Glenn_

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The wifes 53 plate focus is still on its orginal rear springs.

I will just put standard springs back on it. Not looking forward to the bolts rounding off and seizing.

RichieST

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There is a trick to doing them, one which I haven't mastered yet lol. try not to disturb the inner lower arm to subframe bolt as you will need the camber setting up after.

arkeye

Depending what spring compressor you have you can do it in situ without undoing any bolts

Fiddy

Don't really need to comment as i get daily updates and pictures on whatsapp, but it's getting there you pervert

gjh

Deffo getting there, lowering springs would set it off a treat.

Glenn_

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Top info thanks ha ha.

Glenn_

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Ive got the type which have claws on long bolts.

Glenn_

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It just deserves a bit of tlc after the hard 2 years its had with the previous owner lol.

Glenn_

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Ive just bought a used pair of rear springs and shocks off a 75k car for Ł20.50 all in.

Glenn_

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Also bought a used headlight washer jet cover for Ł15 quid all in.

Fiddy

Aye, it was a mess when you got it, already loads better and you've only had it a couple of weeks, you'll get there mush, then if we get one in the next couple of weeks, you can start on ours cos you'll be an expert by then

RichieST

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The cover and jet assembly is only Ł18 brand new ya knobber...


http://www.vospers.com/parts/ford/fo...2001-2005.html

gjh

Looks like you've had a bargain or 2!

Glenn_

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I bet the postage is about a fiver.

Glenn_

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I hope you get a grey one and not shity silver lol.

Glenn_

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This project cheap as chips lol.

The Youth.

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Doing a great Job there Glenn


steve

Glenn_

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Thanks Steve.

Im still waiting for my mate to get the V5 ahhhh.

Glenn_

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Ive touched the scuffs up on the bumper which will do for now and ive fitted new number plates.


The ST and the beast. Ive enjoyed driving the cossie the past 3 weeks. Its a shame its always dirty lol.

rog

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Doing a great job, looks really different to when you first got it.

Glenn_

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Doesn't it.

Ive got a set of rear springs to go on it. They cost me Ł20.50 lol.

Ive also finished the last wheel today. Close up they look fooking shite but they look better than they did. I wanna take the tyres off the momo arrows and use these

Glenn_

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Right todays antics.

Changed the rear springs. I removed the roll bar links and tried the suspension arms. I knew the bolts would be tight. So plan B, undo the top of the shockers and apply big bar. I got the wife to lever the big bar down as i used a pry bar to remove and refit the springs.



Ive finished the wheels. Ive prepped them so i can fit the tyres without making wheels look even shiter lol.


Fitted the washer jet cover too. Ive took the rear momos off so i can remove the tyres to go on the st wheels. Ive got 2 of the cossies shark tooth wheels on lol.

gjh

Getting there, many more plans for it? Up the power a little?

Glenn_

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Na no plans whats so ever. I have just wanted to keep it tidy.

MrCapriScort

Taking shape glenn the st is getting some good tlc

R4N SS

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Glenn you can get an adapter that plugs into the cs port of your ford stereo and that can plug into an mp3 or an ipod - i have one in the golf.

cant remember what is called - they are like 50-60 quid new but you may get lucky like i did on ebay and get a second hand one for less than 20 quid

RichieST

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Any plans to colour code the head lamp washers Glenny?

Glenn_

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Na i will just leave them as they are.

I got the tyres on the st wheels. Ive pulled a bit of the paint off one of the wheels cause of the masking tape.

Glenn_

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Thanks matey.

Glenn_

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Cs port????
Ive bought one of those fm modulators that plug into the aerial.

jammerrs

Lovely job you've done on this. Really does look well.

I look forward to seeing it back on its original wheels, will you be keeping the standard centre caps?

Glenn_

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Its got 3 of the standard wheels back on cause one is leaking from the rim. The standard center caps are a bit grotty too.

Glenn_

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Im still waiting for a V5 so i have sort of lost interest in the ST at the moment.

Ive been enjoying the cossie on these nice warm days on my journey home. I dont think my neighbours have enjoyed my starting the cossie up at 5.30 in the morning though so i can go to work lol.

PaulinhoT

Nothing beats and early morning wake up

Glenn_

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Lol. I bet there sick of it lol.

NobbyClark

Nice ST Glenn and for a bargain price too!

Glenn_

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Thanks matey.

My osr wheel bearing is fooked at the mo. Hopefully i can get it sorted tonight.

They arnt fast fast but they do go well.

NobbyClark

You'll have that sorted in no time won't you?!

I've always fancied a ST170 and also a Puma!!

How come you got rid of yours??

Glenn_

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Got a wheel bearing for 25 quid and had it fitted in a few hours.

I got rid if the puma cause my mate was selling the ST cheap and also we are expecting our first baby so the ST will be a better car.

The thing with Pumas is that trying to find a good one is hard. Mine was fooking rotton underneath. They go well and it showed up few cars.

Glenn_

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So i thought i would update this thread too.

The engine light came on the dash of the ST. I checked the code and found a fault with the rear lambda sensor.


I took the sensor out and found that the end was bent. I suspect the drive shaft must of caught it.


Lucky i had a spare universal one in my tool box from years ago. I just cut the plug off and joined the wires. A nice cheap fix.

Next up i was bored at work so i made a bit of a vent to get more air to the induction pipe.
I cut this section out.

Then made a air induction.