My '88 Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd (update 23.04.11) - Page 3

bigjim172000 · 07-11-2008, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RS-Stian

Cheers Marco

I was at Ford today and the tank costs appr. the same as shown in Microcat so I'll go for a aftermarket one I guess.

Thanks to James (bigjim172000) I got a full set of clips to the inner arches today. All four wings were also available at Ford so they are ordered as well

Glad to hear they turned up ok

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Simmo · 07-11-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by RS-Stian

Great, many thanks for the info and pictures

Have looked at some aftermarket tanks here in Norway today but none of them got the collector inside. Btw, have you used the original tank strap from Ford? I read somewhere that they didn't fit so good on aftermarket thanks.

I've been thinking of painting the underbody white but is there some other good solutions except from spraying the color base on?

I haven't fitted the tank yet but i've only got the original strap at the mo anyway, would like to get a new one though. I have heard of a few problems with the fitting of aftermarket straps though...

Well I went a different route with mine and waxoyled the underside of mine by brushing it on... I really like the black underside against the white body myself and am really happy with it, depends what look you're after I suppose....

RS-Stian · 07-11-2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Simmo

Well I went a different route with mine and waxoyled the underside of mine by brushing it on... I really like the black underside against the white body myself and am really happy with it, depends what look you're after I suppose....

I think I'll go for a white underside but is there some kind of white dye base I can use for brushing it on? I guess not usual car lacquer/paint will work here. What kind of primer is recommended?

RS-Stian · 07-11-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by sapph1

Fantastic work!!

What did you use to clean the underside with?

Thanks, Karl

Cheers Karl

I only use common degreaser to spray on and a lot of paper to get the dirt off. Last sunday I cleaned the rest of the underside like under the tank, spare wheel bottom etc. Going to take some pictures of it in the weekend. Haven't got time to do any progress on the car this week

sapph1 · 07-11-2008, 11:31 AM

Cheers mate!!

I'll be doing a similar thing to mine over the winter, your thread has been very useful, thankyou!!

RS-Stian · 07-11-2008, 03:49 PM

No problem pal

Let's hope it will only be going over this winter as I really want to drive my saff next summer. I must fix three broken bolts to the manifold as well as it is causing much vibration and noise on the turbo side, but I guess that won't take such time. But you know, once you've started....

It's cold in Norway now so I must get hold of a heater for the garage before I can do any more work, or else I'll get stuck under the car freezing to death...

RS-Stian · 13-11-2008, 06:10 PM

Little update as I have bought some new parts.

Goodridge braided brake hoses.

Driveshaft boot kit.

Bosch 941 pump, Motorcraft filter, braided hose between tank and pump and banjo bolts.

Track rod ends.

QH suspension arms.

New fuel cradle. It's missing one clamp but are going to fix the one from the old bracket.

Diff mount from mc2racing.

Battery on the camera was of course empty when I was in the garage previous weekend but I have cleaned most of the back now. Took the bumper off and spotted a little area with rust that I must fix. In the weekend I will probably begin cleaning the rest of the underside as I have decided to paint it all white. Looking forward to it....ehhh not!

Twins · 13-11-2008, 06:13 PM

fezzajsy · 13-11-2008, 07:10 PM

mirkules · 13-11-2008, 08:51 PM

I like the attention to detail. I really enjoy watching this clean and beautiful white Cossie becomming even better and cleaner. Good luck with all planed works.

hai07222 · 13-11-2008, 09:57 PM

Looks very nice, good work!

RS-Stian · 14-11-2008, 10:16 AM

Many thanks mates

@mirkules: Can't wait to mount all the new and shiny parts, that's no doubt the best part of it, but I have a lot of work in front of me before that stage. Hope to get some work done in the weekend but it's Christmas party at the work today so we'll see how crapulous I am tomorrow first, lol.

cosworth · 14-11-2008, 12:05 PM

Have you bought the fuel pump cradle from Ford?

