[slayllian]

I also fitted new front speakers and added black gel badges, from DMB graphics:

Found that 6" speakers are not a direct fit, so had to butcher the doors a little to allow them to sit flush:

050 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Fixed the speakers in and silicone sealed:

051 by slayllian1, on Flickr


The black gel overlays I have been waiting for, fitted to the car:

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005 by slayllian1, on Flickr

This one was a bit too big, so I had to trim it down, but don't think its too noticeable?

006 by slayllian1, on Flickr

[slayllian]

cleaned up the rear drums:


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Cleaned up:

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[slayllian]

Started undersealing


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Decided to drop the rear beam to check for rust, good job I did looks like its been rotting away for years, god only knows how its got through the last couple of MOTs. Guessing it might be something to do with the fact it is impossible to get at or even see unless you drop the rear beam.

Removing rear axle:

car 001 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Removed the ABS loom as it needs replacing anyway. just cut the sensors off, so to stop any crap getting in the drums untill I get my new loom. Also this was the other spacer which I finally replaced:

car 002 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Will repaint this in the spring:

car 004 by slayllian1, on Flickr


car 016 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Urghh, it got quite ugly under there........

car 006 by slayllian1, on Flickr


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car 008 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Here is the welding that has been carried out:

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032 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Finally got my torque wrench, yay! :grin:

car 015 by slayllian1, on Flickr

New O/S spacer fitted, to match other side:

car 014 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Shiny undersides.... ohhhh

car 011 by slayllian1, on Flickr


car 013 by slayllian1, on Flickr

This post has been edited by slayllian: 04 April 2012 - 01:57 PM

[slayllian]

The stub axle needed re tapping as the ABS securing screw had sheared off in the hole

Jacked car up:

012 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Removed Wheel:

013 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Hubcap and nut:

014 by slayllian1, on Flickr


015 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Loosened handbrake cable:

016 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Put bearing somewhere safe:

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021 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Stub axle removed, ready for helicoil kit:

020 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Hole retapped and helicoil fitted:

027 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Stub axle refitted:

030 by slayllian1, on Flickr

I then lubricated the drum with copper grease and cleaned up and lubricated the other side...

022 by slayllian1, on Flickr


023 by slayllian1, on Flickr

[slayllian]

Went a bit mad rust sorting again.....


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026 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Metal that fell off:

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Kurust:

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P40:

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Underseal I'm using at the moment:


001 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Underseal (will give it another coat at somepoint)

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Nearside:

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The liner will be going back in but it will take overnight to fully cure:

011 by slayllian1, on Flickr

This post has been edited by slayllian: 04 April 2012 - 01:59 PM

[slayllian]

Found this was hanging off clutch pedal, causing all sorts of problems:

098 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Also this little cap had got perished and was causing air to escape from the throtle body and cauising the car to stall.
I also cleaned out the throttle body and MAF sensor with carb cleaner, made a big difference to performance.

001 by slayllian1, on Flickr


002 by slayllian1, on Flickr

[slayllian]

All beams and sills have now been pumped full with this (and its good stuff):

050 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Powerflex bushes now fitted and the car feels a lot tighter, the originals were totally shot!

055 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Replaced the handbrake clips as most were missing or bust:

042 by slayllian1, on Flickr

I repainted the rear beam also, from this:

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To this:

028 by slayllian1, on Flickr


The underneath is now more or less finished for this year, I also repainted the exhaust heat sheild.

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038 by slayllian1, on Flickr


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044 by slayllian1, on Flickr

[slayllian]

New ABS sensors and Exhaust to fit:

010 by slayllian1, on Flickr


022 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Had to fit new clamp for backbox, as the old one snapped off. the old exhaust was really easy to get off as it had not been on the car long:

025 by slayllian1, on Flickr

New Backbox fitted:

024 by slayllian1, on Flickr


My new bumper sticker:


001 by slayllian1, on Flickr


002 by slayllian1, on Flickr


Found the culprit for the heater not blowing on number 3! the burning smell that I kept having was not the underseal baking on the exhaust after all....


099 by slayllian1, on Flickr

The connector was was also shot so I had to get a resistor wit the pug attached, managed to get this bargain for £6 including post....


100 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Not sure what the cause was, once fitted ran it up for a while on all settings and the wires and connector didn't get hot. So I can only guess the wires or connector on the old one got pulled when removing the dash.

This post has been edited by slayllian: 04 April 2012 - 02:06 PM

[slayllian]

The car has finally has had its rear arches repaired. I removed the rear trims to add some anti corrosive wax, interesting to see how the arches have repaired from the inside, metal has been added to the inner skin, as these were also badly corroded.

