AG Focus Cosworth Project (8/3/10 - diff pics) - Page 4

rst-g · 06-09-2009, 04:48 PM

do you have any luck with black focus's

cant wait to see your plans for this!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Benni · 06-09-2009, 05:15 PM

You should put the Focus RS arches on. Made a massive difference to Ian's Focos.

Benni.

focus 4x4 · 06-09-2009, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benni

You should put the Focus RS arches on. Made a massive difference to Ian's Focos.

Benni.

The arches will be on there soon enough......

Sorry to see the engine let go mate.

COCHYN · 06-09-2009, 06:53 PM

Nope, not gonna put RS arches on because there's no need. Adjusted the coilovers enough and trimmed the chassis leg and its perfect, don't really wanna go RS lookalike with this one. No offence to others that have done it, but I just don't wanna go the same route

But as I said, engine has not let go, only the oil pump. That was the knocking sound on cylinder 1 because it sits right underneath it. But touch wood, everything else looks in good shape. But will still uprate a few bits n' pieces as a matter of cause

blacknlow · 07-09-2009, 01:22 PM

you are one lucky redhead bastard mate!

hope i can have a ride in it when you come over to my place

nugnah · 07-09-2009, 01:35 PM

Cochyn, I have the magazine featuring your black focus, if you don't have it let me know and I will scan it and put the pics on here for you.

cheers Jason

cootsie · 07-09-2009, 01:48 PM

Not another Black one my little welsh Gekko......

Look forward to seeing it all ready to go COCHYN

Glenny Boy · 07-09-2009, 02:17 PM

Bloody hell mate im gutted for you.At least you can put your touch on it now.

cosmagedon · 07-09-2009, 05:43 PM

Theres something about black cosworths in north wales, My escos was only on the road for 6 hours after i mot and taxed it before i had to rebuild it

Will it be at the next rsoc meet? thats the last time mine will be on the road before i take it off for winter.

blacky. · 07-09-2009, 07:01 PM

crack on boy o

after the chat today you know where we are if you need anything

you need it back together so you can get up here lol

COCHYN · 07-09-2009, 09:13 PM

Already on the mend boyo

John Coles is pretty much the master up this end with Cossie's, so he's graciously giving up some of his time with the 3dr to help me build the engine in the next couple of weeks. But you know I can count on you and Wenny matey

Its gonna be a mad one!

e30cossie · 07-09-2009, 10:16 PM

Very nice car. I remember it on ebay a while ago and wondered where it went. Can I ask how much you paid ? Keep up the good work.

Oh no, after reading this makes me want a rwd focus again. Next month I was about to start my e30 cosworth project as I now have all the bits. I always say to my friends I would change my plans tomorrow if a rolling shell focus cosworth came along.

dingla rs · 07-09-2009, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e30cossie

Very nice car. I remember it on ebay a while ago and wondered where it went. Can I ask how much you paid ? Keep up the good work.

Oh no, after reading this makes me want a rwd focus again. Next month I was about to start my e30 cosworth project as I now have all the bits. I always say to my friends I would change my plans tomorrow if a rolling shell focus cosworth came along.

there some one on hear selling one mate cossiecrazy

COCHYN · 08-09-2009, 02:07 PM

Update!

Spoke to John earlier and the engine's appart. Cylinders look good as do the pistons, a bit of wear on bearings on number 4. So sending the crank away for a polish and then crack on with putting it back together. Well chuffed so far!

COCHYN · 21-09-2009, 10:59 AM

Update!

Freshly honed and painted block, polished crank and skimmed head. As John Coles tells me, I've come off as a bit jammy with the oil pump failure, because the majority of the engine was not damaged...woop woop!

So replacing near enough every part anyway as a matter of course, can't wait!

Probably a gearbox rebuild very soon, whine's like a bitch in 4th

massivewangers · 21-09-2009, 12:03 PM

Welcome to the world of Cossie ownership hey?!

COCHYN · 21-09-2009, 12:10 PM

Considering how many parts are still mint after a failing component, I'm liking them more than Zetecs!

dingla rs · 21-09-2009, 01:44 PM

get sum pics the bay with engine out m8, shuda been going paint shop while its out 2

COCHYN · 21-09-2009, 02:02 PM

Nah mate, engine bay is mint, not done any miles since being built

dingla rs · 21-09-2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COCHYN

Nah mate, engine bay is mint, not done any miles since being built

didnt mean paint engine bay ment the rest while engine out an ur not useing da car lol

Glenny Boy · 21-09-2009, 02:38 PM

Or well at least the engine is ok.They are a good strong engine.

