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by peteleo
Sun Mar 07, 2021 2:24 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Girling Brake Bolt Locking Tabs.
Replies: 5
Views: 6407

Re: Girling Brake Bolt Locking Tabs.

I'll send you a few tomorrow. Pete
by peteleo
Thu Mar 04, 2021 12:50 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Girling Brake Bolt Locking Tabs.
Replies: 5
Views: 6407

Re: Girling Brake Bolt Locking Tabs.

Brent,

Got good used ones i can send you.

Pete
by peteleo
Mon Feb 15, 2021 5:37 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: What MK2 Cortina parts fit on an Anglia?
Replies: 2
Views: 3969

Re: What MK2 Cortina parts fit on an Anglia?

This site should answer all the questions regarding MK2 front suspension swap to 105E.

http://www.miltonrace.co.uk/
by peteleo
Tue Jan 26, 2021 12:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Save the planet - "Drive a Classic"
Replies: 5
Views: 6409

Re: Save the planet - "Drive a Classic"

There's quite a lot of info on the advantages / disadvantages of EV from what I've read it's mainly the manufacturing process of the batteries are harmful to the environment. Copied: " Electric cars have their own dirty little secret: Every electric vehicle, and most hybrid vehicles, rely on la...
by peteleo
Sun Jan 24, 2021 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Save the planet - "Drive a Classic"
Replies: 5
Views: 6409

Save the planet - "Drive a Classic"

I believe this has been posted before. Just fun to post again. It's been calculated that the production of 1 new motor vehicle produces roughly the same green house gases ( if you believe the AGW crap ) as an average older car in reasonable tune produces in TEN Years of daily use. The design life of...
by peteleo
Sun Jan 17, 2021 11:26 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Old poster returning with a 105e Estate
Replies: 10
Views: 9742

Re: Old poster returning with a 105e Estate

Most likely paint shops won't have the old paint mix formulas anymore. Nowadays they can exactly match the original paint by taking a photo of the dash or inner trunk lid.
by peteleo
Fri Jan 15, 2021 6:13 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Old poster returning with a 105e Estate
Replies: 10
Views: 9742

Re: Old poster returning with a 105e Estate

Welcome, Iwan. We exchanged messages a day or so ago. Forgot to ask if the Estate has the original engine still, maybe a 105E 997 ?

Good luck,

Pete
by peteleo
Wed Dec 23, 2020 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crossflow Cortina on BaT
Replies: 10
Views: 9239

Re: Crossflow Cortina on BaT

There was quit a lot of interest in this car. I think 24K would be a reasonable offer considering it has some paint issues.
by peteleo
Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:07 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Greetings from new Cortina owner in Colorado.
Replies: 4
Views: 5678

Re: Greetings from new Cortina owner in Colorado.

Welcome to the forum and Congrats on your new dream car. Good choice.
by peteleo
Fri Dec 04, 2020 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Driving Lights - What are they from?
Replies: 2
Views: 4087

Re: Driving Lights - What are they from?

As Brett says, Ford dealer option for a German Ford ? Covers are made to fit the lamps. They look vintage.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bosch-Halogen- ... SwypZb2KUg
by peteleo
Sat Oct 17, 2020 11:23 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Correct Stock Radiator Cap
Replies: 13
Views: 11771

Re: Correct Stock Radiator Cap

Hi Jim, Boiling point of water is 212F for every 3 psi is raised 1 degree F of additional pressure. Typical modern car normal cap is ~15psi will hold water in the system to ~260F. Adding ethlene or propylene glygol to water based coolant has to withstand temps below 32F or when its boiling point has...
by peteleo
Sat Oct 17, 2020 8:20 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Correct Stock Radiator Cap
Replies: 13
Views: 11771

Re: Correct Stock Radiator Cap

4 lbs caps were sufficient when only water was used as coolant and compression ratio ~7:1. Nowadays all engines use mixture of water / coolant which increases thermal pressure and prevents rust accumulating in the system and lubes the w/pump seal. Though 4 lbs cap would still be ok on a standard 100...
by peteleo
Fri Oct 16, 2020 7:20 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Mk1 Cortina Lower Ball Joints
Replies: 15
Views: 14524

Re: Mk1 Cortina Lower Ball Joints

I would always try purchasing in the States first. Ken at Dave Bean or ebay. Yesterford, Au has kits @ $75AU ea. Newfordspares: Ball joint set 204 pds.
Graeme at EnFord spares NZ. Prices vary considerably.
by peteleo
Sun Oct 11, 2020 4:29 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Thermostat Style
Replies: 4
Views: 5761

Re: Thermostat Style

Don't see original bellow types that often though they are still made. Easier to purchase a modern type 160F / 72C degree Stant 45356.
by peteleo
Mon Oct 05, 2020 12:45 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Correct Stock Radiator Cap
Replies: 13
Views: 11771

Re: Correct Stock Radiator Cap

Fred,

Just to clarify. Some 100E/300E models used the 4 lbs 1" reach caps EOA-8100A.