Recent content by RICHARD MANSFIELD2

225/45/17 tyres will not fit. the biggest you can get away with is 205/40/17. I know I tried. I run Focus ST 170 wheels with 205/40/17 tyres. I also run 30 mm HR hubcentric spacers front and rear, you will need these spacers with the ST wheels, the bearings only load up the equivalent of 16mm...

Hi. I have always used Gates. for over 18 years on about six occasions. They were the original suppliers to Ford, apparently.

Hi. Has anyone used the above oil additive? I have read loads of reviews on this and they are all very favourable.

Just a thought. treat it and paint it. if it leaks take to a specialist who can reseal it from the inside.

i would say the same.

Hi. Bit of an update on the Puma. Just dropped it of at a local garage for a new clutch. Years ago when l was a youger man it would heve been something l would have done myself.

Hi. I have done all of these. Straightforward and easy provided right tools and equipment. For the rear lower arm bushes I did use standard replacements but would use poly bushes next time for ease of refitting. New bolts are a must the old ones can be cut and knocked out. saves a lot of time...

I bought a couple of the books a while back for £5 each. I also have an official Puma video tape, never watched it as I have not got a player. I have been meaning to get it on to DVD format. Anyone interested in a copy if I get it done.

Hi. You can make removal tool out of a wire coat hanger. I have never bought one. Regards

Hi. The picture with some interior parts is not that clear.....do you have an ashtray? Regards, Richard.

Hi. I must admit I had virtually given up on my application as I don't really need the exemption but I think I will continue on a point of principle. I am at the stage where I will print off all my correspondence with a covering letter and post it to the department for dealing with stage 2...

Another option if you are only looking to protect good paint work is a ceramic glaze coat. I looked into this and for my puma I was quoted at £600 but that was a top notch professional job with a two stage polish before application. regards.

Watch the tv programme Vintage Voltage..... an eye opener as to how complicated it really is and eye wateringly expensive. Chances are l can imaging someone doing a conversion then running into all sorts of problems the abandoning it.

The clear wrap was developed by 3M in the Vietnam war to protect the leading edges of helicopter rotor blades. It is self healing, it can be rubbed with 120 grit parer and within a day or two it is as new. This for a Puma would be about 3.5K. My printed wrap was 2.5K a plain colour wrap would...

why?