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Post by spannermonkey on Jun 27, 2015 20:31:12 GMT 1
Bought a 1990 model today,running project,decent body,has the 2.9 v6 4x4 with genuine 67,000mls,too cheap not to buy,was wondering if anyone on here has one or is familiar with them,i will of course get a haynes manual and join a few forums but always trust the info on here.pics when i pick it up.
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Post by Noberator on Jun 27, 2015 20:51:50 GMT 1
Bought a 1990 model today,running project,decent body,has the 2.9 v6 4x4 with genuine 67,000mls,too cheap not to buy,was wondering if anyone on here has one or is familiar with them,i will of course get a haynes manual and join a few forums but always trust the info on here.pics when i pick it up. Very nice I've owned two in the 1990's a black "J" Reg 1992 model and a late blue "K" reg a few years after.  I nearly bought a "K" plate 4 or 5 years ago and missed out (good price as well IMO)  spannermonkey before you go out and buy a Haynes manual let me check my books I'm sure I've go two and if so your more than welcome to one of them.  |
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Post by chippie on Jun 27, 2015 21:23:41 GMT 1
Although not in the same league, I had a H reg 1990 Sapphire 2.0 DOHC model.....great car great engine, had over 100k on it when I p/x'd it.....
But, I do recall the Cologne engine suffering from timing gear failure ....fibre/resin gears?
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Post by Rhubarb on Jun 27, 2015 22:15:11 GMT 1
We need pics  |
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Post by rhyds on Jun 27, 2015 22:23:23 GMT 1
The 2.9s apparently have a chain rather than gears made of soft cheese.
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Post by Noberator on Jun 27, 2015 22:28:06 GMT 1
Although not in the same league, I had a H reg 1990 Sapphire 2.0 DOHC model.....great car great engine, had over 100k on it when I p/x'd it..... But, I do recall the Cologne engine suffering from timing gear failure ....fibre/resin gears? Not that I can recall no.  The MT75 gearbox can be a weakness in 3rd gear is the only real weak spot as they have been know to shear the teeth when pushing a big torque figure.  |
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Post by Noberator on Jun 27, 2015 22:34:15 GMT 1
Bought a 1990 model today,running project,decent body,has the 2.9 v6 4x4 with genuine 67,000mls,too cheap not to buy,was wondering if anyone on here has one or is familiar with them,i will of course get a haynes manual and join a few forums but always trust the info on here.pics when i pick it up. Very nice I've owned two in the 1990's a black "J" Reg 1992 model and a late blue "K" reg a few years after. I nearly bought a "K" plate 4 or 5 years ago and missed out (good price as well IMO) spannermonkey before you go out and buy a Haynes manual let me check my books I'm sure I've go two and if so your more than welcome to one of them. Yes I have both books as I thought. Book 1 earlier versionBook 2 later versionOnly differences is the cover and the layout of them. Your welcome to either one.  |
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Post by spannermonkey on Jun 27, 2015 22:47:32 GMT 1
Thanks Nobster,will take you up on that offer,i'm not too bad on sierras,just not the 4x4 as just sold a nice 93'1.6 cvh,i believe the 2.9 is the one(chain) to have rather than the 2.8 that's why i jumped on this one and yes the mt75 is fine on the standard engine but a lot of guy's turbo'd and twin turbo'd these,but this is totally standard right down to the alloys and exhaust system,no stainless or big bore been fitted,interior is in great condition.
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Post by spannermonkey on Jun 27, 2015 22:50:05 GMT 1
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Post by Rhubarb on Jun 27, 2015 22:58:49 GMT 1
Good price for that..Boot floor looks iffy, that's all |
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Post by Noberator on Jun 27, 2015 23:19:09 GMT 1
Thanks Nobster,will take you up on that offer,i'm not too bad on sierras,just not the 4x4 as just sold a nice 93'1.6 cvh,i believe the 2.9 is the one(chain) to have rather than the 2.8 that's why i jumped on this one and yes the mt75 is fine on the standard engine but a lot of guy's turbo'd and twin turbo'd these,but this is totally standard right down to the alloys and exhaust system,no stainless or big bore been fitted,interior is in great condition. PM me your details and I'll post you one out. Not sure what colour blue it is? Tasman, Bahama or other? Trim is Zolda Raven I think. |
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Post by Noberator on Jun 27, 2015 23:22:42 GMT 1
It's got a towbar fitted so is that staying on? |
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Post by Rhubarb on Jun 27, 2015 23:24:10 GMT 1
Thanks Nobster,will take you up on that offer,i'm not too bad on sierras,just not the 4x4 as just sold a nice 93'1.6 cvh,i believe the 2.9 is the one(chain) to have rather than the 2.8 that's why i jumped on this one and yes the mt75 is fine on the standard engine but a lot of guy's turbo'd and twin turbo'd these,but this is totally standard right down to the alloys and exhaust system,no stainless or big bore been fitted,interior is in great condition. PM me your details and I'll post you one out. Not sure what colour blue it is? Tasman, Bahama or other? Trim is Zolda Raven I think. Anorak lol |
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Post by Noberator on Jun 27, 2015 23:30:34 GMT 1
PM me your details and I'll post you one out. Not sure what colour blue it is? Tasman, Bahama or other? Trim is Zolda Raven I think. Anorak lol Oh yes as I said earlier I have owned two and I've still got the 1992/93 Ford Dealer 130 page Brochure which I am keeping.  Small family Business no longer Trading. |
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Post by spannermonkey on Jun 28, 2015 0:41:14 GMT 1
Thanks Nobster,will take you up on that offer,i'm not too bad on sierras,just not the 4x4 as just sold a nice 93'1.6 cvh,i believe the 2.9 is the one(chain) to have rather than the 2.8 that's why i jumped on this one and yes the mt75 is fine on the standard engine but a lot of guy's turbo'd and twin turbo'd these,but this is totally standard right down to the alloys and exhaust system,no stainless or big bore been fitted,interior is in great condition. PM me your details and I'll post you one out. Not sure what colour blue it is? Tasman, Bahama or other? Trim is Zolda Raven I think. The one i sold was bahama blue,not sure about this one until i see it in the flesh. |
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