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- Tue Aug 29, 2023 6:55 pm
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Front passenger spring gone.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 22530
Re: Front passenger spring gone.
Hmmm, been through all of this with dear old M515 many years ago. I fitted used springs which always broke after another few years, the last occasion, before buying new front springs , the car had been static, in the garage for four years. when I came back to use the car , the front spring had broke...
- Tue Jul 11, 2023 9:29 pm
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: 2.5L Cambelt alternative
- Replies: 0
- Views: 44512
2.5L Cambelt alternative
The 4cyl 2.0L diesel 2007 MAZDA 3 has exactly the same cambelt as the 2.5L Probe.
If you want to compare prices from Mazda dealers.
If you want to compare prices from Mazda dealers.
- Tue Jun 06, 2023 2:48 pm
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Lazy rev counter
- Replies: 54
- Views: 666342
Re: Lazy rev counter
I have a horrible feeling the rev counter problem is a 'mechanical' one , like when you drop a wind-up watch. The bearing at one end of the balance staff breaks , your rev counter has a similar bearing in it.
- Tue May 09, 2023 11:18 am
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Early Probe immobiliser issues
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10086
Re: Early Probe immobiliser issues
Bob, in 1994 Ford introduced their repair for life for free scheme , those dissy repairs should not have cost you a penny.
Was that the case ?
Was that the case ?
- Sun May 07, 2023 12:41 pm
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Paintwork help
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4901
Re: Paintwork help
Looks like something like VIM or CIF cleaner has run out from the channel round the hatchback and down over the 'bumper'.
- Sat Apr 29, 2023 11:06 am
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Early Probe immobiliser issues
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10086
Re: Early Probe immobiliser issues
Ford never addressed the faulty ignition problems from day one. They were successfully prosecuted in a couple of US states but never federally. Hence they escaped having to cure the fault. Later models must have received better components, but over time , the same problem arises. IMO , the tiny rela...
- Wed Apr 12, 2023 8:10 pm
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Fuel pressure issue
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3729
Re: Fuel pressure issue
Yes, two washers reqd.
If you get the chance, heat those washers up to bright red heat and quench in water while they are red hot.
They will then be in the same state of hard/softness as supplied from new.
If you get the chance, heat those washers up to bright red heat and quench in water while they are red hot.
They will then be in the same state of hard/softness as supplied from new.
- Wed Apr 12, 2023 9:07 am
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Battery clamp and ball joints
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4009
Re: Battery clamp and ball joints
LISTEN UP. I have replied to this type of failure many , many times. When you fit your new wishbones you MUST fit a thin stainless steel washer between the rubber boot and the split clamp. Because , if you don't , the gap in the clamp snags on the rubber and every time you turn left or right it twis...
- Thu Apr 06, 2023 10:53 am
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Hand brake adjustment problem
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3402
Re: Hand brake adjustment problem
Truly , I must be the best unpaid sales rep they've never had , a good product sells itself though.
Sticks around right enough !
Sticks around right enough !
- Thu Apr 06, 2023 10:39 am
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Hand brake adjustment problem
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3402
Re: Hand brake adjustment problem
And if you never want your calipers to seize again......wind some thin strips of DENSO tape between that lever arm and the caliper casting. The idea is to give the useless lip seal a chance ,by stopping dirt and salt water from getting there first. Check/renew every 5 years. DENSO, the answer to eve...