Project Aiya (Pic heavy)

[slayllian]

new HCV installed and after a bit, well actually rather a lot of bleeding its started working! Now the engine is all back up and running I need to finish sorting the suspension.

First up I need to:

• Replace the ARB bushes,
  Fit the new lowering springs,
  Replace the rear struts,
  I also have the new drop links ready to go on.

I am also in the process of refitting my resprayed body mouldings and replacing the fuel/brake line clips. :grin:

 

[slayllian]

Repainted and fitted front molding and grill.....

as was....

P1060131 by Slayllian2, on Flickr

and now......

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[evilrob]

Love this project! :wub:

Keep up the good work, sir! :thumbs:

 

[slayllian]

thank you kndly sir rob! things gone a little quite on tje project at the moment but planning to get a few bits done over the summer. caise of money reasons wont be running her again until next summer though.

 

[slayllian]

had the old girl up and running again and drives as great as I remember. next up are the new 40mm lowering springs and some new subframe and lower wishbone bolts. lastly a new handbrake cable then she should be all good for mot! and Snetterton here we come!

 

[evilrob]

Woo! Yay! Good to see you're still pottering about, Rich - was about to give you a nudge! :thumbs:

 

[Flying Scotsman]

Well look at this all shiny and looking clean. Good work on the underneath.

 

[V220]

Gives me hope for mine... Currently gettting the angle grinder through it lol

 

[slayllian]

Still about, doing odd bits on car just never get around to updating on here :roll:

Ordered 2 lots of these just to find out that the front wishbone bolt is not long enough:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Puma-wishbone-fixing-bolts-set-of-3-/290530775992?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3AFord%7CModel%3APuma&hash=item43a4fbd3b8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

So I have fitted the rear ones and the wishbone to hub pinch bolts and will be ordering front ones from ford, just as soon as I have gotten my backside round to picking up the £100 roof strips.

 

[slayllian]

On another note, never remove the roof strips unless you have to, they are a pig to put back on. I tried everything to refit the old ones but they got bent up when I removed them. Even tried 3M industrial mounting gel tape but nothing worked :-( I'm just hoping the new ones come with adhesive strips already on!

 

[quest63]

Still about, doing odd bits on car just never get around to updating on here :roll:

Ordered 2 lots of these just to find out that the front wishbone bolt is not long enough:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Puma-wishbone-fixing-bolts-set-of-3-/290530775992?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3AFord%7CModel%3APuma&hash=item43a4fbd3b8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

So I have fitted the rear ones and the wishbone to hub pinch bolts and will be ordering front ones from ford, just as soon as I have gotten my backside round to picking up the £100 roof strips.

Just wanted to comment that if you get genuine Ford oem wishbones from Fordpartsuk iirc you also get the nuts and bolts with the exception of one nut iirc that is supposed to be captive (but over the years may have become uncaptivated),seperately the nuts and bolts for both sides come to about £20 iirc

 

[Anonymous]

Wishbone bolts from Ford don't come with the nuts, they have to be bought seperately.
The pinch bolts do come with nuts.

 

[slayllian]

Just ordered:

• new rear shocks,
  new wishbones,
  40mm lowering springs,
  tail light (passenger),
  horn,
  handbrake cable (rear)

Will be fitting over weekend, post some pics up early next week :grin:

 

[Anonymous]

the £100 roof strips.

That's a shame... I've got a pair of those laying in my garage.....

 

[slayllian]

Handbrake cable fitted, but royal mail have let me down as was the only thing to turn up!

 

[slayllian]

Oh yeah! Im so cool my next mod is a roof box!!!!

 

[Kidders]

Then I fixed an oil leak from when the garage changed the brake lines, used PTFE....


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Forgive me for pointing this out, but PTFE tape can react with brake fluid, if its leaking from the union threads its because the flare hasn't nipped up properly, could be the flare itself wasn't formed well or just need a bit more of crush when tightening. I had to do a similar repair to my ZS for the last MOT and had issues getting the flare perfect with my flaring tool and first attempt found it leaking under pressure, had to cut and re-form it, no issues then, but the threads do not do any sealing so if it did leak, something wasn't done right and I would take it back to the garage if your unsure.

