Fiesta MK2 resto.1.8 EFI now Running
19-03-2006, 08:58 PM
#1
My Fiesta MK2 1.8 ZT
The car was originally purchased as a run around while I fitted a ERST engine to my old fiesta. But the look of the STD XR won me around after sitting on my dads drive for 12 months then this happened a few years ago now...
1st not rebuild but engine install.
Ended up like this at FITP 2004..
1st not rebuild but engine install.
Ended up like this at FITP 2004..
Last edited by xrt-mart; 31-08-2014 at 09:20 PM.
19-03-2006, 08:59 PM
#2
heres removing the engine probably 12 months after last pics..
and de kitted for propper repairs. NOT like who ever did the last lot.
The started to remove the interior (just the dash for now, gets the wiring out of the bay!!! )
and de kitted for propper repairs. NOT like who ever did the last lot.
The started to remove the interior (just the dash for now, gets the wiring out of the bay!!! )
19-03-2006, 09:00 PM
#3
Picked up my 2ltr mondeo zetec engine last week 
need to get the pistons fitted into it now
I already have a full 1.8 escort zetec to take the sump, pick-up pipe, inlet manifold etc . I need to sort some niggly bits like getting the injector convertors from chopper (on XRTwo.com)and fuel rail from focus zetec
Then it engine boring and machine etc.. off to Ian howell for that lol
thats it for now
mart
need to get the pistons fitted into it now
I already have a full 1.8 escort zetec to take the sump, pick-up pipe, inlet manifold etc . I need to sort some niggly bits like getting the injector convertors from chopper (on XRTwo.com)and fuel rail from focus zetec
Then it engine boring and machine etc.. off to Ian howell for that lol
thats it for now
mart
19-03-2006, 10:05 PM
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Love it...
and the piccies of the stripped and painted bay are what im gonna give to the sprayshop next week and say i want mine that mint..
should be an animal with the zetec turbo in it...
keep us updated
and the piccies of the stripped and painted bay are what im gonna give to the sprayshop next week and say i want mine that mint..
should be an animal with the zetec turbo in it...
keep us updated
29-03-2006, 10:12 PM
#7
Update time finaly
Ive managed to remove the inlet off the 2ltr zetec and check the fit of the 1.8 injector plate and manifold which was fine.
This allowed me to get the plate sent off to Chopper who is a GOD and managed to make me some injector convertors for the plate and press them in for me (also cleaned it up a treat too and is highly recommended!!)
with trial fit FRST injector..
Chopper has also made from scratch for me a convertor for the 2ltr TPS allowing me to put the FRST one on as it is different to the zetec.
and finaly both built up together
I still need the fuel rail as mentioned previosly though.
Also heres a pic of the intercooler to be used
mart
Ive managed to remove the inlet off the 2ltr zetec and check the fit of the 1.8 injector plate and manifold which was fine.
This allowed me to get the plate sent off to Chopper who is a GOD and managed to make me some injector convertors for the plate and press them in for me (also cleaned it up a treat too and is highly recommended!!)
with trial fit FRST injector..
Chopper has also made from scratch for me a convertor for the 2ltr TPS allowing me to put the FRST one on as it is different to the zetec.
and finaly both built up together
I still need the fuel rail as mentioned previosly though.
Also heres a pic of the intercooler to be used
mart
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07-05-2006, 10:07 PM
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Randyb: Sorry its been so long. Hopefully gonna get 250+ 
bit of a update
tested the manifold just to make sure and all was fine..
while I was there thought that I would try the other half of it to get an idea how much space there was left to fit the fuel rail (not alot is the answer but the ISCV can have its face skimmed to help)
next i removed the seats and carpet to inspect the inner sill/floor and prepare for welding the outer sills. They dont look to bad IMHO but need 1/2 patches. excuss the mess too
and after looking at MK's thread thought id show you what I meant about my intercooler. this is the position I want it to be in..
excuss the blue paint. the car isnt going any different colour
Also bought some rear caliper brackets off big rich
still got a lot to do
mart
bit of a update
tested the manifold just to make sure and all was fine..
while I was there thought that I would try the other half of it to get an idea how much space there was left to fit the fuel rail (not alot is the answer
but the ISCV can have its face skimmed to help)next i removed the seats and carpet to inspect the inner sill/floor and prepare for welding the outer sills. They dont look to bad IMHO but need 1/2 patches. excuss the mess too
and after looking at MK's thread thought id show you what I meant about my intercooler. this is the position I want it to be in..
excuss the blue paint. the car isnt going any different colour
Also bought some rear caliper brackets off big rich
still got a lot to do
mart
17-05-2006, 10:20 PM
#17
Im hoping its going to be quick 
Im using FRST OFAB management. I still need to get the injectors (of which i am unsure at the mo.) and superchip.
