S2 project from scratch
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S2 project from scratch
Hi all you petrol heads out there.
Due to my engine going bang (well my 3rd engine in a year and a bit), my turbo going bang and my head and cam smashing to pieces I have decided to turn my escort into a project. Hoping to of completed it in a couple of years.
I will be posting pictures of the progress as I go along. Although you'll have to bear with my as money is real tight so wont be getting alot of it done soon. But will get done eventually.
Will post pictures of the car as it is now later on.
Sweet!!!
Due to my engine going bang (well my 3rd engine in a year and a bit), my turbo going bang and my head and cam smashing to pieces I have decided to turn my escort into a project. Hoping to of completed it in a couple of years.
I will be posting pictures of the progress as I go along. Although you'll have to bear with my as money is real tight so wont be getting alot of it done soon. But will get done eventually.
Will post pictures of the car as it is now later on.
Sweet!!!
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Right here's a few pictures of my baby. I noticed in the title of this thread i've put 'from scratch'. It isn't actually a project from scratch cause the car's already been painted.
Eventually ill be getting it undersealed and sprayed underneathe with powder coated parts to replace the rusty parts. And get the engine bay re-sprayed That's probably what ill do first before i concentrate on the engine.
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Eventually ill be getting it undersealed and sprayed underneathe with powder coated parts to replace the rusty parts. And get the engine bay re-sprayed That's probably what ill do first before i concentrate on the engine.
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Thats what happens when car meets lorry. LOL.
Was racing a mercedes down a dual carriageway. We must of hit about 150mph (the needle was off the speedo). I had standard brakes but not standard engine. A lorry overtook another lorry and my brakes weren't strong enough to stop us.
Was racing a mercedes down a dual carriageway. We must of hit about 150mph (the needle was off the speedo). I had standard brakes but not standard engine. A lorry overtook another lorry and my brakes weren't strong enough to stop us.
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Got a few more things off the car now. Sorry taking so long but i've only got the basic plumbers tools (adjustable spanner, grips and screwdrivers). And a cheap socket set. No proper tools.
Took the bumper off. Which was a real arse ache to do seeing i didn't have a 13mm spanner. Took forever with the grips
Then took the intercooler off
Went to take the radiator off but cant cause there's a rubber bit ontop of the radiator that comes through a gromet on the top. How do i get the radiator out without breaking the rubber bit?
So cause i got stuck with that, i started on the rocker.
Took the bumper off. Which was a real arse ache to do seeing i didn't have a 13mm spanner. Took forever with the grips
Then took the intercooler off
Went to take the radiator off but cant cause there's a rubber bit ontop of the radiator that comes through a gromet on the top. How do i get the radiator out without breaking the rubber bit?
So cause i got stuck with that, i started on the rocker.
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Cheers geeza. Just done it. Come out a treat.
Gunna tackle the manifold and turbo now. Aint looking forward to it as the bolt on the turbo seems fooking tight. I can see my rachet breaking here.
Gunna tackle the manifold and turbo now. Aint looking forward to it as the bolt on the turbo seems fooking tight. I can see my rachet breaking here.
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if you dont have the right tools then wouldnt it be a good idea to invest in some before you go any further? i know they arent cheap, but its gonna be a better way to spend your money than spending it on fixing the fuckups that could happen by using the wrong tools / methods
the project looks like its coming on nicely though mate, keep the updates coming
the project looks like its coming on nicely though mate, keep the updates coming
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if you dont have the right tools then wouldnt it be a good idea to invest in some before you go any further? i know they arent cheap, but its gonna be a better way to spend your money than spending it on fixing the fuckups that could happen by using the wrong tools / methods
the project looks like its coming on nicely though mate, keep the updates coming
the project looks like its coming on nicely though mate, keep the updates coming
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Yeah your probably right guys. I'll look into getting some soon. What ya reckon ill need then? A set of spanners definately. Anything else?
I lied, i carried on taking her apart.
But now im shattered so im calling it a day. Plus the misses dont appreciate me making noise in the garage at this time of night.
I lied, i carried on taking her apart.
But now im shattered so im calling it a day. Plus the misses dont appreciate me making noise in the garage at this time of night.
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depends what you wanna do if u zvh it then no for full zetec you'll need a zetec loom rely ans splice it all in
the ecu u have should be good for it, speak to jamsport there helpful people
the ecu u have should be good for it, speak to jamsport there helpful people
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Alright. Sweet. But Jamsport? I dont know. Jamie's the one that's been doing all the work to my car in the past year, and it's got us no where. Ended up with having to put a second hand engine and turbo in it.
Im not saying its down to him but the work i've had done by them looked like it's all been bodged together. And he aint cheep either.
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Alright. Sweet. But Jamsport? I dont know. Jamie's the one that's been doing all the work to my car in the past year, and it's got us no where. Ended up with having to put a second hand engine and turbo in it.
