Recent content by lozzy75

Balls, but she will be sweet after you get her back with all that work you have put in, well worth it for the smiles per gallon value... tap wood :ok:

well that is just my opinion martinthrapston, :| there is a division among mechs and techs as to whether to use gasket sealant, for sealing purposes. its usually used to bodge a used gasket and is mainly used when there may be a poor seal due to surface imperfections and irregularities. I...

tbh I wouldn't use gasket sealant with a new rocker gasket, overkill and may cause future sealing issues. just make sure the matting surfaces are clean and free of debris. use a small bit of clean oil on both surfaces before replacing the gasket, this can stop the gasket sticking when removing...

well done, perseverance does pay...... alleluia it wasn't the head gasket...... you have been blooded by the puma bug !

http://workshop-manuals.com/ford/puma_1998_06.1997-12.2001/mechanical_repairs/3_powertrain/303_engine/303-03_engine_cooling/description_and_operation/diagnosis_and_testing/general_procedures/cooling_system_draining_filling_and_bleeding/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; no bleed...

just to put my penneth in, yes you have a leak in the rad, that is going to stop your coolant system pressurising properly(along with the bodged header tank), guy who had previous may have put in radiator sealant, did you see orange sediment in the coolant hoses ? also did you bleed properly ...

I had a similar experience after buying a black lemon E36 coupe, except some fella had put miracle head gasket sealant into the coolant and the problem only came to light after I changed the coolant, then all hell broke loose, flying temp gauge, blown hoses and a cooked motor, in the pissing...

no reason for not going with Puma parts, its just I am in Ireland and if something fits from a fiesta then there are hundreds of them about.. will have to go looking further before getting a proper diagnosis on the problem, whether as Ian said with the lay shaft bearing or worn drive U/J.. was...

thanks Cartman, Wasn't too sure whether the drives were compatible, shouldn't be too hard to find a good 2nd hand replacement :thumbs:

I have issues at present with what i suspect is a dodgy drive/UJ vibration, shuddering when accelerating Its a 1.7, year 2000. just wondering what parts are compatible from other ford models to sort her out ?

thanx sparx

I am so much happier with that rattle gone, no radio at the mo, with that racket going on I thought I was going to go bertie..... ahhhhhhhhhh has been replaced with ahh may the force be with you 8-)

aye, and loose rocks !

happy hunting, hope you find a good one