Re: [Quantum Owners] Sticky windows

2016-09-04 Thread chris.quant
I used Nylon lubricant spray in the channels..I got it from Halfords. Chris G From: Glyn Scoltock Sent: Saturday, September 3, 2016 4:18 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Sticky windows Hello Everyone I am back with a couple of questions. The first is about slow or s

[Quantum Owners] Fibreglass repair

2016-10-17 Thread chris.quant
Hi Folks, My trailer has just had a ‘special moment’ with a low wall and has made a mess of its built in fibreglass wheel arch. (OK, so I didn’t swing out far enough to get round the corner.) Does anyone know what the shaping foam is called that wizards like Eddie use to repair gaping holes

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Gear Gaiter

2016-10-17 Thread chris.quant
Glue? -Original Message- From: SMIDG3T Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2016 7:30 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Gear Gaiter I've looked on the internet for an answer but haven't found one. The gear gaiter on my 2+2 comes out of it's holes when put in reverse (2nd

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fibreglass repair

2016-10-17 Thread chris.quant
No, it’s for moving big percussion drums around. I was on my way out from an orchestra gig when I crunched it... Chris G From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Monday, October 17, 2016 3:08 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Fibreglass repair Ooh that looks go

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fibreglass repair

2016-10-19 Thread chris.quant
I’ve just found a seriously cheap supplier for the foam board. A building over the road from me is being refurbished, they’ve just finished the roof and have lots of off cuts they no longer want. Result Chris G From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Monday, October 17, 2016 9:12 AM To: quantumown

Re: [Quantum Owners] Tyres again Question

2016-11-09 Thread chris.quant
I use Goodyear Vector 4 seasons all year round on my Q saloon 165/60 R14 I do about 12,000 miles a year on them. They are BRILLIANT on every road condition including snow, and last a long time. I get them from www.mytyres.co.uk They sell your 2+2 size but not 13”. Chris G From: Derek Clews S

[Quantum Owners] Throttle Bodies

2016-12-21 Thread chris.quant
Has anyone removed the carb and fitted throttle bodies and all the other injection stuff needed onto a 1.6 cvh? I’m thinking about it for my saloon. Chris G -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, se

Re: [Quantum Owners] Throttle Bodies

2016-12-21 Thread chris.quant
Poss better mpg and cold starting. I’m not interested in extra power. Chris G From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 7:21 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Throttle Bodies Any particular reason why? Martin - Original Message ---

Re: [Quantum Owners] Throttle Bodies

2016-12-22 Thread chris.quant
Please explain / details From: Ian Harrison Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 8:41 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Throttle Bodies Bike carbs is a proven solution for CVH On Wed, 21 Dec 2016 at 20:40, wrote: Poss better mpg and cold

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Good publicity opportunity for QOC?

2017-02-05 Thread chris.quant
My saloon has done about 190k since I’ve owned it. Chris G From: Dave English Sent: Sunday, February 5, 2017 9:59 AM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Good publicity opportunity for QOC? I'm sure there are a small number of 'Q's over 200k, which would be noteworthy for th

Re: [Quantum Owners] Good publicity opportunity for QOC?

2017-02-09 Thread chris.quant
I’ve emailed the editor about my Q (after looking things up I discovered I’ve done 220,000 miles in mine) and he is very interested in using the info in the next issue. Chris G From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Saturday, February 4, 2017 5:37 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Q

Re: [Quantum Owners] Pop up lights

2017-02-18 Thread chris.quant
I think someone did build a saloon with pop up lights, but it was such a faff that they didn’t recommend it to anyone else. I Think Jim Hearne bought it and converted it back to ‘norm’. Chris G From: Steve Kodź Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2017 12:32 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subj

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 ignition plug leads wanted

2017-03-03 Thread chris.quant
Good seller. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152420448280 Chris G From: QM editor Sent: Friday, March 3, 2017 2:52 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 ignition plug leads wanted I need a new set of plug leads for my 2+2. Does anyone know of a supplier and the correct part nu

Re: [Quantum Owners] Ford-Weber 2V DFTM linkage clips

2017-03-15 Thread chris.quant
Have you checked the 4 fuel jets are tight? They can get loose over time and give the same result. 2 of the jets can also come apart (they are in 2 bits) so use a thin screwdriver to make the joint tight again. Also, make sure the 4 carb to manifold nuts are tight. Chris G From: 'teegee777'

