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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: Electrics Problem?
I think I'm gonna just buy an alternator and plug it in. Haha, motor parts direct!

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: Electrics Problem?
just get yourself a multi meter run the engine and plonk it on the power output off the Alternator if its anything less than very high 12 or 13 volts its ya alternator knackered, if its fine at the alternator follow the wiring to the starter motor and do te same test again here and see if there is any difference , iv had it myself alternator and battery were fine but the wiring was buggered and not putting nothing nak to the battery , or if you can't be assed most motor factors will drop test te alternator for u for free just take it off an take it in there
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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: Electrics Problem?
it wont be the alternator per-say, if its over outputting, the regulator will be knackered, but you can repalce the whole alternator for the same money on our cars

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: Electrics Problem?
Yo! I have an alternator off the 1.3 engine my car came with, it's almost like new! PM or Facebook me if interested 


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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: Electrics Problem?
what engine size is the alternator you need?
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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: Electrics Problem?
As said I'll just buy a multi-metre to check, don't want to buy an alternator then find there's another problem...
The alternator is about two years old! It was a cheap one though.
The alternator is about two years old! It was a cheap one though.

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: Electrics Problem?
the one on my 1.1 worked fine, you can have it for free if you pay postage?
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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: Electrics Problem?
Michael! :the one on my 1.1 worked fine, you can have it for free if you pay postage?
That's kind of you. Let me PM you tomorrow morning about address etc. cheers pal!

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: Electrics Problem?
No worries mate
I'll dig it out hopefully it's still in my garage!

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: Electrics Problem?
Michael! :No worries mateI'll dig it out hopefully it's still in my garage!
i got told you got given that polo in a swap for the alternator as the alternators a Ford so is BETTER AND WORTH MORE! we all want your fez done michael, come on!
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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: Electrics Problem?
Michael! :No worries mateI'll dig it out hopefully it's still in my garage!
Cheers pal.

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: Electrics Problem?
sam-si :Michael! :No worries mateI'll dig it out hopefully it's still in my garage!
i got told you got given that polo in a swap for the alternator as the alternators a Ford so is BETTER AND WORTH MORE! we all want your fez done michael, come on!
finding out the situation today

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: Electrics Problem?
Again, anyone know of a RS Acessory rear bumper going then let me know. Still on the hunt so I can have the full kit! 


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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: Electrics Problem?
Found one on ebay
160984625312
160984625312

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: Electrics Problem?
This was the one I was thinking.. http://www.bimmerforums.co.uk/forum/f18 ... dex22.html
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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: Electrics Problem?
Gus!! :Found one on ebay
160984625312
thats the earlier bib type, it fits under normal pov spec bumpers, james wants the Si looking RS accessory bumper (which is a complete bumper not just a bib)

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: Electrics Problem?
jonyb4 :Gus!! :Found one on ebay
160984625312
thats the earlier bib type, it fits under normal pov spec bumpers, james wants the Si looking RS accessory bumper (which is a complete bumper not just a bib)
Yeah the Si looking type, hard to find. Just need the rear bumper...

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: Electrics Problem?
try keeping an eye on the german ebay, they have some over there

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: Electrics Problem?
jonyb4 :try keeping an eye on the german ebay, they have some over there
Good idea that, I'll give it a go. Cheers

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: End of an era...
Hi guys,
This is for sure now, Fanny must go. I've sold some parts already, but once the general parts have sold the shell and engine will still be available. I'd love for someone to take her away and look after her. I'll give her away for £100 for shell and mint 1.1 HCS engine. But if not I'll have to scrap her, and I don't really want her to suffer.

Here's the PARTS FOR SALE link...
Get buying!
fiesta-mk3-mk5-zs-parts-for-sale-vt197628/
James
This is for sure now, Fanny must go. I've sold some parts already, but once the general parts have sold the shell and engine will still be available. I'd love for someone to take her away and look after her. I'll give her away for £100 for shell and mint 1.1 HCS engine. But if not I'll have to scrap her, and I don't really want her to suffer.


