Wanted Specialist in the UK.

[bertieboy]

Hi all

I am new to this forum. I have a Ford Explorer 2000 North Face and look for a experienced mechanic/enthusiast who can help me fix a few things with timing, idle timer, etc. I am based in the UK - North Hampshire / Surry border. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Bert

 

[Howard]

Welcome to the forum. Check out the members in the UK section. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=89 . There are several down your way.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread into the UK Explorer owners section.

 

[chrisquelch]

hi and welcome i live in fareham and will be happy to help if i can.cheers chris

 

[janolsson]

Hi all

I am new to this forum. I have a Ford Explorer 2000 North Face and look for a experienced mechanic/enthusiast who can help me fix a few things with timing, idle timer, etc. I am based in the UK - North Hampshire / Surry border. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Bert

I'm no where near you but post a thread or pm and i'll be glad to try and help.
I have done the chains on 2 of these engines as well as valves, con rod bearings, oil pump and head gasket so i may be able to help with advice.
Welcome

 

[PHaTGRoB]

Welcome Bert. Justin of Explorer Parts UK in Newport did an excellent job on my chains, etc. earlier this year and for a reasonable cost. Check out his ebay entry for this work:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-Explorer...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item53e44a41ba

I find this forum very helpful so, whatever your problem, stick it in a thread and someone will generally come up with ideas. GRoB.

 

[mike213735]

Bert,

Welcome, you are not far from me

You could try Duncan in Aylesbury.

He just did my intake gaskets for me...Yesterday (Bank Holiday).

Mike

 

[bertieboy]

Thanks a lot for the tips guys. I have used Justin in the past. He did a great job fixing the rattling timing chain problem I had - trouble is, he's based over 2 hours away from me, so a bit of a stretch.

I am not much of a mechanic myself, but I love driving this car and would like to get it fixed properly. I have just spent a fait bit of money on it with my local mechanic to get a new exhaust section and to change the idle control valve. Trouble is, it's even worse than it was.

The engine is hard to start when cold, over-revs and/or stalls. Not sure if it is something to do with the choke, injection system, idle control valve... Once the car is warm, the temperature gauge is going up and down like a yoyo every few seconds. And there is no hot air coming out of the ventilation, barely warm - makes it hard to demist windsreen and keep warm. I guess there are a few different problems that need fixing, but I could do with someone experienced on Explorers and not to far from Fleet, Hants. GU52 postcode.

Can someone send me a pm with Duncan's email or mobile number? Sounds like he is reasonably local and knows his stuff.

Cheers and Happy New Year to all.

Bert

 

[mike213735]

Thanks a lot for the tips guys. I have used Justin in the past. He did a great job fixing the rattling timing chain problem I had - trouble is, he's based over 2 hours away from me, so a bit of a stretch.

I am not much of a mechanic myself, but I love driving this car and would like to get it fixed properly. I have just spent a fait bit of money on it with my local mechanic to get a new exhaust section and to change the idle control valve. Trouble is, it's even worse than it was.

The engine is hard to start when cold, over-revs and/or stalls. Not sure if it is something to do with the choke, injection system, idle control valve... Once the car is warm, the temperature gauge is going up and down like a yoyo every few seconds. And there is no hot air coming out of the ventilation, barely warm - makes it hard to demist windsreen and keep warm. I guess there are a few different problems that need fixing, but I could do with someone experienced on Explorers and not to far from Fleet, Hants. GU52 postcode.

Can someone send me a pm with Duncan's email or mobile number? Sounds like he is reasonably local and knows his stuff.

Cheers and Happy New Year to all.

Bert

Bert, I have PM'd you Duncans mobile number and I would love to come with you if you go up to see him.

Sounds like you may have thermostat problems and intake gaskets too.

Thanks
Mike

 

[Borys]

Hi,
I'm new to forum too,
Is there anybody around Gatwick airport to help out?
Would love to get some help with the door blend which drives me nuts
Thanx

 

[bertieboy]

Thanks Mike - I'll call Duncan tomorrow and will let you know how I get on.
Cheers
Bert

 

[mike213735]

Bert,

Did you call Duncan? If so, how did you get on. I may have to go and see him soon as I need an idler pulley.

Thanks
Mike

 

[SB98UKexplorer]

Hi,
I'm new to forum too,
Is there anybody around Gatwick airport to help out?
Would love to get some help with the door blend which drives me nuts
Thanx

were in purley about half hr away, there is a guide on this forum explainin on how to either take the long way round of removing the whole dash and parts to get to the blend door or simple dremal cut to get at it from under the passanger well.

 

[Borys]

Yes I gone thru that tread-explains everything with pics.I just hope I will be able to do it on my own.I'll give it go.I was hoping somebody have done it before from around my area and can give a hand or do the job.First time is always painfull
Anyway will post how did it go

 

[BIGHVM]

I am in Richmond, Surrey, I cannot do the chains, but if you get anything else parts wise, I have done just about everything else..if I can help anyone just see if I am free,
It may be a few weeks tho as I am recovering from an accident that I lost an inch from my ring finger left hand!

 

[janolsson]

I am in Richmond, Surrey, I cannot do the chains, but if you get anything else parts wise, I have done just about everything else..if I can help anyone just see if I am free,
It may be a few weeks tho as I am recovering from an accident that I lost an inch from my ring finger left hand!

Sorry to hear about your accident H
You could just go around and point (with one of the whole fingers) and direct with beer in hand!!!!