Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Wheels

Sorry correction. Some like the 15 inch wheels, not 14 inch! D > On 16 Oct 2022, at 22:50, Derek Clews wrote: > > Hi Mark, > > The originals were 13 inch wheels. The data I have is: > > XR2 mk2 > 13 x 6 > 4X108 PCD. Bolt Thread M12x 1.5 mm > Offset in 35-45m

Re: [Quantum Owners] E10 petrol.

I found my coupe with the 2 litre injected did more to the gallon and just about covered the cost and it was smoother. So I only use super/high octane petrol now. Derek > On 1 Sep 2021, at 15:37, mgaskin via Quantum Owners Group > wrote: > > I’m told that the Super Unleaded fuel is still

Re: [Quantum Owners] Front strut spring cups.

> > Jim > > On 31/08/2021 20:15, Derek Clews wrote: >> Hi Rick >> >> Good luck with the rebuild. >> >> Seems others have had the same issue. Found this with a search: >> >> Pattern new items, >> >> https://www.eb

Re: [Quantum Owners] Front strut spring cups.

Hi Rick Good luck with the rebuild. Seems others have had the same issue. Found this with a search: Pattern new items, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373687674702?fits=Car+Make%3AFord%7CModel%3AFiesta=14044536971=item570185674e:g:tOgAAOSwLFJfdHus

Re: [Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh

Thu, 26 Aug 2021, 09:46 Derek Clews, <mailto:derekcl...@gmail.com>> wrote: > Hi All, > > Sorry I am a bit out of touch on Stoneleigh this weekend. We are planning to > go. Is there much happening from the club? > > Cheers > > Derek > > -- > -- &g

[Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh

Hi All, Sorry I am a bit out of touch on Stoneleigh this weekend. We are planning to go. Is there much happening from the club? Cheers Derek -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fiesta mk2 Brake master cylinder reservoir

:19, flob...@gmail.com wrote: > > Thanks for the suggestion but I've tried ebay and their are plenty of master > cylinders of right type but no reservoirs, the m/cylinders with attached > reservoirs are the wrong type. > Russ > > On Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 8:27:21 PM UTC+1 Derek C

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fiesta mk2 Brake master cylinder reservoir

Hi Russ You have to be careful to get the right one but eBay seems to have some bits. Including a complete unit with eveything attached: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=fiesta+Mk2+brake+master+cylinder&_sacat=0

Re: [Quantum Owners] Saloon Screen trims.

PS the rear screen top mid area can be very ‘flexible’ so make sure it is supported for bonding. Mine has been strengthened in the bodyshell with an extra moulding to support itself properly. Derek > On 18 May 2021, at 20:34, Derek Clews wrote: > > Hi Dave, > > The

Re: [Quantum Owners] Saloon Screen trims.

Hi Dave, The last one we did was just bonded in and the adhesive spead round to finish against a tape edge and then wiped smooth. No rubber at all. Looks fine. You can just use any generic fitting rubber filler trim if you want. At one time in the past there was advice to tension the

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2L Zetec Blacktop Pistons

I have had contact with specialists in Coventry. They seem to be more into racing and modifying as the main workstream but would help with or build whatever you wanted. Also had a gearbox reconditioned around five years ago and that was fine. Tried looking at reconditioning a starter motor

Re: [Quantum Owners] Saloon Ventilation

condesation problems so I > will be trying to chase down any possible water entry points as I rebuild. > One obvious area looks like the front window rubbers - I have at least a 5mm > gap bewteen glass and rubber lip. > > John > > > > On Monday, 22 March 2021 at

Re: [Quantum Owners] Saloon Ventilation

> See piccys. > > Darren > > On Mon, 22 Mar 2021, 13:37 Derek Clews, <mailto:derekcl...@gmail.com>> wrote: > On my 2+2 rebuild I am going to fit a sump heater to use 240V to preheat the > oil in the engine to reduce wear and provide quicker heat for short journey

Re: [Quantum Owners] Saloon Ventilation

ach to level setting. > > Darren > > On Mon, 22 Mar 2021, 11:35 Derek Clews, <mailto:derekcl...@gmail.com>> wrote: > I have taken the low tech approach and just crack the windows open as > necessary. Beginning to think the electric screen is the right idea. Pity > th

Re: [Quantum Owners] Saloon Ventilation

I have taken the low tech approach and just crack the windows open as necessary. Beginning to think the electric screen is the right idea. Pity they are only in clear colour as all my Q’s are light green glass. Put have wondered about the latest generation of electric blower demisters.