Re: [Quantum Owners] CKC Mileage Challenge

2017-03-24 Thread chris.quant
Woohoo !! I’m in print Shame I couldn’t find a pic with the new wheels and the trailer when it was clean.I had to use an old photo with the old wheels instead. Chris G From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 9:23 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 distributor

2017-03-25 Thread chris.quant
I had that problem. Mine was a lucas dizzy and the cap was loose. The 2 steel screws that hold the cap on had stripped their threads in the aluminium body, so there was a bad connection between the rotor arm and the cap. My fix was to repair the threads with Helicoils. ( you can pick up a full se

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 distributor

2017-03-26 Thread chris.quant
As a quick ref guide, Bosch – cap is held on with LARGE spring clips. Lucas – cap is held on with 2 small screws. Chris G From: chris.qu...@btinternet.com Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2017 4:20 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 distributor I had that proble

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 distributor

2017-03-27 Thread chris.quant
I’ve also had the same problem with the coil. When was the last time that was changed? Chris G From: QM editor Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2017 11:12 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 distributor Thanks everyone, and specially Chris. I'm familiar with the spring clips

[Quantum Owners] Tax exempt

2017-03-30 Thread chris.quant
I’ve just read and interesting bit on the DVLA web site. Any vehicle registered more than 40 years ago (This rolls forward on 1st April every year), will be tax exempt and can have a black number plate. Soowho will be the first to have a tax exempt Quantum? Chris G -- -- You received thi

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering springs for my 2+2.

2017-03-31 Thread chris.quant
There are also rear springs for the van version. KYB5288 Same length as std Fiesta but stiffer. I have them on the back of my saloon as I lug a drum kit around and tow a big trailer. Chris G From: calum mcpherson Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 7:40 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quan

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum saloon fuel tank

2017-03-31 Thread chris.quant
The rubber seal on the tank is the same size for MK1 and MK2 so presumably the filler pipe is the same size. Chris G From: Jim Hearne Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 9:28 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum saloon fuel tank As Martin has said, if you

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fw: Complete Kit Car news – Stoneleigh seminars are back

2017-04-01 Thread chris.quant
I can't attend due to other stuff that takes priority, which is annoying as I'm interested in Maybe building a Burton so was gonna visit the Citroen specials club stand..Booo !! Chris G -Original Message- From: Edward r Sent: Friday, March 31, 2017 8:24 PM To: Quantum Owners

Re: [Quantum Owners] Six Wheeled Cars

2017-04-12 Thread chris.quant
One of the mags built a 6 wheeler NCF Diamond. Chris G -Original Message- From: russ...@quantum54.freeserve.co.uk Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 12:42 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Six Wheeled Cars Wasn't there a six wheeled Hustler as well? Rus

Re: [Quantum Owners] Six Wheeled Cars

2017-04-13 Thread chris.quant
What’s the problem with changing gear? Chris G From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 5:42 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Six Wheeled Cars The burton always looks good to me. I once had a drive of a 2cv and vowed never again! Changing

Re: [Quantum Owners] Six Wheeled Cars

2017-04-14 Thread chris.quant
Lomax do a normal floor mounted version (exchange part). Chris G From: bill Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2017 5:13 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Six Wheeled Cars Umbrella type handle stuck out from middle of dashboard, Renault 4 was the same Sent from my iPh

Re: [Quantum Owners] Gear Change

2017-05-07 Thread chris.quant
The whirring noise will be coming from a bearing at the wheel end of the gearbox, it’s quite common on high milers. Mine does the same, you get used to it. As for the problem selecting gears, it sounds like the gearstick linkage wearing out. There used to be a repair kit available for the E

Re: [Quantum Owners] Digest for quantumowners@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

2017-05-25 Thread chris.quant
I thought about that for the saloon ‘mouth’. Chris G From: Anthony Johnson Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2017 1:09 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Digest for quantumowners@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic Yeh, me too! (Can't see your picture though-link n

