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Cheers 👍

Cheers

The rims were new from eBay - The hub caps were shipped over from SA and were blue. My good friend Paul took them and respirated them for me. Unfortunately they were too big for the rims so a local garage sorted the rims to take the larger hubs.

Superb Craig - To the rescue as always. Thank you 👍

A better look than the after market alloys.

Had the wheels back today with original XLE hub caps. Had them sprayed to match.

1795 3.0 XLE “Big Six” Import from South Africa

Managed to get some from Burtons Any advice changing these? Also changing track rod ends. Tips, do’s and don’ts please chaps. Thanks, Tony

Hi, I need a pair of gaiters - think they are track rod ends? Circled in red to give an idea. Thanks, Tony

All sorted now 👍😎

Thanks Craig 👍

As per title…….. After a set of wheel nuts to fit a set of steel rims to my MK3 - See image of rim. Anything out there? Thanks, Tony

Hello, Are these still available?? Thanks, Tony

Borg Warner - South Africa Ford This Rear Axel and propshaft was from a 1975 - South African Ford Cortina MK3 It was a 3.0 Litre XLE - 4 door saloon. One of the shafts has a buckle and makes a whining noise. Gave the car a slight wobble when traveling. I did try to repair this but failed miserably. So ended up replacing for a recon Atlas. I am no mechanic and the garages I went to also proved to be as useless. Especially JD Classics in Chelmsford, Essex. All I know is this:- The shaft has 23 teeth which run 50mm along shaft The shaft has a total length of 740 mm with a 25.4 diameter I’ve been told the diff has a ratio of 3.1 :1 But equally told the ratio could also be 3.44:1 or 3.45:1 Sorry I haven’t a clue which is correct - so please don’t take this information as gospel, a guide at best Open to offers Happy to answer questions and send more pictures if needed - anything more I can’t help!! Collection only from Barking - East London Easy access from M25, M11, A406, A13

Hello all, Can anyone collect a set of Cortina 13” wheels from a town called Congleton CW12 area of Cheshire? Need a parts train back to East London please. Thanks, Tony

Hello, Need your help getting two plastic carpet sills collected from Banbury to East London. No rush - thankful for any help please. Thanks

Hello, After a pair of rear coil springs for my 1975 MK3 3.0 V6 Anything out there?? Thanks, Tony

Local gent possibly - They are in Chelmsford. Heavy price 💪 or bargain ???

Don’t know Craig - first time I’ve seen this car. Is a nice example 👍

Cycling down the Commercial Road in London this afternoon and passed this lovely silver Cortina. What a great example 👍

Hello, Anyone from Essex / East London going to the restoration show at the NEC next weekend? I need a pair of plastic carpet/sill covers collected and bought closer to home. Can anyone help please? Thanks - Tony

Thanks for the update Craig, appreciate your help with this 👍😎

Not sure really?? If liability is proven then my excess is refunded and it will be classed as a non fault claim so premium will not change. Claiming against the council is a difficult task - weight of insurers behind you gives better odds so a better route to go, albeit risky.

Hello all, Some of you may have read my post regarding the issues I’m having. Anyway, I need an axel from either of the following:- MK 4 or 5 Cortina 2.3 V6 MK5 Cortina 2.0 Must be later than 1982 Y Reg If any one has an axel spare off of any of these cars please get in touch. Thanks, Tony

Yes very frustrating - totally reliant of of people for help and advice. Thankfully this site and the MK owners club have genuine, honest people willing to help and go the extra mile for you. Really is appreciated people 👍