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[knuckles]

Yep its all back together after a very late monday night after the mini began to play up.





It runs lovely and quiet now. No more piston slapping/knocking noises. The ib5 gearbox has a much smoother gear change than the Bc diesel gearbox. Im looking into modifing a Zetec s gear linkage to fit the mk2. Which ive heard makes it even better when changing gears.

Also stops on a 2 pence piece with the mondeo servo and master cylinder. Rear brake drums require cleaning out and shoes resetting i think. Rear brakes are a bit lazy.

[jayrs]

nice work mate i'll have a drive of it now its got a better lump in it

[~nomad~]

looks awesome dude! whats up with the mini?

[knuckles]

looks awesome dude! whats up with the mini?

monday on way home from work it suddenly began missfiring under acceleration. Had to crawl home in 1st gear. Took it for a drive yesterday and the fault has gone. V.annoying

[mikeymikeyp]

It runs lovely and quiet now. No more piston slapping/knocking noises. The ib5 gearbox has a much smoother gear change than the Bc diesel gearbox. Im looking into modifing a Zetec s gear linkage to fit the mk2. Which ive heard makes it even better when changing gears.

Also stops on a 2 pence piece with the mondeo servo and master cylinder. Rear brake drums require cleaning out and shoes resetting i think. Rear brakes are a bit lazy.[/quote]


have a look here it might help with the linkage
http://www.mwstewart.co.uk/articles/pumalinkage/

[knuckles]

cheers mikey

[knuckles]

Leave the 4 speed gearknob on ?



Or use the 5 speed puma gearknob



next up today i got round to fitting the stamped number plates i bought from fitp.







Certainly more retro

[HCS PIMP]

Nice very nice indeed has tempted me into the mk2 fiesta corner

[knuckles]

some tug material for you Mk2 lovers

ive had the polish out this week in preparation for ford fair and the results speak for them selfs. I havent waxed it yet
Tcut had to come out for the bonnet and roof. Slightly oxidised. Tree sap is next on the agenda









enjoy

[jayrs]

looking good clarky boy

[knuckles]

This was todays enemy - tree sap. The bonnet and roof are completly covered in these horrible bumps which are in the paint work.
I tried everything to shift it - t-cut, polish , bug & tar remover, white spirit. Even using a sharp finger nail was no match. Its certainly been on there for some years.
When you run your hand over the paint it has hundreds of lumps and bumps.


So i thought i try a clay bar kit after talking to a very helpful Ft member.
the meguairs kit contains 2x clay bars with carry case, clay application lubricant, microfibre cloth and finishing ultimate wax.




applying the mist lubricant


circular motions with the clay began to smudge the sap and highlight it even more in this picture. Each small area took about 5 minutes to work.


this is what the clay has been removing. Plenty of contaiminants !


1st area came up a treat !




Re kneading the clay into a ball then flat again cleans it up nicely allowing you to continue.





The end result
smooth finish just like glass , waxing took 2 minutes once clay was done with. Which protects the paint work from future sap.
Best cleaning product ever !

[Tweek]

Sexual. Looks like it just rolled out the factory

[Ratspeed]

Thats well clean mate.

[jayrs]

nice mate. i thought the clay woukd do it

[knuckles]

cheers guys

the results are amazing on the bonnet , will crack on with the rest of the car tomorow.
Im not going to start the roof yet as that will piss me off

[~nomad~]

looks lovely mate, a more aggresive clay would make it a bit easier on you. I am addicted to claying, Clio has been done 3 times since I got it

[Smo]

That's come up really nice, Clark

I wish I had some paint worth claying

[Minstral]

looks lovely mate, a more aggresive clay would make it a bit easier on you. I am addicted to claying, Clio has been done 3 times since I got it

i love doing it but it can take a while as i hae to get everything i can see and feel off, thankfully ths zs is black but the gti i had took me 4 hours to do

[~nomad~]

First time I cleaned the clio I clayed it, took 8 hours and waxed the car the next day! Can clay it in a good now S its just removing ill wax really. Car is hanging ay mo thou

[RS rob]

looking amazing clark,
really do like this mk2

[- Danny Boy -]

Looks beautiful

[knuckles]

cheers guys

ive clayed the roof and the drivers side now. The meguairs ultimate spray wax goes on so easy when the paint work is smooth as glass.
Smells lovely too

fruity

[Simon84uk]

Looks proper clean! Nice work, is it coming to Ford Fair?


Si

[knuckles]

it certainly is

passed mot this morning flying colours
mot expired on the 21st july !

[knuckles]

Mk2 didnt make it to ford fair this morning.

we had a lucky escape tbh. the off side rear wheel locked up and i had to regain control. I was only doing 40mph along the main road. it left a 25 meter skid mark.
The wheel bearing collapsed and the wheel locked up. Plenty of blue smoke bellowed from under the car and it made me come to a swift hault.

If i had made it onto the motorway doing 70mph it could of ended up alot worse than this. Im upset it happened but relieved it happened close to home than half way to ford fair in the middle of no where.

It was relayed home then made my way to ford fair in the mini cooper.

[Smo]

Heard about the MK2, Clark, such a shame!

I saw you from a distance today but never got to talk to you

[Ratspeed]

I did wonder why the mini was on the FT stand instead of this. I was looking forward to having a nosey round it(again!)

Like you say though, at least it didnt happed on the motorway

[Excursion]

Christ, it makes you think. Glad you and the car are OK!

[- Danny Boy -]

Glad you are ok Clark, thats the main thing!

[xr2imetalhead]

love this car shame about the wheel bearing matey

[MK2 Jamie]

Makes me paranoid about driving mine now

[Turboboy67]

I was talking to Jay yesterday and he told me about it Clark, you were very lucky tbh.

[knuckles]

cheers everybody.

I took the wheel off earlier , removed the rear hub nut & split pin to find the locktab washer has fused itself to the bearing. The drum will not come off without a puller.

I fear the worst if it has damaged the spindle then i will need to source a replacement axel

[Michael!]

christ above, you were very lucky it wasnt further away from home, or like you said on the motorway!

hope you manage to sort it clark!

[dontpannic]

Makes me paranoid about driving mine now

Surely the bhp going through your rear wheels would compensate for the seized bearing though.

Sorry to hear it Clark, however you were damn lucky!