I had another go at the inlet after getting my fuel rail off mk1turbo at fitp. (Thanks mate!!!) here's the result.
how it came
1/2 stripped
fitted to sandwich plate and standard FRST injectors
and trial fit to the engine
It looks like it will work well
All I have to do is grind off the original mounting lugs and use some munson rings ( pipe clamps for plumbers 
) to hold it in place. The ISCV needs to be milled to allow it to fit in the gap though but thats not much of a problem.
It allows use of the FRST fuel pressure regulator as well
I still need to sort the thorttle body out with the correct linkage, which I still need to find, and think of a way to get a idle air bypass on the throttle as the zetec doesnt use one and the FRST does. I am thinking of using a bleed valve with two connections (like a restrictor not to bleed) one connection to the charge carrier and one to the inlet. Any opinions?
Thats all for now
mart
Im using FRST OFAB management. I still need to get the injectors (of which i am unsure at the mo.) and superchip.
I had another go at the inlet after getting my fuel rail off mk1turbo at fitp. (Thanks mate!!!) here's the result.
how it came
1/2 stripped
fitted to sandwich plate and standard FRST injectors
and trial fit to the engine
It looks like it will work well
All I have to do is grind off the original mounting lugs and use some munson rings ( pipe clamps for plumbers ) to hold it in place. The ISCV needs to be milled to allow it to fit in the gap though but thats not much of a problem.It allows use of the FRST fuel pressure regulator as well
I still need to sort the thorttle body out with the correct linkage, which I still need to find, and think of a way to get a idle air bypass on the throttle as the zetec doesnt use one and the FRST does. I am thinking of using a bleed valve with two connections (like a restrictor not to bleed) one connection to the charge carrier and one to the inlet. Any opinions?
Thats all for now
mart
07-06-2006, 06:15 AM
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Zetecs are good bhp per £ if you search for the parts I doing mine on a very strict budget.
Well ive been at it again. Trying to remove the sealer/sound proofing from the inside so I know what im dealing with (and loosing some weight too )
Not a lot to show but
a couple extra patches to do mainly on the passenger sill at the back but not to bad. Think I will put inner sills on both sides to go with the outer though just to be sure. Need to get scraping at the underneth now 
mart
I doing mine on a very strict budget.Well ive been at it again. Trying to remove the sealer/sound proofing from the inside so I know what im dealing with (and loosing some weight too
)Not a lot to show but
a couple extra patches to do mainly on the passenger sill at the back
but not to bad. Think I will put inner sills on both sides to go with the outer though just to be sure. Need to get scraping at the underneth now mart
28-06-2006, 12:21 PM
#22
Got a few more parts through the post today ...
Manifold adaptor plate for ERST manifold - zetec
along with inlet and exhuast manifold gaskets.
I have also got a new full sill with extension and inner sill for the n/s. Ive cut off the outer sill just need to work out how to repair the piece that follows on from the inner sill behing the trailing arm??
I will take pics of the body work later.
mart
...Manifold adaptor plate for ERST manifold - zetec
along with inlet and exhuast manifold gaskets.
I have also got a new full sill with extension and inner sill for the n/s. Ive cut off the outer sill just need to work out how to repair the piece that follows on from the inner sill behing the trailing arm??
I will take pics of the body work later.
mart
29-06-2006, 11:01 PM
#24
had a bit more time today so here goes.
Took some of the surrounding parts off of the 2ltr engine so I could offer up the exhaust adaptor. There is so much crap on there
fitted it on with a few bolts for trial
then the turbo unit
then theres the pics of the sill . Off with the old
heres the new, but I will have to make up somthing for it to join to first
I might see if I can use my dad's garage to get busy with the grinder. The only problem is its 12 miles away. My neighbours are tossers always complaining about noise at night.
Thats it for now
mart
Took some of the surrounding parts off of the 2ltr engine so I could offer up the exhaust adaptor. There is so much crap on there
fitted it on with a few bolts for trial
then the turbo unit
then theres the pics of the sill
. Off with the oldheres the new, but I will have to make up somthing for it to join to first
I might see if I can use my dad's garage to get busy with the grinder. The only problem is its 12 miles away. My neighbours are tossers always complaining about noise at night.
Thats it for now
mart
12-07-2006, 09:20 PM
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Ive been scrapping at the underside/wheel arch trying to remove the underseal off the car so I dont miss ANY of the rust.
Now at this point you notice how much rust is hidden on these cars
Im still not giving up though, even if it is slow and painfull. All im using is a scrapper and hot air gun because I can only work later on in the evening.
heres the progress (all work on N/S)...
front floor
rear floor
rear arch
I also removed the fuel tank ( FC with swirl pot and hadrien sticker :blub: ) to gain access to the panels and chassis at the rear which require attention. I will get pics if anyone is interested.
Knowing when to stop is the question.
found this while cleaning today Im not sure if it can just be sandblasted and treated with rust killer then pained and sealed up again. What do you think?
Its solid but can it be saved?
