My XR4i. 30yrs old today via Southways Automotive.
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Another milestone passed recently on "Drive it Sunday" 88000 miles! High mileage now!
Unfortunately after a run out on Sunday a nasty oil leak was found, will need to get underneath to have a proper look.
Plans this year are to get a bit of paintwork done and sort out the faded/peeling top half of the bumpers.
Its new house has started in the form of a garage extension, that should be finished shortly.
And of course try and get out more.
Unfortunately after a run out on Sunday a nasty oil leak was found, will need to get underneath to have a proper look.
Plans this year are to get a bit of paintwork done and sort out the faded/peeling top half of the bumpers.
Its new house has started in the form of a garage extension, that should be finished shortly.
And of course try and get out more.
problemchild1976 said:
love it
you dont see many sierras on the road now.....given they were ford's family saloon and there used to be LOADS
JJ
my dad had an early (1983 Y) one & I recall two other ways they could check out early. Allegedly a minor rear shunt on those early cars rippled the floor pan beyond economic repair & on his the rear light wiring burnt out requiring a whole new loom. I expect the later cars were tweaked to change both of those.you dont see many sierras on the road now.....given they were ford's family saloon and there used to be LOADS
JJ
Fantastic car OP!
I can't remember the last time I saw a Sierra - where did they all go?
My mate had a Caspian Blue XR4i we used to take on trackdays (maybe that is one of the answers!) then I had a 1991 2.0GLSi Sapphire for 4 years. I had never had a car that long before so I must have liked it!
Good to see yours will get spoilt with a new home - the way quick Ford prices are going mad if you ever sell it you may get the cost of the garage extension back!
But I hope you can keep enjoying it.
I can't remember the last time I saw a Sierra - where did they all go?
My mate had a Caspian Blue XR4i we used to take on trackdays (maybe that is one of the answers!) then I had a 1991 2.0GLSi Sapphire for 4 years. I had never had a car that long before so I must have liked it!
Good to see yours will get spoilt with a new home - the way quick Ford prices are going mad if you ever sell it you may get the cost of the garage extension back!
But I hope you can keep enjoying it.
Mr Tidy said:
Fantastic car OP!
I can't remember the last time I saw a Sierra - where did they all go?
They got turned into kitcars! I can't remember the last time I saw a Sierra - where did they all go?
10-15 years ago you could get a roadworthy Sierra for £200 and strip the running gear, drive train, suspension etc to put into a kitcar. There hasn't been a modern equivalent since they dried up. BMWs and MX5s get used but not on the same scale as Sierras.You may have got an original brochure for your car OP, if not have a look here XR4i brochure scans Does your car have the 'clean hands' warning lights? What the hell are they?
Mr Tidy said:
Fantastic car OP!
I can't remember the last time I saw a Sierra - where did they all go?
My mate had a Caspian Blue XR4i we used to take on trackdays (maybe that is one of the answers!) then I had a 1991 2.0GLSi Sapphire for 4 years. I had never had a car that long before so I must have liked it!
Good to see yours will get spoilt with a new home - the way quick Ford prices are going mad if you ever sell it you may get the cost of the garage extension back!
But I hope you can keep enjoying it.
As well as rust, a lot of them disappeared with the scrappage schemes - stuff like XR4x4s and 4is weren't worth much when the scrappage scheme was in full swingI can't remember the last time I saw a Sierra - where did they all go?
My mate had a Caspian Blue XR4i we used to take on trackdays (maybe that is one of the answers!) then I had a 1991 2.0GLSi Sapphire for 4 years. I had never had a car that long before so I must have liked it!
Good to see yours will get spoilt with a new home - the way quick Ford prices are going mad if you ever sell it you may get the cost of the garage extension back!
But I hope you can keep enjoying it.
wolfracesonic said:
You may have got an original brochure for your car OP, if not have a look here XR4i brochure scans Does your car have the 'clean hands' warning lights? What the hell are they?
It was a row of warning lights for Oil level, rad level, washer fluid,front brake pad wear, fuel, and a outline of the car which informed you of doors open,and bulb failures. Seen here with the optional 12 function trip computer. 
T66ORA said:
It was a row of warning lights for Oil level, rad level, washer fluid,front brake pad wear, fuel, and a outline of the car which informed you of doors open,and bulb failures. Seen here with the optional 12 function trip computer.
That door/bulb module was quite useful
Never had the optional computer though
s m said:
T66ORA said:
It was a row of warning lights for Oil level, rad level, washer fluid,front brake pad wear, fuel, and a outline of the car which informed you of doors open,and bulb failures. Seen here with the optional 12 function trip computer.
Never had the optional computer though
A quick update, nominal use while concentrating on the building of the Sierra`s new home(garage)
The old girl was pressed into service when we were let down with a van, you wouldn`t get this in a TT or TVR
After gentle run to a rare meet the 4i achieved a creditable 28.7 mpg, not bad for a 33yr old Ford V6.
