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#21 User is offline   SandStorm 

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Posted 07 April 2017 - 10:39 AM

So, this time for some reason, my key fob (IrDA) stopped working.
Then, discovered the car had alarm when it would activate when i opened the door or put the engine running.
Something did messed up. So, i disconnected car battery and removed the keys batteries too.
connected everything again, was unable to program the key. Then later, maybe after an hour or more, was able to program it, and solved my issues. All works again. But now I know the car does have an alarm, because i didnt knew. :lol:

Well, today I did some care to my Bullet, so... Decided to buy better quality leather for the steering wheel, and this time did it all around.

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I like the results. :)

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Posted 07 April 2017 - 06:18 PM

Is the leather glued or stitched on?
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#23 User is offline   SandStorm 

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Posted 08 April 2017 - 10:38 PM

 happy-kat, on 07 April 2017 - 06:18 PM, said:

Is the leather glued or stitched on?


I stitched it :) took like 40 minutes

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Posted 20 September 2017 - 04:56 PM

Been a while since my last post.
So, in the meantime I had my rear shoes replaced.

Even If nowadays I notice the brake very stiff if the car sits for hours. Some vacuum leak somewhere.
And also sometimes vibrates a bit when braking, I suspect the problem is the rear drum.

Anyways, did some interior mods with this:

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Also replaced my air vents because they were broken and fitted these:

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Replaced my homemade buttons surround fix with a good looking piece too.
Went to MOT:

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And passed with only advisories for oil leaks.

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Posted 18 October 2017 - 02:15 PM

Been having the P0443 error since I bought this car, but today I sorted it out. Simply replaced that evap valve. 96FB-9C915

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Posted 19 October 2017 - 08:22 PM

Such a small part too, good fix.
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Posted 28 November 2017 - 07:54 PM

this arrived on my mail yesterday:

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Posted 29 November 2017 - 07:22 PM

New clutch, hope the fitting goes smoothly.
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#29 User is offline   Oates 

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Posted 02 December 2017 - 06:55 PM

Great pictures, also interesting to see the vct added to the puma logo, I had this on my first R reg, registered in Aug 97. Last one like this I've seen was on an S plate. No connection to the limited edition gear tops given out,I don't think.
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Posted 27 January 2018 - 03:28 AM

Polished my headlights.

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And replaced the gasket. What a mess I found... The old one wasn't fit properly, was bent on the little "finger" in the top left corner, near the belt cover.
I've put a bit of sealant too (after properly degreasing)

Then left it cure. Tomorrow I'll start her up and check.

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Posted 26 February 2018 - 09:41 PM

"Boas ... " ;)

Wich OBD adapter and software are you using to read the Puma errors?

I had one from amazon but returned it because either on the Puma or my Berlingo it wouldn't connect. The one i had worked fine in my Volvo so it wasn't broken.

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Posted 26 March 2018 - 10:00 PM

Torque with obd2 mini which I have at several years

My powerdisk arrived today :)
Also, not in this photo, it's 2 abs sensors

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Posted 24 April 2018 - 06:15 PM

all fitted including the clutch. also got 2 driveshaft seals.
and 4 new tyres.
discovered some things i didn't liked, but it's life...
now, facing the P0500 error since the change, time to check if the sensor is knackered or not, since the car sometimes drops to 500 rpm

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Posted 28 April 2018 - 05:09 PM

Good luck with tracking down your error and fixing it.
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Posted 14 May 2018 - 06:32 PM

After those fixes, had two problems.
Car would shut down and error p0500. Solved by fitting new vss
Leaks from gearbox
The gearbox breather was fit incorrectly.
Today I had time to fit it in the correct way. (arrow pointing to the car front and rounded corners facing the gearbox)
Did a top speed run, clocked 210km\h (that's 130mph)
Lets see how it behaves

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Posted 14 February 2019 - 08:19 PM

Ordered Ford focus fan shaped spray for the puma, as already have a set of 2 control arms and droplinks.
Also, expected to order lowering springs from h&r, 30mm.
15 days ago did a trip from Portugal to Spain, all by motorway.
Ran over 140 miles, always in speeds between 85 to 130mph. It sure needed a long run with premium fuel, 98RON xD
Consumed a little of oil, but not much.
Also, bought a cargo belt to fix my tall battery in the box.

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Posted 14 February 2019 - 08:43 PM

Sounds like your Puma is still running strong.
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Posted 05 February 2020 - 08:39 PM

Novelties...
The most important ones are:
Lowered it 30mm with H&R springs and got new dampers for the rear.
4 Goodyear efficientgrip performance tyres
Pipercross air filter
Also installed a new head unit with reverse camera.

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Posted 06 February 2020 - 09:40 AM

and that you have a great car still running and looking smart
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