F0CUE Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 On 5/9/2020 at 12:17 PM, WireyWhenWet said: I'm in the middle of swapping out all my TPMS valves for new, it wouldn't surprise me if the tyres are all good but the valve seals have corroded; most tyre places can replace just the steam seals for you on the TPMS so it's really quite cheap that way. If not, you can do similar to me and just replace the valve assembly, parts are roughly £20/wheel but my local charges that to buy and fit so a bit of a no brainer. Its really common on later Fords for the valves to get a bit corroded, if you have the metal stems and want to future proof a little, there are standard rubber ones which won't react quite so much. HTH! You were spot on. Took it into a tyre place and left it for an hour and came back to a bill for a new valve 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WireyWhenWet Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, F0CUE said: You were spot on. Took it into a tyre place and left it for an hour and came back to a bill for a new valve 😁 Good to know nothing major! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 These arrived today 😁 Will get a pic when less light outside as camera not catching them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 So hard to get a pic these things are mental 😂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtulip8 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 You need to do the indicators, really lifts the look of the car. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 1 hour ago, dtulip8 said: You need to do the indicators, really lifts the look of the car. Will get there the orange bulbs in there look crap I did notice but love the led tail light strip though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 Was searching for drls and found the triangle ones you get only come with the slotted triangles. With having the Zetec s my thoughts were it's like a downgrade as the triangles are honeycomb. So my search to create my own came down to a pair of these Mercedes style L shaped drls. [ Pretty close apart from one bulb less plus black and silver so will look very close to OEM and you don't see much yellow or white like some. I taped around the triangles on car with electrical tape to save the paint and popped then off with a flat blunt butter knife as have no pry tools yet. Made a template of the drls to be bolted on and drilled the holes. Bolted the drls on with the supplied fittings. Then in the car I attached the drl controller black to minus, red to plus on the battery. This new drl controller requires you to add the blue wire to acc otherwise they don't come on so I tapped into ignition Live. Then I tapped the white wire to the side light wire yellow/blue. The outcome was not entirely perfect but it works and excuse the dirty car this wind is making lots of dust. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Do you get a torque mount compatible with these engines? All seems to be for ST or RS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 Nobody know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 hours ago, F0CUE said: Nobody know? Do you mean the rear gearbox mount? (Torque restrictor) If so, don't get a petrol one, the diesel idle will shake your fillings out! Do they make a softer one for the diesel ST? I'm pretty sure that uses the same gearbox as yours but will be corrected if I'm wrong lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 Yeh cos a few times when I get a bit heavy footed you can feel the lift and bang 😂 can't be good for the tyres. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 9 minutes ago, F0CUE said: Yeh cos a few times when I get a bit heavy footed you can feel the lift and bang 😂 can't be good for the tyres. This is an issue across the Mk3s unfortunately, even the puny 1.6 TDCi would thump when changing gear a bit quickly! I tried a genuine new mount but it was still too soft. It's been a couple of years since I looked into it, but the mount from the Electric Focus was said to be much tougher, obviously due to the extra torque from an electric motor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 31 minutes ago, TomsFocus said: This is an issue across the Mk3s unfortunately, even the puny 1.6 TDCi would thump when changing gear a bit quickly! I tried a genuine new mount but it was still too soft. It's been a couple of years since I looked into it, but the mount from the Electric Focus was said to be much tougher, obviously due to the extra torque from an electric motor. This one you mean? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/312954795956 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, F0CUE said: This one you mean? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/312954795956 Yep, that's the one. Bear in mind the engine vibrations will be harsher inside the cabin with that fitted though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 Hmm think ill just learn to be lighter footed then or deal with losing all my teeth 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 Any suggestions now that I can't drive anywhere to pick up parts 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Borrow your wife's car instead... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 She doesn't have one why are they made of brittle plastic crap? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 I have ordered a replacement will have to wait now 😢 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 Well finally got the new filter housing top bolted on with a new fuel filter the guide I read Here is spot on apart from the final part where it says to pump out the air it didn't seem to work. The solution was to re-disconnect the fuel inlet tube and pump some fuel into the filter and the car fired up and is now working perfect. Next to do on my list is to add these which came today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted July 17, 2020 Author Share Posted July 17, 2020 Added the sequential indicators yesterday but my phone video is rubbish so can't get a decent show and at night the sidelights just blind out everything cos they are extreme. They are smoked so blend in nice with panther black and they were only £20 and fit perfect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monks600 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Added the sequential indicators yesterday but my phone video is rubbish so can't get a decent show and at night the sidelights just blind out everything cos they are extreme. They are smoked so blend in nice with panther black and they were only £20 and fit perfect. Got the same for my ST, absolute game changer for the price. Love how some places are charging £80 for the exact same ones! I love eBay, had the eBay ones fitted for nearly a year now without any issues what so ever!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted July 17, 2020 Author Share Posted July 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, Monks600 said: Got the same for my ST, absolute game changer for the price. Love how some places are charging £80 for the exact same ones! I love eBay, had the eBay ones fitted for nearly a year now without any issues what so ever! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Defo very happy with them didn't expect them to look and fit so well the caps are a pain to take off and put on though 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 Shark fin installed. Alignment was a 🐽 but looking great 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollymoodoo Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 What's the dab reception like with this and where did you get it please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Ford UK Shop
Sponsored Ad
Name: eBay
Ford Model: FordUK Shop
Ford Year: 2024
Latest Deals
Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessoriesDisclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.