[Quantum Owners] Brake pipe flare

Hi All, Can anyone confirm the Q Coupe and 2+2 (i.e. Fiesta Mk2) Brake system? I want to get a flaring tool and think it is using a 4.75 DIN ISO 3/16" Single Bubble Flare. Is that correct? Cheers Derek -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [Quantum Owners] Car cover recommendations?

I didi not get on well with a straight car cover and so got one of these: https://www.canvasandnylon.co.uk/portable-garages/ . It was good over 10 years so last year I bought a second one. My type are the perambulator style. The frame

Re: [Quantum Owners] Gelcoat query

Also you cannot let them put the car in an oven, it must airdry at low temperature or the body can distort. Best of Luck Derek > On 7 Jul 2020, at 19:42, Derek Clews wrote: > > Hi Mathew. > > My 2+2 Yellow going the same way after 20 years. Heard it said that a > re

Re: [Quantum Owners] Gelcoat query

Hi Mathew. My 2+2 Yellow going the same way after 20 years. Heard it said that a respray will last 10 years but I am sure many make them last longer so 20 gel coat is about it. Wondering what to do with it mayself and looked at home paint systems. A professional respray can cost £3-4K.

[Quantum Owners] Brake guide pin covers

Hi All, Silly question maybe. How important are the brake pin guide covers (you know those little caps you have to take off to undo the guides) on a disc brake? They are part of a build/design as they are present when a car is new. But often seem to be missing in later life. Even main

Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum 2+2 Brakes advise please (and fan switch!)

HI James, Don’t know if this will help, but I ended up fitting a 102/93C Cambiare VE7096. fan switch in the standard housing for varying reasons. Not least running out of time for re-mot’ing the car and having it in my hand! That one has a slightly different range than most, but I find it

Re: [Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh Kit Car Show postponed

re is a message stating the show has been postponed (New date yet to be > confirmed). > > Keep safe > > Chris > > > > From: quantumowners@googlegroups.com <mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com> > [mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com > <mailto:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel hose

Thought we needed to get the ethanol resistant hose these days. I have bought and fitted SAEJ30 R9 hose. The R6 got eaten relatively quickly. Derek > On 14 Mar 2020, at 10:15, 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group > wrote: > > Geoff, > > This blog has a good explanation and links that

Re: [Quantum Owners] Radiator repalcement questions

-switch-adjustable-0444 > > > On Sunday, 9 February 2020 19:17:05 UTC, Derek Clews wrote: > I was, forgot, now you mention it. Just googled and got: > > Kenlowe only supply fans to vehicle manufacturers/engineering companies and > field replacements for existing spe

Re: [Quantum Owners] Coupe front wheel arch covers

d had used >> steel self tappers to hold it on. >> The screws had rusted solid and had to be drilled out. >> I intend to made some better ones out of aluminium and use stainless rivnuts. >> >> Chris G >> >> From: Derek Clews <> >> Se

Re: [Quantum Owners] Coupe front wheel arch covers

loon-full-rebuild?page=6 > > <http://quantumforum.proboards.com/thread/522/quantum-saloon-full-rebuild?page=6> > > > As you've probably discovered, removing the nose cone can be a pig if > stainless fasteners were not used to mount it, but all are reachable, just, > wit

Re: [Quantum Owners] Coupe front wheel arch covers

I recall only 3 screws. Were yours supplied with the kit? I > had to make my own. > Martin > > Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 > > From: Derek Clews <mailto:derekcl...@gmail.com> > Sent: 10 February 2020 18:33

[Quantum Owners] Coupe front wheel arch covers

Dear All, Took off the nose cone today. The inner wheel arch covers that fill the back of the nose cone within the wheel arch are pop riveted on. I did wonder if there is a better way of doing it? The rivets are quite practical and easy enough to reset, so maybe not. But I note that