Re: [Quantum Owners] Electric Window Goes Down But Not Up

2017-05-26 Thread chris.quant
If you can lift the glass by hand (from below) then it's the plastic clip on the runner/regulator that has given up. The only solution is fit a new runner/regulator. If you can't move the glass by hand then it's either a knackered runner motor (see fix above) or an electrical problem. Chris G

Re: [Quantum Owners] Gear Change

2017-05-30 Thread chris.quant
How old is the clutch? They only have a life span of about 100,000 miles. Chris G From: Mark Sent: Monday, May 29, 2017 9:41 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Cc: holden.phil...@sky.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Gear Change Hello All, Been reading this quite closely as I have a not to dissimi

Re: [Quantum Owners] Gear Change

2017-05-31 Thread chris.quant
Is there any play in the pedal before it picks up the cable? Mine has, I've worked out the red bearing washers on the pedal box have worn out. Chris G -Original Message- From: Mark Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 7:45 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Gear Change

Re: [Quantum Owners] Leak From Inside Car - 2+2

2017-06-22 Thread chris.quant
There are two types of MK2 matrix, straight pipes and angled pipes. Unfortunately you won't know what you've got until you take it out. As an alternative/short term fix you can disconnect the two hoses that got into it (from the engine bay) and connect them together using a short length of 15mm

Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 GTX

2017-07-23 Thread chris.quant
Hi Julian, welcome to the Q family, You haven’t given much for anyone to go on. Mike?? There were alot of these cars made, all to the different builders spec. Was it a factory or home build? If it was a home build did they have help? What’s the chassis number H4 Reg number? Someone on here mi

Re: [Quantum Owners] CVH Cambelt

2017-08-11 Thread chris.quant
30k miles or 3 years Chris G From: 'Jim Turner' via Quantum Owners Group Sent: Friday, August 11, 2017 4:42 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] CVH Cambelt Hi all, When should the cambelt on a 1.6 CVH engine be changed,, mileage or age? Regards Jimt -- -- You received thi

Re: [Quantum Owners] Smelly question

2017-08-30 Thread chris.quant
Check the join in the exhaust as it's quite near the gearstick hole. Any smells from the engine will come through that aswell. Chris G -Original Message- From: Rolf Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 5:59 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Smelly question When I come

Re: [Quantum Owners] eddie ruskin saloon nose

2017-09-25 Thread chris.quant
He's on Facebook -Original Message- From: dar...@siepka.me.uk Sent: Monday, September 25, 2017 4:42 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] eddie ruskin saloon nose Could someone please either forward my details to Eddie or contact him for me ? In His last posting re the

Re: [Quantum Owners] Strange going's on with my headlight covers

2018-01-25 Thread chris.quant
If the noise is still there when the flap motor is unplugged then I can’t see how they would be related. Try connecting a power source to the flap motor direct to see if it works at all. On my saloon the flap motor is triggered from the lighting circuit. When I had a earth short in one of the re

Re: [Quantum Owners] Updated Membership form

2018-03-02 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Hi Jan, Just filled the forms in. I’ll post them as soon as the ice has gone enough to make it to the post box. Chris Gray From: 'Jan Haines' via Quantum Owners Group Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2018 12:18 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Updated Membership fo

[Quantum Owners] Stirfry and BBQ at Stoneleigh

2018-04-16 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Just a quick question from the Missis to the organisers of this. As we are hoping to camp over this year, will there be any Gluten free grub available or is it best to bring our own? Thanks Chris G -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum

Re: [Quantum Owners] Updated Membership form

2018-04-28 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
I don’t think you should have put all your home details onto a public forum just saying... Chris G From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2018 11:04 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Updated Membership form Hi Jan, Hope you are well. I

Re: [Quantum Owners] Updated Membership form

2018-04-28 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
I realised after I'd pressed the button! Not much data protection on my part. We are all members though? Martin - Original Message - From: chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group To: mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2018 4:06 PM Subjec

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 or Saloon seats comng to Stoneleigh

2018-05-04 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
In through the main entrance, take the first ‘proper’ right keep going straight ‘till you get near the end of the road. Club stand is on the Right, normally with a HUGE marquee. Chris G From: Supersub Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018 8:50 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2

