1991 Ford Sierra Laser
Discussion
Thanks for the nice comments, the pictures show it to be in absolutely brilliant condition however there are a few scabs and scars along the car. The sills have also been done at some point but I imagine there are very few 21 year old Ford's that haven't had sills done! The cambelt is going to get done ASAP as it's not worth the risk.
I shall try the rubber glove trick, as I've tried hoovering, brushing and even sticking tape to the seats to see if that will lift it off! Yes many people have commented that it's Inspector Frost's car
I shall try the rubber glove trick, as I've tried hoovering, brushing and even sticking tape to the seats to see if that will lift it off! Yes many people have commented that it's Inspector Frost's car
There is a J-reg Sierra in Armadale, looks to be in immaculate condition, I see it most Sunday mornings on te way to take our daughter swimming. It looks to be a dark grey colour. I actually stopped this morning and got the Mrs to take a pic of it, great bit of retro motoring.
The one I am talking about isn't a Cosworth, just looks similar to the OP's.
The one I am talking about isn't a Cosworth, just looks similar to the OP's.
DouggyMc said:
Thanks for the nice comments, the pictures show it to be in absolutely brilliant condition however there are a few scabs and scars along the car. The sills have also been done at some point but I imagine there are very few 21 year old Ford's that haven't had sills done! The cambelt is going to get done ASAP as it's not worth the risk.
I shall try the rubber glove trick, as I've tried hoovering, brushing and even sticking tape to the seats to see if that will lift it off! Yes many people have commented that it's Inspector Frost's car
It's a non interference engine, so it won't matter!I shall try the rubber glove trick, as I've tried hoovering, brushing and even sticking tape to the seats to see if that will lift it off! Yes many people have commented that it's Inspector Frost's car
(But still worth doing, just in case)
Flipatron said:
Check the arches for rust and change the cambelt.
Waterpump too, they like to leak. Piss easy job though. Rollcage said:
It's a non interference engine, so it won't matter!
'Normal' CVH's are (the european ones), and I'd assume this is as well, but the 1.8 is a bit of a weird engine, something to do with the american 1.9 or something One thing I love about them, they are smaller on the outside than a lot of "compact" cars. I'm thinking stuff like the MINI here. But on the inside there's a huge amount of space, with a massive boot! The legroom in the back seems much better than the current Mondeo, which is only slightly smaller than a bus.
Thought I would do a quick update on the old girl.
Been using it for a year now, almost daily. Returns good mpg and is very reliable!
Apart from when it ate a tappett...
And the brakes were rebuilt...
But it went back up to Scotland several times without fault! Even coped well with the severe snow in Kintyre in March last year.
The sills were beginning to look tatty as hell at the rear. So a quick coat of spray on waxoyl stuff.
Also got fed up with the cracked, split and ruined old Laser wheeltrims on it. So I picked up some n.o.s pepperpot wheeltrims from a MK1.
Plans for this year is to sort out the corrosion on the rear arch and sills, remove the dents from the front wings and get the paintwork up to a good standard. Might also be tempted to do an engine swap. Any recommedations for a engine swap?
Been using it for a year now, almost daily. Returns good mpg and is very reliable!
Apart from when it ate a tappett...
And the brakes were rebuilt...
But it went back up to Scotland several times without fault! Even coped well with the severe snow in Kintyre in March last year.
The sills were beginning to look tatty as hell at the rear. So a quick coat of spray on waxoyl stuff.
Also got fed up with the cracked, split and ruined old Laser wheeltrims on it. So I picked up some n.o.s pepperpot wheeltrims from a MK1.
Plans for this year is to sort out the corrosion on the rear arch and sills, remove the dents from the front wings and get the paintwork up to a good standard. Might also be tempted to do an engine swap. Any recommedations for a engine swap?
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