Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: H4 RUST

2012-07-18 Thread Jim Hearne
That was the reason i bought a 2+2, i was feed up with my metal cars going rusty. The 2+2 is fairly IMO safe as long as you sort out the pockets behind the door hinges which can leak water into the sill area. And don’t have any leaks around the petrol filler pipe either on the outside or under t

Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 RUST

2012-07-18 Thread Jim Hearne
This is a subject that has been discussed long ago. Some say Waxoil isn’t compatible with Fibreglass, others say no problem. I know i used it all over my car and I’ve not seen any issues anywhere yet. Even on screws threaded directly into the fibreglass (tapped holes, not self tappers). I’m assumi

Re: [Quantum Owners] Injection petrol tanks (again)

2012-07-18 Thread Jim Hearne
rd tank profile, I assume it was from a Mk3 tank along with the pump and sender.(?) That being the case does that mean the sender is not compatible with the Mk 2 gauge and that was the problem all along? Derek On 17 Jul 2012, at 14:55, Jim Hearne wrote: The Fiesta 1.4I tanks had an inter

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Brake upgrade for 2+

2012-07-17 Thread Jim Hearne
It is bigger, i think people move the brackets and shorten the transfer bar. Jim -Original Message- From: TonyV Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 2:51 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Brake upgrade for 2+ I've already removed the calipers, servo and

Re: [Quantum Owners] Injection petrol tanks (again)

2012-07-17 Thread Jim Hearne
nt. But they don't seem to be sold separately on the web. Derek On 16 Jul 2012, at 22:13, Jim Hearne wrote: If you can make up a suitable plug to go in the fuel filler hole, could you pressurise the tank with a hose to "pop" the dented section back out ? A airline might also work b

Re: [Quantum Owners] Injection petrol tanks (again)

2012-07-16 Thread Jim Hearne
If you can make up a suitable plug to go in the fuel filler hole, could you pressurise the tank with a hose to "pop" the dented section back out ? A airline might also work but water is safer. The float on all the Mk2 tanks i've seen has just been a sealed plastic cylinder clipped into a loop o

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Contact!

2012-07-16 Thread Jim Hearne
This is my biggest worry about the H4 design. The chassis is bonded between the H4 bodyshell and a separate floor section. The rubber strip down the sill hides the joint. But the chassis is exposed in the engine bay and behind the rear seat in what Quantum call “the wet area”. The wet area is whe

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake lines

2012-07-16 Thread Jim Hearne
Brake pipe is still measured as 3/16”, it’s the same on metric or imperial systems. I would buy the copper-nickel stuff, easier to work than steel and tougher than plain copper. The fittings are all metric on the Fiestas, mostly M10 x 1mm though you will find M12 x 1mm on some fittings to stop

Re: [Quantum Owners] CVH 2 litre Crankshaft Sensor

2012-07-13 Thread Jim Hearne
he 2+2 and I only paid £30 the pair. cheers Jon 2+2 RST - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 10:44 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] CVH 2 litre Crankshaft Sensor The reason that the coil p

Re: [Quantum Owners] CVH 2 litre Crankshaft Sensor

2012-07-13 Thread Jim Hearne
RST - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 10:44 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] CVH 2 litre Crankshaft Sensor The reason that the coil pack can be damaged by faulty plugs, leads or removing a lead with the

Re: [Quantum Owners] CVH 2 litre Crankshaft Sensor

2012-07-11 Thread Jim Hearne
The reason that the coil pack can be damaged by faulty plugs, leads or removing a lead with the engine running, is that normally the maximum voltage the coil generates is limited by it jumping across the gap in the sparkplug. If there is a break in the HT circuit or somewhere else the voltage ou

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: foam filling the sills 2+2 waterproofing

2012-07-11 Thread Jim Hearne
ject was stopped. so now they still tow old boats in there and sink them instead. shame as there must be tonnes of steel there now rusting away. Steve ----- Original Message - From: "Jim Hearne" To: Sent: Monday, July 09, 2012 9:30 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: foam fi

Re: [Quantum Owners] CVH 2 litre Crankshaft Sensor

2012-07-11 Thread Jim Hearne
The sensor should screw into an aluminium casting which in turn is screwed into the block from inside the bell housing. The hole in the aluminium is slotted in one direction on the outside which should let you tilt the sensor to get it out once the screw is undo. If it's been in there for a while