Re: [Quantum Owners] Semi synthetic oil

2018-05-10 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
I’ve always run mine on Castrol GTX 15/40 Chris G From: Sonia Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2018 1:48 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Semi synthetic oil Hi Anyone got views on running CVH engine on 10-40 semi-synthetic oil? thanks Sonia -- -- You received this message beca

Re: [Quantum Owners] For Sale 2+2 Chassis No Q2-001

2018-05-25 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
That’s WAY too cheap. You should be selling it for at least £ 4000 Somebody out there in the general public would buy it for £ 800 then break it for parts to rebuild a Fiesta. Chris G From: Stephen Fairhurst Sent: Friday, May 25, 2018 2:20 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners]

Re: [Quantum Owners] Ford Central locking motor identification

2018-06-09 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
I had a similar problem a few years ago. I changed the actuator on the door that wouldn't lock and all was fine. I used a generic actuator. Chris G -Original Message- From: 'Chris Fairlie' via Quantum Owners Group Sent: Friday, June 8, 2018 9:14 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com S

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: For Sale 2+2 Chassis No Q2-001

2018-06-14 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Yes. The round headlight version on the 2+2 came first. Chris G -Original Message- From: Rolf Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 9:10 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Re: For Sale 2+2 Chassis No Q2-001 So this is the red car featured on the factory leaflet, with t

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 electric windows

2018-06-16 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
The Saloon uses MK3 Fiesta 3 door regulators as they’re bigger than the 5 door version. I assume the 2+2 uses the same as the doors are a similar size and shape. Chris G From: 'Chris Fairlie' via Quantum Owners Group Sent: Friday, June 15, 2018 6:49 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subj

[Quantum Owners] Door hinges - Saloon and 2+2

2018-07-09 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
I’m researching making new springs for the Robin door hinges. My latest breakthrough is the possibility of using 301 stainless spring steel and cold forming it. This seems to be the best option at the moment. Has anyone had experience of bending this stuff? Chris G -- -- You received this m

Re: [Quantum Owners] Door hinges - Saloon and 2+2

2018-07-10 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
: chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group Sent: Monday, July 9, 2018 8:38 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Door hinges - Saloon and 2+2 I’m researching making new springs for the Robin door hinges. My latest breakthrough is the possibility of using 301 stainless spring steel

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 Alloy wheels

2018-07-12 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
MK2 XR2 original wheels have 185/60/13 tyres. 185 is the tyre width in mm 60 is the side wall height in mm 13 is the wheel size in inches I changed to 165/60/14MK3 Fiesta steel wheels This means the speedo will over-read by 1 mph. Its the closest I could get at the time. I currently ha

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

2018-07-14 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Owners] 2+2 with Puma interior + engine I think the fun bit will be mating up the MK2 heater box with the Mk4 vents and making it work (the temperature control on the Mk4 is done with a solenoid valve in the heater hose). That and the steering column area. Jim From: chris.quant via Quantum

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

2018-07-15 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
wrote: >I’m also planning to fit air-con using an electric compressor from a Nissan Leaf. Interesting, i was wondering the other day how air con worked on an electric car. Jim On 14/07/2018 20:32, chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group wrote: I plan on not using the MK2 heater box.

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

2018-07-15 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
20:32, chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group wrote: I plan on not using the MK2 heater box. I’ll either use the MK4 box or an after market one. I’m also planning to fit air-con using an electric compressor from a Nissan Leaf. Chris G From: Jim Hearne Sent: Friday, July

[Quantum Owners] Headlining

2018-07-23 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Does anyone have any tips for removing the original headlining from a saloon? The top layer has peeled away so I’m left with the brown stuck to the fibreglass (mostly). Is there some easy way, or is it just a case of scraping and swearing? Chris G -- -- You received this message because you ar

Re: [Quantum Owners] Headlining

2018-07-23 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
make things easier but not too hot, you don’t want to damage the fibreglass. Jim From: chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group Sent: Friday, July 20, 2018 6:29 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Headlining Does anyone have any tips for removing the original

Re: [Quantum Owners] K and M air filter

2018-07-30 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
When my Q was running, I had a K + N air filter. It did run alot smoother over a cheap paper filter. I’m currently running a Ford Fusion (boring-as-hell type of car) and have fitted a K + N to that. I noticed the engine runs smoother now. A quick search on their website comes up with this. htt

