[Tiwe98]

Update!

Been a while since i've done anything... Been enjoying the car!

9th September 2010 - Fitted new Oxgen sensor to cure lack of torque and the odd misfire, Problem solved

10th September 2010 - Removed and cleaned Mass Air Flow sensor and Idle Control Valve. Checked wiring to Throttle Position Sensor and #406 has been fitted with the revised connector. Reset ECU and cleared error codes thrown up by the faulty Oxygen sensor. Engine now running very smoothly.

Sorry no pictures for this... forgot

[Tiwe98]

Update!

15th September 2010 - replaced passenger side wheel bearing to keep in with the drivers side being replaced



16th September 2010 - Service time! done a full service including air filter, pollen filter, oil (5w 30 part synthetic) and oil filter, fuel filter, spark plugs (gap set to 1.3mm) and HT leads.

[Tiwe98]

Update!!

22nd August 2010 - #406 attended the 10th Anniversary meet at Duxford Imperial War Museum along with around 50 other racing pumas! wasn't its finest hour i have to say... I was so pushed for time before the event i had no time to clean it! infact i think that this may well be the dirtiest i have ever let it get! but here are a few photos from the day...

#406 Alongside #001 or FMC01 the First press car! (usually lives at fords heritage museum)





Some other shots from the day...








23rd September 2010 - New tyres fitted on front end to replace worn Goodyear Eagle F1's (the low tread depth was giving a scary drive in wet conditions). 2x Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta XL 215/40/17 fitted and the tracking checked and re aligned.

[Tiwe98]

Update!!

19th November 2010 - Replaced the non geniune front top mounts and bearing with geniune ford parts due to the bearing not providing enough clearance between the mount and the strut top plate resulting in a squeeking noise when turning the steering wheel! Problem fixed - Sorry no photos of this one! receipt for parts kept. Also took the time to Clean the pistons and caliper rails on the Alcons whilst the discs were off.

This post has been edited by Tiwe98: 22 November 2010 - 01:44 PM

[zara014]

alreet mate
looking good there!

- could you post the parts number for the top mounts and a price if you don't mind?

Im getting all new suspension in Feb and want the top mounts changing aswell

cheers

Zara

[Tiwe98]

zara014, on 22 November 2010 - 02:15 PM, said:

alreet mate
looking good there!

- could you post the parts number for the top mounts and a price if you don't mind?

Im getting all new suspension in Feb and want the top mounts changing aswell

cheers

Zara

Thanks Zara!

1002513 - Bearing: £5.77 (Each i believe - though i only got charged for one :-) )

1039001 - Mounting Assy (top mounts): £18.83 each

they make quite a difference to the feel of the car!

[redgoblin]

Very, very nice. I want one!

[zara014]

Tiwe98, on 22 November 2010 - 02:30 PM, said:

Thanks Zara!

1002513 - Bearing: £5.77 (Each i believe - though i only got charged for one :-) )

1039001 - Mounting Assy (top mounts): £18.83 each

they make quite a difference to the feel of the car!

Cheers dude! much appreciated

I think the new suspension and brake service will transform it completely! can't wait

This post has been edited by zara014: 22 November 2010 - 02:52 PM

[Tiwe98]

zara014, on 22 November 2010 - 02:52 PM, said:

Cheers dude! much appreciated

I think the new suspension and brake service will transform it completely! can't wait

If the bushes, mounts etc haven't been done yet then yeah... it will make a HUGE difference. Mine felt a right mess to drive before i done the bushes and mounts.

[zara014]

had new bushes a couple of weeks ago one of the rear wishbone ones; the rubber was about to drop out!

noticed a big improvement just from that lol!

[Tiwe98]

05th December 2010 - Full brake fluid change. Using dot 5.1 brake fluid, Receipt
kept. Also cleaned off Alcons and done a full wheel clean whilst they were all
off the car

[Tiwe98]

14th December 2010 - Back box section gasket replaced and cat to manifold dome gasket replaced due to leaking gasses. The rest of the system was checked over too - No leaks found. receipts for gaskets retained.

[jay frp401]

looking nice mate

id be doing all this to mine (401) in march only had it 5weeks ago. nice new re paint and little bits and bobs.

[Tiwe98]

26th January 2011 - First rain since a big polish/wax session finished off with some collinite!





Proper beadage!

[gally]

Hi mate, the mounts you spoke of, are we talking about the ones on top of the turret or on top of the strut?

My new struts came with the rubber mounts but i'm wondering whetehr to replace the ones on top of the suspension turret aswell.

Which bushes have you replaced if any?

[Tiwe98]

gally, on 26 January 2011 - 12:03 PM, said:

Hi mate, the mounts you spoke of, are we talking about the ones on top of the turret or on top of the strut?

My new struts came with the rubber mounts but i'm wondering whetehr to replace the ones on top of the suspension turret aswell.

Which bushes have you replaced if any?

The ones on top of the strut. I haven't replaced the ones that go above the turret as they are only really there to stop the strut from falling out when the car is jacked up! they wouldn't make a difference in performance/handling

All bushes have been replaced with original ford items.

Regards

Tim

[gally]

Was it the lower arm bushes you replaced mate? Hard job?

I'm just trying to figure out which ones I need it's murder!

Thanks for the replies Tim.

This post has been edited by gally: 27 January 2011 - 03:22 PM

[Tiwe98]

gally, on 27 January 2011 - 03:22 PM, said:

Was it the lower arm bushes you replaced mate? Hard job?

I'm just trying to figure out which ones I need it's murder!

Thanks for the replies Tim.

Yes i replaced the lower arm bushes, the front and rear ones on each lower arm. the rear lower arm bush is frp specific and the front one is a standard puma bush. i also replaced the rear beam (axle) bushes - these WILL need doing on yours if it hasn't had them replaced already, and these are also the standard puma bushes.

Hope this helps

Tim

[Tiwe98]

Update!!
24th February 2011 - Bought some brand new shocks and springs from a RPOC member. Fitted these along with two new outer CV joints, Two new track rod ends and two new lower arm ball joints.

So...

Out with the old...



And in with the new!











New ball Joint and CV Joints:



Had the tracking re aligned after all the work was complete, and took the time to give the wheel arches a clean and the wheels a good clean inside and out. The Alcons were also given a quick clean inside and out.

All receipts for parts retained.

[Dave2302]

Looking very nice Tim,

I'll bet it drives lovely, nice and tight with all new bushes shocks joints etc.

Cheers Dave