Recent content by coffeekid1958

Hi there Many thanks for yr reply...solid middle.....you thinking CTS? Funnily enough reply from mmc757 suggested 'tired battery' so trickle charged overnite & this seemed to work - started without having to keep her going with accelerator pumping!...i was surprised & i am struggling to think...

Hi many thanks for yr reply.....the battery 'appears' good but i'll check it...turns over really well @ mo. cheers

Hi New prob with my 1.7: I can start the car but it requires some accelerator pressing - it splutters a bit and then starts - after a few seconds it idles well. When warm there is no prob starting. No driving issues...goes like a rocket....idle fine when warm/hot As i understand it the fuel...

Hi I wld like to get my hands on p/n 1224928 – an aircon hose that goes from the condenser to the compressor – currently not available from Ford – can anyone help plse.? I'm a newbie so not sure how this works....my email address = [email protected] Many thanks Pete

Hi Barry thanks for yr comments - these are waaaay further back than any car i have ever owned - and i've owned a few ! Nice project BTW - lots of graft there.......and, are those Pirelli calanders i spotted in one of the pics!? cheers Pete

Hello Everybody Just recently bought a 1.7 Puma and as i am tall i have got the drivers seat at its lowest possible setting. Because of the rake of the seat back i find that the headrest is way back from my head - is it just me or does anyone else find this? Has anybody tried to bend the legs...