Dan302 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 5 minutes ago, Eyersey1234 said: Front n/s wing seems to be a bit creased but hey ho, I'm more annoyed at myself than anything. I get cold sweats every time I drive onto the ramps it's nerve wracking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 3 minutes ago, Dan302 said: I get cold sweats every time I drive onto the ramps it's nerve wracking. Thing which really annoyed me was I thought before hand must be careful not to go too far, then that's exactly what happened. No point getting stressed over it though its done now. Helps if there's someone there watching you on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Yes these things happen and it sounds like there's not too much damage, those Focus's are tough old things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 Yes they do seem to be tough. Second coat now on, just let it dry now. Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 30 minutes ago, Eyersey1234 said: Yes they do seem to be tough. Second coat now on, just let it dry now. I look forward to seeing the finished result Eyersey1234 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 2nd coat now dried so undertray reattached Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 Next job now is to fit the LED rear number plate lights when they arrive. Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 Tomorrow marks 11 months since purchase and now just over 14000 miles covered. The next long trips are to Longleat in about a fortnight and later on in October a trip to an industrial railway in Rutland is on the cards. Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 It's great to see a car being so well cared for Eyersey1234 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 11 minutes ago, Dan302 said: It's great to see a car being so well cared for Thank you, I've always felt if you look after a car it should be reliable. Thanks again for the loan of the ramps Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 16 minutes ago, Eyersey1234 said: Thank you, I've always felt if you look after a car it should be reliable. Thanks again for the loan of the ramps Dan. No problem at all Eyersey1234 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 Bit of information I found out about the origin of the 1.8tdci Lynx engine. Its an update of the 1.8 diesel Endura engine which in turn was based on the 1.6 diesel fitted to Mk3 Escorts and Mk2 Fiestas. Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 This is what I used to paint the sump with. Dan302 and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 Almost a year since I purchased Henry, where does the time go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 I've just been working out the fuel economy figures for Henry and comparing them to the computer, in 417.8 miles my calculations are 45.2mpg compared to 46.2 the computer shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 Henry resting at Longleat Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 Henry has covered just over 600 miles in 2 days at an average of 61mpg according to the OBC which in reality probably means high 50s. Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 LED rear number plate lights arrived so will be fitted soon. Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 Another mileometer moment earlier. Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Drivers headlight blown again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 I'm starting to wonder if there's something else going on with the headlights on Henry as the passenger one has a bulge in the bulb now, which isn't right, and the drivers one is still playing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 Henry is going into the garage tomorrow to get the washers sorted out, thanks to some monkeys at Longleat they don't work properly at the moment, also to get the EML sorted once and for all, so will mention the headlights while he is in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 I asked about the headlights when I dropped Henry off, they said they have known several Focuses/Foci/whatever the plural is that eat headlight bulbs for no reason. They said the next time it needs some put some Bosch bulbs in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 Henry is going back in on Wednesday for a new bonnet lock to be fitted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Eyersey1234 said: Henry is going back in on Wednesday for a new bonnet lock to be fitted I've heard that's quite a common problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Dan302 said: I've heard that's quite a common problem Yes it is, I believe all Focuses/Foci up to the Mk3 had that system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 Just going to pick Henry up now. They said the glow plugs were that knackered they have no idea how it started let alone ran. Shows how hardy the 1.8tdci is. Edited to add they said there's a good chance the glow plugs were the original ones. Not surprising they were fucked if that's the case! scdan4 and Dan302 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 The other fault that was showing up was to do with the EGR, I'm tempted to leave it as Henry runs and drives fine and emissions at the last MOT were fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 Henry been dropped off for new bonnet lock and cable, they are also checking for any new fault codes just to make sure it is the EGR causing the EML to come on. Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 New bonnet lock fitted along with some wiring sorted, the central locking has been playing up a bit lately but hopefully that should be sorted too. Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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