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[JC600]

Thought I'd sort the rubbing strips out today, ready for when it goes to paint.

Before, plastic had gone brittle and chrome tarnished. 

Before



Had to peel off the old double sided tape from the back. Peel off the plastic, then clean up and put on the 12mm wide red Coach line.  

Not perfect but not too bad either lol

[JC600]

Been out and about today, done about 30 miles. And drives spot on, idles nicely too. Well happy now.





And back home.  

[JC600]

Finally got a full set of the correct mud flaps, just need to clean them up and find my set of clamps.  

[JC600]

Got my mud flaps fitted, I'll get some better pics tomorrow.

[JC600]

Nice little drive out this morning, driving really well now.

[JC600]

Oil and filter changed, as it's been 1000 miles since replacing the cam. 

Got decent oil in now, as only used cheap oil to bed in the cam. 

So sounds quieter and smoother now.  



Old oil was a good uniform colour, no traces of fuel, water or any metal. So all good.  

[JC600]

Topped up the gearbox oil and replaced emissions filter with a genuine Ford filter.  



Cut open the old one, glad I changed it. Was past its best. 

[terry1987]

New ones looking really good bud. I remember the other one from when I used to be on here not been on in a while till seen your name pop up there. How you been keeping.

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[JC600]

New ones looking really good bud. I remember the other one from when I used to be on here not been on in a while till seen your name pop up there. How you been keeping.

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Cheers mate, it's getting there. I'm good thanks. How's you?

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CO levels checked this morning, needed checking after replacing idle speed control valve,  ECU and resetting base idle. 

All good should be 0.8 +/- 0.25.

[terry1987]

Yea good thanks mate. Wee ones 1 on 15th so time flys. And think new job since last time we spoke to not sure now.

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[JC600]

Yea good thanks mate. Wee ones 1 on 15th so time flys. And think new job since last time we spoke to not sure now.

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Good, glad to hear it....cool.....dont know lol, time seems to just fly by. Had this Escort 15 months now!

[terry1987]

God doesn't feel that long ago I was recommending my friend to spray your old one lol

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[JC600]

God doesn't feel that long ago I was recommending my friend to spray your old one lol

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I know lol

[terry1987]

Time flys onwards and upwards bud. Not sure what I want next away sell the bikes and get another car.

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[JC600]

Certainly does mate, I don't do bikes lol. Always had cars.

[JC600]

Been to retro ford meet today at Tennants vehicle auctions, Leyburn. Faultless 100 mile round trip keeping to back roads. Had loads of fun.







Couple on the way home. 

[JC600]

Had a small oil leak from the top of gearbox for a while now, cleaned it off and put talcum powder on to trace the leak. 

Traced it to here



Only losing a small amount, so got told to try this stuff. Dirko erling 705.707.



Run a bead, and flatten it off to seal. Not the neatest job, but will hopefully work. 



Also as I'm on call for a week. Thought I'd refurb my RS 4 spoke steering wheel. Paint is tarnished and leather is discoulored. No cracks or rips. 







Rubbed down paint carefully with fine scotch Brite. Then cleaned, and a few coats of satin black. 





Over the weekend, I'll re dye the leather using this kit. 

[JC600]

The screws someone had fitted in the past are counter sunk (wheel has flat holes) and miles too long. 

 

Cleaned threads using my 6mm tap, and tried new screws. 



First stage on restoration. 

Cleaning off the old leather sealant. 



Second stage, apply degreaser and allow to dry. 



Third stage, brush off degreaser. And sand down with 1200 grit wet & dry. 



Forth stage, apply base layer of colour. Then 2-3 more layers. 15mins between each layer. 



Got to leave it for an hour now before applying the sealant. So far, so good. 

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All finished, just need to add leather protector in a week's time. Not bad for my first time.









Looks a bit grey, because it's satin black. 

[JC600]

Heated rear window hasn't worked properly since I brought the Escort. So got a NOS switch and got it fitted. Works perfectly now.



Also gave the steering wheel a couple of coats of leather protector. 



Checked all the levels, Tyre pressures etc ready for the weekend. 

And I've ordered some H&R racing -40mm lowering spring, along with new strut top mounts and bearings......as I hate the Apex springs. Handles well but really crashey and harsh. Think the rears have sagged too. Will probably raise up slightly, but hopefully have a good stance still.

[JC600]

Had a nice drive out this morning, puts a big smile on my face now it's running spot on. Surprises a few people too lol





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Forgot about checking my gearbox leak, and it's bone dry!