Ashwheeler Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Hi im Ash, im new here Ive just brought a 2004 SportKA, it has some minor accident damage which has started to be repaired but the guy i got it from decided to give up and sell as his wife no longer wanted the car. From what i can see it needs a new front 'slam' panel and a headlight. So my questions are, - Is it a nightmare job to replace the slam panel, will i need any specialist tools ( im a diesel fitter, so i have a limited tool kit), is there any welding required? - Will a slam panel and headlights from a standard KA fit my Sport KA? - Finally, is there a Haynes manual / workshop manual for the SportKA, had a look online but cant seem to find anything? On a separate note, couldnt be happier with my purchase, i get fun little car while the wife sticks with the bring family car...bingo. B roads have just become very intresting. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omendata Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 You have just bought yourself a pregnant rollerskate that will give you years of troubled motoring. Seriously I wish I hadnt bought mine now. If I had known how many faults they have i wouldnt have bothered. I dont think you will need any welding gear is plug and play. Check previous posts on here to see what you might be in for in future. I would get an OBD diagnostic device from eBay £20 - it will save you hours of hair tearing. In order of faults I have encountered and most of them are quite common:- Car would judder and intermittently slow - OBD solved it - Lambda sensor 2 Replacement. Door handles stick and break if you try and force them. Sunroof leaks. Door seals leak around the top of the windows and under dashboard - usually above the pedals or ac pipes leaving pools of water in both footwells. Tyres wear quickly Boot alarm goes off randomly caused by faulty switch in the boot / hood compartment Heater temperature control valve fails causing real grief Check the fuel filter - it comes off , rusts like a real yin and rattles around at the back and has a nasty habit of leaking , leading to poor fuel consumption Suspension is keech! - bushes , suspension joints seem to wear quickly etc On the plus side they dont rust and can withstand a hefty knock and the body bounces back without a scratch Have a look here:- http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/76813-suspension-leg-top-mounts-and-ball-joints/ Apparently even the wrong type of battery can cause problems! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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