John Mack

They don't make memories sitting in a garage.

Any joy with this Joe ?

Who does ?!!

My take on copper is that if it isn't secured correctly, then it will move and vibrate and in doing so then there's the possibility of it fracturing over time. If you replace pipes neatly "as they were" then there'll be no problem. It's no wonder it's not allowed in the US, have you seen their head honcho, imagine what their mechanics are like ! I've used both over the years, never had a problem with either although the kunifer does keep it's looks better but the copper is easier to use. Each does the job.

From your fault description it sounds like the float chamber/reservoir is dry and it's only running on the fuel that you've poured down it's throat. When you say there's fuel getting to the carb I assume you've removed the feed at the carb and cranked the engine and fuel has come out the pipe? If the filter is good then you'll need to lift the lid on the carb, take the tiny clip off the choke flap linkage and move the rod off the spindle. Be VERY careful as the clip could ping off and get lost. There's also a plastic type guide the lever goes through on the carb body but this won't hinder you taking the carb top off but may when you refit it. After the choke link rod is off, remove the 6 screws and lift the carb top off.......this is when you'll see if there's petrol in the reservoir/float chamber. Assuming there isn't then you'll need to check the needle valve that the float activated.......maybe it's sticking. The above should give you enough info to lifting the carb top but searching youtube for a tutorial on cleaning the carb out would be a good idea?

Is the gauze filter at the carb clean? Not sure what you mean by side jets?

Might heating and bending/straightening be an option ?

I assume the tool would be a bit of threaded bar and a couple of round tubes? I suppose if you fitted them a while back then why not go with what you know ......... except new ones might not be of the same quality ?

Try driving it harder I replaced mine with the poly type when I got the car mainly because I knew I could get the old ones out but wasn't sure about getting new ones in without damaging them and swearing a lot. Poly type were easy to fit.

That looks lovely

A quick ebay search suggests you should get one relatively easy?................... Crossflow Starter Motor for sale | eBay

Dodgy shock absorber maybe ?

No plans to sell at this time, cheers.

That looks like a nice Mk5 you have, feel free to post more pictures !

Nicest car on the street

It's come a long way !

As far as I know all mk5's would've left the factory with a self adjusting cable. Like you I fitted a mk3/4 pedal and cable. Here's one ........ Ford Cortina MK3 MK4 Pinto 1.6 2.0 SOHC Clutch Cable. cps1010 for sale at classic parts shack

Went out for a spin last night and it ended up being a lovely night so took a few pics, wished I’d washed it before going out…. been sitting outside for weeks.

Love it!

Stating where the car can be viewed might be useful for any interested parties ? I'm assuming 114k miles yes ? It's an import yes? What's the story with the black roof and mk5 bumpers ? Looks tidy GLWS

Steve, still plodding on and still getting used, now and again......I'll make an excuse to drive it to work just to keep the wheels turning. I'm ok with it sitting in Tesco's car park, it isn't perfect so if it were to pick up scrape or knock then so be it. But the time will come when it'll need some fettling, that's when it'll get some money spent and get a makeover...... but then I'll want to cherish it and keep it nice and NOT park it in Tesco's ! ......that might be when I stop enjoying it? These were made for using and I want to keep it usable, not wrap it in cotton wool. There's rust at the bottom of the rear screen at the O/S which will need dealing with very soon I'm well thanks, bought another bike just to add to the list of things to tinker with ! Hope you're well and still tinkering too?!

Everyone needs a break.

Good work that man ! I've got LED bulbs to replace the original illumination bulbs on my mk5, I know what I'll be doing as well when the clocks are out. THANK YOU

Car had been sitting outside and hadn’t been used in about 6 weeks so last night it got a clean and I used it today. Some pictures …..