Looking a bit sad for its self now Anyone got a rot free shell?
mart
Now at this point you notice how much rust is hidden on these cars
Im still not giving up though, even if it is slow and painfull. All im using is a scrapper and hot air gun because I can only work later on in the evening.
heres the progress (all work on N/S)...
front floor
rear floor
rear arch
I also removed the fuel tank ( FC with swirl pot and hadrien sticker :blub: ) to gain access to the panels and chassis at the rear which require attention. I will get pics if anyone is interested.
Knowing when to stop is the question.
found this while cleaning today
Im not sure if it can just be sandblasted and treated with rust killer then pained and sealed up again. What do you think?Its solid but can it be saved?
Looking a bit sad for its self now
Anyone got a rot free shell?mart
13-07-2006, 06:18 PM
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Dont think they aver made a rot free shell tbh lol I've just started restorin my mk2 xr2 and it is the only shell i've ever seen with rot free rear arches.......they have to have been replaced before i got it!! your cars gona be a rocket ship tho keep me informed on how many porsches u can blow off!!!
15-07-2006, 09:48 PM
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lol would pay money to see the look on his face!!! Im looking at restoring my xr2 but have no idea whats original! Does yours have a black pinstripe at the bottom of the black edging round the windows eg between the black and the white?? 
What you aiming for with this engine TVR's,Astons or chasing ferraris??
What you aiming for with this engine TVR's,Astons or chasing ferraris??
12-11-2006, 10:29 PM
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Nearly forgot about this thread
I have been stalling on doing the shell because I dont know what to do. I might be in the game for a reshell into a base model but will have to wait and see.
anyway I have been doing odds and sods to the engine parts, mostly the inlet manifold. this is from a few weeks ago..
The manifold is normal 1.8 zetec the fuel rail is 2.0 S3 zetec I have cut off the mounting lugs and now it all lines up fine All that is needed now is to get some munsen rings and threaded bar from a DIY shop so it can be secured from the original position
Heres how it went (although very dirty as its been in the shed )
fitting hole to line up munsen ring
clearance for ISCV (maybe it will fit )
and finaly all together
I have been stalling on doing the shell because I dont know what to do. I might be in the game for a reshell into a base model but will have to wait and see.
anyway I have been doing odds and sods to the engine parts, mostly the inlet manifold. this is from a few weeks ago..
The manifold is normal 1.8 zetec the fuel rail is 2.0 S3 zetec I have cut off the mounting lugs and now it all lines up fine
All that is needed now is to get some munsen rings and threaded bar from a DIY shop so it can be secured from the original position Heres how it went (although very dirty as its been in the shed )
fitting hole to line up munsen ring
clearance for ISCV (maybe it will fit
)and finaly all together
13-11-2006, 12:40 AM
#38
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Bloody hell mate... you still building it... hows the vectra...? haven't seen you about much... Hope the Scooby hasn't woke you to many times when I've been past... Up-ing the boost from 14psi to 25psi on it soon once the 800cc injectors are fiited... should see it reach the 500bhp mark
I'll finally be able to flick the anti-lag back on then...
Then it'll be up forsale next year... as I wanna get a house... so will probabley be going back to the old faithful MK2 Orion's...
Will be visiting you then because I wanna go 2litre zetec turbo route on it...
Have to catch up soon...
I won't invade your thread with anymore pic's now... speak soon...
PS... Hurry up and get it built...
13-11-2006, 09:09 PM
#39
Thanks for the encouragement guys
Chris yeah Im still here lol. Your welcome to come around anytime mate Im suprised Sarah hasnt sprogged yet or you havent got a house then you wont be able to afford the scoobie lol.
Get another ford mate you will probably enjoy it more
Also wanted to ask you about re-trimming. Do I remember you saying you could get seats done? I thought it was you but cant remember now. If so I want me rear bench doing 88spec recaro material after the shell is done
Last thing. I have some picture of your MK3 orion on my computer if you want them? I can send them to you if you like.
mart
Chris yeah Im still here lol. Your welcome to come around anytime mate
Im suprised Sarah hasnt sprogged yet or you havent got a house then you wont be able to afford the scoobie lol.Get another ford mate you will probably enjoy it more
Also wanted to ask you about re-trimming. Do I remember you saying you could get seats done? I thought it was you but cant remember now. If so I want me rear bench doing 88spec recaro material after the shell is done
Last thing. I have some picture of your MK3 orion on my computer if you want them? I can send them to you if you like.
mart
14-11-2006, 05:56 AM
#40
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Deffo no kids... House next... Orion as a project... 
Wouldn't mind going for a Evo in a few years... just Sarah has said if I do have a Evo she wants to be insured on it... 
Never mind, she's to scared to drive the Scooby thank god...
Pic's of the MK3.... Ooooo
Send them to slammedorion@hotmail.comCheers mate... I should still be able to get re-trim done... theres plenty of people at work that'll do something on the side...
You need the car painting???
If you prep it all, i'm sure I can get Shaun @ Gorsty Hill to paint it in white for under £400
3 litres should do it nicely... Has Kim passed her test yet???
