The Moog Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 As mentioned elsewhere the focus had a bump two weeks ago.I have no use for it as been replaced with AS Xantia.It's 1.8 lpgd focus.It's a good system in that you pretty much run it all the time on lpgRecently had£500 spent on new Lpg pump£120 on speed sensor£60 on correct batteryThe shadow changed the belts and water pump and serviced the car in August.Mot 3rd Oct 2016Will have drive home tax.Ford handbook and V5 presentGot PAS, EW, ABSCargo net Spacesaver tyre Everything works.Comes with IACV and spare set of rear padsWill need a new bumper or old one repairingTailgate is dented but opens fineSmart charge isn't working so unplugged which shows alt lightIt is marked on v5 as accident damaged.So in short a fully working Lpg car with long mot.AS price £165Located in Accrington Sigmund Fraud, UltraWomble and strangeangel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Couldn't you just put a new tailgate and bumper on it? The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 It's already been replaced so don't want to spend any more cash on it. Tailgate works and is just dented. Bumper is in the back of the car and probably could be made to fit if you weren't bothered about aesthetics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Sorry to be a numpty but whats the smart charge??? Is it charging, just not in the way its meant to. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 Simply put -yes. Ford have a system that varies the level of charge it runs at to optimise battery charging. Also requires a fancy silver battery. Which is all well and good until it doesn't work. Jump starting it can kill the system (which I think has happened). Unplugging it reverts to 13.6v charging which hasn't caused any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Does that mean it's not running or charging without the smart charge working? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 Does that mean it's not running or charging without the smart charge working? Nope runs perfectly. Smart Charge seems to be the electric handbrake of the alternator system. Didnt need to be invented, over complicates things and then is additional cost to fix. I would have no issues driving it anywhere. It has been sitting for the last two weeks and started on the button just now. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 TBH the autoshitters way forward would be to do fuck all with that back bumper and drive it as is till the MOT is out and then flog the LPG system.I need another car like I need a hole in the scrotum. But GLWTS Mr Moog The Moog and Taff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Apply the mondeo approach-seamless* gafftape bumpers ftw! good luck with the sale- I'd have it but not what I need the now. LPG is for the cheapskate win though! The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 May also be temped by swappages UltraWomble and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barmatt Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Where is the lpg tank located and how big is it? Taa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Would insurance be a problem now it's got a CAT D marker on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 LPG tank is in wheel well - 42l It was CAT C when I got it and my insurance never asked when I insured it. Quote was from Confused and they don't ask either. Even going through them now they have only said that it had previous damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Could the (current) back bumper be refitted 'as is' and would it stay on if it did? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 Could the (current) back bumper be refitted 'as is' and would it stay on if it did?Erm probably not without use of cable ties. Impacted sideJust after the crash so you can see it in the full glory Lpg tank Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegod Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Tempted and I love LPG but the alternator situation gives me the wobbles, can it be that simple to just disconnect a very unsimple system with no ill effects? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I have a possible customer, don't go away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 Tempted and I love LPG but the alternator situation gives me the wobbles, can it be that simple to just disconnect a very unsimple system with no ill effects?That's what I was planning to do. It reverts to fail safe 13.8v Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamR380 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Looks like an absolute barg. I wouldn't be worried about the smart* charge thing, and I filled up on LPG at 47p/l at the weekend! The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 Checked this morning and it will need a new rear bumper. The fixings are knackered. I am sure* a cheap fix will be sikaflex or similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 18, 2015 Author Share Posted December 18, 2015 Happy to be flexible on price if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Don't worry about the alternator problem, how many old bangers use the Ford Silver Calcium Battery. Parts for these are silly cheap. Some moron has just knocked off the wing mirror off ours. A brand new one - electric no less in primer- £21 brand new on EBay in primer. Try that with a Golf. I kid you not these are the new Morris Minor. Piece of piss to fix, parts are for nothing, runs on pennies, genuinely good to drive... Need I go on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Calling a Ford Focus the new Morris Minor is like calling Joe Brand the new Sophia Loren. michael1703, Rusty_Rocket and stripped fred 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Probably right there now I'm thinking about it. Shit handling, rot prone, awful colours, badly made, the Ford Ka is closer to the mark. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castros_bro Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Sir (or Madam) I may be interested as my superb* daily has now got a full house MOT fail sheet. A few questions, Does the non fitted bumper look 75% OK and suitable to be bodged back on with non original fixings? Does the bumper fit inside for transport purposes? Does it look awful? Is it Cat C or will it change to Cat D ? Is the LPG a retrofit or was it original ? I need to get hold of my insurance on Monday and find out how many of my testicles they require to transfer the insurance to Focus/cat C/LPG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 19, 2015 Author Share Posted December 19, 2015 The car is cat C (was previously) although just days previous accident damage on v5. It is factory fit (tickford no less). You just drive it all the time on LPG. Bumper is in the back of car at the moment. It should be fine to drive away although back right tyre is down and will need pumping up. Bumper can be refitted with a week bit of bodging and probably either a proper fixing kit or cable ties. Rear tail gate is dented and rear side quarter is dented but aside from that it looks OK. I am literally sitting in Manchester Airport flying to Bali for 10 days. Bucketeer is staying at mine so he can do necessaries if that is OK. castros_bro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketeer Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 As mentioned above, The Moog is now at the other side of the planet fondling sea slugs or some such and I'm looking after things at Casa del Moog for the next 10 days. There may well be internet in Bali but I can also deal with any enquiries and sell the car before his return. I've taken a few more pictures today. The bumper definitely fits in the boot. I offered the bumper up, unattached, for some pictures. I reckon some cable ties/self tappers/araldite/selotape/velcro/gloy should see it reattached flush for a cheap fix. The only crack on the bumper is on this side, with the minor rear arch scuff. I really am shocked by how cheap this and other new cars are (a Focus is still a new car to me).£165 buys you a LPG Focus with 10 months MOT. Absolute BARG surely. Craig the Princess, The Moog, castros_bro and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 It must be due to Chrimbo. This and Station's Corsa (amongst others) are stupidly cheap cars, proper no brainers. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castros_bro Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Dear Mr Bucket's Bodyworkshop of Distinction, That answers all the important questions now just the insurance peeps then you'll get a call tomorrow. The Moog and Bucketeer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 No sea slugs yet ..just 20 hours of travelling. Terry is definitely in charge whilst I am off with her indoors. Any warranty questions please follow the normal Cavcraft procedure.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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