Muz's Escort RS Turbo TRACK CAR. Got bored, fitted new breather. - Page 10

Zetecfiesta · 21-10-2009, 07:34 PM

good work all of it looks reallly tidy!

If you were logged in, you wouldn't be seeing this ad!
Register your free account today, or log in if you already have an account.

jonny s2 · 21-10-2009, 08:40 PM

looking good now dude,shes coming on now

Jimmyc · 26-10-2009, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muz

Thanks mate

but if I'm honest I was slightly embarresed! It was dirty, bits missing, front bumper is rough. And it broke down twice on the way down and went home on the back of a truck. The TPS wires were wrong so was running lean on the way down making it misfire very badly, which killed my plugs. Hope it hasn't done any further damage.

Had to wait 6 hours to be recovered by the AA in the middle of nowhere! No food,drink nothing. So left FF at 4:30 and litrally just walked through the door.

I didn't arive till 12.30 (with an AA escort

) then parked in B16 on the Oddkidd stand. Took Jano 30 seconds to sort the problem but the damge had been done by that point.

Well I've not been on here in a while and I've finally got my arse into gear and got those pics from Ford Fair!!

Here you go fella, not the best but better than nowt.

muz · 26-10-2009, 02:01 PM

Sweet! Thanks for the pics. Will look a little different at Ford Fair next year. The engine bay looks shocking!

muz · 30-10-2009, 11:29 AM

Next on the list. Sort this out.

Ground all out and left this.

Also got the slam penel welded up.

Where can you get the bumper mount repair panels from. I don't fancy buying a whole front panel to cut up.

Puss2 · 30-10-2009, 03:40 PM

Coming along nicely

i just bought a pattern one and cut it up for mine wasnt expensive

jonny s2 · 30-10-2009, 04:21 PM

look at you gonna be a real bufty machine when you finish

im sure you can get just them bumper mount sections,instead of just the whole panel from any repair panel place

muz · 30-10-2009, 04:47 PM

I'm sure I've seen just the bumper sections somewhere but can't find them! I ground out more than I needed, but always better to take off a touch too much and replace than leave some rot in there

muz · 01-11-2009, 06:14 PM

After looking at front panels I thought sod paying £50+ just to cut a few sections out. So I made my own.

Both sides on, welded round and ground flat.

NO going back now

Can't wait to get it all finished and in paint now. It's such a big job!

conor.rst · 05-11-2009, 10:54 PM

This things gunna be crazzzzzzzzzy. cant wait to see it sunday

Twiddle · 26-12-2009, 09:10 PM

Lot o hard work going in there keep it up mate, makes me think i should get on with my resto too

jonny s2 · 27-12-2009, 10:32 AM

come on muz how far are ya? you must be close

conor.rst · 27-12-2009, 10:39 AM

It still looks the same

He is getting motivated and cracking on in jan

))))

EssexMikeSi · 27-12-2009, 11:09 AM

lol, i always tell myself that to. New yr, crack on with mine, get it to the shows in summer. Yeah except i said same thing for last 3 yrs ha ha

conor.rst · 27-12-2009, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EssexMikeSi

lol, i always tell myself that to. New yr, crack on with mine, get it to the shows in summer. Yeah except i said same thing for last 3 yrs ha ha

Im not surprised he hasnt done anything to it im always getting him to help me with mine, but hes a man on a mission

EssexMikeSi · 28-12-2009, 10:47 AM

Muz- did u follow a guide from somewhere to remove the unwanted wiring? ive done cossie management before but it was about 4 years ago now and at the time i just bought a non injection base model loom.

Mike

muz · 28-12-2009, 01:36 PM

Yeah sorry guys no updates. I've got a mate who works in a body shop coming round in January to finish and paint the engine bay for me so I can crack on elsewhere. Like building the engine etc.

No mike, I just labeled up what did what when I removed it and took out anything not needed. It's quite easy when you break it down and just think about it. I would have replaced my loom with a non inj but my loom was ropey so not worth selling on.

cossiejsy · 28-12-2009, 01:39 PM

well good luck in the new year with your project mate

EssexMikeSi · 29-12-2009, 09:48 AM

Muz- ah right i see, i may have a go at doing that with a spare loom i have then. Did u literally get all the old taping off and then just simply pull out the wires? silly question i know. Because, dont some of them run to the fuse box do they? if so, did u just cut off close as possible at the fuse box point? Hope that makes sense to what im trying to say lol.

muz · 29-12-2009, 03:53 PM

Yeah. I untaped the lot. Traced it back to the fusebox, cut the wires about 3cm from the fusebox and then heatshrunk the ends. I've kept all the old wires and sensors in a box incase it ever needs to go back together (which it won't!)