Re: [Quantum Owners] Electric Mirror for Quantum H4/2+2. spare&free to a good home

2012-07-09 Thread Jim Hearne
I thought it was Junct 3 of the M5. If it was the M3 i would have already said yes please. Jim From: Mark Jones Sent: Monday, July 09, 2012 4:18 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Electric Mirror for Quantum H4/2+2. spare&free to a good home Hi. If it's still

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: foam filling the sills 2+2 waterproofing

2012-07-09 Thread Jim Hearne
dry day when doing this, and maybe even use a hair dryer or fan heater to blow air through the cavity to ensure no moisture is present before foaming. Steve - Original Message - From: "Jim Hearne" To: Sent: Monday, July 09, 2012 9:21 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: fo

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake servo

2012-07-09 Thread Jim Hearne
.. Are all MK2 Fiesta servos the same? I know there are 2 types of master cylinder but do they still bolt onto the same servo? Chris G From: Jim Hearne Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2012 8:54 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake servo No, it’s not the same

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: foam filling the sills 2+2 waterproofing

2012-07-09 Thread Jim Hearne
One more thing, You do know there is a non-captive nut for the real trailing arm bolt down inside the rear pocket area. And another if you ever want to take the bracket off. You need to get at this if you have to change the rear trailing arm. Jim -Original Message- From: jin Sent: M

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: foam filling the sills 2+2 waterproofing

2012-07-09 Thread Jim Hearne
(in most cases water is used to make carbon dioxide to make the bubbles and the foam rise). Do you mean the foam actually contains water ? Isn't this the exact opposite to what Jin wants to achive. I know you can spray water on the foam to make it set more. Jim -Original Message- Fr

Re: [Quantum Owners] foam filling the sills 2+2 waterproofing

2012-07-09 Thread Jim Hearne
Hi Jin, I hope you haven't just managed to achieve the opposite to your desire intention with this foam. I believe this has been tried before on classic cars to seal various area from water, and therefore rust, but everything I've heard is that it causes the opposite. It certainly did on my ol

Re: [Quantum Owners] MK2 front hub reqd.

2012-07-04 Thread Jim Hearne
I’ve had this on my 2+2 and on a couple of Mk2 and Mk3 Fiestas and Mondeos. I put it down to poor quality brake discs, i notice that the worst ones had the vents in the middle of the disc cast closer to one side than the other, i suspect this causes them to heat up unevenly and warp. And the road

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake servo

2012-07-03 Thread Jim Hearne
No, it’s not the same size. But i have fitted one to my saloon. The first problem i had was that it’s diameter means that it was too big to fit with the brackets in the existing position. So i had to move the brackets and shorten the transfer bar. You need to use the matching Mk3 master cylinder s

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuse Holder / Panel

2012-06-28 Thread Jim Hearne
The fuse/relay unit isn’t intended to be removed from the wiring loom. While you can remove the contacts from the plastic moulding with the correct tools (there are about 3 different types required) be aware that a lot of the contacts are special ones that join more than one point together and th

Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum Kit Cars ( The End )

2012-06-26 Thread Jim Hearne
Hi Eddie, I'm very sorry to hear this. Please let me know if there's anything i can do to help. Jim -Original Message- From: Eddie Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 8:13 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Quantum Kit Cars ( The End ) It is with the utmost sadn

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Insurance time

2012-06-25 Thread Jim Hearne
Mine was uninsured for about 2 weeks while i sorted out getting a quote from other companies. Not used of course. But I notice the continuous insurance details don't actually mention a time period. But it would be silly to expect me to declare the car sorn, send the tax disc back for a refund a

Re: [Quantum Owners] tank pressure

2012-06-21 Thread Jim Hearne
That’s probably because you can’t compress a liquid (fuel) but you can compress a gas (Fuel vapour), so the emptier the tank gets the more spare there is for vapour and the more comes out when you open the filler cap. The breather is quite a large bore metal pipe (~3mm) except for a black plasti

Re: [Quantum Owners] Flooding

2012-06-15 Thread Jim Hearne
Put a goldfish in it, then it's a pond and you can fill it up. Jim -Original Message- From: Ian Harrison Sent: Friday, June 15, 2012 10:21 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Flooding Filling up a paddling pool is easy... Blow it up and le

