fiestaturbo.com

[knuckles]

NOT fanny dave!

shut it golo

[dangerousdave]

@ changing his name to trigger now! ....or has it been a while and i just missed it?

[knuckles]

ever had issues with your mk3 central locking ?

Mine lately was only locking the drivers door leaving the passenger door open and by leaving the door unlocked the car would unlock the drivers side as they are linked together by a circuit.




Door trims removed and unit unbolted with 3 screws on side of door.
Also unclip the 2 rods from the outer door handle and the locking key barrel.






Central locking motor unscrews from the latch.



Your need to Free off the little lever the motor moves up and down. I used wd40 and left it to soak. Then used general purpose grease on the moving parts of the latch where the cable joins and where the catch locks into.




Motors are no longer serviced and cost £64 each from fords so give this method a go before buying any replacement parts.
Fixed my problems. Locks nice and smooth now

[knuckles]

been a busy bee today.

my rocker cover gasket has been leaking for a few months. So today i got busy and renewed it












































Big up the yellowness !
matches the block and the brace nicely. Well pleased

[Excursion]

I rebuilt the motors in one of my old cars as they were really slow, especially in the cold. If you open the case you'll see Ford used pretty standard motor (not powerful enough!) of the type you probbaly used at school in the electronics lab.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=3738

[knuckles]

I rebuilt the motors in one of my old cars as they were really slow, especially in the cold. If you open the case you'll see Ford used pretty standard motor (not powerful enough!) of the type you probbaly used at school in the electronics lab.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=3738

thats quite clever !
Is it pretty simple to overhall them then ?

i managed to source 2 brand new ford central locking motors for only £7 each
May strip down the old motors. Are they glued together though ?

clark

[Max M4X WW]

Wow bright, You need a new header tank - thought they were cheap?

Put me down for one of those bigger battery covers too

[knuckles]

Wow bright, You need a new header tank - thought they were cheap?

Put me down for one of those bigger battery covers too

Febuary 2007 max !
just goes to show its dont take long to discolour from everyday use.

I have a brand new one at home but its a show use only item. the header tank is £35 new !
mk4 fiesta tank is only £6 figures

[Max M4X WW]

Mk4 fiesta tanks look poo!

My 1.1 one will get ruined soon then, The one in my old one was mint too.

I might get a metal one powdercoated black they keep doing that.

[jayrs]

looks good mate, you need a sticker on that rocker cover to finish it off, as well as clipping them HT leads back on

[knuckles]

looks good mate, you need a sticker on that rocker cover to finish it off, as well as clipping them HT leads back on

clip being ordered monday - im out of stock

sticker will have to be ordered too as i only had the one for the black cover. Might by a few at FITP

[RS rob]

my header tank has'nt taken long to discolour either, ordered a new one recently
i dont think it helps when you have existing rust in the rest of the coolant system
hopefully with my new block and head being acid dipped etc
i'm hoping mine will stay cleaner for longer this time,


clark i'm shocked at the choice of yellow that seems to have taken over lately
whats even more of a shock is, i think it rocks!!!

[knuckles]

my header tank has'nt taken long to discolour either, ordered a new one recently
i dont think it helps when you have existing rust in the rest of the coolant system
hopefully with my new block and head being acid dipped etc
i'm hoping mine will stay cleaner for longer this time,


clark i'm shocked at the choice of yellow that seems to have taken over lately
whats even more of a shock is, i think it rocks!!!

[knuckles]

due to a recent ice incident i thought i update the thread









Managed to pull out the damage a bit more on friday to accomadate a headlight. Its not straight and the bonnet dont close properly anymore.



Im going down to another bodyshop on monday to get a quote to completly restore the Rs
Respray
both front wings
inner wing
front panel
N/S rear quarter
Rear valance
Scuttle panel

[jonboisescort]

such a shame

but glad to see your getting the parts to fix it

were do you get the vin plates done as i need a new one for the escort???

[jayrs]

will be good when its done mate, at least it happened before you got all the new bits fitted!

[Dave G fsi]

Will be awesome when its fixed mate!

[andymcd]

f*ck me not that bad, glad your fixing it, as soon as i seen the pics i fought hes going to break it an i was going to pm you to see how much you'll sale her for

[jayrs]

gclark break it.. not a chance mate

[knuckles]

clark break it.. not a chance mate

you would have to pry the keys out of my cold dead rotten fingers

[jayrs]

what makes you think the keys would be needed

[FRSJON]

nice one on it going to a body shop,let me know which one and ill give them the right paint code

[andymcd]

nice one on it going to a body shop,let me know which one and ill give them the right paint code

he would probly get them to spray it yellow lol

[knuckles]

nice one on it going to a body shop,let me know which one and ill give them the right paint code

he would probly get them to spray it yellow lol

now thats an idea

if it wasnt a genuine rs i defonatly would.

[knuckles]

such a shame

but glad to see your getting the parts to fix it

were do you get the vin plates done as i need a new one for the escort???

vin tags are applied for from your local ford dealer.
You need to fill out a form and have all your documents of the vehicle to hand to take copies of etc.
it costs around £45 to apply for one as well i believe.

[Brammer]

Unlucky with the damage Clark, i know a few people that have been caught out with very minor slips on the ice/snow that has resulted in lot's of damage. My mate has boned the front of his Focus ST.

Glad to see your sorting and not breaking

[rsonblackwheels]

dude weak!

you would have to pry the keys out of my cold dead rotten fingers

i know that feeling

will be fantastic when it sorted

[RS rob]

nice fancy new panels clark boy!!!
you stripping the full engine bay??

[rs1800dom]

dam shame to see the car like that. but at least you keeping her alive. good work. where did you get the panels from and how much? my local ford dealer is closing its parts department and said he couldn't get them anyway. think he couldn't be bothered tbh. am loving the yellow theme tho, looks fresh

[sikora]

such a shame

but glad to see your getting the parts to fix it

were do you get the vin plates done as i need a new one for the escort???

vin tags are applied for from your local ford dealer.
You need to fill out a form and have all your documents of the vehicle to hand to take copies of etc.
it costs around £45 to apply for one as well i believe.

Can Ford do the paint code plates too?

[knuckles]

nice fancy new panels clark boy!!!
you stripping the full engine bay??

dont think i will go the whole hog by removing engine and fuel tank etc.
might get the strut tops done but thats as far as the bay goes.

Just really want it looking how it should do.
White and Standard

[RS rob]

nice fancy new panels clark boy!!!
you stripping the full engine bay??

dont think i will go the whole hog by removing engine and fuel tank etc.
might get the strut tops done but thats as far as the bay goes.

Just really want it looking how it should do.
White and Standard

i didnt mean the complete hog with the underneath and fuel tank etc,
end of the day its your everyday car

would be nice to have a fresh lick of paint in the engine bay to go with that nicely painted banana stuff lol

[jayrs]

dont tell him that, other wise i can see him coming to the isle of wight for the engine to come out again for the 3rd time

[FRSJON]

nice one on it going to a body shop,let me know which one and ill give them the right paint code

he would probly get them to spray it yellow lol

it already is..

[knuckles]

i didnt mean the complete hog with the underneath and fuel tank etc,
end of the day its your everyday car

would be nice to have a fresh lick of paint in the engine bay to go with that nicely painted banana stuff lol

banana stuff !
i would like to have the susspension turrets done when the repairs are done but i will wait till i get the quote tomorrow and get the shock of a life time before making any extra requirements.

Should i get the diamond white laquered or not ?

pros and cons please ppl !