cort1977 Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Wow, AC was pretty rare I think. My friends burgundy Ghia had that stereo- most impressive to 14 year old me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJK 24 Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 It was quite nostalgic. I worked out last night I’d not driven a Sierra since 1997! Both cars are to be sold with no reserve at Hampsons Auction on Sunday. The car I’ve taken the photos in is warranted 20,000 miles from new. The other has done over 100,000. Be interesting to see what sort of money they bring. Wibble and Burnside 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffy Bodger Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 On 07/05/2024 at 20:48, grogee said: Cornflakes packet + small ball peen hammer = new gasket FTFY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 1 hour ago, MJK 24 said: I moved two fancy pants Sierra Ghia, yesterday. I’m addition to having AC, one had the fanciest Ford radio that I’d only ever seen before in brochures. Never in real life! PHWOAR Does the AC work? (I don't know why this is important to me) tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJK 24 Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 2 hours ago, grogee said: PHWOAR Does the AC work? (I don't know why this is important to me) I only realised it had AC this morning when looking at my photos from yesterday! I was all consumed by the radio!! grogee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted May 11 Author Share Posted May 11 Thermostat housing gasket arrived today. It’s significantly thicker than the one that came with the replacement thermostat (which caused the leak). The coolant reservoir cleaned up ok. All reassembled, nice and easy. I smeared a bit of sealer on both sides of the gasket, hopefully problem solved. I filled the system with fresh antifreeze and fired up the Pinto. All looks good for now. grogee, djim, Cookiesouwest and 23 others 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJK 24 Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Header tank came up well! Peter C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted May 12 Author Share Posted May 12 On 10/05/2024 at 21:45, N19 said: Maybe could invest in one of those one-man bleeders? I had no idea how cheap these things are - £13.54. Ordered one today, will be here tomorrow. Good shout, thank you. adw1977 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adw1977 Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 On 11/05/2024 at 08:38, MJK 24 said: I moved two fancy pants Sierra Ghia, yesterday. I’m addition to having AC, one had the fanciest Ford radio that I’d only ever seen before in brochures. Never in real life! That will be the model 2008 stereo with 7 band graphic equaliser and 8 speakers! About £400 extra for that and £800 extra for the air con when new. Burnside, R Lutz, egg and 3 others 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 1 hour ago, Peter C said: I had no idea how cheap these things are - £13.54. Ordered one today, will be here tomorrow. Good shout, thank you. I've found this before. It's why I'm never averse to buying a tool for a job, as long as its a cheap tool that will do said job and hopefully a few more! My £13.50 caliper rewind kit has lasted for years now, had some fair use too. Same with the 'fancy' e-torx kit Peter C and grogee 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 On 11/05/2024 at 08:38, MJK 24 said: I moved two fancy pants Sierra Ghia, yesterday. I’m addition to having AC, one had the fanciest Ford radio that I’d only ever seen before in brochures. Never in real life! Jesus I remember those graphic equalisers. Ghia and above IIRC. That was the 80’s, it wasn’t there for any perfunctory purpose but to show people ‘I’ve a graphic equaliser m8’. A sign of success if you like! Another option was a boot mounted fax machine! For when you had bollocks you needed a wheelbarrow for… Burnside, R Lutz, tooSavvy and 3 others 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 My boss (MOD contract @SwanHunters) had a R25 Auto but chopped it for a V6 800 Auto, company hire.... Ahh 😯 BUT .... He also had, in his bulging briefcase, a Fax/Scanner that you could zip down an A4 document... On The Sly, eh😉... and print a copy. Proppa James Bond matey 😎 🚙💨 500tops 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Lutz Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 4 minutes ago, tooSavvy said: My boss (MOD contract @SwanHunters) had a R25 Auto but chopped it for a V6 800 Auto, company hire.... Ahh 😯 BUT .... He also had, in his bulging briefcase, a Fax/Scanner that you could zip down an A4 document... On The Sly, eh😉... and print a copy. Proppa James Bond matey 😎 🚙💨 My gaffa supplied the 800s to Vickers MOD on the Scotswood Road. It didn't end well. tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 4 hours ago, tooSavvy said: He also had, in his bulging