Escort Bonus RS Conversion | Time For An Update 22/06/15
15-03-2009, 12:21 PM
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Escort Bonus RS Conversion | Update | 18/08/18
hey all hope your all well. i just sat down at my pc after a long day of fitting my new engine. before i carry on i would just like 2 give a MASSIVE thank you to darryl (rsfido_1989) for going out of his way to come down and help fit the engine (well he pretty much did most of it but i tried to help out where i could 
)
ok so back to mine and darryl's day...
darryl turned up to my house nice and early..got the car out and started taking out the old engine pretty much straight away
i had already taken out stuff like the rad, piping, air intake after we got stuck into it the car pretty much looked like this..
head off ...check the oil lol
the damage from the old engine...
pulled out the crane!
lining it up and stuff
old engine out!
original ford parts...loool
off to get the new engine
new engine in and slowly putting everything back together
novelty horn
random stuff
badly needs a wash!!!
most stuff back in
a sight for sore eyes..
pretty much done!
my car used to have morettes on them...but i didnt like the look of them so out came the angle grinder
radiator in ...ignore the wire holding the bumper lol!
final tinkering and bonnet back on
ready to go!!
whilst youve bin reading this thread i just want you to keep in mind that this is my first car and as much as i would like an rs turbo i cant for now because of insurance, being a student and other factors. the engine was replaced with a 1.3litre engine [same as what it was before] this is my first car and im still learning so be nice!
after all its still a ford at the end of the day
once again i just want to thank darryl for the enormous amount of time and effort he put into helping me out!
thers still a few things that i need to get before i start driving it again because its still not quite right...ned exhaust and new headgasket, spark plugs, oil change but that stuff can wait a day or two..im bloody shattered!
)ok so back to mine and darryl's day...
darryl turned up to my house nice and early..got the car out and started taking out the old engine pretty much straight away
i had already taken out stuff like the rad, piping, air intake after we got stuck into it the car pretty much looked like this..
head off ...check the oil lol
the damage from the old engine...
pulled out the crane!
lining it up and stuff
old engine out!
original ford parts...loool
off to get the new engine
new engine in and slowly putting everything back together
novelty horn
random stuff
badly needs a wash!!!
most stuff back in
a sight for sore eyes..
pretty much done!
my car used to have morettes on them...but i didnt like the look of them so out came the angle grinder
radiator in ...ignore the wire holding the bumper lol!
final tinkering and bonnet back on
ready to go!!
whilst youve bin reading this thread i just want you to keep in mind that this is my first car and as much as i would like an rs turbo i cant for now because of insurance, being a student and other factors. the engine was replaced with a 1.3litre engine [same as what it was before] this is my first car and im still learning so be nice!
after all its still a ford at the end of the day
once again i just want to thank darryl for the enormous amount of time and effort he put into helping me out!
thers still a few things that i need to get before i start driving it again because its still not quite right...ned exhaust and new headgasket, spark plugs, oil change but that stuff can wait a day or two..im bloody shattered!
Last edited by tejy; 18-08-2018 at 02:28 PM. Reason: update..
15-03-2009, 12:25 PM
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My Escort Bonus RS Turbo Engine Conversion Finished!!! Pics Inside! 10/10/2010
well im 19 [soon to be 20]..insurance is a killer and i do alot of motorway miles travelling back and forth from uni to home so no point of a rs engine yet..and i just wanted something 2 learn from.
im going to halfords to get head gasket set and bolts so updates soon!
im going to halfords to get head gasket set and bolts so updates soon!
Last edited by tejy; 10-10-2010 at 07:42 PM.
15-03-2009, 01:21 PM
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Good job on changing the engine, i did the same with my old car. used the same hoist to, there not nice to work with lol.
