Well done David 
The Milestone 200,000 Miles Reached on the Original Clutch
Well folks as the title states, I have reached the milestone 200,000 miles today. Still on the original clutch. Since my last word of encouragement write up what has happened?
The diaphragm for in the oil cooler went and I replaced the full unit with the new updated one from Fords. I'm afraid I had to replace a perfectly good timing belt, water pump, tensioner and auxiliary belts. Effectively putting me on my third timing belt kit. At my last timing belt change, there was a slight weep from the camshaft seals. I provided the new seals and end caps, sensor bolts and ask my garage to change them at the same time as the belts.
They gave them back to me stating it was just a slight weep and to keep an eye on it. Well about 20K or so later it was more that a weep and it was bugging me so I asked the garage again to change them and fix the leak and they agreed they should have done it the first time when asked. I bought another new set of belts, water pump, tensioner and the main spring-loaded tensioner and the job was done perfectly. I did not pay much for the labour. All the water hoses are changed to silicone with just the header tank left to replace. The alloys need a refurb and I am looking for a same day turnaround. Any recommendation?
The brake lines rubber to braided steel are also on the cards to do.
I was a bit gutted to get a mot advisory last month as the oil from the leak was not cleaned out before the mot so the mot inspector thought there was a leak. But apart from that all is good.
That is it, till the next time whenever that is. As I have said previously, look after your ST and you will have years of pleasure. There's a couple of pics including what my two hundred thousand miles engine bay look like. As someone said I have had my monies worth already and i think i'm now on bonus.
Cheers till next time.
The diaphragm for in the oil cooler went and I replaced the full unit with the new updated one from Fords. I'm afraid I had to replace a perfectly good timing belt, water pump, tensioner and auxiliary belts. Effectively putting me on my third timing belt kit. At my last timing belt change, there was a slight weep from the camshaft seals. I provided the new seals and end caps, sensor bolts and ask my garage to change them at the same time as the belts.
They gave them back to me stating it was just a slight weep and to keep an eye on it. Well about 20K or so later it was more that a weep and it was bugging me so I asked the garage again to change them and fix the leak and they agreed they should have done it the first time when asked. I bought another new set of belts, water pump, tensioner and the main spring-loaded tensioner and the job was done perfectly. I did not pay much for the labour. All the water hoses are changed to silicone with just the header tank left to replace. The alloys need a refurb and I am looking for a same day turnaround. Any recommendation?
The brake lines rubber to braided steel are also on the cards to do.
I was a bit gutted to get a mot advisory last month as the oil from the leak was not cleaned out before the mot so the mot inspector thought there was a leak. But apart from that all is good.
That is it, till the next time whenever that is. As I have said previously, look after your ST and you will have years of pleasure. There's a couple of pics including what my two hundred thousand miles engine bay look like. As someone said I have had my monies worth already and i think i'm now on bonus.
Cheers till next time.
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