August, 2011
Ford Fiesta MK4 1.4 Zetec snapped suspension coil spring
With my new wheel bearing installed I decided that it would be easier to refit the hub if the suspension strut was removed and attached to the hub first. The idea is that by having the hub and strut attached I would just have to slide it over the driveshaft instead of trying to slide [...]
Ford Fiesta Track Rod End Q-Drive
The track rod ends are the only components connecting the steering rack to the front road wheels so if these are worn you will feel a noticeable difference, typically your steering will feel loose and unresponsive. Should a ball joint fail completely the steering will not function as intended and other factors may be appreant [...]
Ford Fiesta MK4 1.4 Zetec front wheel bearing kit
I ordered a new wheel bearing from Eurocarparts which came to a total of £20 with a special offer discount. The bearing kit comes with a circlip, new hub nut and the bearing. I had the wheel bearing fitted by a local garage which also cost £20 and I also have two new [...]
KleenGuard G50 mechanics gloves
Protective gloves are a good idea when working on your car or doing work which will expose your hands to rust/dirt/grease/oil/contaminants. Mechanics gloves come in many differents designs with prices ranging from £10 onwards, however are they worth considering? I usually wear standard cheap rigger gloves for most tasks but recently spotted some Kleenguard G50 [...]
Ford Fiesta MK4 1.4 Zetec Front Wheel Hub Removal
In order to replace the front wheel bearing in a Ford Fiesta MK4 the wheel hub needs to be removed first. Once the wheel hub is out you can access the bearing but a press is required to remove / install the bearing. The symptoms of a failing wheel bearing usually start as a hum [...]
New Car Battery Voltage
From time to time you may notice that your car battery sometimes struggles to start your engine. This may be the result of a failing battery or simply a weak battery which would benefit from charging. One method to check the battery’s condition is to measure the voltage when under a no load condition then [...]