The HCS engine is simple to work on, good luck with the rest of it
The HCS engine is simple to work on, good luck with the rest of it
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15-03-2009, 03:15 PM
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I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
like i said tho spend the pennies you saved to buy them gaskets. invest the money into it and you will gain some very good experiance while doing so,.. its the same way i learned to do everything
15-03-2009, 11:02 PM
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okay well today like advised i went and brought a head gasket set...yesterday the engine was running okayish..just needed a exhaust gasket set
pics...
new head gasket set and spark plugs ... the head bolts were special order so im going to have to pick them up tommorrow
off came the air intake and manifold
looking a bit rusty but nevermind
old spark plugs looking oily
i forgot to take a pic of the shiny new spark plugs but im guessing u know what they look like lol
exhaust gasket on!
i was about to do a head gasket change too but i got too excited so i put everything back together, started the engine and away i went!
my escort is idling perfect now, doesnt cut out like how it was doing yesterday. the pickup compared to the old engine is wayyyyy quicker [i know its a 1.3l but i can tell the difference )
spent most the day driving it around just to see if there were any more engine problems and its atually running fine. i went to my mates work place at comet after they got off..me and 2 of my mates had a little drag race down the car park....i was up against a corsa and a polo...I WON :d :d :d :d
suprisingly lots of my mates colleagues are into cars (well all of them) ...they wer laughing at my bumper because its really tatty..and just thought i was running a crappy car...but i showed them all up!!!!!
im going to treat this engine with LOADS of care not abuse it like i did with the old one.
by the way thanks for the comments and support!!
il have more updates soon!
pics...
new head gasket set and spark plugs ... the head bolts were special order so im going to have to pick them up tommorrow
off came the air intake and manifold
looking a bit rusty but nevermind
old spark plugs looking oily
i forgot to take a pic of the shiny new spark plugs but im guessing u know what they look like lol
exhaust gasket on!
i was about to do a head gasket change too but i got too excited so i put everything back together, started the engine and away i went!
my escort is idling perfect now, doesnt cut out like how it was doing yesterday. the pickup compared to the old engine is wayyyyy quicker [i know its a 1.3l but i can tell the difference
)spent most the day driving it around just to see if there were any more engine problems and its atually running fine. i went to my mates work place at comet after they got off..me and 2 of my mates had a little drag race down the car park....i was up against a corsa and a polo...I WON :d :d :d :d
suprisingly lots of my mates colleagues are into cars (well all of them) ...they wer laughing at my bumper because its really tatty..and just thought i was running a crappy car...but i showed them all up!!!!!
im going to treat this engine with LOADS of care not abuse it like i did with the old one.
by the way thanks for the comments and support!!
il have more updates soon!
16-03-2009, 05:58 PM
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I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
well done mate.. what did i tell ya!
yeh have to use a rachet as iv lent it to that many people the handle has gone missing lol owell keeps ya arms toned hehe
yeh have to use a rachet as iv lent it to that many people the handle has gone missing lol owell keeps ya arms toned hehe
16-03-2009, 07:13 PM
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got my bumpers 2day. the car drove to essex and back...120miles 
and not a single problem. the backbox has fallen off so im gna havta get that sorted because its proper scraping whenever i go over humps. gave the car a wash and put the new bumpers on..il upload pics later im goin out 4 my mates birthday tonite il take some then!
the bumpers are going to need a respray but for now it can wait.
and not a single problem. the backbox has fallen off so im gna havta get that sorted because its proper scraping whenever i go over humps. gave the car a wash and put the new bumpers on..il upload pics later im goin out 4 my mates birthday tonite il take some then!the bumpers are going to need a respray but for now it can wait.
19-03-2009, 06:33 PM
#24
updates..
well im back at uni..monday i pickd up my bumpers from essex from joe (mixja) and after a nice wash this is how my escort is looking!
the old bumperrr looking yuk
rust free!
nice arty shot
front view
ass
front
my bonnet is atually like really rusty from the underside so im going to get a new one of them, and eventually get the new bumpers resprayed because the paint is like peeling off etc..
and before someone points out yes i know the decal on the front bumper says pipercams and i dont have pipercams but they were on the bumper when i got them! lol
well im back at uni..monday i pickd up my bumpers from essex from joe (mixja) and after a nice wash this is how my escort is looking!
the old bumperrr looking yuk
rust free!
nice arty shot
front view
ass
front
my bonnet is atually like really rusty from the underside so im going to get a new one of them, and eventually get the new bumpers resprayed because the paint is like peeling off etc..
and before someone points out yes i know the decal on the front bumper says pipercams and i dont have pipercams but they were on the bumper when i got them! lol
Last edited by tejy; 19-03-2009 at 06:34 PM.
