[Quantum Owners] fiesta-mk2-on-conversion-to-Mondeo-vented-discs-and-callipers

2014-03-26 Thread Hans Defauwes
found this on ebay upgrading front brakes to mondeo http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fiesta-mk2-on-conversion-to-Mondeo-vented-discs-and-callipers-/141213164391?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SMhash=item20e0f5e367 Hans -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Trying to locate some bits

2014-04-15 Thread Hans Defauwes
Hi Dave Did you get my e-mail with info about modifying the brackets in order to fit the mondeo server? is this info any good? Hans From: Dave the Subbie Sent: Monday, April 14, 2014 11:56 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Trying to locate some bits Hi

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Trying to locate some bits

2014-04-17 Thread Hans Defauwes
Dave, What I send you is information I gatherd on the internet. I have not jet done the conversion myself. But I know some day I’l have to do it. I just want to be prepared. I would leave the fiesta brake reducers at the rear - it makes the conversion faster and easyer. I have 2 spare

[Quantum Owners] piston rings size

2014-05-29 Thread Hans Defauwes
I need new piston rings - 1.6 CVH I don’t know the history of the engine – if it is rebored/honed but I need to re-sleeve cilinder 1 4 and want to keep the current pistons with new piston rings On the inside of the pistons I find the number 080217 is this the piston size? Hans -- -- You

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Moulds and jigs

2014-07-29 Thread Hans Defauwes
Tempting but only for the name and the production rights not the moulds, as they need work, some damage according to our guru Body/chassis needs modification to accept a newer donor car. MK2 XR2 and parts are rare these day’s (only 79 left in Netherlands!!) This project needs not only an

Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum 2+2 being broken :(

2015-06-18 Thread Hans Defauwes
do you have the possibility / have you tested how much power there is on each front wheel and shift through the gears– on a dyno hans (playing with wood cnc . . ) From: Jim Hearne Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2015 1:58 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners]

Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum 2+2 being broken :(

2015-06-18 Thread Hans Defauwes
Niel, The thorque problem can be solved by using the Fiesta 3 piece drive shaft axles Fiesta MK1 sprint if I am correct. The long drivesaft that causes the torque problems is divided in 2 shafts!! so that the left and right driveshafts are the same length – with a support bearing in the middle

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fordopedia

2015-07-29 Thread Hans Defauwes
only in case of . . . . If the teeth are worn and you need to get through MOT you can spot-weld the adjuster in a position that allows you to just get the drum over the brake shoes. Then adjust the handbrake so the mot handbrake and rear brake test goes ok. if someone can make a drawing in

Re: [Quantum Owners] electra schematic flap lights?

2015-07-31 Thread Hans Defauwes
It seems I have “lost” my 2+2 and saloon building manuals (even the ones I translated to Dutch) can someone scan and mail me the page with the electric schematic regarding the relays, diodes etc needed to operate the motor for the headlight flaps I got the rear wiper motor going again –

[Quantum Owners] brushes for rear wiper motor?

2015-07-18 Thread Hans Defauwes
Any idea where I can get a new set of contact brushes for the rear window motor – in use for the light flaps or who made them. Bosch? Numbers on the back of the motor 84FG17K 41A1A 58 HBO 12V 0390 211 704 Hans -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 Bulbs Decisions

2015-10-22 Thread Hans Defauwes
In order to have better visability I use 100W in the 2+2 and the Coupe for many years now. A big impovement over the original 55W fiesta headlights. No problems with MOT. I installed them with fused relays for the reason mentioned below. Hans -Oorspronkelijk bericht- From: Jim Hearne

Re: [Quantum Owners] Mister-Auto on Ebay

2015-11-08 Thread Hans Defauwes
Martin, do you have a link for me ? at rexbo,eu they cost 235 euro not 80 pounds Hans From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Saturday, November 7, 2015 4:43 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Mister-Auto on Ebay Thanks for the input from QOC members. I looked at

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 XR2 Brake Master Cylinder & Servo...HELP!

2016-01-31 Thread Hans Defauwes
Where did you get the seal kit. Does it include the white plastic part? hans From: Dave English Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2016 8:10 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 XR2 Brake Master Cylinder & Servo...HELP! Saw the 2nd hand XR2 servos on E-Bay on the 18th,

Re: [Quantum Owners] Braking Question

2016-02-17 Thread Hans Defauwes
Is the coupe 15mm bore rear brake cylincers the standard XR2? or 1.4L or 1.1L From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 6:12 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Braking Question Indeed - mine is the same. As Jim says, stay with it if it's

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Quantum Badge

2016-03-15 Thread Hans Defauwes
wasn’t there a UK badge company where you could order cigarette lighters, and gearshift knobs with the QSC logo . . . they could make it bigger must be somewhere in older e-mails. Hans From: Steve Kodź Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2016 12:05 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re:

RE: [Quantum Owners] Re: Anyone use a manual choke? 2+2 question...