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 Clutch adjustment

2012-06-15 Thread Jim Hearne
If you’ve a lot of play and are hearing clicks from the pedal then it’s probably the ratchet is worn and is jumping a few teeth before it catches on some good ones. Putting spacers under the cable doesn’t work as the adjuster just compensates for them. Jim From: Mark Sent: Friday, June 15, 2

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Insurance time

2012-06-13 Thread Jim Hearne
pk...@btinternet.com > To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Insurance time > Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:25:23 +0100 > > I paid £118 with Adrian Flux for 4,500 miles > I am well over 25 lol.. > Again - without the added benefits > > AJ &g

Re: [Quantum Owners] Insurance time

2012-06-13 Thread Jim Hearne
gt; ?125 excess, 5000 miles a year, includes legal aid and personal injury but > not recovery (I'm in the AA). > > Jim > > > -Original Message- > From: Jim Hearne > Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:32 AM > To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re

Re: [Quantum Owners] Insurance time

2012-06-13 Thread Jim Hearne
Ok, I've finally gone with Adrian Flux. Initially £182 but then dropped to £165 when i said i had a few other people to ring. £125 excess, 5000 miles a year, includes legal aid and personal injury but not recovery (I'm in the AA). Jim -Original Message----- From: Jim He

Re: [Quantum Owners] Insurance time

2012-06-13 Thread Jim Hearne
Can those of you who renewed with FJ outside of the club please let us know what limited mileage you had. I've just spoken to FJ and they say that you must be on very limited mileage policys to get below the club price from FJ, they mention 1500 miles. If you do talk to them then ask for 4500 m

Re: [Quantum Owners] Insurance time

2012-06-12 Thread Jim Hearne
On 12 June 2012 12:15, Jim Hearne wrote: Actually, £246.98 is the FJ club price this year, it's gone up a lot. I've not renewed mine with yet as getting quotes from other places. I'll try your place, like you, i don't need any of the extras that FJ include. Thanks,

Re: [Quantum Owners] Insurance time

2012-06-12 Thread Jim Hearne
Actually, £246.98 is the FJ club price this year, it's gone up a lot. I've not renewed mine with yet as getting quotes from other places. I'll try your place, like you, i don't need any of the extras that FJ include. Thanks, Jim -Original Message- From: reckless_b Sent: Tuesday, Ju

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fiat 20vt quantum smoke issue...

2012-06-10 Thread Jim Hearne
What colour is the smoke, blue, black or white ? My initial thought would be the turbo, especially if it's been changed recently. Or the oil drain from it being blocked. Jim On 10/06/2012 19:07, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: As the plugs are clean should the valve stem seals be suspect? Cou

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Converting a 2+2 into rear wheel drive

2012-06-10 Thread Jim Hearne
I believe the MX5 has a complete separate chassis as at this years kit car show there was a company doing an aerial atom style body conversion for the MX56 and they pretty much just lifted off the MX5 body and used the chassis complete. If it's a suitable size you could maybe use it complete. B

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Distributor identification

2012-06-08 Thread Jim Hearne
You have been busy. On the Ford part number 84SF 12100-MA The 84 is the first year that basic part was produced, this can often be a clue as to what car it came off. I forget what the SF is. The 12100 is the base part code, so most Lucas CVH distributors would have the same code here. The M is

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Distributor identification

2012-06-05 Thread Jim Hearne
Microcat has confirmed it, it's from a Mk3 Escort CVH 1.3 Jim On 05/06/2012 16:02, jin wrote: cheers jim it would be great if i could find out for sure am i right in thinking to convert to another engine CC spec would involve swapping the weight springs and vac advance mech? On Jun 4, 5:52 p

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Distributor identification

2012-06-05 Thread Jim Hearne
A quick search suggests it's for a Mk3 Escort 1.3 but i'll look it up properly on Microcat later. Jim On 04/06/2012 21:47, jin wrote: Ha, im not quite that daft (well almost not.) It’s the same external distributor body and in a motorcraft box, so I know its intended for a Ford (seller m

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Clutch adjustment

2012-05-27 Thread Jim Hearne
When you were removing and refitting the cable were you holding the pedal up against the stop to release the pawl ? When you refit the cable you need to also hold it against the stop and pull the quadrant right round to reset it. The tab shouldn't need modifiying on a Quantum but some of the bu

