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Links on this index page are grouped into these areas:
* Basics & misc (random info you might find useful)
* Common technical problems
* Engine & management
* Transmission
* Suspension & handling
* Braking
* Security & insurance
* Styling, electrical & bodywork technical
* ICE
* Recommended guides websites

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Basics & misc

Guide: The unofficial Fiesta Mk3 FAQ - almost anything and everything you ever wanted to know about the Mk3 Fiesta (a bit of a work-in-progress)

FAQ: deciphering the Mk5 digital dash read-out codes
Guide: basic car cleaning
Guide: trackdays
Guide: Heeman's guide to storing your car Added 18.04.2006



Common technical problems

FAQ: diagnosing a hesitating Zetec engine




Engine & management

Info
FAQ: is it 0FAB or 0FAC?
Info: Scort's guide to everything you ever needed to know about EEC-IV (new 30/07/2005)
Guide: Fitting the 2.0L Focus inlet fannymould
Info: identifying 130PS Zetec E cams (i.e. RS1800, 2.0L, XR3i 130) by eye
Info: ECU program/map differences
FAQ: what's an AMAL valve and what does it do?
FAQ: Can you run Cosworth injectors on EEC-IV (e.g. 0FAB, 0FAC)?
FAQ: turbo shaft play - what's ok and what's bad
Guide: Fiesta RS turbo T2 oil return improvement guide
Info: 165 Superchips setups with special guest squeaker MSD's Stu Added 18.04.2006
Info: What is pinking and detonation? Added 18.04.2006
Info: All about E-DIS Added 18.04.2006

Servicing
Guide: HCS engines: silencing your tappets
Guide: HCS engines: changing piston rings
Guide: replacing your reverse light switch

Tuning/conversions
Info: differences between FRST and ERST intercoolers
Guide: removing Zetec E pulse-air system for free power
Guide: VERY comprehensive 1600 to 2.0L Zetec conversion guide
Guide: HCS engines: finding and fitting a K&N filter

Zetec turbo stuff
Info: Zetec turbo rough guide
Info: Zetec turbo-compatible side-fed injectors
Guide: StreetDragster's 14-page Zetec turbo conversion post
Guide: Zetec turbo/ZVH links page
Guides: Project's bodges page - engine conversions





Transmission

Info: Ford FWD gearbox info
Guide: fitting aftermarket gearbox mounts
Guide: fitting a manual clutch adjuster to fix your bite point problems





Suspension & handling

Info: eliminating torque steer with Fiesta Frenzy lower arms
Guide: fitting a Zetec s rear beam and Focus rear disks
Guide: fitting coilovers and Escort Cosworth brakes
Guide: changing lower arms
Guide: fitting longer wheel studs





Braking

FAQ: do Mk3/Mk3.5 brake hoses fit Cossie calipers? Yup, but Cossie brake lines don't fit Fiestas (updated 26/02/2006)
Guide: how to remove mechanical Mk3 ABS
Guide: fitting a Zetec s rear beam and Focus rear disks
Guide: fitting Cosworth 280mm brakes
Guide: extensive brakes bleeding guide





Security & insurance

Info: Chumkila & chums' scarily comprehensive list of insurance companies
Guide: Clifford G5 proximity sensor adjustment




Styling, electrical & bodywork technical

Styling
(exterior)
Simple guides: Mk4/5 mirrors, aerial, rear wiper and bumper fitting onto Mk3
Guide: removing the mirror glass without breaking it
Guide: fitting the Si bib
Guide: making a single wiper
Guide: fitting late-spec (crystal) VW side repeaters
Guide: opening rear quarter windows in a 3 door
Guide: fitting XR/RS skirts and arches
Guide: de-locking a Fiesta
Guide: de-locking
Guide: removing bonnet washer jets
Guide: DIY tail-light tinting
Guide: fitting a Mk4 back bumper
Guide: fitting a Mk4 tailgate
Guide: fitting a Mk4 windscreen
Guide: Fitting RS skirts and arches **NEW 17.04.2006**
(interior)
Info: Getting the right Momo/Sparco/etc steering wheel boss for a Mk3.5
Guide: fitting FRST Recaros into the Mk3.5/4/5/Puma
Guide: Mk4/5 rear seats
Guide: Mk4 doorcards
Guide: Mk4 dash conversion
Guide: Mk3 How To Fit a Black Dash

Electrical
Guide: Aw3k's electric pack fitting guide Added 18.04.2006
Info: If you want to change your basic car loom to one with electric pack, PATS, etc, read this topic first! (new 03/08/2005)
Info: Project's complete, but very boring headlight bulbs run-down, HIDs, and more
Simple guide: fitting a blue boot light
Simple guide: clock colour change guide
Simple guide: dash clock colour change
Guide: making white dials and warning lamps
Guide: fitting an electric pack
Guide: Mk4 courtesy light fitting guide
Guide: fitting a rev counter in the Mk3.5
Guide: fitting a boot release
Guide: fitting electric windows
Guide: fitting a boot courtesy light
Guide: fitting a lights-on warning buzzer
Guide: fitting an intermittent wiper
Guide: Mk4 dials
Guide: Mk5 dials
Guide: Mk4 dash conversion
Guide: Wiring FRST/XR2i/RS1800 foglights in
Guide: Fitting a rear courtesy light
Guide: Converting from Mk3 to Mk4 dash clocks (AW3K's easy guide) NEW! 26/02/2006
Aw3k's mini-guide to making dash switches to do stuff Ford didn't mean them to do. Or something... Added 18.04.2006
Guide: Fitting a rear wiper thingy Added 18.04.2006





ICE

Guide: door speaker pods DIY guide
Guide: making MDF speaker spacers
Guide: custom door pods





Guides websites


Scort's RS Bible dot co dot yookay Added 18.04.2006
Aw3k's FiestaGuides.co.uk
Project's DJstalker.com guides pages






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