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First proper clean of the year, washed, polished, waxed and sealed. All plastics treated, windows cleaned. Wheels waxed and sealed.









And fitted my dealer sticker in the rear window.  

Went to a Retro/classic car breakfast meet this morning. Next to my mates MK3.





And few of before I went home as it was a nice sunny day.

Fitted a new head unit as I wanted Bluetooth because all my music is on my phone. So got a new Pioneer head unit, all works perfectly. Happy days.





Also, new strut top mount kits have arrived. Just waiting for the H&R springs to arrive.

At Ripon classic car show today.  

















Drove really well, just can't wait to get the new springs fitted. So it's a bit more comfortable.  

Brother sent me some photos today, H&R racing springs and new top mount kits fitted. Looks loads higher, but not too high. Pic was taken straight off the ramp, so will settle a bit. Once settled, I'll get the tracking done.



Out with the old



In with the new





Back on the ground





Will get some better pics once it's settled a bit.

MOT done and passed, failed first go. Washer jets were blocked, only thing I forgot to check. Probably because I hardly use them, as I keep the windows clean.  

Sitting better today too.

Got the Escort back this morning,  handles really well. Loads better with the - 40mm springs.......then it decided to have a oil leak (don't think she likes being away lol). Just the engine oil pressure switch. So picked a new one up today, fitted, Topped up, ran up and tested. No leaks found, except my weepy sump gasket.

By the looks of it, a 27 year old oil pressure switch. 





New one fitted, engine cleaned as best I could to check for leaks. 



Then a quick wash.

Went out all morning in the Escort, around 50-60 miles. Drives, handles, grips and sits loads better. So well happy now.

Picked up a new dash surround too, with coin holder, and just two button holes. As I don't have heated front screen, or electric mirrors. Trip computer only registers 0mpg, and beeps all the time. 

Before



After



Also refitted my steering wheel and boss, as previous owner had it fitted at 10 O clock position. 



Couple of pics of how it's sitting now. 

Not the best start at 08:45 this morning, reversed out the garage. Thought, what's those wet spots that are quickly disappearing?......answer, petrol!

One split fuel pipe, off the high pressure fuel pump, around the tank to the tube that runs to the front of the car. 



Replaced the pipe, checked for leaks and went for a long drive. All good again, and even stopped for some pics.

Wasn't happy with the paint on my headlights, so stripped them down and re-painted them.

Before



After



Re-fitted



Also got some new genuine fuel/brake pipe clips. Not fitted yet. 

Not done much with the Escort lately, just driving and enjoying it.

Few pics after a blast this morning.

Finally got a RS steering wheel boss at a sensible price.



New bolts to OE spec. 



Quick coat of satin black. 



Steering wheel fitted. 



All mounted, looks loads better and the wheel is positioned better too.

Looks so good mate. Shame the last one didn't work out but bet you're glad [emoji108]

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Cheers Terry, yeah was gutted. Having to sell up. But enjoying this one.

This thread probably won't be updated anymore. Not paying $399 a year to host pictures that have been free for the 10 years I've been using Photobucket.

Don't have the time to transfer all the pics to a different hosting site.

Forums are struggling enough without crap like this. This will finish a lot of forums off.