We entered 2 cars for a local car show over the bank holiday weekend,
Another MoT passed, the handbrake was adjusted at the same time, 547 miles this year.
I took the opportunity to take a couple of shots at the Submarine Museum,i was serving when I bought the car back in 1985.
The end of season show on Sunday 18th will be the Sierra last run out of the year, before going back into hibernation.
The old girl was pressed into service when we were let down with a van, you wouldn`t get this in a TT or TVR
After gentle run to a rare meet the 4i achieved a creditable 28.7 mpg, not bad for a 33yr old Ford V6.
We entered 2 cars for a local car show over the bank holiday weekend,
Another MoT passed, the handbrake was adjusted at the same time, 547 miles this year.
I took the opportunity to take a couple of shots at the Submarine Museum,i was serving when I bought the car back in 1985.
The end of season show on Sunday 18th will be the Sierra last run out of the year, before going back into hibernation.
T66ORA said:
A quick update, nominal use while concentrating on the building of the Sierra`s new home(garage)
The old girl was pressed into service when we were let down with a van, you wouldn`t get this in a TT or TVR
After gentle run to a rare meet the 4i achieved a creditable 28.7 mpg, not bad for a 33yr old Ford V6.
We entered 2 cars for a local car show over the bank holiday weekend,
Another MoT passed, the handbrake was adjusted at the same time, 547 miles this year.
I took the opportunity to take a couple of shots at the Submarine Museum,i was serving when I bought the car back in 1985.
The end of season show on Sunday 18th will be the Sierra last run out of the year, before going back into hibernation.
Excellent Tony, forgot all about the car show at the weekend myself. The old girl was pressed into service when we were let down with a van, you wouldn`t get this in a TT or TVR
After gentle run to a rare meet the 4i achieved a creditable 28.7 mpg, not bad for a 33yr old Ford V6.
We entered 2 cars for a local car show over the bank holiday weekend,
Another MoT passed, the handbrake was adjusted at the same time, 547 miles this year.
I took the opportunity to take a couple of shots at the Submarine Museum,i was serving when I bought the car back in 1985.
The end of season show on Sunday 18th will be the Sierra last run out of the year, before going back into hibernation.
A quick update.
Brought the 4i out of hibernation a couple of weeks ago, started up ok but then developed a fuel leak just before the fuel filter, and another nasty oil leak from the heat exchanger/oil cooler sandwich plate.
I quick cut and shut on the fuel line has made a decent temporary repair, but the oil leak will have to wait till later in the month when it returns to Southways for new front shocks and bearings to be fitted as well as a quick service.
Rich seems to think that Poly bushing the whole front end at the same time is the way forward, but I have heard conflicting reports about deteriorating the ride, its not a B road stormer so I will give it some thought.
Then it will be off to Simply Ford at Beaulieu for the its first show of the season{ May bank holiday weekend}
I gave the car a quick chamois and quick wax then tackled the front bumper,
The Camera never lies?? Well yes actually it does. Like any 30 odd year Ford with plastic bumpers mine have started to fade and peel. From a distance or caught on Camera they look fine. So I spent a hour or so doing the front, thought I would share some before and after shots. They might need another coat not sure yet
A great improvement especially the corner which was knocked many moons ago .The dye is not cheap at £25 but it might just have saved me a bumper and cladding respray.
I will do the rest of the body kit in the near future to match it all up.
AFTER
That's it for now, will take a few shots of the suspension change later in the month
Brought the 4i out of hibernation a couple of weeks ago, started up ok but then developed a fuel leak just before the fuel filter, and another nasty oil leak from the heat exchanger/oil cooler sandwich plate.
I quick cut and shut on the fuel line has made a decent temporary repair, but the oil leak will have to wait till later in the month when it returns to Southways for new front shocks and bearings to be fitted as well as a quick service.
Rich seems to think that Poly bushing the whole front end at the same time is the way forward, but I have heard conflicting reports about deteriorating the ride, its not a B road stormer so I will give it some thought.
Then it will be off to Simply Ford at Beaulieu for the its first show of the season{ May bank holiday weekend}
I gave the car a quick chamois and quick wax then tackled the front bumper,
The Camera never lies?? Well yes actually it does. Like any 30 odd year Ford with plastic bumpers mine have started to fade and peel. From a distance or caught on Camera they look fine. So I spent a hour or so doing the front, thought I would share some before and after shots. They might need another coat not sure yet
A great improvement especially the corner which was knocked many moons ago .The dye is not cheap at £25 but it might just have saved me a bumper and cladding respray.
I will do the rest of the body kit in the near future to match it all up.
AFTER
That's it for now, will take a few shots of the suspension change later in the month
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