briefcase, a Fax/Scanner that you could zip down an A4 document... On The Sly, eh😉... and print a copy. Proppa James Bond matey 😎 my mate worked in germany and his briefcase turned into a gun...apparantly tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted May 13 Author Share Posted May 13 The bleeding kit arrived today. Looks a bit like the penis pump that my wife bought me for Christmas. CaptainBoom, GrumpiusMaximus, egg and 10 others 1 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Should have just used that and saved yourself a tenner! Just wash it out afterwards... wesacosa, danthecapriman, Peter C and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 8 minutes ago, beko1987 said: Should have just used that and saved yourself a tenner! Just wash it out afterwards... Hmm... Is brake fluid a good 'lubricant' 🤔 🚙💨 beko1987 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted May 13 Author Share Posted May 13 5 minutes ago, tooSavvy said: Hmm... Is brake fluid a good 'lubricant' 🤔 🚙💨 Computer said yes. Burnside and tooSavvy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted May 13 Author Share Posted May 13 No joy with the vacuum pump. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJK 24 Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Well you definitely didn’t overpay, that’s now been established….. Peter C, Shep Shepherd, mercedade and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 56 minutes ago, MJK 24 said: Well you definitely didn’t overpay, that’s now been established….. I like the verified mileage but not the two tone paint scheme. MJK 24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adw1977 Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 The two tone paint was standard on the LX. I'm sure that back in 1987 the LX owner would have been very happy to show their superiority over your single tone L! Shep Shepherd, danthecapriman, Wibble and 5 others 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 Wife helped out, job done, the brake pedal is now firmer than a ladyboy’s breasts. Wibble, tooSavvy, Burnside and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Expert comparison noted 🤣. danthecapriman, egg, Peter C and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 After yesterday’s brake bleeding session, I got the wheels back on and took the Sierra for a test drive. All good, brakes feel great and I can’t see any coolant leaks. I was about to tuck the Sierra back into the garage when my neighbour parked up for a chat. Let’s see how long the current fault free status lasts. Zie, Datsuncog, Scruffy Bodger and 20 others 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Not sure which looks best, tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted May 17 Author Share Posted May 17 Weather permitting, I'm heading to the spring Beaulieu autojumble tomorrow. I would like to find a replacement rear tail light. There is a number on the outside part of the lens - 86001, but this is meaningless. @egg has kindly advised me on what the correct part number is, however Ford decided not to present the number on the lens. I removed the tail light to reveal lovely fresh metal. Fuck it, I'm taking this thing with me to the autojumble. I've noted the part number of the rear door ashtray. The other bits that I need are: Ford badges for the front grille and boot lid Blind spot mirror Wheel brace (19mm) Pair of number plates Alternator Air cleaner housing top cover Original manually operated aerial - good luck with that! And any other bargain that I might find. Wish me luck. Shep Shepherd, Tickman, timolloyd and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNWeigh Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 On 14/05/2024 at 06:51, MJK 24 said: Well you definitely didn’t overpay, that’s now been established….. Pity one of the 2owners took the 14” wheels off , those, the Rev counter and the 2 tone with a red strip were all that made an L into an LX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted May 17 Author Share Posted May 17 14 minutes ago, NorfolkNWeigh said: Pity one of the 2owners took the 14” wheels off , those, the Rev counter and the 2 tone with a red strip were all that made an L into an LX That vintage and spec Sierra had 13 inch wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N19 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Do you need these bits because you need them, or strategically acquiring parts? alternators should still be available through a good motor factor and old ones repairable by someone who knows how to do it properly if you need an air filter top there's a couple of Capri breakers who probably have some kicking around. I know I said I'd ask at the factors about the rear lamps, will try and remember tomorrow (they have all sorts on the top shelves, Nova radiators, Escort headlamps...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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