Re: [Quantum Owners] Washer jet

2012-05-21 Thread Jim Hearne
he bonnet still shut and locked Chris H -Original Message- From: Gary Sent: 18/05/2012 8:17:18 pm Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Washer jet It the bonnet catch adjustable? Eg marked for position before removal. 2 pence worth done. Gary On 18/05/2012 17:04, Jim Hearne wrote: No, it&

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: starter relay trouble 2+2

2012-05-21 Thread Jim Hearne
he relay being wired incorrectly was masked, but what was happening was it was constantly energised, ive now swapped pin 86 with pin 30 and all battery drain is now gone, one of the easiest fixes I’ve ever had, That’s 2 drinks I owe you now mate, cheers On May 20, 7:54 pm, Jim Hearne wrote:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: QMOPS

2012-05-20 Thread Jim Hearne
Hi Steve, Please post a reminder before the July meet at yours and i'll come up with the rest of the parts from 003. Jim On 20/05/2012 19:19, Steve Kodz wrote: I've now been able to add a quick update about QMOPS and some photos from the meeting this weekend here: http://www.quantumowners.

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: starter relay trouble 2+2

2012-05-20 Thread Jim Hearne
ied to take the strain off the key switch by putting a relay in the circuit? I still don’t fancy running wires back through the bulkhead as it’s a bit tight, I may consider tapping into the ignition coil / fuel splendid if I have no other option. Any help much appreciated On May 20, 5:02 pm, Ji

Re: [Quantum Owners] starter relay trouble 2+2

2012-05-20 Thread Jim Hearne
Another thought, are you talking about the ignition (not starter) relay, part 47 on Haynes diagram, at least in the version i have. This relay doesn't have anything to do with the starter, what it does is remove some of the load of the ignition switched circuits from the ignition switch. The ign

Re: [Quantum Owners] starter relay trouble 2+2

2012-05-20 Thread Jim Hearne
Do you mean the starter solenoid on the starter motor itself ? The Fiestas don't have a starter relay, the starter solenoid is powered directly from the ignition switch. The are no fuses in the circuit either. Jim On 20/05/2012 16:41, jin wrote: hi all ive traced my battery drain down to a

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Zetec-ed

2012-05-19 Thread Jim Hearne
ys earlier, but when cold, it's a disaster. No power and fidling with the throttle , after may be 2 minutes it gets better. Any ideas on this? (Looks like the ecu doesn't get into warming-up mode to do the cold start enrichment.) Thanks you all for your (nice) comments, Rolf On 1

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Washer jet

2012-05-18 Thread Jim Hearne
No, it’s inside the scuttle panel, not inside the car, it’s a box section. Tax off the plate where the bonnet catch is and you should be able to get to it. Jim From: shaun mcsorley Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 4:54 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Washer je

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Zetec-ed

2012-05-17 Thread Jim Hearne
ils directly. Rolf On 16 mei, 09:40, "Jim Hearne" wrote: On the existing Ford system i guess you have the external EDIS module driving the coil pack ?, this has a correct rev counter output on an unused pin, i forget which pin now but you can find the pinout on the net. Once you

Re: [Quantum Owners] Boot hinges on Coupe

2012-05-17 Thread Jim Hearne
Or Mk4 Escort Cabro, they are the same. Jim From: robert greig Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 7:17 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Boot hinges on Coupe I think Steve is right. Mark 3 Escort soft top/ convertible Regards Robert Greig. From: Steve Kodz To:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Zetec-ed

2012-05-16 Thread Jim Hearne
On the existing Ford system i guess you have the external EDIS module driving the coil pack ?, this has a correct rev counter output on an unused pin, i forget which pin now but you can find the pinout on the net. Once you have the MS it has a dedicated rev counter output. Jim -Original M

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Boot hinges on Coupe

2012-05-16 Thread Jim Hearne
I'm pretty sure it was described in one of the club magazines a very long time ago. Does the club have electronic versions of the early magazines, they could be searched fairly easily. Jim -Original Message- From: Eddie Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 8:06 AM To: Quantum Owners Group

