alanrichey

Yes I was going to repair it more as an experiment than anything else to see how it worked and make the car MOT capable. I will almost certainly get a new set. E-Bay item 111267176166 looks a good bet, but so far they are not replying to messages (although the picture shows blue they don't appear to offer it as an option) so not sure.

Yes, looks exactly like mine. Previous owner had the car towed in after hitting a pot hole and engine stopped when he didn't realise what the switch was for So he showed me how to reset it.

Thanks for all the replies. I can get a touch-up pot of Eclipse Blue for about £3 so if it doesn't match it won't be the end of the world.

I'm having to repair a damaged cycle wing (Unexpected departure into a hedge ) The GRP repair seems to be going well, but obviously will then need painting. To save me having to use trial and error or respraying both wings. does anyone know if the 'Blue' used is a standard off-the-shelf colour ?

Don't forget the dog

OK, thanks for that. Need to take them out I guess

No, very low mileage at the moment (car has only 7000 and I am doing about 2000/year), so maybe only stock up on front ones ? Could still do with a part number ?

Still picking up spare parts to 'future-proof' my Superspec. Still thinking of brake shoes. Are they standard Sierra parts ? Anyone know the exact part number to save me buying the wrong ones ?

Same for me please

OK, that makes sense. Still don't understand why others are seeing it in their News Feed and I can't.

Everything I read says there should be a 'Join Group' button on the page, but I can find no trace of one. Guess I'll have to wait until someone invites me in

Nope. If I go there manually the 'Like' and 'Following' boxes are ticked but it is not included in my News feed. I'm sure when I joined the 'Kit Car Owners Group' I had to specifically invited ?

How do we join the Group ? I'm not seeing a 'Join Group' button

I had the same problem, but based on advice in the forum I replaced the clutch cable and redesigned the connection and it is now fine and very easy to operate. See http://the-superspec-journey.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/the-clutch-cable.html I am also going to try fixing a weak spring between the clutch arm and bell housing to keep it under tension as I understand that was a standard fit on the Escort when it used that gearbox. What fun

Thanks, very useful to know. Although on the wiring diagram I found (http://the-superspec...t-services.html) the Immobiliiser is Pin 13 (Pin 17 is the 'knock' sensor) ? Good scheme, one for the future, when I look at the thrust bearing clatter

OK, seems good, so bought that. Any other suggestions for 'future-proofing' for a Superspec ? I have a spare fan belt and a spare clutch cable. My only immediate thought was brake pads, I assume they just standard Sierra parts ?

As my Superspec (Rover 'T' 2000cc DOHC, circa 1995-1998) gets on in years I am aware that getting spare parts will become more and more difficult, so I am thinking I should pre-purchase anything 'unique' that might be needed in the future. This ECU (http://www.ebay.co.u...-/191014702359?) seems to be the right part (looks identical to my preset one) at a good price. A logical purchase ? Anyone know if it would be 'plug & play' or would it need to be programmed ?

I suspect he finished up buying it himself. Watch for it coming back on

But first 17 bids were a much more logical £300-£700.

And from all here (I have 16 here for lunch at the last count , although only 8 of them (all male) appear interested in discussing the car )

I can't really call this a 'Build' diary, as I bought the car already built. But I have started a blog at http://the-superspec-journey.blogspot.co.uk/ to describe my progress. Maybe we can describe it as a 'Maintenance and Improvement' diary All comments welcome, particuarly if I am doing sometihng wrong. Al

Interesting, think I will stick with Gun Gum As predicted all the bolts on the brackets sheared. And this is what was exposed when I removed the cover tube: There is no trace of any sealant although I know the previous owner used a lot, so I guess it has just all dried out and disappeared ? And it seems quite secure. So I am not certain why the previous owner put the extra tube and clamps on except maybe for added strength and prevent any flexing ? My in initial thought is to now cover the joins with GunGum and bandage to seal it properly. I don't really care what it looks like as it is all hidden by the heat shield, but should I also add another tube and clamps over the top to be absolutely sure ?

Yes, checked it now and it is definately blowing from the connecting tube, not the lamda sensor. Difficult to tell if it at a join or a hole has developed as the position is hidden. I agree the best solution is to take off the clamps and tube and rebuild it. Not surpisingly the bolts are rusted solid, first 2 applications of WD40 have been applied

Sorry, should have attached a picture. From the 'soot' on the bodywork it looks like it is blowing either from the join or there is a split in the connecting tube, although it may also be from the lamda sensor mounting. Haven't had a chance to isolate it yet as the first time I put my hand near it to feel I sliced my finger open on a sharp edge So still recovering from that.

After taking off my heat shield it looks like mine is blowing at the join. When I was a 'young lad' the solution was an empty can of baked beans and loads of 'Gun Gum' Has there been any change in the intervening years ? I have some 'Black Bob' following a recent recommendation, would that be suitable ? Al