Originally Posted by John Laverick
The sensor for the reversing lights has probably fallen off (or is gunked in oil so has stopped working). Its mounted on the front of the gearbox just above the cradle/gearbox mount, it’s a small black plug. Giveit all a clean up and it may solve it.
Think wheel bearings are about £20 from Ford

Originally Posted by GUZZLER
wheel bearing, finnis no. 5007 028, £19.87+vat.
choice of 2 reverse light switches, up to 03/1989 6031 219, £10.47
from 03/1989, 6871 978, £10.26
the reverse light switch is located in the front side of the gearbox, behind the intercooler. you should be able see the wires leading to it.
cheers guys. exactly what i needed
now will try find that sensor, will it be a pain to get at from above. will the metering head be in the way?