 

[slayllian]

bringing to do list back on to current page...

Things done:

• Cambelt & water pump change (Ford)
  Fix airbox, and re-attach intake pipe
  Replace missing front rubber valance
  Replace leaking rocker cover gasket
  Install new speakers (all round)
  Replace stereo, with correct silver CD6000
  Fit stereo remote controls
  replace broken door handle trim</STRIKE>
  Genuine floor mats
  Remove exterior panels, check for rust/clean up
  Replace rear view mirror
  Clean headlights internally
  Replace broken gear shroud trim
  Fix gearbox leak
  Replace gearbox oil
  Renew gearbox breather
  Fix water leak (drivers footwell)
  Strip/clean interior, treat any internal rust
  Clean and underseal floor
  Replace drivers front seatbelt
  Replace number plate fasteners
  Fit Focus 2011 fan washer jets
  Repaint wing mirrors and bumper inserts black
  Replace rear axle spacers (genuine Ford)
  Clean and lubricate rear brakes
  Weld sills (local garage)
  Fit new Front top mounts & bearings
  Clean MAF sensor
  Rust treat legs and sills internally (Hydrate 50)
  Replace rear beam bushes with Powerflex
  Replace rear ABS loom
  Fit 4" back box (stainless tipped)
  Sort rusty arches, respray doors, wings & bonnet
  Fit clear side repeaters
  Oil & filter change
  Replace fuel filter
  Renew spark plugs
  Replace pollen filter
  Renew rear top mounts
  Replace n/s tail light
  Remove spare wheel and hanger
  Renew both rear ABS rings (Ford)
  Fit braided brake hoses and renew brake/clutch oil
  Replace wheels (Fox FX004's Black)
  Replace tyres (Toyo TR1's)
  Install Fiesta Ghia external temp sensor
  De-restrict air box and fit cold air feed
  Renew ford badges
  Respray Engine bay
  Clean engine and gearbox
  Replace intake to head gasket
  Replace headlights
  Engine oil breather
  Re-lacquer steering wheel
  Coolant flush, replace thermostat & gaskets
  Replace aux belt & Idler
  Underseal front wings (internal)
  Underseal front arches
  Rebuild brake callipers (to last until 280mm fitted later in year)
  New bonnet alarm switch
  Fit Gmax struts & -40mm Spax springs
  Clean engine and exhaust heat shields
  New drop links
  Replace corroded fasteners/fixings
  Drop and rust treat fuel tank
  Replace anti roll bar bushes
  New horn
  New lower wishbone arms
  Induction kit
  Replace handbrake cable
  Check tracking

Things to do (in order I plan to do them):

• 
  Recon 280mm callipers inc. uprated pads and grooved discs
  Remove doors and rebuild, replace jammed door lock
  Engine remap
  Front upper & lower strut braces
  New bonnet liner

 

[slayllian]

Wifey managed to do this so needed to replace rear light....


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Splashed out on some bits and bobs...

P1060498 by Slayllian2, on Flickr

Finally found an unbroken door handle trim....

P1060502 by Slayllian2, on Flickr

Got a new (used) horn, cleaned it up and fitted....

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Fitted new number plate lights....

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Also gave her a good spruce up....

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Replaced the heater control blend cable, as was bust and dial was just spinning round. when I fitted correctly in the notches, the heater was blowing in the wrong position according to the dial. I got around this by removing the notch and aligning the dial manually with the cable....

P1060515 by Slayllian2, on Flickr

Also took the opportunity to remove and clean up the tailgate and hinges....

P1060508 by Slayllian2, on Flickr


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[slayllian]

Replaced the wishbones and fasteners, (sorry no pics of wishbones)

P1060467 by Slayllian2, on Flickr

Cleaned up the door sills and replaced the lock fasteners....

P1060521 by Slayllian2, on Flickr


P1060522 by Slayllian2, on Flickr

Fitted the new lowering springs....

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Couple of general underside shots...

Thorpe Park 019 by Slayllian2, on Flickr


Thorpe Park 021 by Slayllian2, on Flickr