How much did you have to pay for it? I'm after one as well.

RS-Stian · 14-11-2008, 05:08 PM

Hi Arne,
No, they are not available from Ford anymore but I was lucky to get hold of one from a guy in Norway. He offered me to buy it for 300 NOK and I couldn't say no then

Simmo · 14-11-2008, 06:18 PM

Good stuff... keep 'em coming!!!

MARCOSWORTH · 14-11-2008, 06:39 PM

Looking good Stian

Christmas party,isn't that a month to early??

tore_tj · 14-11-2008, 08:48 PM

Looks great!! Gonna start on the Escos soon

RS-Stian · 15-11-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MARCOSWORTH

Looking good Stian

Christmas party,isn't that a month to early??

Thanks Marco. Yes, it is a bit to early I think but since the Christmas committee was so slow and late this year we just had to take what we could get. I was in good mood yesterday but now I'm ready to work on the car this weekend

BAM_S2 · 15-11-2008, 01:23 PM

cracking saph mate - is that a 4 " exit or a 3.5" mate

cheers

ben

RS-Stian · 15-11-2008, 06:26 PM

Many thanks Ben. It's a 4", biggest there is

Cheers!

bigjim172000 · 15-11-2008, 07:13 PM

great work

olek · 15-11-2008, 10:24 PM

looking good as ever, stian!

but you need to adjust one of the rubber-things on the fuelpump-cradle itself, its all twisted up! cant have that in such a nice car...

looking forward to seeing you trashing it at autoslaloms and valerbanen!

RS-Stian · 16-11-2008, 11:40 AM

Cheers Ole

Yep, I know, going to ask my Ford dealer if it's possible to get some new ones. If not I must try to fix them on sort of way.

Looking forward to drive the car again also, hopefully next season. Well, time to go to the garage now. Updates follows tonight

RS-Stian · 16-11-2008, 05:31 PM

It's time for a little update again. Since the battery on the camera was empty last weekend I wasn't able to snap some pics but here is what it looked like before I started with the sandpaper.

I also removed the bumper, was a little bit nervous of what I was going to see but it looks good under here also.

Here is the spot of rust I was talking about

And after some rusteater it looked like this...

Seen from the other side.

Here is how it looks like now.

As you can spot in the background and also underneath the car I have removed both fuelpipes that goes to the fuel rail and regulator + the brake pipe.

I'm a little unsure of what to do with the fuel and brake pipes. Should I go for braided hoses all the way or make some replacement pipes?

MARCOSWORTH · 16-11-2008, 05:46 PM

Great progress Stian

If i where you i would go for braided and Aeroquip

RS-Stian · 16-11-2008, 06:07 PM

Thanks Marco

I'm a newbie when it comes to aeroquip so what kind of connectors and stuff do I need? What hose size is recommended from the regulator and fuel rail?

And do I need this part that is shown on the pic below?

MARCOSWORTH · 16-11-2008, 06:58 PM

Here you can see what's needed Stian

http://passionford.com/forum/general-car-related-discussion/268932-my-list-of-aeroquip-parts-for-doing-my-4x4-fuel-lines.html

Not done myself but tempted to do

RS-Stian · 16-11-2008, 08:04 PM

Great, I'll take a look then

I need a new hose from the filter to the 941 pump and the banjo unions have both 8mm pipe tail. Noticed now that the original banjo unions were a size smaller so I can't use the original hose. Anyone knows what hose size that is used for 8mm pipe tail?

RS-Stian · 26-11-2008, 09:23 PM

Here's a little update. Managed to get the gearbox out today, good to have it out since I'm able to clean the whole underside now.

I think I must blast and powdercoat this as well then

Good clearance under here now.

