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seank_uk I think is the same with all the focus mate, the book says one thing and to be honest the car will never get even close !! I own a 1.8 TDCI 18000 on the clock, the ford book says 54.2 mpg, i get 44.0 mpg :shock: and believe to get that i have to drive VERY carefully. Chris

Hi everyone Has anyone had issues with this problem ?? When the sun has been out and the dashboard gets warm the rev counter sticks !! The dashboard doesnt have to be really hot just slightly warm, but this is enough to cause the problem. It get to the point where the counter cant read the right revs to match the engine speed, and you can see the needle sticking and jumping trying to read the engine speed it in the end it gives up and normally reads between 0 - 800 rpm As soon as the top of the dash cools down it all works fine again :? Has anyone else had this problem or possib

Many thanks for all the advise everyone :D I will be looking at get the job done within the next 2 weeks, i will let you know how i get on and post some pics :D Many thanks again Chris

Hi Rocky Yeah that £100 fitted by Ford, it sound to cheap to me but they reckon it will only take around 90 mins to the job ! :? I have still got the 16" on do you think it will ride ok ?? Jo, thanks for all your help and the email link, do you work for a Ford garage ? If so would you be able to ask them what they would charge to fit them, dont get me wrong i am happy with £100 but it just seams cheap i dont what to get a price which doubles at the end of the job. Many thanks chris

Update Spoke to ford again and the 2.0 TDCI use the same shocks as my 1.8 TDCI so i have been told these will fit and work . Would you agree ? Price wise the kit is £135 and fitting is £100 Does this sound about right Many thanks chris

Please help !!!!!!! I just phoned ford and they have told me they dont do a Eibach lowering spring kit for the 1.8 TDCI :evil: They do a kit for all other mk2 but not the 1.8 TDCI !!!! Does anyone know if this is true ??? Many thanks chris

Oh :( To be honest i dont mind buying the springs from Ford, but i wasnt going to get Ford to fit them i have found independent garages much cheaper Can anyone confirm this please ! Many thanks chris

Hi everyone Right i have decided to get the Eibach lowering spring kit for my 1.8 TDCI MK2 !! I am after a 30mm drop in height and a approved ride and handling on the road ! Can anyone tell me how these springs perform with it give me the above or does it make the ride to hard ?? or just right :wink: Also to keep the Ford warranty on the car do i have to buy the springs from Ford or can i buy them for ESP or European car parts etc ?? Many thanks chris :)

No probs thanks for the replys I am just being tight i hate paying the £75 a hour that fords charge :evil: I might have to give in and get them to do it :roll: Cheers chris

Watch they dont try and nick your car mate !! You cant be to careful these day :roll:

No one changed one of these yet then :roll:

Hi everyone Going to renew the Pollen filter on my 2005 MK2 focus !! Is it a easy job to do ?? Any special tools needed etc Could anyone give me a quick guide to replacing it . Many thanks chris

Hi All Just wonder does anyone know how to remove the instument cluster unit ?? I have droped the steering wheel down removed the plastic trim which meets the steering wheel and removed the 2 screws but although the unit is loose it wont pull out !! Any ideas anyone ?? Many thanks chris

shell's finest diesel :lol:

not on the Titamium either :?