Re: [Quantum Owners] Radiator repalcement questions

but also have the > fan stop when the temperature drops, without anymore input from me > Bill > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 9 Feb 2020, at 13:11, Derek Clews <mailto:derekcl...@gmail.com>> wrote: > >> Hi Bill, >> >> So you found an un

Re: [Quantum Owners] New car effect

and the tax exemption ( one is the other two in 2025) > > There is one other factor that is priceless, > Parked up near some very classy expensive OEM cars and getting asked "wow > what is that ? Looks smart! " > > Darren > > On Sun, 9 Feb 2020, 14:26 Derek Clew

[Quantum Owners] New car effect

HI All, Interesting to hear about the new kits that may be coming to market. I did wonder what the effect of that may be on our existing ones? Change the resale value? Raise awareness at least? I have built two (and a half) Kits. But I wondered who would buy and build them? I personally

Re: [Quantum Owners] Radiator repalcement questions

Hi Bill, So you found an unusual replacement, then? Just wondering what advantage that would give in real world conditions over a manual switch to back up the standard thermostatic single output switch. Or worth fitting a two speed fan as well? Still that is why it is worth asking a

Re: [Quantum Owners] Radiator repalcement questions

Thanks Dave, Good point. I will go for a 103-98C I think. Also thanks Susan Derek > On 8 Feb 2020, at 10:18, Dave English wrote: > > > Hi Derek > > I had to replace my fan switch last year and ended up with the lower > temperature one (88C-95C), my thermostat is the same as yours, an

[Quantum Owners] Radiator repalcement questions

Dear All, Need to replace the coupe radiator as it is split. Items available on ebay and elsewhere. Looking at the job it looks like you have to remove the nose cone to replace it. Or do you know of a way to get round that? While the coolant system is empty I thought I would replace the

Re: [Quantum Owners] Tax exempt?

ts all of which may not be new. > > There are no other notes or comments. > My saloon is dated 85 , one 2-2 86 and one is 78. > I don't know about the other two but the 78 2-2 I built and kept its doner > reg in full > They all only have simple rivet on plates that old q used to is

Re: [Quantum Owners] Tax exempt?

gt; A lot of older kit cars were still registered as the donor car, for quite a > while you could get it corrected by the DVLA without a problem but nowadays > it’s a lot of hassle. > > Jim > > > > From: Derek Clews <> > Sent: Friday, January 24, 20

Re: [Quantum Owners] Tax exempt?

er her 40. > She was a pre sva build on an s plate > There are no notes on the v5 showing when it was converted to a Quantum. > The area around q reg is very confusing , with some saying they have and some > not. > Darren > > > On Fri, 24 Jan 2020, 08:38 Derek Clews, <

[Quantum Owners] Tax exempt?

Hi All, I understand that after a rolling 40 years your car is classic tax exempt. In the next few years are any of our Quantums falling into that category? I realised one of my Q’s is registered as 1986. Must be the original donor date……….. but that’s what is on the document. Does anyone

[Quantum Owners] Fuel pumps

Hi All, As I am changing the engine now is the time for mods. Do you think it is best to fit an electric fuel pump to a Carb’ed Q when the time comes to replace the old mechanical one? I have found a replacement mechanical one for £32. If so, what pump do you recommend for the 1600CVH?

[Quantum Owners] Fuel Pipe Leaks

Dear All, Happy New Year. Hands dirty again. Got back to work on one of the Q’s and all well until running it and smelled petrol and found it running out of a fuel pipe onto the garage floor. Had to drop the tank and replaced both flex hoses to the top of the tank. Fitted the P9 for

Re: [Quantum Owners] Insurance

ote: > > I’ve been using 2-gether insurance for several years for both my kit cars, > never paid more than £125 fully comp, are they any good? After my no fault > accident I was paid out in less than five weeks, good enough for me. > Bill > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On 2

[Quantum Owners] Insurance

Hi All, Someone might be interested, hope it helps. Just re-insured the 2+2. In the end Adrian Flux did a hybrid insurance for me as I am just about to SORN the car for winter overhaul. So it was a Laid Up policy of £70 for the year and simply call them when I want to go back on road and

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: New Tech for us?