COCHYN · 21-09-2009, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dingla rs

didnt mean paint engine bay ment the rest while engine out an ur not useing da car lol

I would, but the bodyshop is a few miles away, not gonna push it

But yeah, will sort small issues with the bodywork when she's on the road. More concerned with the mechanical bits at the mo, bodywork is easy

Twins · 21-09-2009, 04:50 PM

Good progress on the engine ,at least you know its done right when its back in

COCHYN · 21-09-2009, 05:15 PM

Hell yeah

Also modified a section on the block to add an alternator drop bracket and John's going to add a boss to the sump for a more accurate oil return for the breather.

Richie. · 22-09-2009, 09:42 AM

Nice new project mate

Bad news about oil pump, but at least not too much damage and already on the mend

COCHYN · 23-09-2009, 12:51 PM

Too right, can't have a better outcome than this really with a shafted oil pump. Hopefully back together and in the car next weekend

COCHYN · 03-10-2009, 05:36 PM

Update 3/10/09

John and I did a bit more work on the engine and car today. After stripping the entire head and leaving to soak in a bath of petrol, she was cleaned up and air lined dry before having new seals fitted and the valves lapped. The block had a few bits fitted, but majority of the work will happen mid this week when one or two parts arrive to finish the whole engine off

EXCITEMENT!!!

So hopefully we'll fit it and start the running in process when I get some time off from work.

Also fitted the bush to the bottom of the steering column, since the steering was a "little" shakey

but there's still another part to fit to the column before we're happy.

Crap pics, but you get the jist. Empty engine bay...

Block with alternator drop bracket added...

New engine mounts...

carlo · 03-10-2009, 05:42 PM

About time we got a update

if your not going msd coil pack just yet get a grpA coil at least

COCHYN · 03-10-2009, 05:53 PM

Nah deffo going coilpack bud, John's already got the pack and leads ready for me. Just need a few other little bits. But going to run it in and have a little bit of fun to start with. Also upgrading a few other bits like blanking off the pipe on the rocker cover and welding a boss to the sump to start off with, by fitting a proper oil breather system that works. Alternator drop bracket and various other bits. Hope to be complete mid week

carlo · 03-10-2009, 06:12 PM

Breather is a good idea as well mate get another rocker cover for it on your travels! coil pack is the way forward. Nice to see your getting on with it

nugnah · 03-10-2009, 07:33 PM

maybe a silly question, but which part of the focus loom is left, ie is the focus ecu still plugged in etc and is the cossie master cylinder wired up.

cheers jason

COCHYN · 03-10-2009, 09:09 PM

Yup, 2WD Cossie master cylinder. Management wise, according to Fraser @ Prometheus who did the loom, she's running on a modified Pectel loom for all the usual Cosworth running gear including the Cossie ECU, but it's been adapted to the standard Focus interior loom i.e. lights, brake lights, reverse light etc. and a custom loom for the Stack dash and other dials.

J1mbo · 03-10-2009, 09:57 PM

just had a flick through, love it mate ! i like the standard focus body on the wheels really looks the nuts

COCHYN · 04-10-2009, 09:24 AM

Yeah mate, might downsize to 17's though, so if anyone wants to swap their 8x17 RL7's for 8x18's let me know

COCHYN · 10-10-2009, 09:38 PM

Bottom end all torqued up and ready for the head. But thanks to f*cking Royal Snail, we're missing an oil pump gasket and collets to finish the head. Otherwise it would all be built and ready to fit into the car on Monday

Never mind, still enough excitement left, but deffo this week she'll be up and running....hopefully

Richie. · 10-10-2009, 09:53 PM

Looking good mate

carlo · 10-10-2009, 10:06 PM

Nice one mate

rst-g · 10-10-2009, 10:45 PM

rapid

COLEYST200 · 10-10-2009, 11:06 PM

you just going to run standerd cams then mate in it when its all bake togever

macca33 · 11-10-2009, 12:58 AM

Your doing some job there..

Better than i did

06-09-2009, 05:15 PM	#122
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06-09-2009, 06:53 PM	#124
COCHYN Ginger Welsh Boy Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Wales Posts: 4,068	Nope, not gonna put RS arches on because there's no need. Adjusted the coilovers enough and trimmed the chassis leg and its perfect, don't really wanna go RS lookalike with this one. No offence to others that have done it, but I just don't wanna go the same route But as I said, engine has not let go, only the oil pump. That was the knocking sound on cylinder 1 because it sits right underneath it. But touch wood, everything else looks in good shape. But will still uprate a few bits n' pieces as a matter of cause __________________ Focus Cosworth Projecthttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...7-10-09-a.html Focus RS Toyhttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...on-the-go.html Last edited by COCHYN; 06-09-2009 at 06:54 PM.