A pic from last sunday's work with peeling of the undersealing. Looking forward to continue next weekend.

fezzajsy · 28-11-2008, 03:09 AM

good progress man..looking very good,well done

Rs Baz · 29-11-2008, 01:54 AM

bloody hell how clean is that

good work being done here i cant wait to start on mine next year ive all ready bought loads of new parts ready for it

RS-Stian · 01-12-2008, 06:21 PM

Thanks fellas

Small update again as I just received these from Bigg Red.

Brake pins, pad retainers and various bolts.

Hopefully I will be able to do some progress underneath the car in the weekend as I have a lot to clean.

fezzajsy · 01-12-2008, 06:26 PM

nice one

B16 · 01-12-2008, 07:20 PM

Great resto, keep it coming.

RS-Stian · 02-01-2009, 07:22 AM

Finally a litte update again. Been really busy this month but managed to work on the car the past two days. Didn't think I was going to get finished with peeling of the undersealing but I'm very near now - my arms are tired today....lol

Passenger floor done I would say.

Took off the sideskirts as well. Will do a little resto on these with new paint and those "fantastic" clips.

Both donut bushes in the rear beam and trailing arms are now out so all the parts is actually ready to be blastered and powdercoated. Think I have changed my mind regarding the bushes in the trailing arms, the original ones seems to be very loosen so I guess I'll put in some new Powerflex ones.

Have also bought a new Sparco strut brace for rear, hope this will relieve the tops enough when using coilovers.

cossie daz · 02-01-2009, 01:17 PM

fezzajsy · 02-01-2009, 07:26 PM

well done,good progress

RS-Stian · 02-01-2009, 10:57 PM

Thanks cossie boys

Well, it's not the fastest updates like some of the other ones around here but I have plenty of time and love to work on the car. Finally I can start thinking of painting the underside soon, looking forward to see it all with new fresh white colour

Robs Frst · 03-01-2009, 12:14 AM

Nice resto. Looking good.

Glenn. · 03-01-2009, 12:20 AM

Loving the car mate.You just need the 2wd sierra cossie badge now.

07-11-2008, 11:31 AM	#85
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07-11-2008, 03:49 PM	#86
RS-Stian www.fordclubnorway.no Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 592 Rep Power: 7	No problem pal Let's hope it will only be going over this winter as I really want to drive my saff next summer. I must fix three broken bolts to the manifold as well as it is causing much vibration and noise on the turbo side, but I guess that won't take such time. But you know, once you've started.... It's cold in Norway now so I must get hold of a heater for the garage before I can do any more work, or else I'll get stuck under the car freezing to death... __________________ My Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd project thread Ford Club Norway

13-11-2008, 06:10 PM	#87
RS-Stian www.fordclubnorway.no Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 592 Rep Power: 7	Little update as I have bought some new parts. Goodridge braided brake hoses. Driveshaft boot kit. Bosch 941 pump, Motorcraft filter, braided hose between tank and pump and banjo bolts. Track rod ends. QH suspension arms. New fuel cradle. It's missing one clamp but are going to fix the one from the old bracket. Diff mount from mc2racing. Battery on the camera was of course empty when I was in the garage previous weekend but I have cleaned most of the back now. Took the bumper off and spotted a little area with rust that I must fix. In the weekend I will probably begin cleaning the rest of the underside as I have decided to paint it all white. Looking forward to it....ehhh not! __________________ My Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd project thread Ford Club Norway

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14-11-2008, 10:16 AM	#92
RS-Stian www.fordclubnorway.no Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 592 Rep Power: 7	Many thanks mates @mirkules: Can't wait to mount all the new and shiny parts, that's no doubt the best part of it, but I have a lot of work in front of me before that stage. Hope to get some work done in the weekend but it's Christmas party at the work today so we'll see how crapulous I am tomorrow first, lol. __________________ My Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd project thread Ford Club Norway

14-11-2008, 12:05 PM	#93
cosworth Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 318 Rep Power: 9	Have you bought the fuel pump cradle from Ford? How much did you have to pay for it? I'm after one as well. __________________ Arne Sierra Sapphire Cosworth