Probably the end of car photography, then? Still, it would settle all those discussions about the best colour for your car. Derek > On 20 Nov 2019, at 19:41, 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group > wrote: > > Hi > > I had one of these around 6 months ago, put it down, but now can't

[Quantum Owners] New Tech for us?

Hi All, Was struck by this.. Quantum Stealth Technology. The latest new thing to fit to our cars? https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7689095/The-incredible-INVISIBILITY-SHIELD-make-objects-disappear.html?ns_mchannel=rss=taboola_feed_desktop_sciencetech

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Alternator Fiesta/ Quantum

st regards > James T > Q2-002 > www.bostin.photography > > > > On Friday, 8 November 2019 15:25:46 UTC, Derek Clews wrote: > HI All, > > Looking around it seems there may be a choice of a CVH petrol alternator > giving 55A and a diesel one with 70A output. Does any

[Quantum Owners] Future

Dear All, There seems to be more news of car restrictions in various locations. Now no diesels in central Bristol and no older cars in all London without £12 per day payment. Does anyone in the club know if the various organisations that cover classics and kits are getting together and

[Quantum Owners] Alternator Fiesta/ Quantum

HI All, Looking around it seems there may be a choice of a CVH petrol alternator giving 55A and a diesel one with 70A output. Does anyone know if the diesel one fits the petrol engine? If so is it worth the larger one? Thanks Derek -- -- You received this message because you are

Re: [Quantum Owners] Saloon sunroof

Yes, It was the ‘almost’ fit of an alternative that made me opt for full solid roof. Even the major makes do not give long term support/warranty to the sunroof models. The car body is bound to outlive the sunroof (again). Fine for your average car as it is throw away. When you buy a Quantum

Re: [Quantum Owners] Saloon sunroof

I did wonder about having a fixed glass panel permanently set in the roof instead. But Eddie (rightly) persuaded me it would be more work and cost to install than restore the roof to solid. But if you want a challenge, give it a go. it would be unique. Cheers Derek > On 1 Oct 2019, at

Re: [Quantum Owners] Saloon sunroof

Both of our family coupe’s have had Eddie fit the full GRP roof after faulty sunroof problems. We both left the roof solid but you could cut a different sunroof in, if you want. It works well and, if I want open air motoring I have the 2+2 to drive. (Why you need at least 2 Quantums, part

Re: [Quantum Owners] Saloon rear window

ote: > > Hi > > What method exactly is used to stiffen rear of roof? > > John > > > On Monday, September 9, 2019 at 2:22:54 PM UTC+1, Derek Clews wrote: > Hi Russ, > > When Eddie Ruskin did my repaint that was how mine was finished and it looks > fine. My s

Re: [Quantum Owners] Saloon rear window

Hi Russ, When Eddie Ruskin did my repaint that was how mine was finished and it looks fine. My son’s has trim and I just got a generic one of a convenient cross section size to fit and rested it on adhesive using the trim to fill the gap around the outside. That looks fine also, but can come

Re: [Quantum Owners] Q2+2 maunal location

; > Regards, > Steve > > On 01/09/2019 10:00, Derek Clews wrote: >> Dear All, >> >> Sorry, the inevitable question. Where is the pdf manual for the 2+2? >> >> Derek >> > -- > h4-turbo.co.uk > quantumowners.club > > -- > -- > Yo

[Quantum Owners] Q2+2 maunal location

Dear All, Sorry, the inevitable question. Where is the pdf manual for the 2+2? Derek -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 steering wheel wobble

Hi Mark, Got 2 Coupes and a 2+2 in the family garage , along with a Blackjack Avion 3 wheeler;-) I had a similar thing on my coupe (finishing someone else’s project off) when I first got it fixed up and had to try multiple changes to make it get better. If a car has been sitting around

Re: [Quantum Owners] Nose Cone Wiring

ours. > > Jim > > > From: Derek Clews <> > Sent: Monday, August 5, 2019 6:52 PM > To: Quantum Owners Forum <> > Cc: Derek Clews <> > Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Nose Cone Wiring > > HI All, > > Checking through my wiring ag

