Puma Millennium W965 RDU

[TomEbbs]

Front hoses fitted.






And an obligatory engine bay shot. Needs a few hours cleaning yet in some of the hard to reach places (under the scuttle mainly)

 

[Dolomite16v]

Looks ace Is that Dynamat or something similar you've used on the underside of the bonnet?

 

[TomEbbs]

Similar. Something I found on Amazon.

 

[Dolomite16v]

Looks a lot neater than the standard Ford material stuff

 

[puma_fras]

I used the same Amazon stuff

'FLASLD Aluminized Heat Shield Thermal Barrier Adhesive Backed Heat Blanket 24'' X 40'', Capable of Reducing Up to 90% of Radiant Heat'​

 

[TomEbbs]

Gave the drivers side head light a strip down and clean. Loads of gunk behind the light as there had been an oil leak at some point which covered the inner wing. Fairly easy job on these.

 

[TomEbbs]

Had a great afternoon yesterday at a local show. Met @puma_fras IRL and had a good look around his puma. Great to meet another like minded owner.

Here’s some photos:







I’ve ordered a full set of Silicone bay hoses from Pro Hoses. Not cheap but something that’s been on my list for a while to dress up the engine bay. I’ll get the rad swapped at the same time.

Also ordered some cheap backup items to keep on hand incase of future issues.
- Coilpack
- Heater control valve
- Throttle Position Sensor
- FoMoCo oil filter
- Thermostat Housing
- Fuel filter.

 

[caprixpack]

Hope you didn't order a cheap hcv, they're terrible. They're expensive but genuine are the only way.

 

[TomEbbs]

Hope you didn't order a cheap hcv, they're terrible. They're expensive but genuine are the only way.

Good advice. I would say yes, it falls into the cheap bracket for sure. Purely as a backup to get out of trouble if needed.

 

[TomEbbs]

Made a start fitting some of the Pro Hoses. I bought the full set with stainless jubilee clips.

Induction hoses first. (Easy ones )




Also took the top cover off and gave it a de grease.





Next I’ll do the coolant hoses. Need to grab some fresh coolant and I’ll fit a replacement radiator at the same time (existing one has a tiny leak on the top)

 

[Deano59]

Tom, where did you get the Pro hoses from please?

 

[TomEbbs]

Tom, where did you get the Pro hoses from please?

Fiesta MK4/5 Zetec S & Puma 1.4/1.7 by Pro Hoses The silicone hose specialists

Pro hoses silicone hoses for Fiesta MK4/5 Zetec S & Puma 1.4/1.7 the silicone hose specialists. Unlike other brands Pro Hoses offer 10 different colours.

www.prohoses.co.uk

Took about a week to arrive as it wasn’t something they held in stock.

I’ve offered up the coolant hoses and the fit is excellent compared to standard.

The induction ones were spot on!

 

[Deano59]

Many thanks Tom, they look top quality!

 

[TomEbbs]

Excellent breakfast meet at The Warren Estate in Maldon on Sunday.









Sadly the engine mount let go on a vigorous pull away. (My own fault). Engine dropped back enough for the aux belt pulleys to catch the subframe. Game over. 🫠


AA to the rescue. Top service by them.
Came out quick and got it recovered home.


New mount already ordered.

 

[yippeekiay]

Nice that the AA man brought a yellow accented dolly & put on yellow straps for you

 

[red]

Oops, hope you get it sorted swiftly

 

[Wild E. Coyote]

That is one proprely tidy engine bay there...!

 

[TomEbbs]

That is one proprely tidy engine bay there...!

Thank you. Trying to keep it this clean. It’s never ending!

 

[TomEbbs]

Engine mount replaced.










Happy this was a simple fix. Did discover a slight oil leak on the back (exhaust side) of the engine. Unsure where it’s coming from.

 

[puma_fras]

I bet its rocker cover gasket or cam sensor seal, mine was the rocker/cam cover, leaked straight onto exhaust heat guard.