Here's the PARTS FOR SALE link...
Get buying!
fiesta-mk3-mk5-zs-parts-for-sale-vt197628/
James

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: End of an era...
PLEASE LOOK AT THE NEW PARTS ADDED TO THE LIST OF PARTS FOR SALE. SOME GREAT PARTS IN THE LIST, A MUST LOOK!
NEED THEM ALL GONE!
Fiesta Mk3 Parts:
- Gaz Coilovers (Fit Mk3.5 hubs.) £260 SOLD
- Recaro front seats. (Slight wear on drivers side bolster.) £100
- RS1800 rear bench. Mint! £60
- RS Accessory front bumper with smoothed recess in radiant red. £80
- FRST bonnet in radiant red. (Needs a good polish.) £30 PROV SOLD
- RS seats covers in grey. Mint! Hardly used... £15 SOLD
- K&N air filter for 1.1 HCS £20
- Fiesta Mk3 smooth boot in Radiant Red (Could do with mop polish/respray) £30
- Fiesta Mk3 1996 rear quarter panel, passenger side. Pattern part. £20
- RS1800 pop out windows with rubber seals. £30
- RS1800 door cards with all plastics, mint condition. £30
- RS accessory front fog lights for Fiesta Mk3, late spec kit. £40
I'm selling the shell as well if anyone wants to take her and look after her?
I'll sell the shell for £100 as it comes with a mint 1.1 HCS engine. Just hit 60k I think, but I'll double check. General rust you get on a Mk3, passenger side sill has been replaced but not painted. Shell was on radiant red but now it's in dog d**k red due to fade. But with a machine polish it'll come out.
Fiesta Mk5 Zetec-S Parts:
Gaz Coilovers (Eye fitment on rear, hardly used) £250 PROV
NEED THEM ALL GONE!
Fiesta Mk3 Parts:
- Gaz Coilovers (Fit Mk3.5 hubs.) £260 SOLD
- Recaro front seats. (Slight wear on drivers side bolster.) £100
- RS1800 rear bench. Mint! £60
- RS Accessory front bumper with smoothed recess in radiant red. £80
- FRST bonnet in radiant red. (Needs a good polish.) £30 PROV SOLD
- RS seats covers in grey. Mint! Hardly used... £15 SOLD
- K&N air filter for 1.1 HCS £20
- Fiesta Mk3 smooth boot in Radiant Red (Could do with mop polish/respray) £30
- Fiesta Mk3 1996 rear quarter panel, passenger side. Pattern part. £20
- RS1800 pop out windows with rubber seals. £30
- RS1800 door cards with all plastics, mint condition. £30
- RS accessory front fog lights for Fiesta Mk3, late spec kit. £40
I'm selling the shell as well if anyone wants to take her and look after her?
I'll sell the shell for £100 as it comes with a mint 1.1 HCS engine. Just hit 60k I think, but I'll double check. General rust you get on a Mk3, passenger side sill has been replaced but not painted. Shell was on radiant red but now it's in dog d**k red due to fade. But with a machine polish it'll come out.
Fiesta Mk5 Zetec-S Parts:
Gaz Coilovers (Eye fitment on rear, hardly used) £250 PROV

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
jonyb4 :smidydevil :my 1.3 i had 120 out ofand sounded the nuts for what it was only had a scorpion backbox on it and kept the tappets adjusted ran sweet as a nut
was nippy for a 1.3 but now iv got the RST i would never go N/A again lol
yea right lol, and im merry poppings![]()
i agree with rob, the 1.3 is much more bearable, the 1.1 isnt imo
i have had a 1.3 mk3 and mk4 and the mk4 i used for over a year with the 1.3 in
its a much better engine
ha ha mary poppins
my 1.1 does about 80, 90 at a push thats with kn and ashley tail pipe, 1 up, think i maybe touched 95 once but sure speedo will be out
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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: End of an era...
Hiii i've got so many questions because i admire youre fiesta
How did you get that badboy look on the hood ?
how did you got youre ford fiesta lower ?
and how big where those second rims ???
How did you get that badboy look on the hood ?
how did you got youre ford fiesta lower ?
and how big where those second rims ???
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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: End of an era...
I think he bought the bonnet like that you weld a patch in to get that look
The wheels were 15x8 i think ford rs borbet wheels
And the car was on coilovers with the assister springs removed not ideal but much better than chopped springs
The wheels were 15x8 i think ford rs borbet wheels
And the car was on coilovers with the assister springs removed not ideal but much better than chopped springs
2.1 Went BANGGGGG now a Ghia 1800
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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: End of an era...
HCS PIMP :I think he bought the bonnet like that you weld a patch in to get that look
The wheels were 15x8 i think ford rs borbet wheels
And the car was on coilovers with the assister springs removed not ideal but much better than chopped springs
You said it... Apart from the wheels being RS. They are rare Borbets imported from Germany.

I still have the Mk3, just sitting at my dads. Miss driving it! Still has a problem with the electrics that I can't solve.
Does anyone have standard suspension for my Fiesta? Anything will do, as it's just resting on ZS suspension at the moment and needs sorting as need to move it.

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