Re: [Quantum Owners] Nose Cone Wiring

beam flash is used so 5 amp should be more than adequate. I used a bridge > rectifier on mine as it is easy to mount and comes with Lucas spade > connectors , needs a bit of care to get the right diodes ~~ to > sidelight/headlamp and- to relay coil . > > On Sat, 3 Aug 2019 23:13 Der

[Quantum Owners] Nose Cone Wiring

Dear All, In the Q manual the nose cone wiring has two diodes. The values required are not mentioned. What was the Quantum spec? I appreciate it is in a 12V system so 15 or 16 volt would cover, but does anyone know the minimum wattage? Thanks Derek -- -- You received this message

Re: [Quantum Owners] RIP H4

Hi Bill, So sorry to hear what has happened.Glad you were OK and best wishes for full recovery. I too was out in a kit car today to enjoy the weather. (this time my Blackjack Avion 3 wheeler - no windscreen or roof) It could happen to any of us, any day. On the plus side sounds like

Re: [Quantum Owners] Sorry Not There

rming, and does it have a 'walking > foot'? > All the best, Martin > > > > ----- Original Message - From: "Derek Clews" > To: "Quantum Owners Club" > Cc: "Derek Clews" > Sent: Friday, May 03, 2019 4:01 PM > Subject: [Quantum

[Quantum Owners] Sorry Not There

Dear All Hope you have a great weekend at Stoneleigh. I am working through the whole weekend this year and will miss it. Derek -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Coil springs 2+2

Hi All, Just out of interest I have definitely got a pair KYB springs, RA 1370. (with new KYB dampers to match) Ride 4.1 inches. For comparison my Jag XF ride height is 5.3 inches to the engine under tray. Found my old unbroken red spring measures 285 mm at the longest on the bench

Re: [Quantum Owners] Coil springs 2+2

> Mine is too low, it has coilovers of a make that i now forget. > The gearbox crossmember is the lowest point, and on mine the exhaust downpipe > isn’t far behind. > > Jim > > > From: Derek Clews <> > Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 1:00 PM > To: Quantum Owners F

Re: [Quantum Owners] Coil springs 2+2

Out of interest what ride height are people getting on the 2+2? It looks like the crossmember for the gearbox mount is the lowest unless there is a different exhaust fitted. Derek > On 3 Apr 2019, at 12:54, Hans Defauwes wrote: > > On my 2+2 I have 1.4 springs > Xr2 are to low for all

Re: [Quantum Owners] Coil springs 2+2

prings which were really too low for the 2+2. > Possibly your red springs had settled a bit over the years so the XR2 ones > were actually higher. > > Jim > > > > > From: Derek Clews <> > Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 8:50 AM > To: Quantum Owners Fo

Re: [Quantum Owners] Coil springs 2+2

HI Tony, I am sure some will disagree but I had the same and want the 2+2 to be on the road for another year before a major renovation. So I went on ebay and got some XR2 front springs and struts and fitted them. That was fine for the MOT and cheap. The ride height is a little higher but

Re: [Quantum Owners] Subframe removal

gt; it comes away from the tub. I don’t know if it works as I had already pulled > mine off along with copious amounts of gelcoat... > Thankfully Eddie was on hand to sort out my mess!!! > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On 31 Mar 2019, at 15:47, Derek Clews > <mailto

Re: [Quantum Owners] Subframe removal

H Daren I have been thinking of doing mine for a few years now, but events have conspired against me. So the current plan is to SORN the 2+2 over this winter. I have been saving up some old guitar strings to use as a wire to pull through and cut the glue where necessary. I am wondering if

Re: [Quantum Owners] Thermostat

thermostat, fan or fan switch, Pity the heater never gets any warmer. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On 27 Jan 2019, at 16:28, Derek Clews wrote: >> >> Thanks All, >> >> As thermostats are very basic engineering I wonder what the failure is? >> Possibl

Re: [Quantum Owners] Thermostat

very quickly. > Martin > > > > - Original Message - From: "Derek Clews" > To: "Quantum Owners Club" > Cc: "Derek Clews" > Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 10:11 AM > Subject: [Quantum Owners] Thermostat > > > Dear A