[Quantum Owners] Rear demist

2018-08-01 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Has anyone come up with a viable alternative to the useless (and always dying) demisting lines on the saloon rear window? I’m thinking either a demist kit (or 2) from ‘car builders solutions’ or some kind of ducting from the front heater box, with an in-pipe fan on a timer..that’s as far as

Re: [Quantum Owners] Rear demist

2018-08-02 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
o me maintained in the panel?). I don't know if they exist, but a long coil of resistance wire near the base of the screen may provide enough rising heat to clear it, and be almost invisible - like a 12V bar out of an old electric fire! Martin - Original Message - From: chr

Re: [Quantum Owners] Rear demist

2018-08-03 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
g the condensation off the window! So a team of loose hamsters on the back shelf may be the answer without using and valuable battery power ;-) Martin - Original Message - From: chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group To: mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2018

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Help needed with a 2+2 clutch problem

2018-09-03 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
I’m pretty sure the recommended quadrant colour was white. Chris G From: 'Chris Fairlie' via Quantum Owners Group Sent: Sunday, September 2, 2018 9:44 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Re: Help needed with a 2+2 clutch problem Thanks Jim Just had a look an

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Help needed with a 2+2 clutch problem

2018-09-04 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
at 4:27:38 PM UTC+1, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: Hi Chris, The complete clutch kit I used was part FINIS #5024280 It is possible to use a manual adjust clutch off an Escort part #1029012 Martin Scott - Original Message - From: chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Wiring surprises....

2018-09-23 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Hi Jim, Well, they both looked dodgy to me... All the big fat earth wires are running alongside the main loom, taped to it outside of the loom tape. There are currently 3 fat earths going back to the battery, plus the huge gearbox one. The fusible link wire was completely outside of the red sl

[Quantum Owners] What's this??

2018-10-08 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Does anyone know what the heck this is and what it does?? The Haynes book of lies says it’s a ‘Filter Suppressor’.. It plugs into one thin green wire that goes down to the dizzy plug and another thin green wire that goes to the rev counter in the dash pod. Most of the writing has rubbed off

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: What's this??

2018-10-08 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Thanks Jim, I thought you might know . From: Jim Hearne Sent: Monday, October 8, 2018 3:11 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: What's this?? It is what the Haynes manual says it is, a filter. It’s to stop electrical noise from the ignition coil coming into the car via th

Re: [Quantum Owners] NC500 TOUR 2019

2018-11-01 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
That’s a good way to go round. The Applecross coast road is a good ‘warm up’ for the mountain pass !!! We can Definitely recommend the Applecross Inn for food Chris G From: 'janhaines30' via Quantum Owners Group Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 6:25 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Su

[Quantum Owners] Fan switch plug

2018-11-11 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
I recently found this online. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-2-Pin-Radiator-Fan-Switch-Connector-Sierra-Focus-Escort-ZeteC-FREEPOST/323380029808?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 Great replacement for the Ford crumbly disintegrating plug. Chris G -- -- You received t

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 (XR2) Master Brake Cylinder

2018-12-12 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
I think you need the Girling version. TRW do one here https://www.trwaftermarket.com/en/catalogue/product/PMH329/ I paid around £ 350 for mine 6 years ago, but I believe others have since found them cheaper. If you try to fit the long version then you will also need to change the servo (black

Re: [Quantum Owners] Barry the painter?

2019-01-04 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Sounds like mine when I had an intermittent fault on the coil. New coil sorted it. Chris G From: Mike Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2018 5:39 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: re: [Quantum Owners] Barry the painter? A few days ago, I had an e-mail from someone I've not heard of. The

Re: [Quantum Owners] Thermostat

2019-01-28 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Bill, also check the fan earth wire. My saloon had Huge overheating issues and I checked then replaced everything but it still overheated, until my 'last roll of the dice' was to run a new wire from the fan earth up to the battery. Problem solved. Chris G -Original Message- From: b

Re: [Quantum Owners] Charging 2+2 query

2019-03-07 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Have you checked the alternator loom for damage/wear? Also the little blue wire from it that plus into the main loom at the starter motor? Chris G From: 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2019 7:04 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Charging 2+2 qu

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

2019-04-02 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
>:And this might seem trivial but bleeding the rears is so much easier with a >large, accessible nipple than a small, rusted-in one behind the backplate I intend to overcome that with a stainless bleed nipple Chris G From: 'Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2019 10

Re: [Quantum Owners] Door hinges and springs.

