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My puma has now been sold to MRN a member on here , I am genuinely pleased for him as I know he will look after it and improve it further, I am also sorry to have sold it because good low mileage 1 or 2 owner cars in good condition are scarce, a big thanks goes to this forum from myself it has...

Yes I have it still

Hi , yes I still have it it’s medium steel blue, if you have what’s app I can send you recent photos

I am no auto electrician but I would check the wiring to the lights for damage or corrosion, earth straps next on the list but it can’t be anything serious as you say all the other lights work

I stumbled on this problem a few years back when I changed my clutch, from memory the plate sits a little proud ie not flush when fitted, it’s not the best advice I know, I fitted it wrong and had to remove and turn the plate, what a pain, if you have a new slave cylinder make sure you use it...

I changed mine when I did the cambelt change, I had oil in the spark plug wells and the gasket didn’t show signs of failure, top tip though don’t buy a cheap gasket they are rubbish

Yes I still have it , I am based in the northwest

If you recall a number of years back tesco fuel sparked a debate (no pun intended) when people began to complain about engines running roughly or in some cases not at all , it later came to light that it was down to the ethanol content in the fuel, as for plastic fuel tanks statistically there...

I have a 2001 puma 1.7 , I am offering it up for sale as my container I have is losing its storage site, the car as covered 72,600 miles only one previous owner me being the second from 2017, the car dealer I bought it from told me it had full service history and 2 keys this never arrived just...

Thanks for that Red , it’s a poor fit and I thought it might have been a earlier shelf, I’ll look in the faq section ta muchly

Just a quick question here, I have a 2001 puma it came without a parcel tray when I bought it 3yrs ago I have purchased one recently and it seems a bit small as it falls into the boot when I’m driving along, is there any change to them during production.

Keep it original, replace the relevant gaskets wipe off the excess oil and all will be fine , spend an hour or so now is easier than changing the engine, and Sod’s law says that might need new gaskets anyway

My puma as suffered a chip in the windscreen, a friend as stated it will still pass an mot inspection, I am not convinced does anyone have the official ruling on this . I know mot inspector’s opinions vary but I am not sure on this,

Hi , get a second quote to compare it , depending on what work needs undertaking some garages specialises in restoration work , I'd be tempted to shop around

I would have thought ford might have got on to visteon (Portugal ) and asked for a upgrade replacement tuner card, the "faulty batch" of units fitted with these tuner cards was from around 2000- 2007, that's a long time. The only thing that I can think of was they was produced for a set price...

If your ok with a mig welder and have patience it won't be as daunting as you might think, the biggest thing you'll need is a suitable place that's sheltered from the elements because we all know how the weather can change. Your time is your biggest cost so if you have the two you'll get there...

Hi as anyone had problems with there ford radio tuning into fm stations ? , I have looked on u tube and there is a guy showing you how to identify and change the small circuit board, I have removed the board but my question is does anyone know where you buy the replacement circuit board . The...

Hi, in some companies you'll get a mind set that no experience is what they are looking for, they will provide training along with a lower pay but a promise of greater benefits after training, people with expertise and knowledge in the job they are applying for can lose out because of this...

It's not another puma (though I think that they are good to work on , I have been offered a mk2 lotus cortina . It will need extensive work and panels are all but impossible to get hold of. By the time I have purchased it and had it blasted to see what needs replacing it will be into a sizeable...

Timing belt has now been replaced so all jobs completed, I will be ready for my next project to take me into winterthrough to next year and I have already seen what I am after.