Re: [Quantum Owners] The new Google Groups Interface

2012-05-13 Thread Jim Hearne
tps://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#%21topic/quantumowners/JmLgIYRCPPM> On Saturday, May 12 2012 22:20:14 UTC +1, Jim Hearne wrote: We need to know how you are finding the spanish page. Can you copy and paste the URL of the page into a message and post it here. The URL will

Re: [Quantum Owners] The new Google Groups Interface

2012-05-12 Thread Jim Hearne
We need to know how you are finding the spanish page. Can you copy and paste the URL of the page into a message and post it here. The URL will start Http:\\ and be displayed at the top of whatever browser you are using. Jim On 11/05/2012 22:13, bilje55 wrote: Some of you will have read my

Re: [Quantum Owners] Back on the road

2012-05-11 Thread Jim Hearne
If this is de-ionized water as used by window cleaners then i don't think i'd put that in an engine. It's actually very aggressive, the reason it's used on windows is that it's so pure that it actively attaches itself to any dirt and contaminants. We do a water control system here at work and for

Re: [Quantum Owners] Mark 3 / Mark 2 compatibility

2012-05-10 Thread Jim Hearne
There aren’t many compatible parts between the Mk2 and Mk3 Fiesta as it was a completely new model (unlike the Mk1 and Mk2 Fiesta). The door locks could probably be made to fit fairly easily but the ignition barrel is a lot different and i decided wasn’t feasible when i looked at it years ago.

Re: [Quantum Owners] Why is it all in Spanish?

2012-05-10 Thread Jim Hearne
Which page ?, can you give a link ? Jim From: bilje55 Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 11:11 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Why is it all in Spanish? Is it just my system,or are others finding this page covered in Spanish prompts? Which button translates it all

Re: [Quantum Owners] This weekend

2012-05-05 Thread Jim Hearne
I will be there too. Jim On 05/05/2012 11:54, Chris wrote: We'll be there on Sunday Chris G -Original Message- *From:* quantumowners@googlegroups.com [mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *geoff ward *Sent:* 04 May 2012 21:57 *To:* quantumowners@googlegroups.com *S

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: for sale - Quantum Mk2 (Saloon, Coupé)

2012-05-01 Thread Jim Hearne
The problem with fitting a tilt and slide roof from a production car is that they all rely on the roof steel being stamped to the correct shape to form the sunroof recess and mountings for the sunroof. What we need is Eddie to find a suitable donor and then make a moulding from the roof of it fo

Re: [Quantum Owners] Tyre sizes on saloon

2012-04-26 Thread Jim Hearne
I think both of those sets of tyres are ones profile too big for the Quantum. Probably because they came from an Escort or later Fiesta rather than the Mk2 Fiesta. For the saloon and 2+2 195/45-R15 are about the biggest you can use. Jim -- Fr

Re: [Quantum Owners] Coolent woes

2012-04-26 Thread Jim Hearne
e red an drops down to middle of the N,fan kicks in as it enters the red then drops down to middle of N again sounds about right for a stationary car ? Just one prob heater still not hot may have to change heater matrix. Thanks for all your help much appreciated. On 25 April 2012 22:03, Jim H

Re: [Quantum Owners] Coolent woes

2012-04-25 Thread Jim Hearne
5/04/2012 21:14, john.inman e-mail wrote: The rad fan cycles on and off stays on for about 30 seconds or there abouts,water is flowing out of the pipe as it warms up so it looks like the water is flowing around the system ok On 25 April 2012 20:14, Jim Hearne <mailto:j...@quantums.info>> w

Re: [Quantum Owners] Coolent woes

2012-04-25 Thread Jim Hearne
eater matrix till it was clear but not sure if its the original or a patten replacement.Thermostat housing and pipe is new is it worth using a lower temp thermostat or will that make it run too cool? On 25 April 2012 15:43, Jim Hearne <mailto:j...@quantums.info>> wrote: When you say

Re: [Quantum Owners] Coolent woes

2012-04-25 Thread Jim Hearne
1.6 cvh engine. 1985 block and a 1987 head. On 24 April 2012 18:43, Jim Hearne wrote: What car / engine ? Jim On 24/04/2012 18:08, john inman wrote: Has anybody had any problems with there car running hot? just that mine likes to run just below the red line !

