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What's up with your type 9 that makes you want to change back?
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My Mk3 GT has been off the road about 5 years, I'm looking to get the rust sorted, a respray, mend a hole in the petrol tank.. a few little jobs to get it in good drivable condition basically. Main rust spots from memory are wheel arches, rear boot, a leak from somewhere that collects in the footwells. As it's a vinyl roof there are rust lumps underneath that too, I'll probably get rid of it completely rather than refitted a new one. Anyway it's been ten years since it's had any major maintenance, by Nigel (LHD16E on this forum) I believe he's retired now. I'm based in London but car is currently in Gloucestershire. Will need towing as clutch is seized from standing so long. Please PM me if you're interested in working on it or know someone who might be Charlie
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You need a 2.0 4 speed then as 1.3/1.6 is different ( same in ohc/ohv) smaller clutch & prop than the 2.0. What problems? as 2.0 to 5 speed is easiest of the lot.
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Hi, what gearbox was in the mk4/5 cortina 2.0? Will a type 3 fit also were 1.6 different from 2.0 and was the ohv gearbox same as ohc? Basically I'm struggling with my type 9 and thinking of going back to 4 speed but not sure which will fit.
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I'm in Leeds so a bit nearer time I'll get back in touch.
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Gerardw joined the community
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Get something about 20mm wide thickness of a screwdriver ( but blunt) prise the inner edge up & push over the lip it's hard to explain. Start on the lower edge of the window & work along then up one side once you get 2/3 of way you'll be able to push the lot out. All MK3/4/5 use the same piece in the tailgate. MK4/5 use the same on side ( MK3 is a different size) but are handed. All use clear, MK3 early MK4 are green tint, late MK4/5 are brown. The rubber is harder to find than glass. Easier to show you but can guarantee your not local lol.
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Hi, I'm wanting to remove the rear windows in a mk5 estate does anybody know how without breaking them as they are like rocking horse s**t to get hold of!
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You need to make a sprung lever system under the car but I was told the disc brake conversion didn't work with dash handbrake.
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Do you here the starter click? It could be worn ignition switch. Use a piece of wire touch the red & black wires together if it then turns over it's the ignition switch ( circular box) that's worn inside. The switch's are the same across the range but plug varies so you must make sure you match it. If it still won't start it could be the inhibitor relay this is fastened to the lower dash or drivers inner wing, to check this again with a piece of wire join the black/yellow wires if it then starts the relay is faulty , replace ( all 70's ford autos use the same one) The inhibitor switch on g box could be worn try moving selector to neutral & try starting if this works you'll need a replacement ( prefacelift use the Borg Warner type 35 box ) try a BL specialist as they also used this one, or just start in neutral instead of park. If this doesn't work check the wires/terminals for physical damage
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Hello could anybody please help me? I have attached a link to a short YouTube video of the starting issue. I am having with my 1972 Ford Cortina 1.6 GXL OHC would it be possible if anyone has the time to have a quick look and comment on what they might think my issue is? I would very much appreciate this. If you could leave any comments on the comment section of the YouTube video or you could post them here either way, I would appreciate any feedback thank you
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Yes, and they all should have by law a full width OVERSIZE LOAD back bumper sticker.
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View Advert Cortina mk 2 series 1 gt 1967 Hi just testing the water on my very sorted mk 2 I’ve owned and restored this for nearly 14 years too much to list on this car unfortunately but if yiou are seriously interested get in touch rare mk 2 gt not many left and I haven’t seen 1 as nice as mine yet ? Im away until Sunday many thanks Advertiser Kawasuki9750 Date 03/20/2025 Price 16,500.00 GBP Category Cars For Sale
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View Advert Cortina mk 2 series 1 gt 1967 Hi just testing the water on my very sorted mk 2 I’ve owned and restored this for nearly 14 years too much to list on this car unfortunately but if yiou are seriously interested get in touch rare mk 2 gt not many left and I haven’t seen 1 as nice as mine yet ? Im away until Sunday many thanks Advertiser Kawasuki9750 Date 03/20/2025 Price 16,500.00 GBP Category Cars For Sale
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Yesterday (18 March) around 1.30pm it was really nice to see a dark estate V reg. I think the plate ended something like 519V or 915V It travelled from the north circular up the A1 and onto the M1 at junction 2 where I had to turn off. Amazing how small even an estate looks these days surrounded by the usual oversized SUVs
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Ddav124 joined the community
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On speaking to the guy he had no fittings going with the louvre. Thanks John. It may be worth having the details should a one come up again with no fittings included..
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Mk 3 XLE hubcaps
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I have a pair of XLE hubcaps sdorasamy@yahoo.com
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XLE hubcaps from Sunny South Africa
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I have 2x XLE hubcaps only if you're interested. I also have a friend who'll part with the rims for them. If anyone is interested, please contact me at: sdorasamy@yahoo.com
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Mk1-2 escort has one that's on an extension perhaps this might be similar.
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Hi Paul , the only Mk2 with a tower type servo and dual circuit cylinder was for some of the export markets which also required a recess in the inner wing to make room so doubtful you would find that available here . You might be better off trying to find a servo that bolts to the bulkhead such as the later Cortinas but I dont know if there is room beside the inner wing or even if the bore sizes and suchlike would be suitable for the Willwood set up ??
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Hi my first post I am asking for help about servo and master cylinder to use. I have a mk2 Cortina for which I want to put a dual system. I have seen on the parts catalogue there is a tower system which I have never seen for sale so I will manufacture myself. The problem I am having is what one to use. I have wilwood 4 pots all round with a rear disc conversion. any ideas would be much appreciated Paul