14-11-2008, 05:08 PM	#94
RS-Stian www.fordclubnorway.no Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 592 Rep Power: 7	Hi Arne, No, they are not available from Ford anymore but I was lucky to get hold of one from a guy in Norway. He offered me to buy it for 300 NOK and I couldn't say no then __________________ My Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd project thread Ford Club Norway

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14-11-2008, 06:39 PM	#96
MARCOSWORTH PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (15) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nederland Posts: 3,370 Rep Power: 11	Looking good Stian Christmas party,isn't that a month to early?? __________________ Marco My engine rebuild & 2wd convert project

14-11-2008, 08:48 PM	#97
tore_tj Cossie Paranoia Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cold Norwegian Garage...Brr.. Posts: 408 Rep Power: 6	Looks great!! Gonna start on the Escos soon __________________

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RS-Stian www.fordclubnorway.no Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 592 Rep Power: 7	Many thanks Ben. It's a 4", biggest there is Cheers! __________________ My Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd project thread Ford Club Norway

15-11-2008, 07:13 PM	#101
bigjim172000 Me Cossie Runs Atlast!!!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Attleborough, Norfolk, Posts: 1,297 Rep Power: 9	great work __________________ cheers james My first attempt at a siggy LOL.

15-11-2008, 10:24 PM	#102
olek PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 488 Rep Power: 8	looking good as ever, stian! but you need to adjust one of the rubber-things on the fuelpump-cradle itself, its all twisted up! cant have that in such a nice car... looking forward to seeing you trashing it at autoslaloms and valerbanen!

16-11-2008, 11:40 AM	#103
RS-Stian www.fordclubnorway.no Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 592 Rep Power: 7	Cheers Ole Yep, I know, going to ask my Ford dealer if it's possible to get some new ones. If not I must try to fix them on sort of way. Looking forward to drive the car again also, hopefully next season. Well, time to go to the garage now. Updates follows tonight __________________ My Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd project thread Ford Club Norway

16-11-2008, 05:31 PM	#104
RS-Stian www.fordclubnorway.no Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 592 Rep Power: 7	It's time for a little update again. Since the battery on the camera was empty last weekend I wasn't able to snap some pics but here is what it looked like before I started with the sandpaper. I also removed the bumper, was a little bit nervous of what I was going to see but it looks good under here also. Here is the spot of rust I was talking about And after some rusteater it looked like this... Seen from the other side. Here is how it looks like now. As you can spot in the background and also underneath the car I have removed both fuelpipes that goes to the fuel rail and regulator + the brake pipe. I'm a little unsure of what to do with the fuel and brake pipes. Should I go for braided hoses all the way or make some replacement pipes? __________________ My Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd project thread Ford Club Norway

16-11-2008, 05:46 PM	#105
MARCOSWORTH PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (15) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nederland Posts: 3,370 Rep Power: 11	Great progress Stian If i where you i would go for braided and Aeroquip __________________ Marco My engine rebuild & 2wd convert project

16-11-2008, 06:07 PM	#106
RS-Stian www.fordclubnorway.no Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 592 Rep Power: 7	Thanks Marco I'm a newbie when it comes to aeroquip so what kind of connectors and stuff do I need? What hose size is recommended from the regulator and fuel rail? And do I need this part that is shown on the pic below? __________________ My Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd project thread Ford Club Norway

16-11-2008, 06:58 PM	#107
MARCOSWORTH PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (15) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nederland Posts: 3,370 Rep Power: 11	Here you can see what's needed Stian http://passionford.com/forum/general-car-related-discussion/268932-my-list-of-aeroquip-parts-for-doing-my-4x4-fuel-lines.html Not done myself but tempted to do __________________ Marco My engine rebuild & 2wd convert project

