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  1. Post Sticky Thread Sticky: Removing stuck axles

    if you have to remove an axle from a cortina diff (or most diffs for that matter) these sometimes can be a annoying m as these seem to not...

    Started by jewels, 6th September 2008 09:54 AM
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    13th July 2010 09:08 PM Go to last post

  2. Post Sticky Thread Sticky: Removing stuck brake drums

    Sometimes you will find on a cortina that the brake drums are stuck and wont come off as they should. you have removed the screw (if its still...

    Started by jewels, 6th September 2008 09:48 AM
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  3. Post Sticky Thread Sticky: Removing trim mouldings from around door glass

    In order to keep these trims from damage there is a method that will remove them easily so that they can be replaced without any 'twist' or bends...

    Started by jewels, 6th September 2008 09:32 AM
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  1. fuel gauge issue

    I recently got some power back to the clocks (GT) in my car after the voltage regulator gave up the ghost some time ago. I learnt the hard way ...

    Started by Dr Danger, 9th August 2010 07:27 PM
    fuel gauge sticking, fuel sender, gauge stuck
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    RONV
    24th August 2010 01:16 AM Go to last post

  2. dash lights problem

    hey guys recently the gauge backlights on my dash have stopped working, its just the 2 backlights, all the other (generator, highbeam) lights are...

    Started by chewthrutheseropesch, 16th July 2010 11:06 AM
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  3. Removing dash pad, advice needed

    I am trying to remove the dash pad on top of my Mk1 and am wondering if there are any hidden fasteners or whatnot that are keeping me from removing....

    Started by beast02, 16th July 2010 01:45 AM
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    18th July 2010 03:23 AM Go to last post

  4. Question Estate rear suspension mod.

    I have a mk1 estate and want to ditch the MG type lever shocks and fit adjustable normal shocks. Has any member successfully managed to do this mod?...

    Started by fordiedave, 29th June 2010 07:57 AM
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    2nd July 2010 09:11 AM Go to last post

  5. Help with front wheel bearing kit for 65 mk1

    Hi everyone, First post on this terrific site so apologies if I've overdone the pics. I acquired a 65 mk1 gt not so long ago and haven't yet...

    Started by andyham, 27th June 2010 08:23 PM
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    28th June 2010 07:57 PM Go to last post

  6. Carpet for 64 gt

    Trying to find correct carpet colour for a 64 MK1 GT that is Arctic White and Kurrajong Green (no snot green remarks please!). Not sure if they even...

    Started by Project64GT, 4th June 2010 09:21 PM
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    21st June 2010 04:37 PM Go to last post

  7. MK1GT Electrical Gremlins

    Hi all. The fuel and oil pressure gauges in my 65 GT have started reading high and go right to the stops. Could this be the voltage regulator? Any...

    Started by nzmk1gt, 5th April 2010 03:13 PM
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    20th June 2010 09:56 AM Go to last post

  8. wheel offset

    hey I just joined and what a great site! ive got plenty of good tips off here already. can anyone tell me the measurements for mk1 cortina wheel...

    Started by mkonce, 8th June 2010 10:39 PM
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  9. Question Mk2 GT Strut Insert...

    I need to replace/rebuild the struts on my Mk2 GT. I can get the old shafts re-chromed.... but I would rather just get inserts. I have done some...

    Started by Matthew, 8th April 2010 10:15 PM
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    22nd May 2010 09:08 AM Go to last post

  10. Clutch fork 2 litre or 1.6??

    Hi All I can't disengage the clutch on my Cortina. I have just fitted a standard single rail 4 speed to my 2 litre single overhead cam engine...

    Started by MK2 tina, 17th March 2010 09:59 PM
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    2nd May 2010 10:08 PM Go to last post

  11. Roof Lining

    Well it's time to refit a roof lining that I never removed. I have had a new one made using the original as a pattern and everything looks good. ...

    Started by FULLSCALE, 6th April 2010 06:44 PM
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  12. replacing the pins in a hinge?

    hey all while my cortina is off getting the carbies done,(yes i gave up and sent it to a pro) i was working on sorting out some drivers door...

    Started by gt_owner, 30th March 2010 05:12 PM
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  13. MK1 wiring diagrams

    after a request from a member i have other wiring diagrams i will do later that are a little different to these

    Started by jewels, 16th March 2010 03:59 PM
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  14. Question Knocked bearing, what can i do?

    I have a MK1 consul cortina deluxe 1200 from 1963. Recently i've been having a problem with it cutting out whenever in idle. Had it checked out...

    Started by ben_mk1, 21st February 2010 10:12 PM
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    25th March 2010 02:42 PM Go to last post

  15. Three core radiator???

    Hi everyone I have recently had my MK1 2l pinto engine ported with bigger valves, cam and now it has twin 45 DCOE's. After having all this work...

    Started by Droo, 1st March 2010 10:04 PM
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    3rd March 2010 12:14 AM Go to last post

  16. Cortina MK 1 fuel tank

    What is the easiest/best way to enlarge the capacity of the standard fuel tank.

    Started by malbabe, 28th July 2009 07:30 PM
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    nomad
    25th February 2010 01:29 PM Go to last post

  17. Steering column spline sizes for wheel boss

    Can anyone tell me if a steering wheel boss from a 74' (mk2?) escort will fit a mk1 corty? Thanks

    Started by Nick_Cascone_66, 21st February 2010 09:25 PM
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    Paul T
    22nd February 2010 09:10 AM Go to last post

  18. Post How to convert to rack and pinion

    This 'How To' is used with authors permission and is © copyrighted NOTE: Author and this website will take NO responsibility implied or otherwise...

    Started by jewels, 19th April 2009 08:01 AM
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    21st February 2010 05:54 PM Go to last post

  19. Oil filter help

    Hi everyone. A bit of help required please with the correct oil filter for a 1500cc gt engine. I went to the local auto shop at the start of the...

    Started by chrismark2, 12th February 2010 05:36 PM
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    14th February 2010 09:56 AM Go to last post

  20. fuel sender

    Just need a bit of help with trying to locate a fuel sender "O" ring seal for my Mk1. No one around here seems to have a listing for a part number or...

    Started by FULLSCALE, 10th February 2010 12:03 PM
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