Fuel Tank's & Sunroof's
18-12-2007, 07:56 PM
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Fuel Tank's & Sunroof's
Hopefully a couple of easy and quick questions.
Firstly, anyone know the capacity of the standard fuel tank?
Secondly, is everything from a saph electric sunroof the same as the electric roof on an escort, ie: the glass, runners, motor, switches, and the inside panel section that covers/houses the switch and motor?
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Firstly, anyone know the capacity of the standard fuel tank?
Secondly, is everything from a saph electric sunroof the same as the electric roof on an escort, ie: the glass, runners, motor, switches, and the inside panel section that covers/houses the switch and motor?
Many thanks
18-12-2007, 08:44 PM
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Hi mate, looked in to the sunroof issue and put a thread out on this, dont know how you would find this out, but it seem that on the man roof, the splines are smaller so you would need to buy the electric unit and motor and cover. West Midlands Spares offered me all the parts needed for about £100.00 all in with the new housing. Hope this helps
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18-12-2007, 08:47 PM
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i can source everything from a 4x4 saph that has come up from a friendly PF user about an hour ago - just don want to part with money, then find it wont fit properly 
Mike, cheers for that
Mike, cheers for that
19-12-2007, 03:43 PM
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i think the escos used the normal escort foor pan but everything else was structurally sierra chassis wise
coincidentaly, every sunfoor glass panel i've come across is the same, it's the gubbins that it attaches too that differ so measure the glass bit, you never know, it might be able to fit
don't get a granada one though, the splined bit doesn't stick out as far so the motor doesn't have anything to actually hook up to, found this ut the hard way
coincidentaly, every sunfoor glass panel i've come across is the same, it's the gubbins that it attaches too that differ so measure the glass bit, you never know, it might be able to fit
don't get a granada one though, the splined bit doesn't stick out as far so the motor doesn't have anything to actually hook up to, found this ut the hard way
19-12-2007, 06:32 PM
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You don't need to change the sunroof in an Escort - the frames were the same whether they were motorised or not (apart from the pre 1992 Mk5s). The Sierra stuff won't fit - it is totally different.
You just need the motor and relay etc from a Mk1 or Mk2 Mondeo (which will bolt straight on) and the Escort cowling which was a tenner from Fords last time I bought one. Here is a link to one off Ebay that I just found, although you'll get it loads cheaper from a breakers.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-ESCORT-Mk...QQcmdZViewItem
You just need the motor and relay etc from a Mk1 or Mk2 Mondeo (which will bolt straight on) and the Escort cowling which was a tenner from Fords last time I bought one. Here is a link to one off Ebay that I just found, although you'll get it loads cheaper from a breakers.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-ESCORT-Mk...QQcmdZViewItem
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19-12-2007, 07:12 PM
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Mark, cheers for the info mate, is that exactly what i need as you say - other than the correct cowling from fords?
Kev, 60 or 65 is fine, its only so i have a vague idea as to what size fuel tank for Pro-alloy to make, not that it really matters.
Kev, 60 or 65 is fine, its only so i have a vague idea as to what size fuel tank for Pro-alloy to make, not that it really matters.
19-12-2007, 07:27 PM
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Trust me, the fuelsystem CAN hold more then that.
I know from experience as I had to fill her up with about 73litres if memory serves me right.
I know from experience as I had to fill her up with about 73litres if memory serves me right.
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Originally Posted by MarkN
You don't need to change the sunroof in an Escort - the frames were the same whether they were motorised or not (apart from the pre 1992 Mk5s). The Sierra stuff won't fit - it is totally different.
You just need the motor and relay etc from a Mk1 or Mk2 Mondeo (which will bolt straight on) and the Escort cowling which was a tenner from Fords last time I bought one. Here is a link to one off Ebay that I just found, although you'll get it loads cheaper from a breakers.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-ESCORT-Mk...QQcmdZViewItem
You just need the motor and relay etc from a Mk1 or Mk2 Mondeo (which will bolt straight on) and the Escort cowling which was a tenner from Fords last time I bought one. Here is a link to one off Ebay that I just found, although you'll get it loads cheaper from a breakers.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-ESCORT-Mk...QQcmdZViewItem
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Originally Posted by Speedy G.
