rthomas69

17 hours ago, RallyChris said:

Something to bare in mind is that the smallest Sierra rear disc diameter is 240mm, i.e the same as what you likely have already on the front of the car from a base spec Sierra, so as above the system is likely to have too much rear bias. IMO rear discs are only worth doing if you also upgrade the fronts to something bigger.

True the discs are the same size (253mm) however the pistons in the rear calipers are significantly smaller (34mm rear compared to 54mm front) therefore not the same braking force.

I made my own caliper carriers & used early Ford Focus parts (actually the same discs as the Sierra) as they don't have the 'Cosworth tax' added to the price 

This is from the IVA manual -

Note 4: Either of the following scenarios will also be
considered acceptable:
􀁸 The rear fog lamp(s) may continue to operate until the
position lamps are switched off, and the rear fog
lamp(s) must then remain off until deliberately
switched on again or,
􀁸 An audible warning, additional to the mandatory telltale
light, must be activated if the ignition is switched
off or the ignition key is withdrawn and the driver's
door is opened, whether the lamps in (RS4) are on or
off, whilst the rear fog lamp switch is in the "on"
position.

I've fitted one of these -  REAR FOG LIGHT CONTROLLER for new IVA rules | Car Builder - Kit & Classic Car Parts Specialist

Another option is MK1 Focus, I've got 3 spares if they are any use to you as I'm not far from you (Kettering side of Northampton)

Unfortunately this happens a lot & will require an IVA test to make it legal

Seems to be a bit of an issue on monocoque chassis vehicles, mine has had similar cracks in a couple of places adjacent to the welds which I have ground back & re-welded (& it's never even been on the road yet)

20 hours ago, IanS said:

All 205 blocks are 2l

all 20 blocks are 2l

all 18 blocks are 1.8L

all 16 blocks are 1.6l

all 13 blocks are 1.3l (very rare)

 

Also a 202 block (again 2l)

I found it was actually cheaper (& an easier job) to replace the whole arm (paid about £35 for a pair of Borg & Beck ones on ebay last year)

There is a couple on evilbay which don't appear to have the usual Cosworth tax added.

K32230 A.B.S. Accelerator Cable for FORD SIERRA (autodoc.co.uk)

I've fitted a Focus master cylinder without the servo. One of the reasons I went with this one is because I've fitted Focus rear brakes (discs) so the theory was the brake balance from this servo should be right.

I've finally found a solution to the Capri fuel level without spending the £200 that people want on eBay for an Escort estate sender. I've grafted an early Beetle sender onto the Sierra unit & it seems to work ok, so for just over £20 I'm happy

Jamsport in Northampton specialise duratec engines

I'm finally getting somewhere with my build (had the car over 6 years, but other projects have always got in the way). I have loads of questions but addressing one at a time. I am fitting a windscreen (I know people will say it's easier to fit post IVA) but I already have the heater, wipers & screen washers fitted (I've also got a correctly marked screen) so there is nothing stopping me fitting the screen but when it comes to the support brackets they are just 3mm steel,  so what have people done regarding the edges as at 3mm thick it doesn't allow a 2.5 mm rad on each side & it's not really possible to fit edging trim? Bit of a long winded way of saying 'what have people done with the windscreen bracket to pass the IVA test'

Been reading through loads of posts on here & it seems the only way to get it right is to use a mk2 escort estate sender - found a nos one in Australia for about £230 on ebay so that's not an option. I guess it works within reason as it is so will worry about it at a later date.

I’m sure this must have been covered at some point. I’m fitting Capri clocks & I’m struggling with the fuel gauge (Sierra sender) as in it only goes half way when it should show full has anyone done the same or know how to address the issue?

I changed my starter motor for a high torque one (less than 70 quid on evilbay) because of sluggish starting & it was a game changer

I was told 120's on the front, original were something like 170/180 which was far too stiff, but not sure about the rear.

That's one quality series 3.
Mine is still not fully built & if I can get it to half the quality of that build I'll be happy.

I've put mine in the coolant line. You can buy an aluminium hose fitting with a boss on it to accept a switch.

If cost isn't an issue Harris Performance Engines are the guru's when it comes to pinto's Harris Performance Engines - Modified Ford Engines since the 1930's (hpemotorsport.co.uk)

On 6/1/2021 at 8:19 PM, richyb66 said:

Well I've manage 3 different area meets in just 8 days, Leics, Warks / Worcs / West Mids and Staffs so some things must be returning to normal. 

Also managed to get to the camping weekend over the Bank Holiday and meet new Wilts / Hants / Dorset Area Secretary Tony Godden who seems to be making good progress getting things moving in that part of the country.

A few new members joined us in May and they are listed below, welcome to them and also thanks to the many people who have renewed their memberships for another year.

Simon M           Heckler                               Salisbury

Shaun T            shaun_tommo88            Widnes

Robert O           GUNNIE                               Nottingham

Stephen R         Stephen rees                   Basingstoke

Jamie P             JamieT16                            Coventry

Richard T          rthomas69                        Northampton               

Nigel W            Nigel Williams                   Southampton

I wouldn't say I'm a new member as I joined about 6 years ago when I first picked up my sorry looking barely started series 3 project but due to a house move (& subsequent refurbishment) the car was put on hold but now it's all systems go again with the build

I’ve fitted focus rear callipers & discs mounted on custom carriers that I had made

Pm sent

Rich

Sorry not been on here for a while as I'm in the process of moving house, but yes I do still have them