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If you had suffer from a cracked roof pump tank cap (the clear plastic part), as Ford do not do a replacement, they would sell you the whole pump. So VW/Audi which has the same pump on some of the cabriolets, Golf and Audi 80. I got it from them. It is a little longer than the Ford one, but it fits and still has space once bolted up. You can order it from an VW or Audi dealer, I went to Audi as it was nearest to me. Part number is repair kit VW 8G0-898-101 (Audi A8G0 898 101). Cost is £44.76 (£37.30 excluding VAT) Comes with tank cap, torx screws, washers, and o-ring seal.

The last three letters MUST match. They are the most important ones. If it doesn't then you would get some connectors wont fit, or certain circuits wont work.

I have noticed most cars being doing this a couple days this month. You see the windscreen misted up. Mainly ones not used everyday or if left for 2-3 days without driving - even mine. Also down in part to the rain on and off.

Have you checked the relays. If you have changed the multifunction switch for another one - are you 100% sure that it works ok. They are known for going bad.

The rear disc brakes was not that rear. They were on all Si mk5/6 that had the Zetec 130PS 1.8 engine

Either get it fabricated or check a scrapy

I fitted the genuine boot pop unit from the mk5 hatchback hardtop. Had to drill the boot for mounting positions though to bolt it up.

I cant remember, but do a search for it here on the forum it is listed. If all else fails, its in the Haynes manual.

Fan switch problem

Does it seem to happen when the car has gone after a run i.e. hot start problem; or lefts a few days without starting.

Check the switch is not on disabling the rear electric windows. It is the black button with a red symbol (rectangle with lightening symbol). As for the radio, not working, could be the supply of power to it. The aerial would only move up once the radio is on.

Using the hood before starting could be causing battery drain. Try starting the engine, run for 2-3 mins, then switch off, then raise the hood, it should have power to restart.

Cant remember where it takes the power, I thoguth it was the fusebox. I know there are a few relays going to the drivers footwell that I believe are fed power from the fusebox.

Bit of a confusing one, but I think IIRC some other countries continued to have the XR3i on it, while in the UK then I think rest of EU it was changed to Si. They did the hatchbacks before the convertibles. Unless it was slow sotck sales of the convertibles as some mk5b convertibles are still badged as XR3i, but don't recall seeing any of the 3 door mk5b's as XR3i, unless it was a handful. The Escort GTi was to be a replacement for the Escort RS2000, it had the same bodykit, although a standard 1.8 engine and half leather interior. I believe these measures were done at the time to be "insurance friendly" due to thefts etc.

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No, the reason it did not have a boot release was because if you left the roof down with the car locked as some people would have done. Then people would have had access to your boot. So no mk5/6 Escort Cabriolet had them standard hardtop models had either a cabled boot release next to the drivers seat or and electric release button by the handbrake. Also the cabriolets had a lockable glovebox for this reason where most of the mk5 Escorts did not have one. I have fitted an electric release from a mk5/6 using the boot motor and wired a relay so that it works with my alarm.

You may also find that to find the fault the power to the roof only operates with the key in position 1. Once ignition is in position 2 run, it would not work, unless you remove the yellow relay so it can run with the engine on. Ford had did this putting an additional relay to stop people using it whilst driving the car.

Easy way to know is, by the roof button next to the handbrake lever

It should be the blue wire coming out of the headunit. Test it to see if it gives out voltage when you turn the headunit on.

I had get it from B&Q a few years ago. It does bead well

You would need to change the tyres, they are too big and would touch the inner arches on full lock. Also it would make your speedo well out. Check http://www.etyres.co.uk/tyre-size-calculator For that wheel your best bet is to go for 195/45 R16 If you do go for 205/45 R16 it goes ok but you may get a little tramlining at times, even if you get the tracking done.

I noticed that VW seems to do a replacement for this for the Golf. mine is cracked and wondering if I should buy this. It is Volkswagen part number repair set oil container 8G0898101 Seen on an American store http://www.ecstuning.com/ES444991/PriceAlert/ Also a post on it on a Golf forum at http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?95913-cabriolet-roof-pump-reservoir If VW are selling them, I am surprise Ford is not selling them, or are they?

You could fit the front strutbrace if it is still there, a few people removed them and sell them; so check you still have it. There is also meant to be a lower strutbrace, but again some people remove these and sell them to owners of standard Escorts. Try seeing your roof catch handles are not too tight, if it is it would cause the windscreen to flex as you say.

As above, get yourself a Haynes. The fuel filter is bolted on top of the front subframe, held by a 10mm nut IIRC. Just near to the power steering rack. Make sure you remove the fuse to de-pressurise it.

Erm its called an ignition switch loom, still available from Fords IIRC.