egg Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 Just worked out how to do the 'engine on' code reading properly. I just needed to get the reader facing the broken (ha ha, lols) screen so I could see what it was doing while I was initiating the test from the driver's seat. Final verdict = 111 No errors. Good old Mondy. GrumpiusMaximus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 RHR that I've mentioned on Slowsilver's thread is now for sale. It's up for £2k. No comment. May 93 build. Never welded. Tenmil Socket, BL Bloke and stuboy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 6 hours ago, egg said: Fuck it the windscreen arse biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 2 hours ago, egg said: RHR that I've mentioned on Slowsilver's thread is now for sale. It's up for £2k. No comment. May 93 build. Never welded. Two grand... dear god. Never welded, I’ve heard that before. Never welded but needs a shit load of welding now. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 Just had another look at the screen and the cowl retaining screw has actually snapped off from the cowl, so really I need a new cowl now, when I tightened it, I clearly put it under too much load for 27 year old Ford plastic. Early 90's cars are just getting old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 It can be fixed with money of course £45 (11 watchers) And £18 for new clips (21 watchers) Number of watchers suggests others in similar position, but also not wanting to splurge the cash.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 1 hour ago, egg said: Just had another look at the screen and the cowl retaining screw has actually snapped off from the cowl, so really I need a new cowl now, when I tightened it, I clearly put it under too much load for 27 year old Ford plastic. Early 90's cars are just getting old. Glue it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 24 minutes ago, sierraman said: Glue it? yup, I'm going to get the wiper arm off again soon and see what can be done. GrumpiusMaximus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpiusMaximus Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 8 hours ago, egg said: £75 paid and booked in for 18th June. Last replaced 21/6/17 - so it lasted 3 years. What I hate is how I fiddle around with pennies here and there to make all ends meet etc, and then potentially make an expensive cock-up like that. Only other thing in my defence, is I always felt this screen had a slight warp in it after fitting - evidence for this is that the driver's wiper blade tends to leave a trail sometimes as though it doesn't sit fully flush and also, there was a bit of distortion when looking at the passenger side of the window from the driver's window. Sounds like being wise after the event, but it's all true ,your honour. Anyway, what's done is done, and I'm off to cry like a girl at my misfortune. Well, just be a bit grumpy anyway... I had to book with them the day before yesterday. 17th of June for me. They must be hammered and there was nothing at a fitting centre, only mobile... That will make it a rear windscreen and a front windscreen on mine this year. Oh well. It is gutting when it happens. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 17 hours ago, GrumpiusMaximus said: 17th of June for me. Probably the same fitter! I was heartened to hear they actually had one in stock. Anyway, this torn rubber handle was unacceptable. I got one from another Mondy fancier Also, I decided as we never go on picnics, this National Trust blanket could do better UV protection on the back-seat rather than in the cupboard. scdan4, LightBulbFun, adw1977 and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpiusMaximus Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Giffer-spec blanket. Fantastic. RobT, RoadworkUK and LightBulbFun 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Where is the werthers original! LightBulbFun and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 2 hours ago, egg said: Probably the same fitter! I was heartened to hear they actually had one in stock. Anyway, this torn rubber handle was unacceptable. I got one from another Mondy fancier Also, I decided as we never go on picnics, this National Trust blanket could do better UV protection on the back-seat rather than in the cupboard. box of tissues and a trilbury hat on the back shelf? egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 1 hour ago, stuboy said: box of tissues and a trilbury hat on the back shelf? Those weirdly expensive travel sweets that come in a round tin, a dangly earth strap, FoMoCo branded mudflaps, a sunfaded National Trust sticker and an AA atlas from 1985 for a full house. LightBulbFun, GrumpiusMaximus, egg and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 6 minutes ago, somewhatfoolish said: Those weirdly expensive travel sweets that come in a round tin, a dangly earth strap, FoMoCo branded mudflaps, a sunfaded National Trust sticker and an AA atlas from 1985 for a full house. One of those 80’s red Readers Digest maps. greengartside 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 17 minutes ago, somewhatfoolish said: FoMoCo branded mudflaps I've got those at least ? somewhatfoolish, GrumpiusMaximus and LightBulbFun 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengartside Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 