tommo1051
New member
Hello everyone,
I have just bought a 1.6 silver puma with a 1.7 engine fitted, new cambelt and waterpump. Looked to be in pretty good nick with 53k on the clock and minimal rust showing.paid £450 for it. Drives fine.
HOWEVER, there was no history with it but it does have Mot til March next year.
First real drive - 13 miles to and from work- the engine began making boiling noises and I noticed the heater only pumped out hot air.
Project Puma to the rescue! With your help I not only diagnosed HVC but managed to locate it AND replace it with only minor swearage. I know very little about cars.
In addition got great insurance quote from one of the suggested firms on this site. My lot wouldn't insure it at all due to engine change ( Admiral) and comparison sites were quoting silly money.
So now sorted, I intend to take to the road again tomorrow.
Oh and temp guage not working. I tested the HVC by letting the car sit running on drive for 20 mins and then took it for 15 minute drive.seemed okay and hope will stay that way.
So here's to all the great advise. Great site!
I have just bought a 1.6 silver puma with a 1.7 engine fitted, new cambelt and waterpump. Looked to be in pretty good nick with 53k on the clock and minimal rust showing.paid £450 for it. Drives fine.
HOWEVER, there was no history with it but it does have Mot til March next year.
First real drive - 13 miles to and from work- the engine began making boiling noises and I noticed the heater only pumped out hot air.
Project Puma to the rescue! With your help I not only diagnosed HVC but managed to locate it AND replace it with only minor swearage. I know very little about cars.
In addition got great insurance quote from one of the suggested firms on this site. My lot wouldn't insure it at all due to engine change ( Admiral) and comparison sites were quoting silly money.
So now sorted, I intend to take to the road again tomorrow.
Oh and temp guage not working. I tested the HVC by letting the car sit running on drive for 20 mins and then took it for 15 minute drive.seemed okay and hope will stay that way.
So here's to all the great advise. Great site!