[Quantum Owners] Thermostat

Dear All, Just replaced my engine coolant thermostat on the 2+2 and noticed the previous one was only in the car for 16,000 miles. (but 6 years) It just opened at a cooler and cooler temperature until I felt I needed to change it. Of course the new one is fine and helps the car warm up much

[Quantum Owners] Windscreen wiper mechanism

Dear All, Happy New Year My 2+2 wipers are getting a little slow and intermittent with the parking function. If you take off the top of the wiper control box there is grease around the contacts and it is getting old. I was thinking replacing it would be a good idea, but does anyone know

Re: [Quantum Owners] Storage insurance

quoted me under £110 fully comp and 4000 > miles, extra miles only a few £’s per 1000 > Bill > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On 5 Dec 2018, at 13:55, Derek Clews wrote: >> >> Dear All, >> >> Just for info. I have today been offered Restoration &

[Quantum Owners] Storage insurance

Dear All, Just for info. I have today been offered Restoration & Storage Insurance for the Q 2+2 of £85 for 12 months to cover the car while off the road and being worked on. They said I could covert to a road policy part way through the 12 months and get a credit. I had been informed

Re: [Quantum Owners] Electric window regulator

ford at the time of the MK2 and never saw one with > electric windows. > > On Thu, 25 Oct 2018, 10:18 Derek Clews, <mailto:derekcl...@gmail.com>> wrote: > HI Steve, > > I agree. Unless early window parts were factory exchange, perhaps? > > ATB > >

Re: [Quantum Owners] Electric window regulator

way. The cars were designed to be built without special tools, so > welding parts wouldn't have been expected. > > I might be wrong, so feel free to correct me. > > Regards, > Steve > -- > h4-turbo.co.uk <http://h4-turbo.co.uk/> > quantumowners.club > > On 24

[Quantum Owners] Electric window regulator

Dear All, To those interested. The following Aftermarket part: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-FIESTA-Mk2-1-0-Electric-Window-Regulator-Right-1989-TLB-Mechanism-Lifter/232462190335?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 electric windows

. The plus with the Ka ones is they can be > modified in exactly same way as the Fiesta ones. Also good used working items > can be bought for under £20. > > Chris > > From: quantumowners@googlegroups.com [mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com] > On Behalf Of Derek Clews >

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 electric windows

HI All, Just found that you can buy the original 2 door Mk2 version. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232462190335?ul_noapp=true £68.57 I have ordered one for the Coupe to try it. ATB Derek > On 10 Sep 2018, at 08:14, 'Chris Fairlie'

Re: [Quantum Owners] Rear demist

Like it! I keep chickens would two of them do? Eggs as well! Derek > On 2 Aug 2018, at 21:08, Susan and Martin Scott > wrote: > > It's agreed then we need a heat source maybe with an additional fan. Thinking > outside the box.. > Near our previous house there was a pet shop that

Re: [Quantum Owners] Rear demist

We have also found that an issue. Thought about a number of solutions like you have. Maybe time to trial some? I would guess that electric fan units blowing up the rear screen would be most effective. (and instant) I have a weak old version of that in the 2+2 to de-mist the plastic window

Re: [Quantum Owners] Suspension Bolts

e these are anything special, and there are only 2 features >>> which are important... They are high tensile, I don't recall if 10.8 or 12 - >>> you may see on the old ones., and they have a red 'locktite' patch on them. >>> A standard bolt of the correct size and strength w

[Quantum Owners] Suspension Bolts

Dear All, Does anyone know where to buy the correct service bolts for the front suspension struts attachment on the 2+2? Derek -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [Quantum Owners] Insurance claim

Dear All, Just got the Bronze Coupe back from the body shop today. Great job, you would never know it happened. Even negotiated an extra area painted and got some matched touch-up paint out of it! Footman James did help and came through in the end. As it was a small claim the insurance

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Steering Wobble

Worth a check on the brake discs. Dial gauge checking the outside rim does not move towards the side and back as it rotates 360 degrees. This check is required when fitting a new set of discs and is not always done. Derek > On 9 Jun 2018, at 16:55, Rolf wrote: > > When I bought my 2+2