2016-04-13 Thread Hans Defauwes
I have a drawing of the bulkhead holes somewhere. I'll take o look this evening -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: "Paschal Carroll" Verzonden: ‎13-‎4-‎2016 14:56 Aan: "Quantum Owners Group" Onderwerp: [Quantum Owners] Re: Anyone use

[Quantum Owners] what to use for gluing side windows

2016-07-15 Thread Hans Defauwes
I have to re-glue/kit my coupe rear side windows. What is the best way to do that and what products are recommended? Any ´lasting` solution to this recurring event . . The black sprayed surrounding edge on the inside of the windows has come loose from the glass. Had to tape the window to the

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 raer brake cylinder

2016-07-15 Thread Hans Defauwes
I use the 17.5mm on the 2+2 and the 20.6mm on the Coupe Hans From: Jim Hearne Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 10:55 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [-SPAM-] [Quantum Owners] 2+2 raer brake cylinder Attached is a Microcat screen shot of the Mk2 Fiesta rear brake cylinders

Re: [-SPAM-] [Quantum Owners] 2+2 raer brake cylinder

2016-07-15 Thread Hans Defauwes
on the 2+2 I have the 17.5mm - non XR2 rear brakes on the coupe i use the 20.6mm - XR2 rear brakes - recently replaced one. hans From: Jim Hearne Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 10:55 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [-SPAM-] [Quantum Owners] 2+2 raer brake cylinder

Re: [Quantum Owners] forged lower arm from Escord MK3?

2016-08-22 Thread Hans Defauwes
? It depends on which version coupe you have. If you have the early MK1 Fiesta damper top with two fixing bolts plus the main tube then you need Escort MK3 lower arm. If you have the later MK2 Fiesta damper top with only the main tube then you need Escort MK4 lower arm. Chris G From: Hans Defauwes

[Quantum Owners] forged lower arm from Escord MK3?

2016-08-22 Thread Hans Defauwes
My sallon/coupe ( Poppy as Eddy’w wife called her) needs a new leg. right hand side lower forged arm. I have a very thick ant-roll bar so I assume I need an arm from a Escord MK3 1.6 RSTurbo Is that correct? Hans -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [Quantum Owners] forged lower arm from Escord MK3?

2016-08-22 Thread Hans Defauwes
. Have fun.. Chris G From: Hans Defauwes Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 2:13 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] forged lower arm from Escord MK3? Thanks guys I have Fiesta MK2 dampers so I need a Escort MK4. lower arm –thanks for the ford part nr. I just ordered

Re: [Quantum Owners] Stainless Exhaust for Sale

2016-09-30 Thread Hans Defauwes
Jip my neighbourhood does not need an alarm in the morning when I fire-up my coupe pitty York is on the other side of the pond Hans From: Mark Sent: Friday, September 30, 2016 9:22 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Stainless Exhaust for Sale FOR SALE - STAINLESS STEEL

[Quantum Owners]resizing rear window

2017-08-16 Thread Hans Defauwes
I need to put a new rear window in the coupe. I have a brand new MK1 rear window but it is just a bit to wide at the top Over an area of about 10 to 15cm it needs to be smaller - 3 to 4 mm at each side (incl. a 1 mm expansion gap) Any Idea how to do this Grinding / sanding/ . . . . with water

Re: [Quantum Owners]resizing rear window

2017-08-17 Thread Hans Defauwes
the glass. A diamond disc in an angle grinder might let you grind a small amount off the edge but would be very risky. Maybe experiment on an old window first. I believe they do grind the holes through toughened glass for opening rear windows etc. Jim -Original Message- From: Hans

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 with Puma interior + engine

2018-07-13 Thread Hans Defauwes
done. I think the flanges would have to be cut off the sides of the dash. Jim From: Hans Defauwes Sent: Friday, July 13, 2018 9:16 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 with Puma interior + engine Some time ago a 2+2 with a Puma Interior and engine was sold

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 with Puma interior + engine

2018-07-13 Thread Hans Defauwes
Some time ago a 2+2 with a Puma Interior and engine was sold on e-bay. Does anybody know the new owner? I realy like the idea of the puma dash with 2 airbags etc. I can get a low milage one for cheap . . . Hans -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 with Puma interior + engine

2018-07-13 Thread Hans Defauwes
something to do with possible injury if they aren’t mounted in the same way as the original car. Quantum always used to say that the Mk3/4 Fiesta and Puma dash was too wide to fit in a 2+2 but i know it’s been done. I think the flanges would have to be cut off the sides of the dash. Jim From: Hans

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fan switch plug

2018-11-11 Thread Hans Defauwes
I got this tip several years ago from a Ford Mechanic. – they work fine. Hans From: chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2018 2:31 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Fan switch plug I recently found this online.

