4 litres of water, bled system throughly. when i pull car up im still hearing gurgling in the expansion cap. I set the digital dial to read engine temp and driving along the temp rises to around...
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    Changed thermostat and still overheating

    As above i have changed the thermostat on my puma 1.7 16v 1999 model at present the car is still overheating. I have filled the engine with about 4 1/2 litres of water in the engine, no coolant yet as i need to buy that tommorow. The engine is getting up to temp, staying there for about ten...
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    where are the coolant bleed taps on my puma 1.7 16v

    as above. where are they located and how many of them are there? im assuming one on the radiator somewhere? are there any others? cheers
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    ***URGENT*** having issues removing alternator on 1.7 puma

    im currently doing the thermo stat change and have and issue. i have removed the two bolts on the alternator that are 15 mm there appears to be a 13mm bolt as well that bolts into the front side of the engine thats connected to the alternator? is this so or is it nothing to do with the...
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    here it is first post on overheating from me

    Hi people. My girlfriend just bought a puma black and its a great deal of fun, problem is she is overheating. Now the problem is: Im driving along at a normal speed and engine gets up to operating temp in about ten mins then will sit at half way on the gauge for about half an hour then...
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    hi people.

    My girlfriend just bought a ford puma black. is very smart for a little car. having issues with the old girl though (the car, not the girl! lol) random overheating issues. will post that in the technical forum though. i come from honda and peugeot background. my current car being a Honda...
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