Bobberoo’s Ford Fetish Thread (Warning: Contains Peanut)
Discussion
bungz said:
Does the focus have a pump in the tank?
If so that's cheating the mondeo doesn't have one and is a pig to bleed!
See how you get on with the cheap arms, balljoints lasted about 12 months for me which was disappointing but not unexpected.
In hindsight I would have bought ones with bolt on ball joints over the riveted ones as that's what failed on mine.
To be honest I'd already done the arms and links on the old(older) Focus so knew that cheap control arms are a big no, no!! These are guaranteed for a couple of years and considering I only do around 5k a year I'm fairly confident I'll get at least 3yrs out of them, I bought the same ones for the other Focus and we've done around 40k on those over 4 years and they're only just starting to knock, as for the pump it's a diesel so I don't know I presumed that there was one as the system needs pressure to work, hence the priming by turning the ignition on three times to pressurise and air purge the filter.If so that's cheating the mondeo doesn't have one and is a pig to bleed!
See how you get on with the cheap arms, balljoints lasted about 12 months for me which was disappointing but not unexpected.
In hindsight I would have bought ones with bolt on ball joints over the riveted ones as that's what failed on mine.
An unscheduled part4....
Today's the first time I've had the under tray off the new(old) Focus to change the oil and oil filter, it's not good when the first thing you notice is this!!!!
Some f
king halfwit, ham fisted spanner monkey has jacked the car/engine up with the sump, it's quite badly deformed but is still sound, it's creased where the sump plug screws in but fortunately it still seals, looks like a new sump is on the cards at some point!! 
Still I've changed the oil and filter, I always use Castrol Magnatec A5 which is specifically for Ford engines, so at least that's the Rioja Blue Racing Focus all done now, yes, yes I know I still have the air filter to replace!!!
Just the old(old) Focus to service now!!!
Today's the first time I've had the under tray off the new(old) Focus to change the oil and oil filter, it's not good when the first thing you notice is this!!!!
Some f
king halfwit, ham fisted spanner monkey has jacked the car/engine up with the sump, it's quite badly deformed but is still sound, it's creased where the sump plug screws in but fortunately it still seals, looks like a new sump is on the cards at some point!! Still I've changed the oil and filter, I always use Castrol Magnatec A5 which is specifically for Ford engines, so at least that's the Rioja Blue Racing Focus all done now, yes, yes I know I still have the air filter to replace!!!
Just the old(old) Focus to service now!!!
StuntmanMike said:
Bobberoo99 said:
Scrump said:
A fella should just put the undertray back and pretend he didn’t see that.
She factree!!! 
Secondary unscheduled update part4b!!!
When using the piggyback fuse fir the dashcam installation, only use the fuse slot closest to the blades, or the bottom one if you like, apparently the upper of the two fuse slots is only there for sts and giggles, first proper drive since installing it and I had both airbag and seatbelt warning lights on the dash, moved the fuse to the lower slot and they went away!!!
When using the piggyback fuse fir the dashcam installation, only use the fuse slot closest to the blades, or the bottom one if you like, apparently the upper of the two fuse slots is only there for s
ts and giggles, first proper drive since installing it and I had both airbag and seatbelt warning lights on the dash, moved the fuse to the lower slot and they went away!!! Yet another sodding unscheduled update part4bV2.1c
Turns out that the piggyback fuse holder is fooked, there's no power coming out of it!!!
So rather than mess about ripping it all out, opening a return to Amazon and generally pissing about I've ordered some replacements from Amazon, there's four of them for £5.99, surely one of them will work!!!!
Turns out that the piggyback fuse holder is fooked, there's no power coming out of it!!!
So rather than mess about ripping it all out, opening a return to Amazon and generally pissing about I've ordered some replacements from Amazon, there's four of them for £5.99, surely one of them will work!!!!
Bobberoo99 said:
Yet another sodding unscheduled update part4bV2.1c
Turns out that the piggyback fuse holder is fooked, there's no power coming out of it!!!
So rather than mess about ripping it all out, opening a return to Amazon and generally pissing about I've ordered some replacements from Amazon, there's four of them for £5.99, surely one of them will work!!!!
when I've installed hard wired dash cams, there's usually a grey 1 or 2a fuse in 1 slot and then the fuse you're replacing goes in the other slot. i think the wire from the piggyback connector is only wired up to one side and the 5/10/15A etc fuse just links back down in the same way it always didTurns out that the piggyback fuse holder is fooked, there's no power coming out of it!!!
So rather than mess about ripping it all out, opening a return to Amazon and generally pissing about I've ordered some replacements from Amazon, there's four of them for £5.99, surely one of them will work!!!!