EssexMikeSi · 30-12-2009, 08:31 PM

Good stuff cheers mate. Im going to have a look at mine 2moro then.

dingla rs · 30-12-2009, 08:50 PM

god i fort i did lota filling work dont envy you fella ,looking good so far!!

danny_boy699 · 30-12-2009, 08:59 PM

looks good mate but what the crack between head lights and indys

muz · 31-12-2009, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danny_boy699

looks good mate but what the crack between head lights and indys

Which crack is that?

Twiddle · 31-12-2009, 03:26 PM

i don't see a crack either

danny_boy699 · 31-12-2009, 08:04 PM

the bit missing, like it's been cut out for twin head light,

Twiddle · 31-12-2009, 08:12 PM

ah yes ... there is a bit missing

muz · 01-01-2010, 02:26 PM

I hadn't even noticed!

I thought the cosworth front bumper and cosworth whaletail the car used to sport in the 90's was it's lowest point, obviously it had twin headlights as well

Twiddle · 01-01-2010, 02:34 PM

soun ds like it were a real peach back in the day...

i remember RPM motorsports mk3 with full wailtail 3dr look kit on it and i thought that looks good... hang on no it doesn't, can't remember now for sure but it may of had a rwd cossie conversion too

muz · 05-03-2010, 08:39 PM

The RS Turbo has been feeling a little neglected due to me spending so much time on the XR3.

I thought I'd cheer her up with a few gifts.

Kent Vernier, brand new turbo oil feed, new rear hunb with stud conversion and Brembo brackets. This means I can fit up my rear calipers ASAP

And also a new turbo. T34 .48 with 360 degree brearing and cut back blades.

rst in breaking · 05-03-2010, 09:24 PM

whats involved with the stud conversion and what are the rear brembos off?

muz · 06-03-2010, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rst in breaking

whats involved with the stud conversion and what are the rear brembos off?

I think you just need to drill the threads out a few mm and hammer them in flush. The Brembos are off an Evo 8 with custom bells and rotas. I need to think about either spot calipers for handbrake or a hydralic handbrake though.

purple_fiesta · 07-03-2010, 11:35 PM

Looking good mate, you reckon itll be at Ford Fair?

muz · 08-03-2010, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by purple_fiesta

Looking good mate, you reckon itll be at Ford Fair?

I'd like to say yes Dan. But I don't want to rush it again like I did for FF last year, so if it's ready it will be there, if it isn't it won't. I'll be there in the XR3 anyway if not

purple_fiesta · 08-03-2010, 06:48 PM

Duno how I missed you last year, you were parked about 50 metres away lol
Going to get mine done now anyway, its been sat there 3 year now lol.

muz · 08-03-2010, 07:24 PM

Lol I couldn't understand it either. It was right at the front of the stand for about 4 hours. I was thinking your cars due to be finished. Yours was in bits when I bought this car in June 08!

purple_fiesta · 08-03-2010, 10:16 PM

not much has changed since then either lol!

muz · 27-05-2010, 09:54 PM

Finally some progress!

(finally) got my order of gaskets through from Burton Power. Every outstanding gasket I need to re build the engine. Along with a Focus RS headgasket and genuine exhaust manifold gasket I've already got from Matt Lewis.

Also bought £100 worth of paint today from Halfords. Your money don't go far these days! The Silver and etch primer are missing as I've also been painting the head. The clever chaps will be able to work out what colour the Brembos are going

Basiclaly the colour schyme will be matt black on all engine bits, inlet, thermostat, rocker cover, strut brace, breather etc, NO CHROME! With Silver sump and head.

Picked up a CompBrake bias pedal box and some heat wrap from FITP. I've also just got to finalise a few details with Tony at 909sport.com and I will have my handbrake calipers to assist the Brembos at the rear.

The slave cylinder for the hydraulic clutch conversion. It's a Hyundai .065 item. I want the set up to look as factory as I can, and I think these Hyundai cylinders (as pointed out in Karlos's thread) do look pretty OEM compared with the universal ones from Rally Design etc. This will of course be cleaned up and receive a liberal coating of matt black.

And today I've painted the cylinder head. I thought it looked a little tatty and upon cleaning it up, it had some corrosion on it so decided to paint it.

It's been de-greased, 3 coats of etch primer and 3 top coats of Silver Smooth Hammerite.

