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ifredriksen wrote:How did you guys remove the sticky glue after removing the black vinyl? I can't get it off, and I am reluctant to try petrol to remove it :S

You can use automotive panel wipe, that cuts through anything.
Or I used nail varnish remover. Was risky... but worked.

Its because of crap like this and other bad experiences with my insurance, that I leave the engine the hell alone on my 406. Well that, and the want of a reliable run around. If an engines done 100Kmiles as it has, why screw around with it? If it ain't broke, don't fix it. (Doesn;t apply to Psychos ...

Could be the stepper motor which regulates the air/fuel mixture.
This can cause erratic idling, stalling when depressing the clutch for a period of time like shifting gears when drawing up to lights.
The stepper might need a good clean out, or replacement.

Looking like the no nonsense sorta chap I have ye chalked as

supafrisk wrote:If it's a HDi. it will do 300k plus

She's a 2 litre Petrol.

Still, the bit about getting something that makes you smile is sound advice.
Thats why my nexts car WILL be a D9.

I've decided that I'll see if I can get my faithfull 6 past the big 200K mile mark. She's on 180 now.

supafrisk wrote:.................
If I were you mate, sell the fcukedus and get something that makes you smile when you walk out of your front door. That's why I have a V6 coupe as well...

Sound advice!!

See, you bought a ford. Report to the nearest insanitoriam for re education. The Focus is "reported" to be very reliable. But what you don't hear is how you can find your engine swithing off when your cruising at 70 on the motorway. Or how the Clutch falls apart in less than 20K miles. Or how the re...

Bitchin!

jameslxdt - PM sent... ive no idea how much its worth or how much it would cost to post, I might be able to help out as I go up to Central Scotland every few weeks and I'm about 40 miles outside London. Woot! That'd be grand, some beer bucks in it for you :) jameslxdt, PM me with an offer on the AC...

I think you'll have to chose between that or the silver dials mate.

First impressions are WOW!

But where do you put your number plates?
And isn't it law to have a mechanical means to open the doors from the outside?!

That silver insert you rushed out and bought when Geodiboy did his with the same.

I agree with Welton Forget the "in your face" spoilers. Its pretentious and make you look like a less well endowed idiot. Especialy on a car which realy does not sport a spoiler well. However, may I suggest this: Bootlid edge spoiler Thats a neat little spoiler which gives the boot a subtle, sportie...

pug406gtx wrote:Any pics deffinetly interested lol

oh and a price

Does that mean your ditching thew 1980s facia for your dash?