16-11-2008, 08:04 PM	#108
RS-Stian www.fordclubnorway.no Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 592 Rep Power: 7	Great, I'll take a look then I need a new hose from the filter to the 941 pump and the banjo unions have both 8mm pipe tail. Noticed now that the original banjo unions were a size smaller so I can't use the original hose. Anyone knows what hose size that is used for 8mm pipe tail? __________________ My Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd project thread Ford Club Norway

26-11-2008, 09:23 PM	#109
RS-Stian www.fordclubnorway.no Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 592 Rep Power: 7	Here's a little update. Managed to get the gearbox out today, good to have it out since I'm able to clean the whole underside now. I think I must blast and powdercoat this as well then Good clearance under here now. A pic from last sunday's work with peeling of the undersealing. Looking forward to continue next weekend. __________________ My Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd project thread Ford Club Norway

28-11-2008, 03:09 AM	#110
fezzajsy 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (9) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: jeRSey..isles Posts: 12,475 Rep Power: 20	good progress man..looking very good,well done __________________ http://passionford.com/forum/restora...y-tidy-up.html

29-11-2008, 01:54 AM	#111
Rs Baz PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: im on to you Posts: 5,110 Rep Power: 13	bloody hell how clean is that good work being done here i cant wait to start on mine next year ive all ready bought loads of new parts ready for it

01-12-2008, 06:21 PM	#112
RS-Stian www.fordclubnorway.no Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 592 Rep Power: 7	Thanks fellas Small update again as I just received these from Bigg Red. Brake pins, pad retainers and various bolts. Hopefully I will be able to do some progress underneath the car in the weekend as I have a lot to clean. __________________ My Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd project thread Ford Club Norway

01-12-2008, 06:26 PM	#113
fezzajsy 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (9) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: jeRSey..isles Posts: 12,475 Rep Power: 20	nice one __________________ http://passionford.com/forum/restora...y-tidy-up.html

01-12-2008, 07:20 PM	#114
B16 Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Farnborough, Hants Posts: 732 Rep Power: 7	Great resto, keep it coming. __________________ Middlesex RSOC meet 4th Monday of the month. Staines Rugby Club

02-01-2009, 07:22 AM	#115
RS-Stian www.fordclubnorway.no Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 592 Rep Power: 7	Finally a litte update again. Been really busy this month but managed to work on the car the past two days. Didn't think I was going to get finished with peeling of the undersealing but I'm very near now - my arms are tired today....lol Passenger floor done I would say. Took off the sideskirts as well. Will do a little resto on these with new paint and those "fantastic" clips. Both donut bushes in the rear beam and trailing arms are now out so all the parts is actually ready to be blastered and powdercoated. Think I have changed my mind regarding the bushes in the trailing arms, the original ones seems to be very loosen so I guess I'll put in some new Powerflex ones. Have also bought a new Sparco strut brace for rear, hope this will relieve the tops enough when using coilovers. __________________ My Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd project thread Ford Club Norway

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02-01-2009, 07:26 PM	#117
fezzajsy 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (9) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: jeRSey..isles Posts: 12,475 Rep Power: 20	well done,good progress __________________ http://passionford.com/forum/restora...y-tidy-up.html

02-01-2009, 10:57 PM	#118
RS-Stian www.fordclubnorway.no Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 592 Rep Power: 7	Thanks cossie boys Well, it's not the fastest updates like some of the other ones around here but I have plenty of time and love to work on the car. Finally I can start thinking of painting the underside soon, looking forward to see it all with new fresh white colour __________________ My Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd project thread Ford Club Norway

03-01-2009, 12:14 AM	#119
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03-01-2009, 12:20 AM	#120
Glenn. Professional Waffler Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Darlington county durham Posts: 27,985 Rep Power: 33	Loving the car mate.You just need the 2wd sierra cossie badge now. __________________ NORTHEAST/NORTH YORKSHIRE ALL FORD MEET ORGANISER pm for details.