Tamworthbay Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Not too bad! Stevebrookman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Is that it!!! Stevebrookman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevebrookman Posted June 9, 2021 Author Share Posted June 9, 2021 That’s it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevebrookman Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 Thought I'd better get on with it. Passenger side done. Funny rust on transmission tunnel-thought a hole would appear-but its double skinned and the outer skin has gone. Drivers side about third of the passenger side to weld. Ian_Fearn, egg, Isopon and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevebrookman Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 After my mammoth (to me) welding session on the Sierra in July/August-had to weld drivers side floor and inner sill and passenger floor-it's now passed its MOT. Should have put it in in August-but didn't bother. Needed a car after the BMW fiasco so put it in-failed on suspension arms and broken spring-changed those and now passed.Need to fit new rear arches next.Must praise Parts in Motion who delivered the parts in a day-all for a total of £66. Cookiesouwest, bunglebus, adw1977 and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Result! Top pic looks almost like it could have been taken in the early 2000s... it's got that 'of the era' appearance that few Sierras have nowadays. Glad it was worth welding - enjoy! Stevebrookman and egg 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevebrookman Posted November 3, 2023 Author Share Posted November 3, 2023 Sierra has been fine over the last few years until this week. Top gear is failing to engage on the auto box. Some suggest a wiring problem, speed sensor or vacuum leak. Ive checked the wiring-a bit iffy but difficult to change. Have a new speed sensor so will try changing this first. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Does it have a trip computer? Stevebrookman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Those boxes used in those are pretty low tech, at least whatever it is is repairable. Stevebrookman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Speed sensor wenr on our granada. Trip computer went on the fritz and no fourth gear. Back in the day I had to get one from Ford stealer. Stevebrookman and bunglebus 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevebrookman Posted November 3, 2023 Author Share Posted November 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Bren said: Speed sensor wenr on our granada. Trip computer went on the fritz and no fourth gear. Back in the day I had to get one from Ford stealer. Thanks Bren No trip computer- but will have a go changing the speed sensor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 is this the gearbox that needed to be slightly over filled Stevebrookman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 From memory the Ford autobox of this era had brake bands that required periodical torquing up. Although I was advised to 'do not touch' on my Granada since it was functioning OK. I think the problem is that there is a Ford torque spec based on a nice clean thread and gearbox which doesn't translate well after 20 years of rust and crud accumulates. Stevebrookman and bunglebus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevebrookman Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 Update. Took the speed sensor out and it would only turn with a bit of resistance one way-other way was totally free. Took it apart and theres a 2mm square serrated shaft that joins the splined end to the gubbins inside. Pulled it out and pushed it back in a bit harder. Put it back in and it now works. Thought I'd get another but they are as rare as rocking horse poo. If it breaks again I'll put a bit of epoxy on the end. bunglebus, Popsicle, beko1987 and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevebrookman Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 Another MOT for the Sierra-needed a bit of welding on the rear seat belt mounts and a CV boot-cost £270. Couldn't be bothered trying to weld upside down in the cold. Spottedlaurel, Matty, Shite Ron and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Well done on the pass👍 I don’t blame you not wanting to lay underneath it welding in this shitty weather either. egg and Stevebrookman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 51 minutes ago, Stevebrookman said: Another MOT for the Sierra-needed a bit of welding on the rear seat belt mounts and a CV boot-cost £270. Couldn't be bothered trying to weld upside down in the cold. You've earned the right to pay someone else for the welding. In the spring you can get in there and check the rustproofing and amend as necessary. Plus £270 is quite good these days for that amount of work. I bet most people won't bother getting the welder out for less than £200. Stevebrookman, mk2_craig and egg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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