Trust me, the fuelsystem CAN hold more then that.
I know from experience as I had to fill her up with about 73litres if memory serves me right.
I know from experience as I had to fill her up with about 73litres if memory serves me right.
There's fuckin NO WAY you got 73 litres in that can Geert!!!!!!
I got 62 litres in once when I was on fumes!!!
19-12-2007, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by kjc300
Originally Posted by Speedy G.
Trust me, the fuelsystem CAN hold more then that.
I know from experience as I had to fill her up with about 73litres if memory serves me right.
I know from experience as I had to fill her up with about 73litres if memory serves me right.
There's fuckin NO WAY you got 73 litres in that can Geert!!!!!!
I got 62 litres in once when I was on fumes!!!
I'll look it up how much I filled her up with.
Hang on.
19-12-2007, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by kjc300
Originally Posted by Speedy G.
Trust me, the fuelsystem CAN hold more then that.
I know from experience as I had to fill her up with about 73litres if memory serves me right.
I know from experience as I had to fill her up with about 73litres if memory serves me right.
There's fuckin NO WAY you got 73 litres in that can Geert!!!!!!
19-12-2007, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Speedy G.
Just looked it up in my records.
70,37litres to be exact.
70,37litres to be exact.
Geert, you keep a record of when you fill the car up
19-12-2007, 07:51 PM
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Ford Escort Cosworth brochure states in the specification that it has a 65 litre tank
Thanks Mart 
and as Rhydian stated further back in the post.
@ Kev and the TUV tank.
Thanks Mart
and as Rhydian stated further back in the post.
@ Kev and the TUV tank.
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Originally Posted by Kelv
Originally Posted by Speedy G.
Just looked it up in my records.
70,37litres to be exact.
70,37litres to be exact.
Geert, you keep a record of when you fill the car up
EVERY single time since I purchased the car in February 2001 and since I registered the car on 18th April 2001.
31811,4 km
€ 5517,20
4566,61 litres
http://www.spritmonitor.de/en/detail/132684.html
20-12-2007, 08:48 AM
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Definitely 65 litres and it says so in my manual as well 
, as like Gert, when it has been on absolute fumes, I have managed to to get over 65 litres in on a few occasions.
Also, when calibrating the Stack's, we ALWAYS manage to get in between 67-69 litres (MANUALLY measuring them).
, as like Gert, when it has been on absolute fumes, I have managed to to get over 65 litres in on a few occasions.Also, when calibrating the Stack's, we ALWAYS manage to get in between 67-69 litres (MANUALLY measuring them
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Definitely 65 litres and it says so in my manual as well , as like Gert, when it has been on absolute fumes, I have managed to to get over 65 litres in on a few occasions.
Also, when calibrating the Stack's, we ALWAYS manage to get in between 67-69 litres (MANUALLY measuring them).
, as like Gert, when it has been on absolute fumes, I have managed to to get over 65 litres in on a few occasions.Also, when calibrating the Stack's, we ALWAYS manage to get in between 67-69 litres (MANUALLY measuring them
).what manual Mike?? There's a pic of mine above!!
You must be using SMALL petrol!!!
I got 62 in mine once, and I suppose the filler neck holds a couple of litres!!
20-12-2007, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Definitely 65 litres and it says so in my manual as well , as like Gert, when it has been on absolute fumes, I have managed to to get over 65 litres in on a few occasions.
Also, when calibrating the Stack's, we ALWAYS manage to get in between 67-69 litres (MANUALLY measuring them).
, as like Gert, when it has been on absolute fumes, I have managed to to get over 65 litres in on a few occasions.Also, when calibrating the Stack's, we ALWAYS manage to get in between 67-69 litres (MANUALLY measuring them
).what manual Mike?? There's a pic of mine above!!
You must be using SMALL petrol!!!
I got 62 in mine once, and I suppose the filler neck holds a couple of litres!!
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