2019-04-03 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Hi Jim, That was me. I haven’t got that far into the rebuild yet Chris G From: Jim Hearne Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 1:55 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Door hinges and springs. Hi All, Somebody here was looking into getting new springs made for the rel

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Coil springs 2+2

2019-04-12 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
According to my research a few years back (only just spotted it on my notice board). KYB; Front springs - RA 1370 is 1.6 XR2 at 290mm long - RA 1196 is 1.1 to 1.4 at 308mm long Dampers are the same across the range. Rear springs – NOT XR2 -

Re: [Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh Question...

2019-04-18 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Isn't the road that goes past the halls closed off when the show is open? If so you might have to drive round the back of the club stand. Chris G -Original Message- From: 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2019 10:02 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com S

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

2019-05-11 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Have a chat with Burton in Holland https://www.burtoncar.com/?language=en&sort=2a They make an electric version of their 2CV based kit car. Chris G From: Andy Heaton Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2019 11:20 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Driving QSC for 25 years

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 - XR2 CVH engine, no idle

2019-05-14 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
I had the same problem once. A new set of fuel hoses fixed it. The old ones had corroded on the outside and were letting air in. Chris G From: Dave English Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2019 6:44 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 - XR2 CVH engine, no idle Thought I'd post thi

Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 2litre Coolant hoses

2019-05-15 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
No problems when they did my engine rebuild. Great service. Also gave me advice on a better starter motor, which I followed and they were right (1.9 Diesel starter fits cvh engine and is alot stronger in winter). Chris G From: Matthew Wastell Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 12:02 PM To: quantum

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Lights

2019-06-14 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
I agree, sounds like a dead stalk. Chris G From: Andy Heaton Sent: Friday, June 14, 2019 7:58 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Lights Check the earth on the steering column as well nigel.sounds like a stalk failure 🤔 On Fri, 14 Jun 2019, 07:44 Nigel

Re: [Quantum Owners] RIP H4

2019-07-24 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Get someone who knows the car to look at it, not just a grease monkey. I bet Rob would collect it from you If it is repairable, but the insurance want to write it off (’cos they are a tight bunch), then buy it off them for “spares” and get Rob to fix it. Once repaired it would only need

Re: [Quantum Owners] Nose Cone Wiring

2019-08-04 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Eek, I didn't know there were different sizes.. When I rewired mine I got these from car builders solutions. https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/silicon-diode They seem to work and they were the only diodes they sell. Chris G -Original Message- From: Derek Clews Sent: Saturda

Re: [Quantum Owners] Electrics Failure

2019-08-08 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
On the saloon there is a mass (lots of wires) earth connection on the A pillar next to the fuse box. If that gets loose it could explain your problems. Also check the earth wires at the battery. Chris G From: bennie Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2019 5:50 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Qu

Re: [Quantum Owners] Nose Cone Wiring

2019-08-10 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Diodes are for working the headlight flaps in the 2+2 and saloon, so that the flaps open when you flash the lights. You don't need them if you only want the spot lights to flash (the headlights will still flash but the flaps won't open). Flaps will be open when lights are on full beam as they

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 overheating

2019-09-02 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
or the fan switch, or the fan switch plug..I had one crumble away once. Chris G From: Ian Harrison Sent: Monday, September 2, 2019 10:01 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 overheating I’ll plump for the stat. They don’t seem to last long these days...

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Saloon rear window

2019-09-10 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
My roof hasn’t been strengthened and I just filled the gap with the black gunk. Be sure to prop up the roof first before you take the window out to get a good seal when you put it back in. Chris G From: russ price Sent: Monday, September 9, 2019 8:46 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quant

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 overheating

2019-09-15 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
When you turn the fan by hand, does it go around in fits and starts? Mine did so I fitted a new one from car builders solutions. Sooo much better. Chris G -Original Message- From: 'Mark Alford' via Quantum Owners Group Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2019 9:20 AM To: Quantum Owners Group