I've got tomorrow and Saturday off work and working on the car, so I'm going to do as much painting as I can, Calipers, intercooler, engine bits and make a start fitting the Newman Cam to the head.

I've got the bug back BIG TIME!

creator · 27-05-2010, 10:04 PM

brilliant news muz

Twins · 27-05-2010, 10:25 PM

Good to see you back on it

21-10-2009, 08:40 PM	#362
jonny s2 PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (12) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: west coastcustoms Posts: 4,180 Rep Power: 7	looking good now dude,shes coming on now __________________ power is nothing without control

26-10-2009, 02:01 PM	#364
muz Wye Valley Hardcore 1988 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hereford. West Mids Posts: 3,346 Rep Power: 10	Sweet! Thanks for the pics. Will look a little different at Ford Fair next year. The engine bay looks shocking! __________________ "BRAVERY IS THE CAPACITY TO PERFORM PROPERLY EVEN WHEN SCARED HALF TO DEATH"

30-10-2009, 11:29 AM	#365
muz Wye Valley Hardcore 1988 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hereford. West Mids Posts: 3,346 Rep Power: 10	Next on the list. Sort this out. Ground all out and left this. Also got the slam penel welded up. Where can you get the bumper mount repair panels from. I don't fancy buying a whole front panel to cut up. __________________ "BRAVERY IS THE CAPACITY TO PERFORM PROPERLY EVEN WHEN SCARED HALF TO DEATH" Last edited by muz; 30-10-2009 at 11:30 AM.

30-10-2009, 03:40 PM	#366
Puss2 Formerly know as Puss Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (5) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 4,926 Rep Power: 12	Coming along nicely i just bought a pattern one and cut it up for mine wasnt expensive Last edited by Puss2; 30-10-2009 at 03:41 PM.

30-10-2009, 04:21 PM	#367
jonny s2 PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (12) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: west coastcustoms Posts: 4,180 Rep Power: 7	look at you gonna be a real bufty machine when you finish im sure you can get just them bumper mount sections,instead of just the whole panel from any repair panel place __________________ power is nothing without control

30-10-2009, 04:47 PM	#368
muz Wye Valley Hardcore 1988 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hereford. West Mids Posts: 3,346 Rep Power: 10	I'm sure I've seen just the bumper sections somewhere but can't find them! I ground out more than I needed, but always better to take off a touch too much and replace than leave some rot in there __________________ "BRAVERY IS THE CAPACITY TO PERFORM PROPERLY EVEN WHEN SCARED HALF TO DEATH"

01-11-2009, 06:14 PM	#369
muz Wye Valley Hardcore 1988 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hereford. West Mids Posts: 3,346 Rep Power: 10	After looking at front panels I thought sod paying £50+ just to cut a few sections out. So I made my own. Both sides on, welded round and ground flat. NO going back now Can't wait to get it all finished and in paint now. It's such a big job! __________________ "BRAVERY IS THE CAPACITY TO PERFORM PROPERLY EVEN WHEN SCARED HALF TO DEATH"

05-11-2009, 10:54 PM	#370
conor.rst I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: hereford Posts: 1,494 Rep Power: 4	This things gunna be crazzzzzzzzzy. cant wait to see it sunday

26-12-2009, 09:10 PM	#371
Twiddle South lincs rsoc 1988 Ford Escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: lincoln Posts: 47 Rep Power: 0	Lot o hard work going in there keep it up mate, makes me think i should get on with my resto too __________________ This space has been left blank intentionally.

27-12-2009, 10:32 AM	#372
jonny s2 PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (12) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: west coastcustoms Posts: 4,180 Rep Power: 7	come on muz how far are ya? you must be close __________________ power is nothing without control

27-12-2009, 10:39 AM	#373
conor.rst I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: hereford Posts: 1,494 Rep Power: 4	It still looks the same He is getting motivated and cracking on in jan ))))

27-12-2009, 11:09 AM	#374
EssexMikeSi PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Maldon, Essex! Posts: 4,191 Rep Power: 13	lol, i always tell myself that to. New yr, crack on with mine, get it to the shows in summer. Yeah except i said same thing for last 3 yrs ha ha

28-12-2009, 10:47 AM	#376
EssexMikeSi PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Maldon, Essex! Posts: 4,191 Rep Power: 13	Muz- did u follow a guide from somewhere to remove the unwanted wiring? ive done cossie management before but it was about 4 years ago now and at the time i just bought a non injection base model loom. Mike

