sierraman Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 For some reason Focus Mk2 Estates are like rocking horse shit. One would be ideal for me but finding the elusive petrol Focus Estate sub £1500 is proving bloody hard work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 Whereabouts are you based @sierraman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 @sierramanhere's two I found, the blue one is at a garage in Wakefield, the silver one is at a garage on Canvey Island Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 This one is near Birmingham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 Or there is this one at Leicester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 All of the above were on Auto trader, there were a few others but gives you an idea @sierraman sierraman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 I was just looking within 25 miles of Sheffield. Not sure I can be arsed to go to Canvey Island though it’s about 5 hours from my house! Eyersey1234 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Which pez engine were you looking at? The one at Wakefield might be worth a look if a 2.0 is any good to you. When you are ready to buy if you want someone to go with you give me a shout, I don't mind being a second pair of eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Yeah I’m hanging on a bit, I’m halfway through some work on the house and a busy time at work. I was going to go with a manual ideally petrol, ideally a 1.6 or a 2.0. The 1.8 is prone to spaffing it’s piston rings which is game over. I’d have a diesel at a push but only the 1.8TD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 I'll keep an eye out and let you know about any I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share Posted April 11, 2020 Hubnut sticker now in Henry. Thank you @dollywobbler it arrived today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 I've noticed a knocking sound coming from the n/s/f corner on some bumps, any ideas what could be causing it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 A bit of googling suggests it could be the lower control arm or drop link top mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Hopefully droplinks, very cheap to replace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 I'm told it's an easy job, will look in my Haynes manual when I get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 23000 miles since purchase today, no picture as I missed the milestone. LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 On 4/20/2020 at 3:34 PM, Eyersey1234 said: I'm told it's an easy job, will look in my Haynes manual when I get in. Very easy, use a pair of lock jaw pliers on the flats at the back to hold it and stop it spinning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 1 hour ago, sierraman said: Very easy, use a pair of lock jaw pliers on the flats at the back to hold it and stop it spinning. Thanks sierraman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 Henry clicked over 197k on the way into work this morning, no picture as I was on the A63 at the time LightBulbFun, 1duck and Dan302 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtulip8 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Missing my old Mk2 reading this, it continues to live elsewhere in the family though so I occassionally see it! Got a super fancy but not terribly exciting MK3 Titanium X with the 1.6 turbo lump under the bonnet. Eyersey1234 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 18 minutes ago, dtulip8 said: Missing my old Mk2 reading this, it continues to live elsewhere in the family though so I occassionally see it! Got a super fancy but not terribly exciting MK3 Titanium X with the 1.6 turbo lump under the bonnet. What's the Mk3 like to drive? dtulip8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtulip8 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 18 hours ago, Eyersey1234 said: What's the Mk3 like to drive? It's very nice inside with all the gizmo's and things, but the handling and steering feel isn't quite on par with the MK2, although it does retain the independent rear suspension unlike the latest MK4. The engine is the best bit, goes like the clappers with the 1.6 EcoBoost under the bonnet, and they remap up to 230bhp with only an intercooler added. Makes the N/A units in the Mk2 (especially the 1.6) feel very outdated and pedestrian. Overall it's definitely a step up from the Mk2 in almost every department, bar the handling really. Oh and it's maybe not quite as good looking to some people, although I feel it looks better than at least the MK2 pre-facelift, which is now very dated looking but I do think the MK2 facelift is still very fresh looking. Eyersey1234 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 20 minutes ago, dtulip8 said: It's very nice inside with all the gizmo's and things, but the handling and steering feel isn't quite on par with the MK2, although it does retain the independent rear suspension unlike the latest MK4. The engine is the best bit, goes like the clappers with the 1.6 EcoBoost under the bonnet, and they remap up to 230bhp with only an intercooler added. Makes the N/A units in the Mk2 (especially the 1.6) feel very outdated and pedestrian. Overall it's definitely a step up from the Mk2 in almost every department, bar the handling really. Oh and it's maybe not quite as good looking to some people, although I feel it looks better than at least the MK2 pre-facelift, which is now very dated looking but I do think the MK2 facelift is still very fresh looking. Sounds nice I hope you enjoy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 Treated Henry to some new wiper blades after work as the drivers side one was fucked. Much better. Dan302, mrbenn and LightBulbFun 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 Just realised Henry's birthday was 2 days ago going by build date. Bollocks I forgot to celebrate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 Henry booked into the garage on Tuesday to get the knocking from the front sorted out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 I've been told on another forum that the ST suspension bushes might fit and last better, can anyone confirm whether this is true or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 Mileometer moment earlier on my way to work mrbenn and LightBulbFun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Just dropped Henry off at the garage to get his knocking sorted out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Eyersey1234 said: Just dropped Henry off at the garage to get his knocking sorted out. Hope it's nothing serious LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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