Mark Hayden`s SVT Cobra Modifications

Changes made so far to M15 TNG :

Ford Engine Block Heater - 22 Dec 97

Blue/Gold Ion Headlamp bulbs 80/100W - 28 Dec 97

Headlamps adjusted to meet UK Specifications - 10 Feb 98

Rear Amber lenses installed - 20 Apr 98

Rear Lenses flash correctly (Click Here for the procedure) - 06 May 98

Rear Fog Light switch installed and Wired - 10 Jul 98

Nokia 5110 Car Phone Kit installed - 19 Jul 98

Rear Fog Light installation completed - 10th Nov 98

Planned Modifications

Fit Side Repeaters. (Click Here for a picture)
Rust Proof Underside of Car.
MotorSport F Springs - Awaiting Installation
Off Set Rack Bushings - Awaiting Installation
Caster Plates - Awaiting Installation
Sony CD Autochanger
Stereo Adapter to integrate into Ford Harness - Awaiting purchase of Stereo !
Modify Front Fog Lights to work independantly of lights.
Disable Door Chime (Click Here to see the procedure)

Car purchased in US on 23rd July 1997
Car arrived in UK on 26th August 1997

Current Mileage - 13890 Miles
Current Average Miles Per Gallon - 21.55
Best MPG on Record 29.58
Oil Change completed at 2349 miles on 3rd March 1998 . Using Ford 5W/30.
Oil Change completed at 3984 miles on 7th July 1998. Used Mobil 1 0W/40.
Oil Change completed at 7677 miles on 12th April 1999. Used Mobil 1 0W/40.
Oil Change completed at 13150 miles on 18th December 1999. Used Mobil 1 0W/40.
Problems encountered :
Air Bag Light Flashing Code 52 - Fixed 7th July
Flat Battery (Caused by me) - Fixed

Work to be done on VIJ 289

Fit new Sun Visors.

Fit new drivers door stay spring

Rust Proof Underside of the car

Work completed : Most Recent First

Old carb re-installed.

Broquet Fuel Catalyst Installed.

Fuel Tank replaced.

Fuel Tank Sender replaced.

Fitted new Interior Handles.

Fitted new Radiator (after putting a hole in it!)

Fitted new Temperature Sender Unit

Fitted new Thermostat and bottom Radiator Hose

Installed Re-trimmed Seats, picture to follow.....

Replaced Carpeting

Re-trim the seats, front & Rear

Modified Choke Plate closing mechanisim

Fitted Custom Fuel Line (Braided Hose with Speedflow Connectors)

Fitted new Carburettor and Fuel Filter.

Fitted new Ignition Coil

Fit New Spark Plug Leads

Fit New Exhaust Manifold Gasket

Fit Carb Choke Heater

Fit new Carter Fuel pump.

Fit new Coolant Hoses

Flush Radiator

Fitted new Intake gaskets

Fitted new Voltage Regulator

Replaced Power Roof Circuit Breaker

Car purchased in UK on 13th July 1996
Car arrived in UK in 1967

Current Mileage - 92294 Miles
Current Average Miles Per Gallon - 12.14
Best MPG on record - 20.6 31st Jan 2000 Outstanding problems :

Backup Lamps do not work. New switch obtained.
Car appears to be running at normal temperature. Testing has proved that new carb was cause of stalling. It had been set up incorrectly.

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EMail me at : Mark_Hayden@breathe.co.uk

Last Modified Wednesday 27th January 1999