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Hi i asked Burton performance ( ilford) and they have stopped their engineering workshop now but they recommend http://www.thurstonengineering.co.uk/ Thurston Engineering Ltd Stondon Road, Ongar, Essex CM5 9RB Tel: 01277 362135 Fax: 01277 365076

this is the info on mot exemption https://www.gov.uk/historic-vehicles

from memory a standard mexico Would have had plain steel wheels although the other styles were an optional extra regards Dave

this company in byfleet is probably worth talking to https://mcp.ltd.uk/steering-boxes/ I had my mk2 cortina box rebuilt many years ago (by another company) and was advised to refill it with ep150 oil rather than the manufacturer recommended ep90 , this should mean it will never need another rebuild If the box is worn it will be in the centre of the steering travel so adjusting to try and reduce that will mean the steering will be tight at its limits . normaly the worm will need to be built back up and re machined to ensure that it is straight and parallel to give smooth operation . regards Dave

Personally i wouldn,t use something like this as it is just connects to the seat , I would want something welded to the floor pan . Regards Dave

if i was in the market for something different and practical this would be my choice https://www.carcavescotland.co.uk/classic-cars-stock/ford-cortina-30s-3

yes the sierra 3.0 i would be a good car as it is the older Essex v6 like the mk1 Capri and Granada but with fuel injection . they also don,t generally have abs so less to worry about https://www.carcavescotland.co.uk/classic-cars-stock/ford-sierra-30-i rare in this country. There was also a fuel injected 3.4 essex v6 sierra but only ever saw one for sale . the mk1 XR8 is also very rare and a nice car but spares would be awkward as some of the mechanical parts were south african only

ABS pumps are not always the problem, most common are wheel sensors and the accumulator. both of which are available so just be carefull to check if buying one .

The 2.9 is a good reliable car but spare parts are getting rare , you should hop on to the xroc forum https://www.xrstyle.co.uk/forums/ one or two things to be aware of is that the power steering rack is specific to the xr and not same as cosworth 4x4 or granada 4x4 . front hubs and drive shafts are also different to cosworth 4x4 . the rear diff is lsd but smaller than cosworth 4x4 . Look out for rust on the inner sills and front floors and also around the sunroof . Maintenance wise not too much to worry about other than grease front propshaft uj,s and regular oil changes . the mt75 gearbox needs speific oil https://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-147606-granville-mt-75-manual-transmission-fluid.aspx . If the car has ABS then it must work for the MOT so any warning lights relating to the brake system could mean replacement parts needed which will be difficult /expensive to scource good luck Dave

Quote; Hi guy's, A friend has asked me to put on here that his Red 1989 Ford Sierra 2000GLS MK2 was stolen from off his driveway in the early hours of this morning in Nottingham. The reg number is G192 WMC. It is a very clean car had a tow bar. Can you please share this on other car forums you go on please. Thanks. End Quote