Im not saying its down to him but the work i've had done by them looked like it's all been bodged together. And he aint cheep either.
Im not saying its down to him but the work i've had done by them looked like it's all been bodged together. And he aint cheep either.
And despite how things have gone for me in the past year with this car, Jamie has done us alot of favours and sorted us out.
Nice one Jamie.
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Been real tied up with things this week. Sorry guys. Only managed to get the exhaust off this week.
Just waiting for another set of axle stands so i can get underneath properly and start stripping it. Got to send some pictures to Jamie at Jamsport too so he can give us a price for undersealing and spraying it. Got to siphane the petrol thats left in the tank too. Not looking forward to that.
More updates hopefully over the weekend.
Just waiting for another set of axle stands so i can get underneath properly and start stripping it. Got to send some pictures to Jamie at Jamsport too so he can give us a price for undersealing and spraying it. Got to siphane the petrol thats left in the tank too. Not looking forward to that.
More updates hopefully over the weekend.
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Sorry about the delay guys. Im cracking on with stripping it all out the weekend. Gunna take the bumpers and skirts off as i have noticed the arches rotting a bit so have gotta get that done first.
Then im gunna tackle the gearbox.
Then finally strip the dash, carpet and seats out.
Would be nice to get it all done this weekend but not to sure.
Pictures tomorrow or sunday.
Then im gunna tackle the gearbox.
Then finally strip the dash, carpet and seats out.
Would be nice to get it all done this weekend but not to sure.
Pictures tomorrow or sunday.
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Cracked on with stripping her. Although doing so i found what i was hoping i wouldn't. Bits that needed welding.
Inside was think thankfully. Thats one thing knocked off my list to do. Just gotta take the dash and rest out at the weekend.
I attempted taking the body kit off and got stuck after the arch. Its those stupid f**king clips that hold the body kit to the body. I got told you need a special tool to take them out. Anyone know any other way?
Inside was think thankfully. Thats one thing knocked off my list to do. Just gotta take the dash and rest out at the weekend.
I attempted taking the body kit off and got stuck after the arch. Its those stupid f**king clips that hold the body kit to the body. I got told you need a special tool to take them out. Anyone know any other way?
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i ment have a word with them about the gotech system you have and what it can be adapted for lol
and the rust dont look that bad for a D plate ive have H's that we beyond repair lol
and the rust dont look that bad for a D plate ive have H's that we beyond repair lol
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i have just pulled them off before. or a hack saw you'll prob have to bond the kit back on anyway
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Didn't think of that. Ill prob get a saw to it. That should be fun. Could get a bit messy. LOL.
Cheers dude.
I suppose the rot aint that bad. Was just hoping that it would be as simple as get it sprayed and no welding. It'll set us back further now as have to splash out for some welding.
Cheers dude.
I suppose the rot aint that bad. Was just hoping that it would be as simple as get it sprayed and no welding. It'll set us back further now as have to splash out for some welding.
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You dont know any decent welders in the buckinghamshire area by any chance do ya? Could do with all the help i can here. Sooner she's back on the road the better. And i didn't want to concentrate on the engine until i got the body work to mint condition. Underneath too.
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Had a day off work today so thought i'd do a bit before the weekend. Wont be able to do anyhting Sunday cause at santapod. Well looking forward to that.
Anyway here's a couple of pic's.
Still couldn't get the bloddy skirts off. Started to lose me temper with it so i gave up. I couldn't get a hacksaw inbetween the head of the clips and the skirts. Whoever invented these clips should be shot
Anyway here's a couple of pic's.
Still couldn't get the bloddy skirts off. Started to lose me temper with it so i gave up. I couldn't get a hacksaw inbetween the head of the clips and the skirts. Whoever invented these clips should be shot
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Fianlly managed to get the gearbox out followed by what was left of the engine.
Then finished stripping inside the car. Apart from the wires, but im leaving them too someone who knows what they're doing.
Thats probably all thats going to get done for quite a while now.
Until i can afford to get it re-sprayed and undersealed.
Then finished stripping inside the car. Apart from the wires, but im leaving them too someone who knows what they're doing.
Thats probably all thats going to get done for quite a while now.
Until i can afford to get it re-sprayed and undersealed.
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Sorry guys but this is probably the last post im going to put on this year.
Im getting married next year so i've got to start saving for that.
To be honest i'd rather have the wedding after my car's running, but she dont know that.
But if any way i get into some money then ill be able to do both. So i will be posting more pic's. But i cant see that happening.
Cheers for all your comments and views. I will be back next year with big updates. Hopefully.
Im getting married next year so i've got to start saving for that.
To be honest i'd rather have the wedding after my car's running, but she dont know that.
But if any way i get into some money then ill be able to do both. So i will be posting more pic's. But i cant see that happening.
Cheers for all your comments and views. I will be back next year with big updates. Hopefully.
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