I need to source new Lobro/CV joints. Are these standard Sierra items or heavier duty ones? If anyone has any info on these which can help ensure I get the...
John I think we've been here before, a couple of weeks ago. No matter - here we go again..... Joints on mine are Sierra XR 4x4 as I use this diff. I think...
Thanks Graham According to some info I found on DJ sportscars site, 2WD Sierra Cosworths had a unique verion of the 7.5" diff which used heavier duty UJs that...
John, When researching this a couple of years ago I found this information. Basically the 7/1/2 diff was fitted to the Granada Cosworth's & some 2wd Sierras...
Keith Crocker
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Mar 5, 2006 12:45 pm
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Should I have access panels for the door lock inder the carpet by the door jam? It looks like my car had some holes which have been glassed in. I know I have...
Does anyone know what car the master cylinders are from, I think they might be specials, but I have a damaged union and am struggling to find a suitable...
Nick They are Girling 0.7" diameter master cylinders. You can get them from any motorsport supplier. Typically £30 - £35 each. The unions are also widely ...
If you follow the cables back from the internal door handle, it disapears up into the wheel arch, so you will have to remove the panel in the wheel arch. There...
I've got into the hatch under the wheel arch, but can't access the lock properly, certainly can't see what I'm doing! I think my car has had lock problems...
Nick Looking at the times of your posts, you must be working nights! I am glad I'm not the only one who can't see the lock when the access panel is off,...
John/Nick I couldn't see how the linkages supplied by Ginetta operated the door locks, so I did all mine with pushbike brake cables. Other than having to run...
John You are right, I do have receipts for work to the locks, and I think that garage must have cut holes under the carpet and then glassed them back in. My...
I urgently need a replacement 0.7" master cylinder, but am struggling to get one. Does anyone know a supplier? and is the part definately from a Hillman Imp? ...
I doubt its Hillman imp, but I think this is what you want ?? http://www.merlinmotorsport.com/product_info.php? cPath=1657_1671&products_id=538 rgds Mark ... ...
Thanks Mark. From the pic it looks identical to the Imp Sport cylinder. I will order one and see if it fits. If it's wrong, I guess I will learn about...
I have lock problems. There is a small white plastic clip that appears to hold the wire rod that goes from the key hole to the latch mechanism in place on the ...
I wouldn't just replace one ! they should really be both done. They are standard remote resrvior Girling 0.7 and can be bought from any speed shop etc. You may...
Keith Crocker
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Mar 23, 2006 8:19 pm
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Thanks Keith I have managed to find the parts - it's easdy when you know exactly whatyou are loking for. I have decided to let my local race car specialist...
Hi John These door locks and catches are a pain in the ****. The lock tumbler is definately Montego, the catches on mine are Ford standard antiburst catches,...
You could try these people Montego & Maestro Parts Ltd Unit 5/6 Selly Park Trading Estate, Dawlish Road Selly Oak, Birmingham, United Kingdom Telephone: 0121...
Don't know if I'm stating the obvious here but does your car have speakers in the 'B' posts, (areas by outside elbows of driver and passenger)? If you have...
My car has a history of door lock problems, mainly caused initially by jamming cables. I have made a resolution to run oil down the operating cable on a...
Yes, there must be a better way....... If the main lock is Sierra I may have trip to the scrappie, as there sre a couple there, which I spied last weekend. Is...
Dear Door Lockers The door release button and key is an Austin Rover - Part No. JRC3556H The matching plate/actuator on the back is also Austin Rover - Part...
OK guys before you spend some money on original Ford parts that you all already know are not up to the job, why don't you consider updating the door opening...
Mark, Surely if the batteries flat opening the doors is the least of your worries in an open top car that you can just step into ! Keith. ... From: Mark...