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Coolent woes

2012-04-25 Thread Jim Hearne
Yes, the cap won't make any difference until the water somewhere in the engine gets to 100 degrees. Then that water will boil and the steam will chuck all the water out of the reservoir. Jim -- From: "jin" Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 9:34 A

Re: [Quantum Owners] Coolent woes

2012-04-25 Thread Jim Hearne
Pink is the most common colour and the colour the Ford dealers give you if you don't know what colour you need. There are also Green and Red at least. Jim -- From: "Chris" Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 3:19 PM To: Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners]

Re: [Quantum Owners] Tracking on H4 concerns

2012-04-25 Thread Jim Hearne
If you shop around the arms with new bushes and balljoint are available from not much more than the price of the bushes alone. Given the amount of time and effort required to remove the bushes and fit the new ones in my opinion it's not worth the grief. You will need a very big vice or press and

Re: [Quantum Owners] Coolent woes

2012-04-24 Thread Jim Hearne
What car / engine ? Jim On 24/04/2012 18:08, john inman wrote: Has anybody had any problems with there car running hot? just that mine likes to run just below the red line ! had a new thermostat (85-87 deg) and a new sender (pink colour band) and a good s/h temp gauge from a 1.1 fiesta.Am usi

Re: [Quantum Owners] Mail integrity?

2012-04-20 Thread Jim Hearne
It will be down to your ISP if you read the emails online or the program that you use to read mail if you read them offline. Some programs learn from what you mark as spam(junk) and if it marks something as spam incorrectly you need to flag it as not spam so it learns. Jim From: Susan and Ma

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Weber Carb Problem

2012-04-20 Thread Jim Hearne
choke knob was below and to the right by the steering column. Mark Miles Manager Bar Square 8 Market Place Wokingham Berkshire RG40 1AL 07565 110439 -- From: Jim Hearne To: quantumowners

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Weber Carb Problem

2012-04-20 Thread Jim Hearne
d the assembly in place but a friend said he can make me one. AJ On Monday, March 12, 2012 6:20:05 PM UTC, Jim Hearne wrote: Maybe it was only the very early Mk2 XR2's that had the manual choke but i've certainly had 2 that did. And, i'm sure w

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Weber Carb Problem

2012-04-20 Thread Jim Hearne
changing the Carb. Its not a direct fit - Its needs a new mounting ring to hold the assembly in place but a friend said he can make me one. AJ On Monday, March 12, 2012 6:20:05 PM UTC, Jim Hearne wrote: Maybe it was only the very early Mk2 XR2's that had the manual chok

Re: [Quantum Owners] stoneliegh, best day to go?

2012-04-18 Thread Jim Hearne
The Sunday, always more people there. + the AGM of course. Jim -- From: "jin" Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 3:23 PM To: "Quantum Owners Group" Subject: [Quantum Owners] stoneliegh, best day to go? cant quite remember which day is/ was the bu

Re: [Quantum Owners] cvh oil seal

2012-04-15 Thread Jim Hearne
finally get round to doing the overhaul on my spare engine I'll be replacing the pump anyway, so not an issue at that stage. Bob Craig ----- Original Message - From: "Jim Hearne" To: Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2012 9:11 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] cvh oil seal I'm no

Re: [Quantum Owners] cvh oil seal

2012-04-14 Thread Jim Hearne
I'm not sure why, i've done quite a few of those in situ without problems. Jim On 14/04/2012 20:00, Robert Craig wrote: Hi Bill, If it's a CVH, then the seal is in the oil pump and Haynes don't recommend trying to fit it in situ. If I remember correctly the pump needs to come off

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Alternator

2012-04-14 Thread Jim Hearne
That's only on much later cars than a H4 would be based on. I think it only started on the Duratecs. Jim On 14/04/2012 15:32, Pete M wrote: On Saturday, April 14, 2012 11:33:20 AM UTC+1, Paul wrote: Hi all, Hopfully a simple one for all you experts out there. My alternator is m

Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum 2+2 exhaust 1.4 cvh

2012-04-12 Thread Jim Hearne
I think the idea is to stop it hitting the subframe, not just make it quieter ! Jim On 12/04/2012 00:16, michaelhughe...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 11/04/2012 19:25:08 GMT Daylight Time, f_plan1...@yahoo.co.uk writes: Hi I'm trying to resolve my problem with the front down pipe o

Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum 2+2 exhaust 1.4 cvh

2012-04-12 Thread Jim Hearne
It's not normally a problem, the standard fiesta parts should fit. Are you sure your engine and gearbox mountings are ok ? Was the previous one replaced because it cracked ? In which case it may well be the mountings that caused the failure and the new one won't last long. All the CVH heads hav

Re: [Quantum Owners] Spax suspension

2012-04-12 Thread Jim Hearne
>I now have a new set of 1.4 front and 1100 rear springs that I bought last year. Do you mean you don't need these now ?, I've my Zetec saloon that i can't use day-day as it's far too low, so i'd be interested in buying the set springs off of you if you want to sell them. I really need to d

Re: [Quantum Owners] Wheels

2012-04-11 Thread Jim Hearne
If you look at the wheel under the cover and also take the wheel off and look at the casting between the bolt holes there will normally be some manufactures details cast into the wheel. I've a feeling (but not certain) that they are Ford wheels. Jim On 10/04/2012 00:41, Chris H wrote: Hi all

Re: [Quantum Owners] Moderator's spam report for quantumowners@googlegroups.com

2012-04-11 Thread Jim Hearne
On 10/04/2012 22:09, quantumowners@googlegroups.com wrote: This message is being sent to you because you are a moderator of the group quantumowners. The following suspicious messages were sent to your group, but are being held in your moderation queue because they are classified as likely sp

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Electric Windows

2012-04-10 Thread Jim Hearne
> > > > > On Saturday, April 7, 2012 12:34:20 PM UTC+1, Jim Hearne wrote: > > Is this on an H4 ? > > The 2+2 and saloon usually just use Mk2 Fiesta manual window winders. > > Bending the bottom of the runners was the early modific

Re: [Quantum Owners] Electric Windows

2012-04-07 Thread Jim Hearne
lack runners then I'll be ok? Mark On Friday, April 6, 2012 7:05:48 PM UTC+1, Jim Hearne wrote: Yes, they will work as well. Make sure they are the same type as you have, the later ones have black runners and are a different design. Jim On 06/04/2012 14:34, Mark wro

Re: [Quantum Owners] Electric Windows

2012-04-06 Thread Jim Hearne
Yes, they will work as well. Make sure they are the same type as you have, the later ones have black runners and are a different design. Jim On 06/04/2012 14:34, Mark wrote: I've been searching for some 3 door mk3 fiesta electric window mechanisams. Have seen them on ebay, but keep missing t

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Anyone need an exhaust?

2012-04-03 Thread Jim Hearne
dered if anyone was local and could do anything with it. Dave On Apr 3, 8:15 pm, Jim Hearne wrote: Aren't you a bit late, the auction has finished. Jim On 03/04/2012 19:38, Dave the Subbie wrote: I was watching this exhaust and manifold (251027624057) on ebay, but can't fi

Re: [Quantum Owners] Anyone need an exhaust?

2012-04-03 Thread Jim Hearne
Aren't you a bit late, the auction has finished. Jim On 03/04/2012 19:38, Dave the Subbie wrote: I was watching this exhaust and manifold (251027624057) on ebay, but can't find the time to make the trip. Asked the guy about couriering it to me, but he's not interested. Says he's going to cut i

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Stainless steel fuel tanks

2012-04-01 Thread Jim Hearne
h is where mine came from, i bought it when i bought the kit. Jim On 01/04/2012 15:05, jin wrote: ahh yeah mine is the bottom one, though it did come with a ford logo label on it? fitted to the 1.4 euro version IIRC On Apr 1, 2:16 pm, Jim Hearne wrote: Swirlpot pictures are here, i'v

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Stainless steel fuel tanks

2012-04-01 Thread Jim Hearne
I think you'll find thats not a genuine Ford tank, that sounds just like the Fiesta centre ones. Jim On 01/04/2012 10:08, jin wrote: ive got a gen ford EFI tank on my 2+2 right now and the swirl pot in that is a shallow saucepan looking affair, its about 1.5" high and approx 6" round roughly

Re: [Quantum Owners] steering column earth?

2012-03-27 Thread Jim Hearne
On the donor car there are a couple of earths that connect to a self tapping screw on the column bracket and earth through the bracket to bulkhead. I guess the idea of earthing the column is so that these earths can be left as they are rather then extending them back to the common earth. On my 2

Re: [Quantum Owners] 3 times stronger?

