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(Message started by: rustynut on Jul 4^th, 2009, 1:15pm)

Title: 2.9 24v??
Post by rustynut on Jul 4^th, 2009, 1:15pm

hi,my 2.3 which i have had for the last ten years with no
problems what ever,has now developed every problem
known to scorpio man.the main problem being the auto gearbox.i am going to look at a 2.9 24v ultima which all my friends say i am buying trouble? i would have thought that top off the range should be the best.ive
read all the articles which has caused more confusion.
any advice
regds

Title: Re: 2.9 24v??
Post by Highlander on Jul 4^th, 2009, 1:36pm

Every engine type has its problems, its just down to the individual car, you could get a good one or you could get a bad one.

Bear in mind its at the very least going to be a an 11 year old car. possibly 15 years old

I run a couple of 24v's and to be honest they havent given me too many problems but they're are plenty horror stories out there about 24v problems, many which have proved terminal mainly due to repair costs although again this also replies to other engine types too.

Personally I couldnt afford to run them if i were paying garage servicing and repair prices, i do the work myself.

There was a good thread on advice for buying a 24v, i'll have a hunt for it

Title: Re: 2.9 24v??
Post by Highlander on Jul 4^th, 2009, 1:42pm

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Advice;action=display;num=1238964271;start=2#2

Title: Re: 2.9 24v??
Post by rustynut on Jul 4^th, 2009, 3:58pm

cheers highlander,
thanks just needed a confidence boost, the wife said my bottle add gone,this will be my third car in twenty in 27yrs.i am pretty good on mechanics not so hot on electrics and spending money. so i am going for it.my son sees me in a 5series bmw or is it himself.
to be continued.

Title: Re: 2.9 24v??
Post by Highlander on Jul 4^th, 2009, 4:16pm

on 07/04/09 at 15:58:35, rustynut wrote:

not so hot on electrics and spending money

Any you're buying a 24v?? ;D

The Irresistible Force Meets the Immovable Object ;D

(Have I put you off yet)? }{

Title: Re: 2.9 24v??
Post by rustynut on Jul 5^th, 2009, 5:18pm

no,i gone and bought it :)
n reg loden green 45000,all m.o.ts very nice ;D
reguired obd leads and crash courses in electronics. 8)

Title: Re: 2.9 24v??
Post by Highlander on Jul 5^th, 2009, 5:34pm

Lovely colour, lets see some pics of it ;)

Title: Re: 2.9 24v??
Post by rustynut on Jul 6^th, 2009, 1:01pm

hi thanks for the interest,pics will be my grandsons department.should get some this weekend,

Title: Re: 2.9 24v??
Post by rustynut on Jul 7^th, 2009, 5:02pm

hi nreg 2.9 24v.cosmetic prob,i noticed the bumper was a bad fit but the paintmatch was ok.he said he had a cracked one replaced with a new one.ive just gone to adjust the bumper!!the reason its a poor fit it looks like a face lift bumper and the rubber washer caps are trapped under the head lamps?? OR am i missing something. ???

Title: Re: 2.9 24v??
Post by Highlander on Jul 8^th, 2009, 10:46am

Dont really understand what you mean about the washers caps trapped under the headlights, do you have a picture?

The prefacelift and facelift bumpers should be a straight swap although I have heard a couple of people say the mounting brackets can been different but never found that myself.

Title: Re: 2.9 24v??
Post by rustynut on Jul 8^th, 2009, 10:16pm

hi,sorry highlander i realize that a pic will save a thousand words no digital.but i will try harder to get one. it appears that the bumper locates on the bracket correctly but it is pulled down and backwards,causing the washer cover to go under the head light and about a cm gap around the edge.not live threatening but ???anyway did 230mls around n/yorkshire and richmond to day two crumblies in a cosworth 2.9 brilliant ;D

Title: Re: 2.9 24v??
Post by rustynut on Jul 12^th, 2009, 12:54pm

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af311/rustynut-01/FILE0063.jpg

Title: Re: 2.9 24v??
Post by rustynut on Jul 12^th, 2009, 12:57pm

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af311/rustynut-01/FILE0064.jpg

Title: Re: 2.9 24v??
Post by Highlander on Jul 12^th, 2009, 1:54pm

Nice looking car :)

I see what you mean about the headlight washers under the lights..

The problem appears to be that they arent Scorpio headlight washer covers, must be off another car.

Title: Re: 2.9 24v??
Post by gozz on Jul 12^th, 2009, 5:15pm

rustynut.
The covers certainly do look strange ! If the back edge of the bumper is level with the front edge of the wheelarch,then it must be fitted in the right place.
GOZZ.

Title: Re: 2.9 24v??
Post by rustynut on Jul 12^th, 2009, 5:41pm

hi highlander,thats what the wife said.so i will go along with her remedy.slice the rubber around the light slacken everthing off and repostion.best tech labour ive ever had.thanks for the interrest.loden green is hard to show in its true colour
regds.

Title: Re: 2.9 24v??
Post by Highlander on Jul 12^th, 2009, 6:43pm

Yep I know, I was really disappointed with the pictures I took of the Loden Green one I had, just looked green! :)

Its lovely in the sunlight, gold, purple and black through it.

p.s. is the bumper an exact colour match? dont think Loden Green was still around when the facelift came out.

Title: Re: 2.9 24v??
Post by rustynut on Jul 12^th, 2009, 10:40pm

hi,the bumper is a re spray original-dark red.what i couldnt understand was why the time and effort?respray a facelift then leave such a bad fit.
hope he hasnt been under the bonnet. ??? ;D ;D

Title: Re: 2.9 24v??
Post by Highlander on Jul 13^th, 2009, 10:56am

Because the facelift washer covers are like hens teeth :)

And if you want to buy a new pair you need to buy the whole washer assemblies which used to be £50 each, although probably more now, IF you can still get them