19-11-2009, 11:26 PM
#28
Hey all I'm back with some updates havent posted anything for a while but that doesnt mean i havent been busy!!
It all started off with me wanting to respray the side skirts and bumpers because they were in terrible condition...
Borrowed a frends compressor and the end result was pretty sweet
so then i got a bit excited and got a bit carried away..
so i started prepping the bumpers
but ended up doing the entire car
i had passed the point of no return by now!!
i had spoken to loads of people for advice i had my mate help me out for this respray i was on a reaaaaaaaly tight budget..couldnt afford to pay someone like a grand to respray my car for me. this was something i wanted to experience so we sheeted up the garage and started respraying it
i have never done any kind of respray before in my life i learnt by watching videos on youtube and reading forums and of course google!
the finished result..
i was in shock at how good the finish was. the worst my car has ever bin looking was like this..
this is how it looked when i brought it
and this is how it looked december 2008
but summer 2009 this is the finished version
It all started off with me wanting to respray the side skirts and bumpers because they were in terrible condition...
Borrowed a frends compressor and the end result was pretty sweet
so then i got a bit excited and got a bit carried away..
so i started prepping the bumpers
but ended up doing the entire car
i had passed the point of no return by now!!
i had spoken to loads of people for advice i had my mate help me out for this respray i was on a reaaaaaaaly tight budget..couldnt afford to pay someone like a grand to respray my car for me. this was something i wanted to experience so we sheeted up the garage and started respraying it
i have never done any kind of respray before in my life i learnt by watching videos on youtube and reading forums and of course google!
the finished result..
i was in shock at how good the finish was. the worst my car has ever bin looking was like this..
this is how it looked when i brought it
and this is how it looked december 2008
but summer 2009 this is the finished version
Last edited by tejy; 19-11-2009 at 11:27 PM.
19-11-2009, 11:30 PM
#29
ive never resprayed nothing, practised on my side skirts and then did the rest of my car confidently. thers no drips etc ive shown it to professional sprayer and he was shocked that i did the entire car as a first attempt!
19-11-2009, 11:41 PM
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if you dont mind me asking what type of paint did you use? 2k? and what compressor and spray gun did you use? I'm getting into this my self and would love to have a bash..
19-11-2009, 11:47 PM
#31
yep i got some close up pics only a few though...
im not quite sure what make the compressor make is il find out and let you know.
i used mipa 2k paint it cost me £150 including all the hardners/thinners etc.
the shop that i the spray gun from ad cheap ones starting at 25quid the one i used cost me about 35quid!
im not quite sure what make the compressor make is il find out and let you know.
i used mipa 2k paint it cost me £150 including all the hardners/thinners etc.
the shop that i the spray gun from ad cheap ones starting at 25quid the one i used cost me about 35quid!
20-11-2009, 01:26 AM
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20-11-2009, 03:11 AM
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just uploaded some pics .. will post all of them tomorrow..but heres a few more for now
pics of the garage where i resprayed my car
i ran out of roll the majority of the garage was covered so i rest the left of it...lazy me
new shocks sprayed them up old ones were terrible
standard rs turbo shocks won thm off ebay for £20!
old shocks in place
primered the new ones up
new shocks against old ones
new shocks fitted!!
more pics will be added tommorw im tired now so goodnight everyone
pics of the garage where i resprayed my car
i ran out of roll the majority of the garage was covered so i rest the left of it...lazy me
new shocks sprayed them up old ones were terrible
standard rs turbo shocks won thm off ebay for £20!
old shocks in place
primered the new ones up
new shocks against old ones
new shocks fitted!!
more pics will be added tommorw im tired now so goodnight everyone