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Should still be able to get them from Ford. The plastic screw caps that is, not the rack
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Have a look at the pics of mk3/4 cabriolets on this site.
I know the mk4 version of the rubber is now longer available from Ford, so probably suspect the mk3 one is also.
But there are aftermarket versions available.
Try these guys: They have websites for you to contact them via:
FordpartsUK - they are a Ford dealer and specialise in obsolete stock.
Also you can try AutoGlass here in the UK. They should be able to supply you with the windscreen rubber trim.
The glass fits in the channels in the rubber trim, and the rope method is used to resecure it back into car. Very straightforward compared to the bonded screens on modern cars.
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It's just a windscreen rubber that fits around the screen itself, and that fits directly onto the car.
No other gaskets, etc.
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You sure Ford don't stock them anymore?
I brought a pair of rear ones for mine last year.
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Nice one Ian, never knew you had and escort rs too. Looks good.
Before I brought my cab in 1998, I was originally wanting an escort rs. Saw a merc grey one in a dealer for 5k, but thought it was overpriced as had bubbly rust on the bottom of rear panel. like mercury grey as a colour.
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That's a nice looking cab, what's the spec?
Sorry, cannot advise to your question, I not from the area.
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Nice one,
Did the fuel lines come of easy?
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That's a nice tidy mk4 you got there Stu,
I say keep it standard
Love the wheels - ate they going on the cab?
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Ok all,
Bodge time is over,
Those stuck on tenax pegs were never going to hold, plus the cover did not look good saggy.
Plus the glare the stainless pegs were giving off on the windscreen was a bit irritating.
So eventually drilled in some of the correct o.e spec tenax pegs.
Using a picture of a mk6 cab which has the fittings, and after measuring twice, the result is a much better fitting cover, with hardly any sagging.
So I'm well impressed.
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Ford or other motor factors.
There are two lugs on the fuel line connectors, you simply push these in and carefully pull the line from the filter.
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If it;s a cylinder type thing by the rear of the fuel tank, yes.
Be careful getting the push fit lines off as they are plastic, may require some penetrating oil to help free them.
One of mine was stuck on, so I had to cut it to free the filter.
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Curry smell is leaking anti freeze. Heater matrix likely culprit as mentioned above
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Date suggested here is good for me
Sunday 5 July that is
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Depending on when this takes place, I'd be up for it.
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Not a massive fan of replicas, but I got to say that looks like it's been done very well.
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Fitted fine,
Bit saggy in the middle, but the glued on pegs cannot take too much weight. Plus still also need to b -pillar eyelets.
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Yep, almost twice what I paid for mine though
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Made a template of the tonneau cover yesterday so I can see where to place the fixings.
Got some fixings from Germany, which I have now stuck down onto the dash. After a lot of care to ensure they were going into the right place! Ok, probably won't last like that, but didn't want to go through the hassle fo taking the dash out.
I also placed the fixings further in than standard, so less weight is applied to the pegs. Otherwise they could come unstuck.
Just waiting for the adheshive to settle overnight and ready to give it a go,
When the time comes to take dash out (heater matrix for example), I will drill holes and put in the proper OE spec ones.
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Hi and welcome,
Glad to see some more mk6's as they are underrepresented.
Careful drilling of the screws and a extractor tool are your best options.
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Pics or it didn't happen!
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You can get a MK3/4 cabrio version, but much harder to find and you have to drill holes in your car, as with the Vw's, to fit it.
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No, the rack is hinged at the front so you bring it up to lower and close the roof. No need to remove anything.
Do a search for VW Cabrio roof racks and there are a few American forums with the vw Golf cabrio version. The Ford version operates more or less the same. But is better built and can carry an heavier load.
In the summer this is how my bike gets carried. Not on a rainy day though
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More or less the same.
I did a tutorial saved here when I had electrical problems.
In short, I took out the fusebox (make a note of the wiring layout before removing wires from fusebox), removed the cover & resoldered almost every joint.
Ever since - alomst six years ago & 60K miles later, no problems so far, touch wood.
Cost = a few quid for some solder and that's it.
BTW - does your interior heater fan work?
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Check out my post in this section entitled "tree transportation the escort cabriolet way".
Pic there.
Best regards
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Nice pics and nice weather to boot, :-)
I had a cycle event on today, otherwise would have loved to to this one again.