28-12-2009, 01:36 PM	#377
muz Wye Valley Hardcore 1988 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hereford. West Mids Posts: 3,346 Rep Power: 10	Yeah sorry guys no updates. I've got a mate who works in a body shop coming round in January to finish and paint the engine bay for me so I can crack on elsewhere. Like building the engine etc. No mike, I just labeled up what did what when I removed it and took out anything not needed. It's quite easy when you break it down and just think about it. I would have replaced my loom with a non inj but my loom was ropey so not worth selling on. __________________ "BRAVERY IS THE CAPACITY TO PERFORM PROPERLY EVEN WHEN SCARED HALF TO DEATH"

28-12-2009, 01:39 PM	#378
cossiejsy PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St Helier,Jersey Posts: 7,589 Rep Power: 15	well good luck in the new year with your project mate __________________ Dont like my drivin then stop watchin me Jersey Rs Owners Club member of the daytime pf talk bollocks and random shite club #65

29-12-2009, 09:48 AM	#379
EssexMikeSi PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Maldon, Essex! Posts: 4,191 Rep Power: 13	Muz- ah right i see, i may have a go at doing that with a spare loom i have then. Did u literally get all the old taping off and then just simply pull out the wires? silly question i know. Because, dont some of them run to the fuse box do they? if so, did u just cut off close as possible at the fuse box point? Hope that makes sense to what im trying to say lol.

29-12-2009, 03:53 PM	#380
muz Wye Valley Hardcore 1988 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hereford. West Mids Posts: 3,346 Rep Power: 10	Yeah. I untaped the lot. Traced it back to the fusebox, cut the wires about 3cm from the fusebox and then heatshrunk the ends. I've kept all the old wires and sensors in a box incase it ever needs to go back together (which it won't!) __________________ "BRAVERY IS THE CAPACITY TO PERFORM PROPERLY EVEN WHEN SCARED HALF TO DEATH"

30-12-2009, 08:31 PM	#381
EssexMikeSi PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Maldon, Essex! Posts: 4,191 Rep Power: 13	Good stuff cheers mate. Im going to have a look at mine 2moro then.

30-12-2009, 08:50 PM	#382
dingla rs PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: catterick/sunny yorkshire Posts: 5,690 Rep Power: 8	god i fort i did lota filling work dont envy you fella ,looking good so far!! __________________ loysport http://www.bafabrications.co.uk/ PM MONSTER FOR CUSTOM VIN TAGS carpartsexpress mail order ford parts 01914272186

30-12-2009, 08:59 PM	#383
danny_boy699 chatter 4 life Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (5) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: northallerton Posts: 2,471 Rep Power: 10	looks good mate but what the crack between head lights and indys __________________ check out the mk3 zetec turbo build http://passionford.com/forum/restorations-rebuilds-and-projects/182173-mk3-escort-2-litre-zt-28-3-2010-geting-pissed-off-now-still-no-spark.html Member of "The Daytime pf talk bollocks and random shite club #110 www.stocktonautocentre.com

31-12-2009, 03:26 PM	#385
Twiddle South lincs rsoc 1988 Ford Escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: lincoln Posts: 47 Rep Power: 0	i don't see a crack either __________________ This space has been left blank intentionally.

31-12-2009, 08:04 PM	#386
danny_boy699 chatter 4 life Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (5) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: northallerton Posts: 2,471 Rep Power: 10	the bit missing, like it's been cut out for twin head light, __________________ check out the mk3 zetec turbo build http://passionford.com/forum/showthread.php?t=182173 Member of "The Daytime pf talk bollocks and random shite club #110 www.stocktonautocentre.com

31-12-2009, 08:12 PM	#387
Twiddle South lincs rsoc 1988 Ford Escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: lincoln Posts: 47 Rep Power: 0	ah yes ... there is a bit missing __________________ This space has been left blank intentionally.

01-01-2010, 02:26 PM	#388
muz Wye Valley Hardcore 1988 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hereford. West Mids Posts: 3,346 Rep Power: 10	I hadn't even noticed! I thought the cosworth front bumper and cosworth whaletail the car used to sport in the 90's was it's lowest point, obviously it had twin headlights as well __________________ "BRAVERY IS THE CAPACITY TO PERFORM PROPERLY EVEN WHEN SCARED HALF TO DEATH"

01-01-2010, 02:34 PM	#389
Twiddle South lincs rsoc 1988 Ford Escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: lincoln Posts: 47 Rep Power: 0	soun ds like it were a real peach back in the day... i remember RPM motorsports mk3 with full wailtail 3dr look kit on it and i thought that looks good... hang on no it doesn't, can't remember now for sure but it may of had a rwd cossie conversion too __________________ This space has been left blank intentionally.