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 boot lid hinge covers

Looks like a candidate for a 3D printer job. Anyone know someone into that? Derek > On 5 Jun 2018, at 21:01, Jim Hearne wrote: > > They are handed and from the Mk3 or 4 Escort Cabro. > I don't think there is enough demand for somebody to remake them, though, as > Martin says, there is

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake carrier bolts

ome up with surprises > (not often I admit). > How is the repair progressing? > Martin > > > ----- Original Message - From: "Derek Clews" <derekcl...@gmail.com> > To: "Quantum Owners Club" <quantumowners@googlegroups.com> > Cc: "Derek Clews&q

[Quantum Owners] Brake carrier bolts

Dear All, Anyone know if the ford brake carrier bolts are ‘special’ in any way or are they simple high tensile steel bolts? They are being sold for lots of cash on ebay at present, compared to a generic one. Thanks Derek -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[Quantum Owners] Insurance claim

Dear Andy or Others with Info. Had someone scrape my Coupe’s paint in a car park and and trying to get it sorted out. It was a works van that admitted liability and got the insurance involved. Just got a letter saying it may be written off. (without inspection, so far) Don’t believe it as

[Quantum Owners] Removing brake discs 2+2

Dear All, For info. & questions. My front brake discs had been on the car since I built it and were getting rusty, so time for a change. Problem was I could not get the discs of the hub. Soaking in WD40 and a mallet was getting nowhere. In the end I bought a very large hydraulic puller

Re: [Quantum Owners] Saloon windscreen

I have done a number of screens now on two different cars and found the gap can vary. The last one Eddie did with no rubber at all and the gap is just black sealant filled. front and back screens. They were a tight fit. Prior I measured it and bought a section to fit on the internet. I like

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 distributor

Hi Mike, My records give the distributor this number: 84SF 12100 NAH2KA 41983K 4192 It works fine on a 1600 CVH. I have found them reliable and even working when falling apart, enough to limp my son’s Coupe home to fix! Derek > On 25 Mar 2017, at 09:36, QM editor wrote:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Zetec engines

Still got a 50,000 mile CVH1600 in the garage and the 125,000 one in the car. But the price made me think! I thought they would be twice that. If you do work on a CVH head it’s going to get expensive so why not get a larger new Zetec instead? The balance is an interesting point. More of a

[Quantum Owners] Zetec engines

Dear All, Anyone know if these are as good as they seem? Zetec 2 litre £950 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252752174987?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Zetec 1800cc £750

[Quantum Owners] Success

Dear All, Happy 2017 to all. We often ignore our success with our cars and I am reminded of that again today as in the last month both the 2+2 and the Coupe went through the MOT with no advisory, again. Considering the age of the vehicles now they are getting to be practical classics in

Re: [Quantum Owners] Tyres again Question

of advice about getting new tyres if the old ones are over 10 years old now I look for it. Merry Christmas All, Happy Quantum-ing New Year Derek > On 9 Nov 2016, at 11:23, Derek Clews <derekcl...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Thanks for the responses. Reading around the subject it seems

Re: [Quantum Owners] Tyres again Question

asons all year round on my Q saloon 165/60 R14 > > I do about 12,000 miles a year on them. > > They are BRILLIANT on every road condition including snow, and last a long > time. > > I get them from www.mytyres.co.uk <http://www.mytyres.co.uk/> > > They sel

[Quantum Owners] Tyres again Question

Dear All, As the forecast says a bad winter, I am thinking again of the best tyres for the Q’s. The 2+2 needs two new ones soon. The reviews seem to give the 2016 winter and all season tyres very good results over previous years, but the sizes they are making them in is not what I am running

Re: [Quantum Owners] Engine & gearbox removal from 2+2

Hi, I got some thick ply and mounted large castor wheels on the bottom. Then lowered the engine/gearbox on to that, undid the mounts and raised the car. Then the engine/gearbox can be rolled out from under. The trolley has proved useful for other things in the mean time and now has a spare

Re: [Quantum Owners] Remote Door locking

; The cliffords offer two stage unlock of the doors and seperate boot pop > Use a mk3/4 fiesta or similar boot motor for the boot mech > > On 21 May 2016 5:37 pm, "Derek Clews" <derekcl...@gmail.com > <mailto:derekcl...@gmail.com>> wrote: > Dear All, > >

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