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11-05-2019, 12:40 PM
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New member: Sierra 2000E
Hi all
New member here awaiting delivery of my foray into classic Ford ownership: a Sierra 2000E with only 12,000 miles on it!
Looking forward to browsing round the forums and seeing what I can learn. I've actually bought the car sight unseen, but have been assured it's the best available.
Anything in particular I need to look out for? Will servicing it and finding spare bits be a doddle?
Thanks all
New member here awaiting delivery of my foray into classic Ford ownership: a Sierra 2000E with only 12,000 miles on it!
Looking forward to browsing round the forums and seeing what I can learn. I've actually bought the car sight unseen, but have been assured it's the best available.
Anything in particular I need to look out for? Will servicing it and finding spare bits be a doddle?
Thanks all
11-05-2019, 08:25 PM
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Welcome
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Welcome, sierras are more than welcome here 
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11-05-2019, 10:00 PM
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11-05-2019, 10:16 PM
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It looks in superb condition! With such low miles I would be suprised if you will be needing any spare parts for it for quite a while. Keep it standard and just enjoy it.
12-05-2019, 07:41 AM
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Fully intend to keep it standard. It's the only way!
Two initial concerns are overheating and dash cracks. I read a thread on here about swapping the fan switch for one used on the Mondeo 1.8 diesel, which cuts in at a much lower temp. So I've ordered one of those. Also looking for a dash top cover, but no joy as yet.
Two initial concerns are overheating and dash cracks. I read a thread on here about swapping the fan switch for one used on the Mondeo 1.8 diesel, which cuts in at a much lower temp. So I've ordered one of those. Also looking for a dash top cover, but no joy as yet.
12-05-2019, 08:36 AM
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Looks lovely!
Not sure about the switch, what you can do is check its colour. If its red that is the high/huge span one. Green does what you describe, i.e closes earlier and has a shorter cycle.
I know these have a fuel computer which is pretty cool.
I dont think so, re the chain.
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Not sure about the switch, what you can do is check its colour. If its red that is the high/huge span one. Green does what you describe, i.e closes earlier and has a shorter cycle.
I know these have a fuel computer which is pretty cool.
I dont think so, re the chain.
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12-05-2019, 09:56 AM
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Welcome in.
i would probably say to have a look at my 2000e build thread over on the Ford Sierra Owners Club below
http://forum.fordsierraclub.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=52094
as for the chain, I would inspect it and if in doubt, change it. If it goes, you are looking at a replacement engine and they are easy to change.
my rule is if used for short journeys or not maintained, the chain is stretching by 50k, if long journeys and maintained it starts around 100k, but the plastic guides can break in the meantime which will quicken the process. Listen for ANY slight rattle on startup in the 1st 5 seconds of a cold start.
Welcome in.
i would probably say to have a look at my 2000e build thread over on the Ford Sierra Owners Club below
http://forum.fordsierraclub.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=52094
as for the chain, I would inspect it and if in doubt, change it. If it goes, you are looking at a replacement engine and they are easy to change.
my rule is if used for short journeys or not maintained, the chain is stretching by 50k, if long journeys and maintained it starts around 100k, but the plastic guides can break in the meantime which will quicken the process. Listen for ANY slight rattle on startup in the 1st 5 seconds of a cold start.
12-05-2019, 10:04 AM
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Thanks for all replies so far, and thanks for the link to your thread Ian, will have a gander at that later on.
Can't wait to get it now, and check out my "electronic sound system ECU2 with power amplifier" :P
Cheers!!
Can't wait to get it now, and check out my "electronic sound system ECU2 with power amplifier" :P
Cheers!!
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