Ford focus mk1

bub2006 · Post by **bub2006** » Fri Dec 04, 2020 5:39 pm

I've ordered a new resistor from rates ford of grays Essex for 29 quid. My local ford dealer wanted 73 plus vat. The ply lining I'm still looking into. I dont know of any other breakers except for albert looms,podders and u pul it. Never been to u pull but it's one I've heard of. Will look for van liners in Bolton.

bub2006 · Post by **bub2006** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 3:15 pm

New resistor fitted. Fuel gauge still wonky. As proven by the self appointed gods jag seat calamity.
I'm in the process of making a wooden bulkhead. I've moved the factory lower bulkhead back by use of L brackets and a wooden framework each side. Dont think I'm going to bother with a full ply line as I've read some bad things about condensation.
Things left to do now are the bonnet hinges,rear door alignment and swapping the headlight when I can find a new one.

bub2006 · Post by **bub2006** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 7:39 pm

Picked up 10 4ft by 20 inch ply sheets to attempt ply lining. Cant get the bastard battens to stick to side of van. Maybe I need more expensive glue or adhesive. Any recommendations? Stuff I've used is a caulking gun with instant nails in it.

DodgeRover · Post by **DodgeRover** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 8:10 pm

Sticks like shit turbo, CT1, tigerseal all of them will do it but you need to apply pressure to the joint while it sets

bub2006 · Post by **bub2006** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 8:27 pm

So instant nails no good? Dont want to end up spending a fortune on different things to end up with it falling off anyway!

DodgeRover · Post by **DodgeRover** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 8:40 pm

Depends on which one it is, the ones that dry hard and crusty are no good, you need something that will flex slightly.

bub2006 · Post by **bub2006** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 9:33 pm

This is by a company called everbuild and according to label its same company as Sika. maybe I'm doing it wrong.

DodgeRover · Post by **DodgeRover** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 10:31 pm

Apply pressure to it whilst it dries, either clamp it or wedge another bit of wood across the van to press it up tight

bub2006 · Post by **bub2006** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 10:32 pm

Ok I'll have another crack at it tomorrow. thanks

bub2006 · Post by **bub2006** » Sun Dec 13, 2020 3:51 pm

Heater fan started squealing. Great. I've found the fan,its under the bonnet. Does anyone know what the inspection panel,a little rectangle cover is for in the foot well of the passenger side,at bottom if dashboard? Seems to have a filter of some sort but it doesnt pull out and I'm pretty sure these havent hot a pollen filter.

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