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Jan 24, 2021 17:27:51 GMT
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Lovely motor, great attention to detail sadly let down by using cheapo jubilee clips instead of mikalor stainless. Add the painted pipes, which look to be copper coloured and not copper. The welds are a bit of a giveaway. I like the look but it's not for me. I like the idea behind the original one. It was very ahead of its time with a spaceframe construction and Direct Fuel Injection, something that would not become mainstream for another 50 years! That and the engines, well to me just sound amazing! But then again, keeping an old SL on the road can't be a bad thing .
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1998 Mondeo ST24 estateChasR
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Jan 24, 2021 17:24:36 GMT
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It sounds like you can weld.
I would possibly bank on the inners needing working if the corners are going, but then the inners don't have to be quite as pretty as the outers when welding them to be fair.
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1998 Mondeo ST24 estateChasR
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Jan 24, 2021 13:56:52 GMT
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£1.5k? It's whether it's rusty or not as you know .
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Jan 24, 2021 13:38:46 GMT
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Cheers for the help folks. ETIS shows the same clutch as fitted to the 2.0 duratec of the same age, cross references to thisGood to see. On the catalog I'm looking at, they don't cross reference. I've seen some indication that the clutch may be fitted onto the 2.0 Duratorq TDDI, but that no. is different on 7zap as well. ford.7zap.com/en/car/99/1.15405,6.19112/5/1534/15220/66075/ While, I am tempted to get a 2.0 LUK clutch, a few things are putting me off, especially working with some of the changes in th engines world. -ETIS, from what you're saying, may run back to the other cars, most likely as a cost saving (1 derivative is easier to stock than 3, and what may have been deemend a little too heavy for a 2.0 back then may now be acceptable. We don't know if this has been put forward to LuK. The nos. I put in the original post don't go into an LuK/Schaeffler decoder or Autodoc etc. . It would be interesting to see if the 2.0 ones do, as it would answer that. I know I sound big headed there and I may be (feel free to reign me in!). Working with shall we say, very very similar nos. and seen similar confusion come about, I'm trying to not get caught out. -This car has a history with clutches. As far as I can tell the following happened Does eTIS give you an manufacturing part no, like what I've given above? From what I can tell from working where I do, the remanufactured nos. don't tend to be recognised but the MY engineering nos do. I think Mondeo ones start off something like 1S7T, albeit, this may be different. That would confirm for sure if the LuK above would be OK. I'd appreciate it if you could provide the engineering number if possible . It's odd that LuK list a clutch for the 2.0 Duratec, but not the ST220 5 speed after all. Went in for a master cylinder change (this does look to be correct from what I've seen thankfully). But it was always the slave that had gone. -PO I bought it off put in a new slave and clutch assembly. It worked fine but it slipped. He had a new one fitted ; Maybe that was a 2.0 clutch -Fitted it again, but with a clutch this time. It worked fine for a week and then it began to leak. No, I didn't mean for that to rhyme! . I may go and have a chat with him, but the more I wonder about this, even if the chap isn't computer savvy, I'm wondering if he knows about this clutch availability issue. From what I've seen before however, he tends to go with what the motor factors recommend. I'd normally risk a cheaper clutch, but given these are a pain to change, especially with this being a V6, I'd rather get it right. For those wondering, it's subframe out, steering rack disconnected, gearbox carefully slid out without nipping coolant pipes. Any experience of National clutches? Are they any good, or one to run a mile from? They seem to list an ST220 clutch... Yes, I know I should just get the £300 item, but for a car that cost £650 to be a bit of fun, I'm trying to save as well where I can. Silly I know. Hopefully I won't have to break this, and some X referencing can be confirmed.
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Jan 23, 2021 21:42:28 GMT
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Cheers @stralthstylz , I’ll give them a call. I’m going to see if the garage has the original clutch. Send me the reg and I'll give my parts guy a call tomorrow Y111 DTS. As a word of warning, the REG brings back results for 6 speed clutches with the MMT-6 ‘box, not the 5 speed MTX-75. For anyone wondering, I have checked other V6 clutch nos. They are different.
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Jan 23, 2021 20:06:42 GMT
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Right folks.
I recently picked up a Mondeo ST220 Estate for a reasonable sum. However, the sinking feeling has begun.
In short
-It had a knackered slave cylinder when it went into my local garage -It got sold on to another garage in the 'loop' a while ago -He then changed the clutch and slave cylinder, but the clutch twice! The first time, it slipped. The second time, it was pouring out fluid!
As far as i can tell, it seems he may have installed a 6 speed clutch into a 5 speed car. It runs the MTX-75 'box.
Checking the aftermarket catalogues, Schaeffler, and Valeo only sell clutch kits for the MMT6 6 speed 'boxes, not the 5 speed items. The 5 speed slave cylinder however is listed on most sites.
I've checked 7Zap, and it seems this clutch is unique to the ST220. Balls!