RazerSauber said:
Bobberoo99 said:
Yet another sodding unscheduled update part4bV2.1c
Turns out that the piggyback fuse holder is fooked, there's no power coming out of it!!!
So rather than mess about ripping it all out, opening a return to Amazon and generally pissing about I've ordered some replacements from Amazon, there's four of them for £5.99, surely one of them will work!!!!
when I've installed hard wired dash cams, there's usually a grey 1 or 2a fuse in 1 slot and then the fuse you're replacing goes in the other slot. i think the wire from the piggyback connector is only wired up to one side and the 5/10/15A etc fuse just links back down in the same way it always didTurns out that the piggyback fuse holder is fooked, there's no power coming out of it!!!
So rather than mess about ripping it all out, opening a return to Amazon and generally pissing about I've ordered some replacements from Amazon, there's four of them for £5.99, surely one of them will work!!!!
Bobberoo99 said:
RazerSauber said:
Bobberoo99 said:
Yet another sodding unscheduled update part4bV2.1c
Turns out that the piggyback fuse holder is fooked, there's no power coming out of it!!!
So rather than mess about ripping it all out, opening a return to Amazon and generally pissing about I've ordered some replacements from Amazon, there's four of them for £5.99, surely one of them will work!!!!
when I've installed hard wired dash cams, there's usually a grey 1 or 2a fuse in 1 slot and then the fuse you're replacing goes in the other slot. i think the wire from the piggyback connector is only wired up to one side and the 5/10/15A etc fuse just links back down in the same way it always didTurns out that the piggyback fuse holder is fooked, there's no power coming out of it!!!
So rather than mess about ripping it all out, opening a return to Amazon and generally pissing about I've ordered some replacements from Amazon, there's four of them for £5.99, surely one of them will work!!!!
Saw in Eyersey1234 thread you wanted the etis info on your Focus (Blue one)
Minor Features
Less Underfloor Stowage No.2
Saarlouis Plant Built
Security Lock Group #6
Less Special Equipment Package
Convenience Group No.3
Less Marketing Flex Prep Pack
Marketing Level 1
Less Tyre Repair Service Kit
With Auto Closing Windows
Power Front Windows One Touch Up/Do
Power Rear Window One Shot Up/Down
With Privacy Glass
Less Windshield Heat Shielding
With Heated Windscreen
Less Console Ashtray
With Cooled Glove Box
With Short Floor Console
Int Env Colour - Medium Dark Flint
Interior Feature Colour - Ebony
Front Floor Carpet Mats
Less Sun Blinds
With Load Floor Carpet
With Cargo Area Mgmt System Level 1
Roof Rack - Aluminium
With Electrochromic R/View Mirror
Dual Power Htd Signal Mirrors
With Rear Center Head Restraint
With Drivers Manual Lumbar Support
Less Passenger Seat Lumbar Support
Less Temp Control Driver Seat
Less Temp Control Passengers Seat
With Driver 4 Way Mnl.Seat Adjuster
With Pass 2 Way Manual Seat Adjust
Less Trailer Coupling
Ignition Flip Key With Remote Unit
With Second Remote Ign Flip Key
With Door Dead Locks
With Door Entry Remote Control Unit
Less Keyless Entry System
With Automatic Windscreen Wiper
With Heated Washer Jet
Less Headlamp Washer/Wiper
Less Sun Roof
Air Curtain Restraint LH
Air Curtain Restraint RH
With Driver Air Bag
With Passenger Air Bag
With Side Air Bag - Drivers Side
With Side Air Bag - Passenger Side
Less Isofix Hard Point Attach
With Steel Spare Wheel
With Standard Rear Shock Absorbers
7.0 X 16" 20 Spoke Aluminium Wheels
205/55VR-16 BSW Tyre
Locking Wheel Nuts
With Standard Suspension
With Rear Disc Brakes
With Brake Emergency Assist
With IVD/Traction Control/ABS
Less Skid Plates
Sports Front Seat
With Fixed Foot Pedals
Steering Wheel - 3 Spoke Leather
Less Speed Control
With Supplemental Air Heater
With Instrument Cluster - Rheostat
Less Tyre Inflation Monitor