RE: [Quantum Owners] Thermostat

2019-01-27 Thread Hans Defauwes
Same overhere. During freezing winter I put a piece of cardboard in front. Hans -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: "Jim Hearne" Verzonden: ‎27-‎1-‎2019 10:29 Aan: "quantumowners@googlegroups.com" Onderwerp: Re: [Quantum Owners] Thermostat Yes, i found the same thing, CVH's seem to get

RE: [Quantum Owners] Coil springs 2+2

2019-04-03 Thread Hans Defauwes
On my 2+2 I have 1.4 springs Xr2 are to low for all those nasty dutch road bumps/drempels Hans -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: "'teegee777' via Quantum Owners Group" Verzonden: ‎3-‎4-‎2019 09:07 Aan: "Quantum Owners Group" Onderwerp: [Quantum Owners] Coil springs 2+2 The 2+2 failed its

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Lights

2019-06-16 Thread Hans Defauwes
Nigel, I had the same problem, opened the switch and found a piece of plastic that had broken off. After removing it the switch worked fine again. You can open the switch at the back. Cut away the 4 molten holding pins - flush with the back. How to keep it close after the repair is the

[Quantum Owners] Driving QSC for 25 years . . .

2019-05-10 Thread Hans Defauwes
I enjoy & drive QSC ‘s for more than 25 years . . . I own a red Coupe (ex Eddy’s car) and a white LHD 2+2 (ex demonstrator) but for how long ?? I have lots of spare/new service parts so I can service/fix them on the spot when needed. They never saw a garage form the inside. I

RE: [Quantum Owners] R.I.P H4

2019-08-25 Thread Hans Defauwes
Jim, Are You interested in a Dutch 2+2 build manual - for on the QSC webside? As the Benelux importer/dealer I translated it. Hans -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: "Jim Hearne" Verzonden: ‎25-‎8-‎2019 10:40 Aan: "quantumowners@googlegroups.com" Onderwerp: Re: [Quantum Owners] R.I.P H4

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Alternator Fiesta/ Quantum

2019-11-13 Thread Hans Defauwes
Thats what AC/DC (local dynamo/alternator supplier)I had to do with a 55 Amp alternator in order to get it to fit on the cvh on my Coupe Hans From: Andy Heaton Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 9:46 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Alternator Fiesta/

RE: [Quantum Owners] Gel coat colour code (red saloon)

2019-10-04 Thread Hans Defauwes
In 2+2 also under your RHD feet is a paper in the expoxi with serialnr. , colour code, date -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: "bill" Verzonden: ‎4-‎10-‎2019 14:22 Aan: "quantumowners@googlegroups.com" Onderwerp: Re: [Quantum Owners] Gel coat colour code (red saloon) The colour code on

Re: [Quantum Owners] how to test water temp sender / meter?

2020-08-11 Thread Hans Defauwes
should move to the hot end of the range no movement suspect gauge, movement suspect sender. Get Outlook for Android From: quantumowners@googlegroups.com on behalf of Hans Defauwes Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Re: [Quantum Owners] how to test water temp sender / meter?

2020-08-11 Thread Hans Defauwes
: [Quantum Owners] how to test water temp sender / meter? Is the fuel gauge still working ok ? If thats stopped working as well then it could be the voltage regulator on the back of the instrument cluster. Jim From: Hans Defauwes Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 7:47 PM To: quantumowners

[Quantum Owners] how to test water temp sender / meter?

2020-08-11 Thread Hans Defauwes
Hi, My water temperature gauge does not move anymore how to test if it is the xr2 dashboard meter or the water temp sender? Hans -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [Quantum Owners] E10 petrol.

2021-09-01 Thread Hans Defauwes
I only use Super Unleaded E5 E10 kills your CV engine. It affects hoses, gaskets and even alu. incl. the carburettor floaters. You can buy special fuel hoses but the carb and its gaskets can still be a problem Hans Or you make E0 yourself. 20L petrol, 1 liter of water mixed with food colour,

Re: [Quantum Owners] Left Rear brake problem

2022-09-12 Thread Hans Defauwes
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Left Rear brake problem Has your car got the pressure limiting valves on the rear brakes ? , usually mounted under the floor across from the fuel tank. Maybe one is stuck. Jim From: Hans Defauwes Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2022 6:30 PM To: quantumowners

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Recomended Rear brake cylinder size Saloon

2022-09-13 Thread Hans Defauwes
Hi John, I can’t remember seeing any G valves underneath the car. I’ll check again soon. At the moment rear cylinders are 17,5mm Hans From: mailto:lists...@liberator-systems.co.uk Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 12:08 AM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Recomended

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Left Rear brake problem

2022-09-13 Thread Hans Defauwes
Hi John The shoe ratchets are new and work fine. tested them Will ceck if i have G valves – can’t remember seeing them. Hans From: mailto:lists...@liberator-systems.co.uk Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 12:15 AM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Left Rear brake

[Quantum Owners] Recomended Rear brake cylinder size Saloon

2022-09-10 Thread Hans Defauwes
Dear All What is the recomended rear brake cylinder size for a QSC saloon Q113? 17,5 or 20mm Hans -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe

[Quantum Owners] Left Rear brake problem

2022-09-11 Thread Hans Defauwes
Dear All, My left rear brake has much less braking power than right MOT failure 0.2 vs 0.8 Replaced brake drums (right had cracks on brake surface) Replaced brake shoes Bleeded the rear brakes Both cylinder are less than 2 years ago replaced (17,5mm) incl. the copper rear axle brakeline