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by northerntony
Thu Oct 21, 2004 11:22 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 5-Speed Sierra Gearbox
Replies: 35
Views: 9011

Thats right guv! See cam you just need to think outside the box son. Ill show you how its done on your car if you like cam
by northerntony
Thu Oct 21, 2004 11:12 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 5-Speed Sierra Gearbox
Replies: 35
Views: 9011

It can be done it would be done in a similar way to the 1.6D Moggy!! SIMPLE
by northerntony
Thu Oct 21, 2004 7:47 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 5-Speed Sierra Gearbox
Replies: 35
Views: 9011

just cut the bell housing where appropriate!
by northerntony
Wed Oct 20, 2004 3:20 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Low milage Morris Marina
Replies: 14
Views: 4517

As marinas are a tad -------

Diesel is the way foward
by northerntony
Wed Oct 20, 2004 2:38 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Low milage Morris Marina
Replies: 14
Views: 4517

Id scrap the idea! Along with the car! Come along & try out my perkins diesel conversion!!
by northerntony
Wed Oct 20, 2004 2:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Mmm, the fresh new smell of Petrol
Replies: 24
Views: 5313

keeping a lighter in the car is usefull for detecting fuel leaks!
by northerntony
Wed Oct 20, 2004 2:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 5-Speed Sierra Gearbox
Replies: 35
Views: 9011

Mk1 Ford sierra - no just £200 warranty
by northerntony
Mon Oct 18, 2004 12:05 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 5-Speed Sierra Gearbox
Replies: 35
Views: 9011

Coming soon - The new TT&CC Automatic minor!
by northerntony
Sun Oct 17, 2004 6:16 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Mmm, the fresh new smell of Petrol
Replies: 24
Views: 5313

Boom!
by northerntony
Sun Oct 17, 2004 6:10 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Ive lost my keys!!
Replies: 16
Views: 4731

Lee
Im glad you sorted your key woes out but next time come to me & ill sell you a nice motor & if you lose the keys you can get them replaced for nothing by them next door!
by northerntony
Tue Oct 05, 2004 1:19 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: tools and spares to carry
Replies: 63
Views: 21882

Thats very true cam, but the A series is very reliable & its only really age & fatique which causes many of the breakdowns. Many mogs were used & abused in there day & rarely broke down. Same as minis etc As long as they are looked after there isnt a great deal to worry about
by northerntony
Tue Oct 05, 2004 10:40 am
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: tools and spares to carry
Replies: 63
Views: 21882

Not 100% faith, but same faith as id have in any vehicle! Why shouldnt you! Sorry kev i was just being brief, if you want to give it a full service then go by a manual, obvioulsy brakes should be checked periodcally, but there is no need to get nurotic over any of it. As long as the simple mechanics...
by northerntony
Mon Oct 04, 2004 7:52 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: tools and spares to carry
Replies: 63
Views: 21882

Well really the minor is so simple, if the engine hasnt been serviced, give it a blitz, change the oil & filter, drain coolant, if in doubt replace all hoses & jubilee clips, add coolant, new dizzy, new points, plugs & HTs, service the fuel pump. Check all the tyres. Apart from A spare w...