05-03-2010, 08:39 PM	#390
muz Wye Valley Hardcore 1988 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hereford. West Mids Posts: 3,346 Rep Power: 10	The RS Turbo has been feeling a little neglected due to me spending so much time on the XR3. I thought I'd cheer her up with a few gifts. Kent Vernier, brand new turbo oil feed, new rear hunb with stud conversion and Brembo brackets. This means I can fit up my rear calipers ASAP And also a new turbo. T34 .48 with 360 degree brearing and cut back blades. __________________ "BRAVERY IS THE CAPACITY TO PERFORM PROPERLY EVEN WHEN SCARED HALF TO DEATH"

05-03-2010, 09:24 PM	#391
rst in breaking PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: chingford, london Posts: 7,822 Rep Power: 14	whats involved with the stud conversion and what are the rear brembos off? __________________ BREAKING MY ZETEC TURBO ESCORT!!! MK1 Escort wanted!!!

07-03-2010, 11:35 PM	#393
purple_fiesta With a S2 2.1 ZT Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Redcar Posts: 1,767 Rep Power: 9	Looking good mate, you reckon itll be at Ford Fair? __________________

08-03-2010, 06:48 PM	#395
purple_fiesta With a S2 2.1 ZT Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Redcar Posts: 1,767 Rep Power: 9	Duno how I missed you last year, you were parked about 50 metres away lol Going to get mine done now anyway, its been sat there 3 year now lol. __________________

08-03-2010, 07:24 PM	#396
muz Wye Valley Hardcore 1988 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hereford. West Mids Posts: 3,346 Rep Power: 10	Lol I couldn't understand it either. It was right at the front of the stand for about 4 hours. I was thinking your cars due to be finished. Yours was in bits when I bought this car in June 08! __________________ "BRAVERY IS THE CAPACITY TO PERFORM PROPERLY EVEN WHEN SCARED HALF TO DEATH"

08-03-2010, 10:16 PM	#397
purple_fiesta With a S2 2.1 ZT Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Redcar Posts: 1,767 Rep Power: 9	not much has changed since then either lol! __________________

27-05-2010, 09:54 PM	#398
muz Wye Valley Hardcore 1988 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hereford. West Mids Posts: 3,346 Rep Power: 10	Finally some progress! (finally) got my order of gaskets through from Burton Power. Every outstanding gasket I need to re build the engine. Along with a Focus RS headgasket and genuine exhaust manifold gasket I've already got from Matt Lewis. Also bought £100 worth of paint today from Halfords. Your money don't go far these days! The Silver and etch primer are missing as I've also been painting the head. The clever chaps will be able to work out what colour the Brembos are going Basiclaly the colour schyme will be matt black on all engine bits, inlet, thermostat, rocker cover, strut brace, breather etc, NO CHROME! With Silver sump and head. Picked up a CompBrake bias pedal box and some heat wrap from FITP. I've also just got to finalise a few details with Tony at 909sport.com and I will have my handbrake calipers to assist the Brembos at the rear. The slave cylinder for the hydraulic clutch conversion. It's a Hyundai .065 item. I want the set up to look as factory as I can, and I think these Hyundai cylinders (as pointed out in Karlos's thread) do look pretty OEM compared with the universal ones from Rally Design etc. This will of course be cleaned up and receive a liberal coating of matt black. And today I've painted the cylinder head. I thought it looked a little tatty and upon cleaning it up, it had some corrosion on it so decided to paint it. It's been de-greased, 3 coats of etch primer and 3 top coats of Silver Smooth Hammerite. I've got tomorrow and Saturday off work and working on the car, so I'm going to do as much painting as I can, Calipers, intercooler, engine bits and make a start fitting the Newman Cam to the head. I've got the bug back BIG TIME! __________________ "BRAVERY IS THE CAPACITY TO PERFORM PROPERLY EVEN WHEN SCARED HALF TO DEATH"

27-05-2010, 10:04 PM	#399
creator Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: derbyshire Posts: 1,752 Rep Power: 5	brilliant news muz

27-05-2010, 10:25 PM	#400
Twins 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (14) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ESSEX Posts: 15,591 Rep Power: 23	Good to see you back on it __________________ My carbon clad s2

27-05-2010, 10:25 PM
PassionFord Ford Focus Paid Advertisement