Thatcham Catergory 1 Alarm System
Less Rear Parking Aid
Less Front Parking Aid
With A/V Jack
Less Bluetooth
High Level With CD And AM/FM Radio
Ice Feature Pack 6
With 8 High Series Radio Speakers
Less Telephone Preparation Pack
Less Voice Activated Modules
With Column Stalk Radio Controls
Less Power Point Plug
With Auto Headlamps
With Halogen Headlamp
Less Daytime Running Lamps
With Front Fog Lamps
With Black Headlamp Bezels
With Footwell Lights
Tail lamps - Level 1
With Automatic Headlamp Control
Minor Features
Less Underfloor Stowage No.2
Saarlouis Plant Built
Security Lock Group #6
Less Special Equipment Package
Convenience Group No.3
Less Marketing Flex Prep Pack
Marketing Level 1
Less Tyre Repair Service Kit
With Auto Closing Windows
Power Front Windows One Touch Up/Do
Power Rear Window One Shot Up/Down
With Privacy Glass
Less Windshield Heat Shielding
With Heated Windscreen
Less Console Ashtray
With Cooled Glove Box
With Short Floor Console
Int Env Colour - Medium Dark Flint
Interior Feature Colour - Ebony
Front Floor Carpet Mats
Less Sun Blinds
With Load Floor Carpet
With Cargo Area Mgmt System Level 1
Roof Rack - Aluminium
With Electrochromic R/View Mirror
Dual Power Htd Signal Mirrors
With Rear Center Head Restraint
With Drivers Manual Lumbar Support
Less Passenger Seat Lumbar Support
Less Temp Control Driver Seat
Less Temp Control Passengers Seat
With Driver 4 Way Mnl.Seat Adjuster
With Pass 2 Way Manual Seat Adjust
Less Trailer Coupling
Ignition Flip Key With Remote Unit
With Second Remote Ign Flip Key
With Door Dead Locks
With Door Entry Remote Control Unit
Less Keyless Entry System
With Automatic Windscreen Wiper
With Heated Washer Jet
Less Headlamp Washer/Wiper
Less Sun Roof
Air Curtain Restraint LH
Air Curtain Restraint RH
With Driver Air Bag
With Passenger Air Bag
With Side Air Bag - Drivers Side
With Side Air Bag - Passenger Side
Less Isofix Hard Point Attach
With Steel Spare Wheel
With Standard Rear Shock Absorbers
7.0 X 16" 20 Spoke Aluminium Wheels
205/55VR-16 BSW Tyre
Locking Wheel Nuts
With Standard Suspension
With Rear Disc Brakes
With Brake Emergency Assist
With IVD/Traction Control/ABS
Less Skid Plates
Sports Front Seat
With Fixed Foot Pedals
Steering Wheel - 3 Spoke Leather
Less Speed Control
With Supplemental Air Heater
With Instrument Cluster - Rheostat
Less Tyre Inflation Monitor
Thatcham Catergory 1 Alarm System
Less Rear Parking Aid
Less Front Parking Aid
With A/V Jack
Less Bluetooth
High Level With CD And AM/FM Radio
Ice Feature Pack 6
With 8 High Series Radio Speakers
Less Telephone Preparation Pack
Less Voice Activated Modules
With Column Stalk Radio Controls
Less Power Point Plug
With Auto Headlamps
With Halogen Headlamp
Less Daytime Running Lamps
With Front Fog Lamps
With Black Headlamp Bezels
With Footwell Lights
Tail lamps - Level 1
With Automatic Headlamp Control
bungz said:
Saw in Eyersey1234 thread you wanted the etis info on your Focus (Blue one)
Minor Features
Less Underfloor Stowage No.2
Saarlouis Plant Built
Security Lock Group #6
Less Special Equipment Package
Convenience Group No.3
Less Marketing Flex Prep Pack
Marketing Level 1
Less Tyre Repair Service Kit
With Auto Closing Windows
Power Front Windows One Touch Up/Do
Power Rear Window One Shot Up/Down
With Privacy Glass
Less Windshield Heat Shielding
With Heated Windscreen
Less Console Ashtray
With Cooled Glove Box
With Short Floor Console
Int Env Colour - Medium Dark Flint
Interior Feature Colour - Ebony
Front Floor Carpet Mats
Less Sun Blinds
With Load Floor Carpet
With Cargo Area Mgmt System Level 1
Roof Rack - Aluminium
With Electrochromic R/View Mirror
Dual Power Htd Signal Mirrors
With Rear Center Head Restraint
With Drivers Manual Lumbar Support
Less Passenger Seat Lumbar Support
Less Temp Control Driver Seat
Less Temp Control Passengers Seat
With Driver 4 Way Mnl.Seat Adjuster
With Pass 2 Way Manual Seat Adjust
Less Trailer Coupling
