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by Titan grau
Wed Jun 05, 2019 10:48 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: rear axle alignment
Replies: 11
Views: 3823

Re: rear axle alignment

Mine is like that, about 10 - 12mm off centre, always has been from new, never came up in an Mot and back in the day, the main dealer couldn't find anything wrong. It's always bugged me though. I've got to tackle diff pinion seal soon so while it's off the ground I may take the opportunity to slacke...
by Titan grau
Mon Apr 08, 2019 10:01 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2 tone paint on my injection.
Replies: 27
Views: 6759

Re: 2 tone paint on my injection.

Hi, there was also Glacier blue over Caspian blue option and Caspian is darker than Glacier blue. You can find out body color from 3 sources: 1. When you lift spare wheel cover in the boot, there should be on left side sticker (or two if it's two tone color) with name of paint and with XSC code. 2....
by Titan grau
Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:40 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: gearbox foam
Replies: 4
Views: 1291

Re: gearbox foam

I raised this before as in the link, I got hold of some foam, would now love to get hold of some idea what a complete one looks like as theres is nothing left of mine to go on. If any one has a phot or sketch even, that woudl be a big help.
by Titan grau
Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:34 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Speedo bouncing
Replies: 9
Views: 2719

Re: Speedo bouncing

Glad I spotted this post as I have the same thing. I read once before it could be inner cable snagging but ths was better as it concluded the fix works. Thanks
by Titan grau
Sun May 20, 2018 7:36 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8 ATE brake master cylinder strip down Q
Replies: 19
Views: 6597

Re: 2.8 ATE brake master cylinder strip down Q

Hi Jon, So did the foot pump method, blanking off other ports work to extract the piston? I'm at the same puzzle now, I'm surprised pushing the piston in and letting it fire back under spring pressure is not enough to push it out! Really feels like its against some other stop, like you, stop pin is ...
by Titan grau
Fri Apr 27, 2018 11:25 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Wanted - Cross member cable clips
Replies: 1
Views: 988

Wanted - Cross member cable clips

Hi,

Anyone know where I can get new or good condition used of the two cable clips that go on the back of the crossmember holding the thick red starter cable? So far, web searches haven't thrown up any like these.
by Titan grau
Fri Apr 27, 2018 11:13 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Gearbox tunnel foam pad
Replies: 1
Views: 1320

Gearbox tunnel foam pad

Hi,
I'm after a replacement, new or at least good condition, foam pad that goes between the gearbox and tunnel, mine has crumbled and disturbing it while taking my engine out, the foam has fallen apart. Anyone got one to sell, or a sketch of what it should be so I can make a new one even?
by Titan grau
Fri Apr 20, 2018 11:15 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8i Oil Cooler Tightening Torque
Replies: 4
Views: 1852

Re: 2.8i Oil Cooler Tightening Torque

Many thanks guys. I didn't find that, or missed it, in my supplement. Maybe it depends on print version, mine is nearly as old as my car. Makes sense as I recall the sleeve was rock solid to get off, the end nut not so bad. I've got all new seals and copper washer so I'll go with your info, thanks a...
by Titan grau
Fri Apr 20, 2018 8:21 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8i Oil Cooler Tightening Torque
Replies: 4
Views: 1852

2.8i Oil Cooler Tightening Torque

Hi,

I'm after the correct torque for the oil cooler shaft to block and also the nut for holding the extension hanger for the oil filter, unless I've missed it, I cant see it in the manual or supplement. Anyone got an idea of what it should be or what has worked for them?
by Titan grau
Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:37 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Help with parts...............
Replies: 7
Views: 1923

Re: Help with parts...............

Just running in to this stuff myself, while doing a little research I found the useful exploded diagram at the link below

http://www.fordopedia.org/parts-catalog ... 8-v6/A3.30

Also found, a very similar copper washer is availalbe from Simply Bearings Ltd simplybearings.co.uk
by Titan grau
Mon Apr 16, 2018 11:09 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2.8i Oil Cooler Tightening Torque
Replies: 0
Views: 2079

2.8i Oil Cooler Tightening Torque

Hi, I'm after the correct torque for the oil cooler shaft to block and also the nut for holding the extension hanger for the oil filter, unless I've missed it, I cant see it in the manual or supplement. I'd also like to get a new copper washer for the nut if anyone knows where can supply that, the s...
by Titan grau
Tue Apr 10, 2018 11:04 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2.8i Power Steering Rack Input Shaft Dust Cover Search
Replies: 3
Views: 1194

Re: 2.8i Power Steering Rack Input Shaft Dust Cover Search

Thanks guys.
I'll try Martin,
I have got a track control arm seal to possibly adapt as a plan B if I really cant get the correct part.
by Titan grau
Mon Apr 09, 2018 5:10 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2.8i Power Steering Rack Input Shaft Dust Cover Search
Replies: 3
Views: 1194

2.8i Power Steering Rack Input Shaft Dust Cover Search

Bit of spare part help please if anyone can. While taking the engine out for some tlc, I noticed the little cover that goes over the shaft into the power steering rack was split, on close inspection it it is just crumbling in to pieces. Its not the actual rubber oil seal for the shaft but more like ...