Hello nice to meet you. I live in Shropshire and have just bought an M reg Frontera following my ford mondeo throwing a rod through the engine. So if anyone wants to buy a mondeo who has an engine???? LOL. Anyway i just really wanted to learn more about the car I have just bought and find out what to look out for, where to get it serviced, repaired and who does the best deals. I am currently on maternity leave so have some time to get the car up to scratch. It has some localised rust on the bonnet and bumper which will need to be replaced and the front doors seem to rattle so not sure if I need new doors or new latches?
I would have loved to have bought a newer model but money is tight. I quite fancy doing this one up a little to be honest. But looking for a car in a similar colour that is being sold for parts.
Thanks guys and nice to meet you xx
Another Newbie...
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Another Newbie...
by MuddyFairy on Thu Oct 23, 2008 12:03 pm
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Re: Another Newbie...
by Alchamist on Thu Oct 23, 2008 12:07 pm
Hi and welcome along 
You'll find plenty of advice and help along the way. As you're not miles away, (and I know sir-doris will hate me for saying this!:lol:), why not come along to the beginners greenlaning day on Saturday - you'll get lots of ideas as to what you can do with the Fronty, and how capable a vehicle it is
More details here
You'll find plenty of advice and help along the way. As you're not miles away, (and I know sir-doris will hate me for saying this!:lol:), why not come along to the beginners greenlaning day on Saturday - you'll get lots of ideas as to what you can do with the Fronty, and how capable a vehicle it is
More details here
Jay
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Re: Another Newbie...
by Road Hog on Thu Oct 23, 2008 12:47 pm
Approximately where in Shropshire are you ??
We have several breakers in the Telford area.
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Re: Another Newbie...
by MuddyFairy on Thu Oct 23, 2008 12:59 pm
In Shrewsbury to be precise, just on border with Telford. 
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Re: Another Newbie...
by Road Hog on Thu Oct 23, 2008 1:16 pm
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Re: Another Newbie...
by MuddyFairy on Thu Oct 23, 2008 1:24 pm
Many thanks
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Re: Another Newbie...
by MuddyFairy on Thu Oct 23, 2008 1:30 pm
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Re: Another Newbie...
by 4x4 bobby on Thu Oct 23, 2008 1:43 pm
Hi and welcome. If you would like to meet up with a few of the midlands members were having a monthly meet:
Date: Sunday 16th November
Time: 2pm
Location: Keele Services on the M6 (Northbound between Jcts 15 and 16)You would be very welcome!!!!
Date: Sunday 16th November
Time: 2pm
Location: Keele Services on the M6 (Northbound between Jcts 15 and 16)You would be very welcome!!!!
Comments on Betsy here please!!! viewtopic.php?f=115&t=56282
Bobster!!!!
Frontera's do it better in MUD!!!
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Bobster!!!!
Frontera's do it better in MUD!!!
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Re: Another Newbie...
by Road Hog on Thu Oct 23, 2008 1:58 pm
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Re: Another Newbie...
by andysd1 on Thu Oct 23, 2008 2:11 pm
hi and welcome to the mad world of fog, Dont worry about having a new model, as i think i have the oldest on here, and theses lads and ladys have helped me through thick and thin, we are here to help,
flying solo, weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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Re: Another Newbie...
by bobbinsjob on Thu Oct 23, 2008 7:12 pm
welcome to fog
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by andrewepm on Thu Oct 23, 2008 11:53 pm
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Re: Another Newbie...
by Sir-Doris on Fri Oct 24, 2008 1:12 am
Re: Another Newbie...
by madchef on Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:31 am
Hello and welcome to the mad house fro the only real mad one in here.
Enjoy your stay.You will soon have a Fronty that runs like a dream with all the knowledge these guys have
Enjoy your stay.You will soon have a Fronty that runs like a dream with all the knowledge these guys have
Andi
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Re: Another Newbie...
by Rifleman on Fri Oct 24, 2008 5:44 pm
Regards, Keith.
1 in every 100 people are Coeliacs.
One of them is me.
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We take the high road together
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Re: Another Newbie...
by groovy2 on Fri Oct 24, 2008 5:45 pm
hello rachie
2.8 swb
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Re: Another Newbie...
by MuddyFairy on Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:34 pm
Hello all and thank you for such a warm welcome! 
Hopefully I can get my 'MONTY' up and running soon so I can show him off at Fronty meets! Need a few replacement body bits and the engine needs some attention. I have no Radiator fluid at all! So I am guessing there is a leak somewhere or it over heats!
Hopefully I can get my 'MONTY' up and running soon so I can show him off at Fronty meets!
Need a few replacement body bits and the engine needs some attention. I have no Radiator fluid at all! So I am guessing there is a leak somewhere or it over heats!- MuddyFairy
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Re: Another Newbie...
by Rich on Sat Oct 25, 2008 8:18 pm
hi and welcome along what cc is your monty i only took one off to the breaker yesterday it was a 2000 w reg 2lt 16 v excellent engine
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Re: Another Newbie...
by Rifleman on Sat Oct 25, 2008 10:19 pm
Regards, Keith.
1 in every 100 people are Coeliacs.
One of them is me.
2.5 TDS San Diego LWB 1997 Private reg, in blue (Braveheart)
We take the high road together
www.raeburnimages.co.uk
Frontera lovers from Caledonia
Land of the Claymore
B R A V E H E A R T
1 in every 100 people are Coeliacs.
One of them is me.
2.5 TDS San Diego LWB 1997 Private reg, in blue (Braveheart)
We take the high road together
www.raeburnimages.co.uk
Frontera lovers from Caledonia
Land of the Claymore
B R A V E H E A R T
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Re: Another Newbie...
by Rifleman on Sat Oct 25, 2008 10:21 pm
Door rattles and being lose sounds like hindge pins are worn. Common on Vauxhalls.
With the door open slightly, lift it up and down from the bottom and check for movement.
With the door open slightly, lift it up and down from the bottom and check for movement.
Regards, Keith.
1 in every 100 people are Coeliacs.
One of them is me.
2.5 TDS San Diego LWB 1997 Private reg, in blue (Braveheart)
We take the high road together
www.raeburnimages.co.uk
Frontera lovers from Caledonia
Land of the Claymore
B R A V E H E A R T
1 in every 100 people are Coeliacs.
One of them is me.
2.5 TDS San Diego LWB 1997 Private reg, in blue (Braveheart)
We take the high road together
www.raeburnimages.co.uk
Frontera lovers from Caledonia
Land of the Claymore
B R A V E H E A R T
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