Drivers side:

002 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Above drivers side inner arch:

003 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Drivers side sill:

004 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Added built-hamber anti corrosive wax:

010 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Above wheel arch:

009 by slayllian1, on Flickr

I ran out of wax, but will be getting more on order to finish off the sills:

011 by slayllian1, on Flickr

I then refitted the speaker housing and trim before proceeding to passenger side:

015 by slayllian1, on Flickr

The passenger side has been repaired in the same way as the drivers side:

023 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Added wax to this side also:

024 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Above the inner passenger side:

025 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Seems to be some kind of rodent living in the sill. on closer inspection it turned out to be a piece of insulation

013 by slayllian1, on Flickr

Washed the off the dust from the body shop and tried to get some better pictures, but once again the light was failing:

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035 by slayllian1, on Flickr


036 by slayllian1, on Flickr

[slayllian]

And by daylight:


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060 by Slayllian2, on Flickr

[slayllian]

I have also changed out the old amber indicators for clear ones:


128 by slayllian1, on Flickr

The change was not as straight forward as I was hoping, being cheap ebay parts, but got there in the end:

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136 by slayllian1, on Flickr


137 by slayllian1, on Flickr

[slayllian]

I have now taken the Puma's servicing into my own hand and I have started off with a much needed oil change.


As my car is lowered I need to raise it with the ford jack before I can fit the trolley jack in:

003 by Slayllian2, on Flickr

Put the car on axle stands, as level as I could:

004 by Slayllian2, on Flickr

Then removed the road wheel to gain better access:

005 by Slayllian2, on Flickr


006 by Slayllian2, on Flickr

The oil that came out was less than fresh looking:

025 by
Slayllian2, on Flickr


then I needed to top up the coolant, checked the strength with my faithful little tester:

024 by Slayllian2, on Flickr


026 by Slayllian2, on Flickr


Fuel filter changed:

008 by Slayllian2, on Flickr

New:

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DSCF0159 by Slayllian2, on Flickr

The old spark plugs are indicating nothing sinister :grin:

DSCF0161 by Slayllian2, on Flickr

This post has been edited by slayllian: 05 April 2012 - 07:30 AM

[slayllian]

Ayia's back with a fresh MOT, she needed the front brake pipes renewing, but they had been flagged on the last couple of MOT's so it wasn't a massive shock. there was also an advisory for the hand brake cable and flexi brake hoses, all of which I plan to change in the next month.

New brake pipes:

013 by Slayllian2, on Flickr


014 by Slayllian2, on Flickr

[slayllian]

The car is now in at fords getting both rear ABS rings replaced in the hope of curing her little gremlins!

[Bigdame]

Ay up fella

Its Damo :-) (off the other site)

Cracking work your doing, I wish I was as competent as you with mechanics

As you might have read, mines going in for the arches this weekend

I was wondering what that brown wax was you sprayed on the interior side of the inner arches is?

I want to do the same

Thanks

Damo

edit: Nevermind. Just seen its Bilt Hamber Anti Corrosive wax...missed that bit as I scanned through the images, doh!

This post has been edited by Bigdame: 04 April 2012 - 05:29 PM

[slayllian]

Hey Damo, that's the stuff, it works wonders, I'm getting another tin soon to finish off the sills. It gets into all those little seems as its quite liquid until it sets.

[slayllian]

The car has had its arches re done, the 2 pack paint was reacting with the aerosol, now looking ace:

Before:

034 by Slayllian2, on Flickr

Now:

068 by Slayllian2, on Flickr

[slayllian]

I have put the engine bay back to its original colours, wasn't happy with the silver, so its back to white:

Cleaning off the old paint:

030 by Slayllian2, on Flickr

Back to factory finish:

031 by Slayllian2, on Flickr


032 by Slayllian2, on Flickr

As it stands now:

033 by Slayllian2, on Flickr

[slayllian]

Investigating my ABS problems, I was shocked to find this had happened to the rear probe, it has been rubbing on the new ABS ring fitted by ford at the end of last year. Ford have assured me the probe is not the problem, but the opposite ring is causing the problems. This has now been replaced. They will put the first one fitted right under warranty, which I think is fair. So I will have two new rings when I get the car back tomorrow.

But they are adamant that the probe will not be affected by this damage??
The ABS light is of but it still makes a weird noise under slow speed braking, like an electrical buzzing.

Damage to ABS probe:

036 by Slayllian2, on Flickr

[slayllian]

On my other adventures, I found one of the rear springs was not seated right, so corrected this when I fitted the new rear top mounts.


DSCF0163 by Slayllian2, on Flickr