Practically Classics Forum

is a volvo 740 (prefacelift mind you) a modern classic as i have one to restore,i would like to hear your thoughts

i had a 1995 n plate 850 2.0 20v non turbo and it started using loads of coolant then blew the radiator,i replaced it with a scrappy find rad and within 8 weeks the head gasket blew like a demented kettle wrecking the head and busting the block at no 2 cylinder wall to waterway,the gaskets dont go ...

i would try changing the fuel filter,it sounds like a fuel delivery problem to me,also try a bottle of fuel injection cleaner

i know this might be a daft idea,and shoot me down if you want but how about converting the struts to 2.25 inch coil overs,you have to weld the threaded sleeve to the outer case of the strut,or another daft idea how about a capri front strut

im building a distributorless system for the car,based on the ford edis 8 system from american fords and possibly late jag v8 engines,so if it works i will publish a link to show how i did it
thanks to everyone who has helped

hi everyone
i see allsorts every day,ranging from the cars at work which include a 1950 ford pilot,a1950's austin a35,a 82 ford capri,a 81 ford fiesta,2 morris minors a 66 and a 67,a reliant scimitar,several ford sierras and a volvo 740 which was my dads last car before he passed away,and several ...

hi everyone,
does anyone know if there is any truth in the things i have been hearing about setting up a ford flathead v8 distributor,my father in law says they have to be set up in a jig for proper running.im on restoring a 1950 version and i cant get a spark out of it for love nor money
can anyone ...

i once come across the same problem on a turbo diesel on a w plate,it was the caliper carrier rattling as some rust got trapped during reassembly and the carrier wasnt torqued down properly,therfore knocking under movement
hope this helps
regards oldfordman

hi there,i have done the ford numbers for you if its any help
77fg 13a603-aa is mk 1 fiesta passenger side rear lamp
73ag 13405-aa is mk1/mk2 escort estate nearside rear unit
75ag 13445-bb is amk2 escort saloon rear lamp unit
hope this helps