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Aug 14th, 2020, 11:00 | #11 |
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Volvo are removing the parking ticket holder from new cars!
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Aug 14th, 2020, 11:29 | #12 |
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I remember the feeling of disappointment when I attempted to tighten the throttle cable on my old V6 Ford Cougar, only to find there was no adjuster mechanism.
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Aug 14th, 2020, 11:32 | #13 | |
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It is the same engine as used in some of the volvos however when volvo dropped them Ford/Citroen made some major modifications to it such as plastic sump and a weird complicated drop gear to lower the fuel pump to clear the bonnet that leaks like a sieve , and a revamped EGR system which sticks and rusts up and plastic electric coolant thermostat which cracks and rocker arms and valve springs made from chocolate so crack . parts aren't cheap either a set of tail light for the MK5 modeo is £1400 .
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Aug 14th, 2020, 11:33 | #14 |
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after 38 years !
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Aug 14th, 2020, 12:15 | #15 |
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Aug 14th, 2020, 12:38 | #16 |
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I'm disappointed that a few things of mine could do with tightening, but adjustment is only possible using pharmacological products. Things are definitely not what they used to be. Or where they used to be either.
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Aug 14th, 2020, 20:06 | #17 |
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And CD players.... for the same reason.... nearly obsolete....
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Aug 14th, 2020, 20:08 | #18 | |
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The engine in the Ranger is the Puma engine and also found it's way into the Land Rover Defender... I bet late model low mileage TD5's command a fortune. The XF has been around over 10 years now.
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Aug 14th, 2020, 20:09 | #19 |
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Drive a 66 plate transit custom with the euro 6 2l engine for work.
That’s been a complete crock, it randomly kept overheating then dropping quickly back to normal temperature, needed a new engine at 45k, in last week of warranty. Had a failed injector, just had to have DPF (Is that what it’s called when it uses ad blu?) replaced at 51000, it’s mainly used on motorways, so no reason for that to get blocked. On the plus side, there hasn’t been a warning light lit for the last 300 miles. I’ll not be buying a ford myself, glad it’s not me picking the tab up for the repairs! |
Aug 14th, 2020, 20:12 | #20 |
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Groan.... think I'll sort this one out and then look for a Hilux or a D-Max.
Just logged on to the Ranger forum today and 2 more cars for sale as spares/repairs with cracked pistons.
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