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Saloon Rear Suspension

2019-09-15 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
r bag options. My idea is to have the bags down when standing and pump up as required for extra support or clearance on the go. On Sat, 14 Sep 2019, 12:44 chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group, wrote: KYB Rear springs; XR2RA5289 Diam 10.5 mm Length 265 mm 1 -

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Dynamic mouldings on Goblin Works Garage

2019-10-13 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Dynamic Mouldings no longer exist. Chris G From: John R Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2019 2:38 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Dynamic mouldings on Goblin Works Garage Anyone got the correct current contact number for Dynamic Mouldings please? ( I did search but it thro

Re: [Quantum Owners] Alternator Fiesta/ Quantum

2019-11-08 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
The last time I had to find an alternator, all the catalogue listings for the MK2 Fiesta had the wrong type of wheel for the belt. When my local factors finally tracked one down it was listed for a Granada !! Chris G -Original Message- From: Derek Clews Sent: Friday, November 8, 201

Re: [Quantum Owners] Coupe front wheel arch covers

2020-02-11 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
The bloke who built mine had made some out of aluminium (badly) and had used steel self tappers to hold it on. The screws had rusted solid and had to be drilled out. I intend to made some better ones out of aluminium and use stainless rivnuts. Chris G From: Derek Clews Sent: Tuesday, February 1

Re: [Quantum Owners] Coupe front wheel arch covers

2020-02-11 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
have less aluminium than when you started! Use some plastic/rubber washers to isolate the 2 if possible. Regards, Steve On 11/02/2020 13:44, chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group wrote: The bloke who built mine had made some out of aluminium (badly) and had used steel self tappers to hold it

Re: [Quantum Owners] Coupe front wheel arch covers

2020-02-11 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Regards, Steve On 11/02/2020 13:44, chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group wrote: The bloke who built mine had made some out of aluminium (badly) and had used steel self tappers to hold it on. The screws had rusted solid and had to be drilled out. I intend to made some better ones out of

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fiesta front indicators intermittent

2020-03-21 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
MK3 fiesta bulb holders also fit but you have to be creative wiring them on as you can’t get hold of the ‘plug’ that goes into it. Chris G From: Ken Needham Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2020 12:56 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Fiesta front indicators intermittent

Re: [Quantum Owners] QOC Website

2020-04-15 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Hi Steve. Norton blocked the link saying it's a known dangerous site Chris G -Original Message- From: 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 9:36 AM To: QOC Google Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] QOC Website I hope everyone is staying safe and well

Re: [Quantum Owners] Wheel alignment

2020-06-04 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Toe in should be parallel. Camber can’t be adjusted unless you have specialist bolts. It should be 90 degrees to the road. Chris G From: russ price Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2020 10:56 AM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Wheel alignment Hi All, Can anyone tell me what toe in/o

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 rear shocks and springs

2020-06-05 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Yep, they are the correct springs and dampers. Chris G From: Sonia Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2020 5:10 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 rear shocks and springs After 23 years it is probably time to change the rear springs and shock absorbers on our 2+2, plus they came u

Re: [Quantum Owners] Saloon tow bar

2020-07-15 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Russ, It’s not the same as the 2+2 towbar. I found this pic in the saloon manual. It’s not the best but you can see how it has been extended so it can bolt onto the axel hump. Chris G From: russ price Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2020 10:41 AM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: Re: [Quantum Own

Re: [Quantum Owners] Extreme Master Cylinder

2020-08-01 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
You should have been sent the club magazine3 or 4 a year From: bibmus...@gmail.com Sent: Friday, July 31, 2020 2:56 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Extreme Master Cylinder Hello, As an owner of a H4, ch no. 6, I thought it necessary to join and du

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Saloon tow bar

2020-08-02 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Neat job From: russ price Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2020 2:23 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Saloon tow bar Pics try here. https://ibb.co/cYJNBYf https://ibb.co/GvLq0YG https://ibb.co/fdN23ZV https://ibb.co/VB3Ykpp On Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 9:13:55 PM UTC+1

Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 Exhaust

2020-08-16 Thread chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group
Standard off the shelf MK3 Fiesta. The bottom half of the mould was made using the floor pan of the fiesta. Chris G From: jul...@cityaudioservices.com Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2020 4:48 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] H4 Exhaust Hopefully a quick question: is the H4 exhau