Ignition Flip Key With Remote Unit
With Second Remote Ign Flip Key
With Door Dead Locks
With Door Entry Remote Control Unit
Less Keyless Entry System
With Automatic Windscreen Wiper
With Heated Washer Jet
Less Headlamp Washer/Wiper
Less Sun Roof
Air Curtain Restraint LH
Air Curtain Restraint RH
With Driver Air Bag
With Passenger Air Bag
With Side Air Bag - Drivers Side
With Side Air Bag - Passenger Side
Less Isofix Hard Point Attach
With Steel Spare Wheel
With Standard Rear Shock Absorbers
7.0 X 16" 20 Spoke Aluminium Wheels
205/55VR-16 BSW Tyre
Locking Wheel Nuts
With Standard Suspension
With Rear Disc Brakes
With Brake Emergency Assist
With IVD/Traction Control/ABS
Less Skid Plates
Sports Front Seat
With Fixed Foot Pedals
Steering Wheel - 3 Spoke Leather
Less Speed Control
With Supplemental Air Heater
With Instrument Cluster - Rheostat
Less Tyre Inflation Monitor
Thatcham Catergory 1 Alarm System
Less Rear Parking Aid
Less Front Parking Aid
With A/V Jack
Less Bluetooth
High Level With CD And AM/FM Radio
Ice Feature Pack 6
With 8 High Series Radio Speakers
Less Telephone Preparation Pack
Less Voice Activated Modules
With Column Stalk Radio Controls
Less Power Point Plug
With Auto Headlamps
With Halogen Headlamp
Less Daytime Running Lamps
With Front Fog Lamps
With Black Headlamp Bezels
With Footwell Lights
Tail lamps - Level 1
With Automatic Headlamp Control
WOW!!!! Thanks bungz, if we ever meet up i'll buy you a pint!!! Really appreciate you taking the time to do this for me!!! Minor Features
Less Underfloor Stowage No.2
Saarlouis Plant Built
Security Lock Group #6
Less Special Equipment Package
Convenience Group No.3
Less Marketing Flex Prep Pack
Marketing Level 1
Less Tyre Repair Service Kit
With Auto Closing Windows
Power Front Windows One Touch Up/Do
Power Rear Window One Shot Up/Down
With Privacy Glass
Less Windshield Heat Shielding
With Heated Windscreen
Less Console Ashtray
With Cooled Glove Box
With Short Floor Console
Int Env Colour - Medium Dark Flint
Interior Feature Colour - Ebony
Front Floor Carpet Mats
Less Sun Blinds
With Load Floor Carpet
With Cargo Area Mgmt System Level 1
Roof Rack - Aluminium
With Electrochromic R/View Mirror
Dual Power Htd Signal Mirrors
With Rear Center Head Restraint
With Drivers Manual Lumbar Support
Less Passenger Seat Lumbar Support
Less Temp Control Driver Seat
Less Temp Control Passengers Seat
With Driver 4 Way Mnl.Seat Adjuster
With Pass 2 Way Manual Seat Adjust
Less Trailer Coupling
Ignition Flip Key With Remote Unit
With Second Remote Ign Flip Key
With Door Dead Locks
With Door Entry Remote Control Unit
Less Keyless Entry System
With Automatic Windscreen Wiper
With Heated Washer Jet
Less Headlamp Washer/Wiper
Less Sun Roof
Air Curtain Restraint LH
Air Curtain Restraint RH
With Driver Air Bag
With Passenger Air Bag
With Side Air Bag - Drivers Side
With Side Air Bag - Passenger Side
Less Isofix Hard Point Attach
With Steel Spare Wheel
With Standard Rear Shock Absorbers
7.0 X 16" 20 Spoke Aluminium Wheels
205/55VR-16 BSW Tyre
Locking Wheel Nuts
With Standard Suspension
With Rear Disc Brakes
With Brake Emergency Assist
With IVD/Traction Control/ABS
Less Skid Plates
Sports Front Seat
With Fixed Foot Pedals
Steering Wheel - 3 Spoke Leather
Less Speed Control
With Supplemental Air Heater
With Instrument Cluster - Rheostat
Less Tyre Inflation Monitor
Thatcham Catergory 1 Alarm System
Less Rear Parking Aid
Less Front Parking Aid
With A/V Jack
Less Bluetooth
High Level With CD And AM/FM Radio
Ice Feature Pack 6
With 8 High Series Radio Speakers
Less Telephone Preparation Pack
Less Voice Activated Modules
With Column Stalk Radio Controls
Less Power Point Plug
With Auto Headlamps
With Halogen Headlamp
Less Daytime Running Lamps
With Front Fog Lamps
With Black Headlamp Bezels
With Footwell Lights
Tail lamps - Level 1
With Automatic Headlamp Control
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