1 hour ago, sierraman said: One of those 80’s red Readers Digest maps. I’ve got two of those buggers at dad’s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpiusMaximus Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Don't forget the first aid kit that's kept in an old ice cream tub. The one in my Golf dates from 1997... paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 Screen cracked on other side now. What a disaster :(. Me is idiot. BorniteIdentity and Eyersey1234 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 You've fixed it until it broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 42 minutes ago, somewhatfoolish said: You've fixed it until it broke. Indeed, sir. But I feel slightly better about it as I have now found there was a Ford Technical Service Bulletin on this very subject discussed here, and I quote Quote TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN No.82/1998 Car and Light/Medium Commercial 09.07.1998 Section: 42 Model: Mondeo '93/'97 Markets: All Subject: Windscreen cracking at the bottom edge Service Instructions No 82/1998 When installing a new windscreen, it is possible for the front face of the locator blocks (also known as `piano spacers') to create a high pressure point which may result in the windscreen cracking, particularly when installing the cowl top outer grille assemblies. This can be resolved by removing the locator blocks and sealing the holes with waterproof rivets (see Parts Required). The new windscreen should be positioned as shown and retained with adhesive tape (see Parts Required) whilst the adhesive cures. I'm going to show the installer this info. LightBulbFun, RobT and GrumpiusMaximus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Saw this today: Registered July 23rd so originally on a K. Last MOT recorded 249k! Eyersey1234, egg, Bren and 11 others 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, bramz7 said: Saw this today: Registered July 23rd so originally on a K. Last MOT recorded 249k! has worn that plate since 1999 originally wore the plate K772TEB has had the same keeper since 1998 (4 total) egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Those Escort / Orion Ghia wheels actually suit it quite well. Good design of wheel, that. Also, my first car, a Triumph Acclaim, was reg. ELR 90Y. LightBulbFun and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 Taking this apart again ahead of the screen replacement tomorrow. This is a shitter. Really is. ALL four of the remaining plastic/metal retaining screws have snapped the plastic on the cowling - these screws should have come out with the cowling when you remove it. There were originally 5, but one has already broken. I guess it might be possible to add a plastic washer to widen the screw retaining point so it actually still grabs on to the cowling/grille. Though, below this to me is conclusive evidence that the screen was not installed correctly last time - remember the TSB above Quote When installing a new windscreen, it is possible for the front face of the locator blocks (also known as `piano spacers') to create a high pressure point which may result in the windscreen cracking, particularly when installing the cowl top outer grille assemblies. Well look at this, it has cracked EXACTLY where the piano spacers/blocks are. I'm pissed off. Those locators should have been removed. You can see I'm fed up in my reflection, lol. 6 of 1 and half a dozen of another - I am at fault, I over tightened the screws for sure - but, if they had installed the screen as per Ford advice - the problem would not have occurred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 Here are examples of where the cowling has snapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Just put a spire clip in and don’t nip them up tight. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 This is currently up for auction on ebay original press pack. Just the sort of junk I'd usually buy - but already £21! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Mondeo-Mk-1-Sales-Launch-Portfolio-Folder-Genuine-Ford-Press-Pack-Photos/333626500624?hash=item4dadb06610:g:6L8AAOSwq~5e57tv Eyersey1234, LightBulbFun and Tenmil Socket 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 5 hours ago, egg said: 6 of 1 and half a dozen of another - I am at fault, I over tightened the screws for sure - but, if they had installed the screen as per Ford advice - the problem would not have occurred. I'd say six of one, half a dozen of the other and 2x3 of another as well. Surely Ford must take some of the blame for letting that get past the design stage. Admittedly precisely 0% of my fleet has bonded windscreens but I'm sure it wasn't entirely new technology in 1993 (though I may have to look in to that). egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenmil Socket Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 51 minutes ago, egg said: This is currently up for auction on ebay original press pack. Just the sort of junk I'd usually buy - but already £21! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Mondeo-Mk-1-Sales-Launch-Portfolio-Folder-Genuine-Ford-Press-Pack-Photos/333626500624?hash=item4dadb06610:g:6L8AAOSwq~5e57tv GIB Kringle and egg 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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