Update time!
Just back from a VERY expensive visit to Tremona, think I will be budget juggling for the rest of the night!
Hesitation problem: spark plugs had not been greased so sparks had caused damage in no. 3; they were also very oily. Fix: new Ford parts (apparently Pumas don't like denso?!).
Heating problem: HCV was -AB not -AC which is annoying as it came from a main Ford dealer and I knew about this problem but was assured by someone on here that provided I used the correct part number I'd get the latest batch! Can't believe the cheek of Ford sending out known bad parts just to get rid of them! Unfortunately I have left it too late to get a refund, lesson learned!
Bushes: No signs of movement or deterioration in the polyurethane ones at all. Tiny bit of corrosion near the rear beam bushes but not much, not a problem (yet). Had the non-poly ones replaced along with the front lower arms which had got pretty bad, and link arms (plus some bolts etc.).
HEGO sensor is showing a fault, (switches slowly), and the rocker gasket is leaking again but they said wait til cambelt change in March to do that. Also will need new rear brake lines in about 6 months time, so if I get to nurburgring I shall change those before I go (he recommended Goodrich = opportunity to get purple hehe).
The other expense of the day is to be found on the What Made My Day thread...