2012-03-23 Thread Jim Hearne
What about the 2+2 that was hit from the rear by a HGV, shot into the air and hit 2 cars in a garage forecourt. The only injury to the occupants were cuts on there heads from the hood catchs. Somebody recently rolled a saloon in Scotland as well. The difference between a Quantum and a Reliant

Re: [Quantum Owners] Stainless Steel Fuel tanks

2012-03-20 Thread Jim Hearne
I'll be interested depending on exactly the dimensions, capacity etc. Jim On 20/03/2012 18:43, Derek Clews wrote: Thanks, I'll put you on the list. Derek On 20 Mar 2012, at 17:08, Adrian Hopkins wrote: Derek I could be interested in one for a saloon AJ - Original Message - From

Re: [Quantum Owners] Stainless Steel Fuel tanks

2012-03-19 Thread Jim Hearne
Hi Derek, There were 2 types of fuel tank on the Mk2 Fiesta. The earlier one was a smaller capacity and had the side fuel gauge sender, the later one had the top fuel sender. The fuel pipe connect via the fuel sender so you would need to move the fuel pipes around to swap to the other type of ta

Re: [Quantum Owners] Instrument Cluster wanted

2012-03-19 Thread Jim Hearne
Which car have you got ? Jim On 18/03/2012 22:53, judder wrote: My Speedo has developed a fault in which the needle bounces about and makes a loud clicking noise. I think it is related to the odometer not turning. Does anyone have one for sale ? Thanks, Stephen -- You received this message

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Low Reading Temperature Gauge

2012-03-14 Thread Jim Hearne
I might have some small time tomorrow to try shorting the pins on the rectangular socket. I recollect that it was when I removed the top plug that the gauge went to zero - but then I am getting old..! -Original Message- From: quantumowners@googlegroups.com [mailto:quantumowners@googl

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Low Reading Temperature Gauge

2012-03-14 Thread Jim Hearne
Intake Air Temp C Resistance KOhms Voltage (V) -40 880 4.53 -30 573 4.48 -20 272 4.33 -10 183 4.20 0 95 3.87 10 66 3.55 20 38 3.10 30 27 2.70 40 16 2.10 50 12 1.8 60 7.5 1.3 70 5.6 1.05 80 3.8 0.75

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Low Reading Temperature Gauge

2012-03-14 Thread Jim Hearne
What happens if you link together the 2 pins of the temp gauge sensors ?, it should go up to max. This is the one with the smaller rectangular plug on the front of the stat housing, not the larger one with the round connector on the side. Jim --

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Low Reading Temperature Gauge

2012-03-14 Thread Jim Hearne
Hi Hamish, That isn't correct operation of the ECU temperature sensor, it should be a normal thermistor, any switching from hot to cold maps etc is all done in the ecu software, not in the sensor. Jim -- From: "Hamish Freeman" Sent: Wednesda

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Weber Carb Problem

2012-03-12 Thread Jim Hearne
Maybe it was only the very early Mk2 XR2's that had the manual choke but i've certainly had 2 that did. And, i'm sure when i bought a brand new 34DMTR from weber for one of them i had to buy a new manifold as well. Jim On 12/03/2012 17:19, Steve Brabazon wrote: Hi, The early square top ca

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Weber Carb Problem

2012-03-12 Thread Jim Hearne
On 12 Mar 2012, at 11:56, Jim Hearne wrote: Isn't the DMTR the kit that Weber still sell ? Jim -- From: "Derek Clews" Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 11:51 AM To: Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Weber Carb Problem Can you still b

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Weber Carb Problem

2012-03-12 Thread Jim Hearne
Isn't the DMTR the kit that Weber still sell ? Jim -- From: "Derek Clews" Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 11:51 AM To: Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Weber Carb Problem Can you still buy new weber 34 DATR & DMTR carbs? If so who is selling t

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Weber Carb Problem

2012-03-12 Thread Jim Hearne
m Thanks for the information The existing carb is pictured here Are the carbs stamped with their model type? Also I have been given a couple of inlet manifolds as "spares". Is there an easy way to determine what they came off of? AJ - Original Message - From: "Jim He

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