CAF

Thanks Simon, it would be interesting to know what Sierra it is? my donor was 1989 LX, I live in Dorset so it a bit of a stretch to Doncaster, but may be that's going to be my only option!

Thanks Steve, I have had a look on the WED and they are in very poor condition, also they want three figures for the two rusty old drive shafts, so at the moment I am going to keep looking.

Guys, Have been looking all over the WEB, trying to find a near side Sierra LX (1986) drive shaft, new, refurbished, repairer or secondhand, but they are like gold dust, any suggestions?

The picture I attached shows the broken off lip that the gaiter should be fitted to, I cut it off, sorry if that's confused a few. I live in Dorset but will go any where to get it refurbished / repaired!

I had a split gaiter and when I took out the drive shaft I found that the lip that the gaiter in clamped on has broken off, I have been on the web looking for somebody who could repair it or a possible new one, but getting the Drive Shaft Problem.pdf new one looks a difficult task. Does anybody know of a refurbishment company?

Hi Are these still available ?

I have a S7 ( from a Sierra LX 1986) and it has a split gaiter, I have removed the complete drive shaft (drum breaking) after dismantling the whole breaking system, but cannot see how split the shaft, I assume it need some type of extractor? What seemed like a not to difficult job for an old boy is becoming a nightmare, the other one also needs changing! Any suggestions would be appreciated, thanks.

Sorry guys went to the wrong White Hart! Catch you next time.

Hi cannot stay for a meal, but will try to drop in for a drink and chat, if that's ok?

Any route yet, where's the meeting point, but only if it's dry, and that will be a first for a few months down here on the Dorset coast!

Engine turns over OK, but does not fire! I did have it jacked up at the rear, could I have caused an air blockage? It sure seem like fuel starvation, I checked the fuel pump and it pumps up to the vapour separator (not quite sure what's that for), this looks like a sealed unit could there a blockage in that? The carburettor is a Weber with a Pinto 2.0 litre

I have just tried to get a new top hose for my S7 it has the Pinto engine, but it seems that no one now stocks these items and when I say "Kit Car"! its no chance mate without a ref number! Any suggestions? Regards Chris

Yes I think an earlier start we would be better!

Sorry, but the wife is insistant that she comes, must be the Quay side fish and chips, theres nothing like taking them out to dinner!

It's now 4 cars, count me in. Regards Chris

Its Open Top Sports Cars tomorrow night (Friday 5 August) at Poole Quay is anybody going?

What year Sierra was it off?

I am having a problem starting my Hood,when I turn the ignition the engine turns very slowly, its seemd to have got worse, I have charged the battery which is fairly new, is it a problem with the coil or starter motor?

Hi Martin Yes, its what I want, please could you also add the arms (indicator, washers and lights). Please let me know how much for post and packing + the extra parts and your address and I will put a cheque in the post to you. Many thanks CAF (Chris)

Hi Martin Have you forgotten the photograph? Regards Chris

Have you still got the speedo, rev counter, etc?

Just getting ready for the MOT and I have found the window screen squirters do not work (never use them, do not go out when its wet). They are the push button type (manually pump the button ), which must create a vacuum to pull the water from the bottle, any ideas?

Thanks, I better make that the next job! Regards CAF