Annoyingly, I suspect the original clutch is in the bin, leaving me with a clutchless car.
Bar converting it to an MMT6 6 speed (if that would even work with the ECU!), who can make a clutch?
FWIW, a clutch is available from Ford, but it's £300 and that's before I buy a concentric slave cylinder for it! I was hoping to spend £150 all in for both and without going down the route of a cheap clutch. That said, National sell a clutch, but I'm unsure as to their quality.
If anyone can help, the OEM part nos are as follows:
1208752 1423922 - Remanufactured RM2S717540VA
It would be a shame to break the car or sell it on, but if I can't find a clutch, it may have to come to that.
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I'm dissapointed in myself too bstardchild! That said, I do have my reasons for now. I can't, well, won't say too much, but let's just say I'm hoping something quite expensive and 'life' changing (well, finacially anyway!) goes through OK. That said, at least someone has removed the temptation from me.
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I'm surprised you have that many folks interested, given than even a shabby 944 is now worth decent money compared to previously.
That said, the 20V does fit in well there doesn't it?
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Lockdowns and car collection ChasR
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I picked up my latest project from a princely 14 miles away...I cycled there so any particularly keen copper would hopefully be satisfied that I was merely exercising. Deal was done online, cash posted through letterbox in exchange for paperwork. Keys were left in the vehicle. It can be done. I have just done something very similar, with similar precautions in place. While it came from a garage, the owner was not too fussed about precautions, but it was not going to stop me. Bank transfer etc. or PayPal are means of paying too remember. The car is located 2-3 miles from me at a garage which I know. It's being delivered to a friend's yard 10 miles away via the garage, so at least they get a few quid as well. I've accepted that I won't be driving it from there for a for a while. The car admittedly was cheap enough for me to not truly view it, well sub-£700.
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Jan 21, 2021 23:52:40 GMT
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That was exactly my point several posts back. Interesting quote from Glenn's link (which was very informative); "We believe that the system for car bulbs is vastly outdated. The The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 is based on old technology and doesn’t account for newer technologies like LED’s. The regulations are not in-line with current MOT testing guidelines and creates a confusing message for people looking to purchase these products" So there you have it - they are illegal - but shouldn't be, lol. Maybe. Problem I see, having owned a lot of different makes and marques, is that it's the kind of "mod" that someone tends to do on the cheap. Think Vauxhall Zafira, boggo spec, "because Vauxhall" on the windscreen, £300 head unit, seats and wheels from a VXR, but Three-A part worns on all four corners, opaque yellowed headlight lenses, but a set of supernova spec LED bulbs in every possible light unit all bought from Wish. There are groups full of that kind of car, and they will ruin it for people doing it properly in the same way that we're not trusted to spread a virus because some people think common sense is to have house parties and days out to Scotland from Cornwall. Part of the horror of being on car 'groups' on things like Facebook is seeing just how imbalanced people's priorities are on where they spend their money and where they don't. I do try to avoid certain groups these days for this reason. 🤔😉 Most car magazines these days read like the people working for them don't know much about them, to be fair. Like that one suggesting you should modify your car and then, in the same sentence, imply you wouldn't tell your insurance (or somehow expect a reduction?) Indeed! Quite a few examples come to mind. Despite there being good, compact jump packs out there from Noco, and Anti-Gravity etc. , a certain Landrover magazine decided to show a jump starter which looked like it was 10 years old, less powerful than the modern offerings, less convenient in addition to being bulkier! Christ, whichever car I drive, I tend to keep a jump starter in it! It's small enough to be insurance and at times it has been (i.e I didn't turn the lights off; I know, a silly thing to do!). Then again, from doing work experience with magazines and knowing a few key chaps both still in and out of the industry, it is not a profession which pays very well. That no doubt is going to affect how products are rated, especially where freebies are involved. Furthermore, it will also affect more aspects including the quality of testing. But that is getting away from the subject matter here .
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Retro-ish Radio suggestionChasR
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Jan 17, 2021 19:33:23 GMT
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The VDO certainly looks like better value longman. Can you change the colour on it? It does seem DAB adds on a chunk of money onto most headunits. I guess the competition of the Blaupunkt make the price justifiable in Blaupunkt's eyes, including -RetroSound's efforts ; The San Diego I fitted into the Merc was £300 -Caliber ; That's £180, and TBH it looks cheap to me. I saw one in a Jensen the other day, and I could not believe how thick the front face was! It makes it look ungainly in some cars, like said Interceptor -Becker's Mexico Pro ; These are very special but they had to be for what they cost. As Becker is no more, well, as an aftermarket headunit manufacturer, they are now £3k+ when I last checked. I've had Beckers before and they are superb headunits; Great build, sound, and look. They seem to be on the rise in value, as they are no longer made (Samsung bought them out), and people want the OEM look. IIRC I sold one like Ray Singh's for £150 2 to 3 years ago. I did like the look of it. I've had the Chinese £20 headunit. They sound OK for making sound, but that is about it. If you try to use amps with them, they fall apart. It seems the circuits are not designed to work with external amplifiers or the necessary noise and protection circuits are not present. People will judge me for the £20 HU , as in what did I expect. But it offered to me by a friend as an interim choice to replace my Alpine in the Merc.
