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By JC600
#3763801
Right, ive brought a MK3 Ford Escort 5 dr Ghia in Diamond white. Currently running a 1.3 engine.


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Its getting preped then re-sprayed at the moment. Once its painted and the re-built engine fitted, it will be a running project whilst other jobs are carried out. :)


Engine re-build, XR3i block and head. I've removed the MFI inlet etc. And have a later twin choke carb and inlet manifold. Currently trying to find a XR3 camshaft and followers, so I can build the head up and fit to the block. Then drop it in the car.


Head with rockers, and cam removed ready to build.


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Bottom end checked, then fitted new sump gasket.


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Bottom end all painted, need new engine pressure sensor and sump plug.


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Rocker cover, oil cap, cam spocket and drive belt pulley re-painted.


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Carb serviced, bolt on filter fitted, inlet manifold & thermostat housing painted.


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Crank sprocket, drive belt pulley, new water pump, new cam belt fitted.


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Wheels given a quick coat of paint and laquer (really need a re-furb as you can see the corrosion, but will have to wait till next year.


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Fuse cover cleaned up (was cover in black gue lol)


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Wiper arms resprayed


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Heater box and cover cleaned up


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Cam belt cover cleaned and clear coated


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All gaskets, seals, belts, pumps, filters etc have been changed in the engine. And will be flushed before use.



New 4 branch manifold is being ordered with full exhaust system. Later parts will include uprated brakes (XR3i front brakes already fitted), suspension, some extra detailing, interior etc


Been a busy 5 days lol
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By andy.h
#3763811
Is that a mk2 escort parked in front of it the black one? Have owned a few old fords had a mk1 and mk2 xr2 back in the late 90s always wanted a series 1 rs turbo though.
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By JC600
#3763820
andy.h wrote:Is that a mk2 escort parked in front of it the black one? Have owned a few old fords had a mk1 and mk2 xr2 back in the late 90s always wanted a series 1 rs turbo though.
Yeah, it is mate....not mine though. My first car was a Mk3 escort, had a XR3 too and a mk2 Orion. My Bro had a mint S2 RS turbo. :)
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By andy.h
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Ah the old orion with the pepper pot alloys weirdly enough a few years back I was walking out of my old gym and saw my old Mk 2 xr2 couldn't believe it was still running, it even had the reclining wheel missing of the drivers seat from whrn i broke it and the spanner I used to use instead still in it :lol:
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By JC600
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andy.h wrote:Ah the old orion with the pepper pot alloys weirdly enough a few years back I was walking out of my old gym and saw my old Mk 2 xr2 couldn't believe it was still running, it even had the reclining wheel missing of the drivers seat from whrn i broke it and the spanner I used to use instead still in it :lol:
lol...remember when I got my Orion, the owner had replaced every wheel bolt with a locking wheel bolt. Had some fun getting those off lol. Only old cars I've seen of mine, are my Type R occasionally, and very rarely my old Focus. :)
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By JC600
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Not much done today, ordered a new camshaft kit. And picked up a new thermostat, engine pressure switch, and sump plug. :)

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By JC600
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macca-tdi wrote:nice one dude this looks an awesome build [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]
Cheers bud. :D

Got a bargain today, new old stock Ferodo clutch kit £24 at a local supplier. He's also got brake pads, discs and shoes I can have on the cheap. :Do

Also brought a Sportex exhaust system Inc 4 branch manifold £100. Less than a year old. Pics once its arrived. :D
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By JC600
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macca-tdi wrote:quality dude, good going will sound sweet I reckon when its done, yal av to get some vids up [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]
Will do mate. :D
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By JC600
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Well the bargain clutch I got is the wrong size needed a 220mm not 200mm as it's a xr3i block. Nevermind lol

On another note, flywheel back from being skimmed.

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Camshaft and followers arrived.

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Also got a second hand Sportex 4 branch manifold, and straight through system arrived. I'll get some pics when I've cleaned it up. :D
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By JC600
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andy.h wrote:Whats your plans for this strip it out or completly restore it?
It's getting preped and then a re-spray in original colour, with a few extras added. De chromed. Dash is being repaired and re coloured along with all interior plastics (dark grey). Put rebuilt engine in, and fit alloys with new tyres. Tax, mot and drive.

Then future plans are, poly bushed all round, Gas shocks with 30mm lowering springs, new OE headlights & tail lights (easy and cheap to find), stainless steel exhaust with smaller more OE looking exhaust, S1 RS turbo front and rear seats, waxoyled under car, stone chip under wheel arches and paint body colour. Clean and paint engine bay. Paint and clean up brake servo etc. Wheels properly refurbed, S2 RS turbo rear drum conversion, uprated front discs and pads (XR3i front brakes already fitted, braided brake lines, genuine front spot lights. All this will take time, but can be done whilst still driving it in between. When all that's done (hopefully over the next 18 months). I will purchase a second engine to rebuild with ported and polished head, fast road cam, vernier pulley, uprated cam belt, uprated pistons etc, twin 40's. All the stuff I wanted to do when I was 17 lol :D
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By JC600
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Sportex exhaust all cleaned up and a lick of protective paint. 4 branch manifold and downpipe need welding before painting. :Do

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By mjhamilton
#3765177
Do it right and get rid of the XR3 wheels - need the Ghia waffle styles ones
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By JC600
#3765189
mjhamilton wrote:Do it right and get rid of the XR3 wheels - need the Ghia waffle styles ones
Sorry, if it was an XR3, XR3i, RS1600i, or RST then it would be done exactly how it should be......plus those waffle alloys are horrid lol. :)
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By mjhamilton
#3765223
Not sure I get it?!?? You are making such an effort and attention to detail everywhere else and then fitting the wrong wheels


Reminds me of the good old days when I had one of these - saw a mk1 fiesta today which also brought back memories
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