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Jan 17, 2021 12:28:09 GMT
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I do have quite a collection of audio. It's most 00s based mind you. I'll have to dig some pics up. Here is something I had a while back: This might be late 90s. A Phase Linear Monoblock Some Dynaudio 240GTs. If someone has 6.5" midbass drivers for these, let me know. An Alpine 9887R, complete with the BT400 Bluetooth box. Here it is fitted into my now sold E36 323i and 944 Turbo. I'll have to dig up shots of my Phase Linear Aliante sub and Genesis amps.
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It's a bit of cash and a Single DIN. But Blaunpunkt do a great retro-looking player now, which does Bluetooth and DAB.
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Quite the debate here! There are some windup merchants too, which I'm not surprised to see resurface as they believe their opinion is right and then resorting to personal attacks on folks; I did think this place was better than that. Pseudonyms always seems to hit the nail on the head here mind you! It's funny what people will do to feel good about breaking the law. I don't agree with the rules myself, but as Rich stated, you can understand why they are there. People are opportunists by nature, and will tend to do things that satisfy them. If a tester wants to take the risk, good for him (y). Don’t forget all hid lights need to be fitted with head lamp washer So it’s easier to tell if they are not factory fitted 😉 Some OEMs didn't fit cars with washers on a HID based setup. IIRC, the Mk2 Laguna and the Honda Civic FK/FN series did not have them. That said, it's one thing I do like about the M3. With the Bi-Xenons, it produces a very crisp cut-off, and they are great at night time. My parent's Love Island mobile (aka Range Rover Evoque) really does have a very crisp cut off. As said, even they can be blinding if the level sensors go bad or if the car's had a love tap on the front. It's not often these days you see a car with glare issues. Anyway, time for pics eh?
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Jan 16, 2021 16:07:21 GMT
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Would the 'buying a car for work' not be seen as a valid excuse to travel? As an aside - and possibly something to consider - in my area, Essexshire, the police have now started stopping motorists and asking why they are out and where they are going. Both my wife - she was on her way to work, and my cousin - also on way to work, have both been stopped this week so if you do decide to get it yourself be prepared.... And...Pictures? way you bought? P. That is something I've heard from a few folks now. Apparently, one chap took his friend with him to go and view a car. They got pulled over and fined. Depends on the copper that stops you/distance you travel to buy the car. I’ve seen a report of someone getting a fine for 100 mile journey buying a car as it wasn’t considered a valid reason to travel. Indeed! I think Paul has hit the nail on the head here really.
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ChasR
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pinderwagen will have a good idea of this, as it's something he does quite often. IIRC, if you are a personal trackdayer, it doesn't apply. However, explaining that to a foreign officer may be tricky. This is just one thing that will be iffy. I did start buying quite a few parts from European folks on my M3, as the costs made more sense (Parts in Motion for those wondering).
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Jan 12, 2021 21:10:28 GMT
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I believe the reason that random series become unavailable is due to licensing. They get sold or licenced to other channels for a period of time. I've seen the same thing happen on Netflix. They do eventually become available again. They are indeed. With the UK, Sky will have alot to answer for on that. Why would they want you to pay £45 a year for a subsciption when a £70 a month juicy Sky Contract would yield a better return that they've been familiar with for years? Yup, I'm also an MTOD subscriber . Like many, I watch it for a few series: The favourites have to be between RoadKill Garage and Engine Masters. The latter is very good IMHO. OK, the testing could be challenged, but it is good to see them do it the way they do and explain what they believe to be the case, and admit they don't know everything . There are alot of shows on there. Many of the Wheeler Dealers re-runs are on there from the early days.
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Jan 10, 2021 23:52:37 GMT
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I have felt the need to scratch the V12 itch, and I really do like the the interiors of these E6x cars. I semi-regret not buying my dad's 535d when that came up. I'm going to pretend I never saw this!
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Jan 10, 2021 22:37:11 GMT
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A great read indeed!
I'm intrigued into the pressure washing and polishing process on the crank. I'd have thought flash rust may have been a problem with pressure washing. How do you get around that?
How did you go about polishing the crank and what did you use to do that?
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1973 MGB GT- Wings 29/5ChasR
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Jan 10, 2021 22:31:36 GMT
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It's great to see some progress on this beast once more!
The dash refurb IMHO is a really satisfying experience. It's not too tricky to do, but it does take time. It does however make such a visual impact inside the car, which is where you spend your time in the car!
It's good to see that the car is rolling again once more.
I can appreciate it's been a tough year last year. It can't have been easy! But fair play for soldiering on and getting on with the car!
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