07-09-2009, 01:22 PM	#125
blacknlow HRVATSKI PONOS! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: olten - switzerland Posts: 59	you are one lucky redhead bastard mate! hope i can have a ride in it when you come over to my place __________________ focus RS no. 1245 / 2002 focus 2.0 16V zetec

07-09-2009, 01:48 PM	#127
cootsie Part of the Furniture Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 162	Not another Black one my little welsh Gekko...... Look forward to seeing it all ready to go COCHYN __________________

07-09-2009, 02:17 PM	#128
Glenny Boy 15K+ Super Poster!! Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Darlington county durham Posts: 15,573	Bloody hell mate im gutted for you.At least you can put your touch on it now. __________________ SCOTCH CORNER ALL FORD MEETS IN THE NORTH EAST/NORTH YORKSHIRE,PM FOR DETAILS

07-09-2009, 01:35 PM	#126
nugnah Regular Contributor Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: cardiff Posts: 284	Cochyn, I have the magazine featuring your black focus, if you don't have it let me know and I will scan it and put the pics on here for you. cheers Jason

07-09-2009, 05:43 PM	#129
cosmagedon Part of the Furniture Trader Score: (1) Join Date: May 2004 Location: N.Wales Posts: 153	Theres something about black cosworths in north wales, My escos was only on the road for 6 hours after i mot and taxed it before i had to rebuild it Will it be at the next rsoc meet? thats the last time mine will be on the road before i take it off for winter.

07-09-2009, 07:01 PM	#130
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07-09-2009, 09:13 PM	#131
COCHYN Ginger Welsh Boy Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Wales Posts: 4,068	Already on the mend boyo John Coles is pretty much the master up this end with Cossie's, so he's graciously giving up some of his time with the 3dr to help me build the engine in the next couple of weeks. But you know I can count on you and Wenny matey Its gonna be a mad one! __________________ Focus Cosworth Projecthttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...7-10-09-a.html Focus RS Toyhttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...on-the-go.html

07-09-2009, 10:16 PM	#132
e30cossie PassionFord Regular Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: bedfordshire Posts: 394	Very nice car. I remember it on ebay a while ago and wondered where it went. Can I ask how much you paid ? Keep up the good work. Oh no, after reading this makes me want a rwd focus again. Next month I was about to start my e30 cosworth project as I now have all the bits. I always say to my friends I would change my plans tomorrow if a rolling shell focus cosworth came along.

08-09-2009, 02:07 PM	#134
COCHYN Ginger Welsh Boy Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Wales Posts: 4,068	Update! Spoke to John earlier and the engine's appart. Cylinders look good as do the pistons, a bit of wear on bearings on number 4. So sending the crank away for a polish and then crack on with putting it back together. Well chuffed so far! __________________ Focus Cosworth Projecthttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...7-10-09-a.html Focus RS Toyhttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...on-the-go.html

21-09-2009, 10:59 AM	#135
COCHYN Ginger Welsh Boy Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Wales Posts: 4,068	Update! Freshly honed and painted block, polished crank and skimmed head. As John Coles tells me, I've come off as a bit jammy with the oil pump failure, because the majority of the engine was not damaged...woop woop! So replacing near enough every part anyway as a matter of course, can't wait! Probably a gearbox rebuild very soon, whine's like a bitch in 4th __________________ Focus Cosworth Projecthttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...7-10-09-a.html Focus RS Toyhttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...on-the-go.html

21-09-2009, 12:03 PM	#136
massivewangers I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford Drives: Volvo 850 T-5 Posts: 1,007	Welcome to the world of Cossie ownership hey?! __________________ Q. What's the difference between a Saxo and a porcupine? A. The pricks are on the outside of a porcupine.

21-09-2009, 12:10 PM	#137
COCHYN Ginger Welsh Boy Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Wales Posts: 4,068	Considering how many parts are still mint after a failing component, I'm liking them more than Zetecs! __________________ Focus Cosworth Projecthttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...7-10-09-a.html Focus RS Toyhttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...on-the-go.html

21-09-2009, 01:44 PM	#138
dingla rs Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: catterick/sunny yorkshire Posts: 1,518	get sum pics the bay with engine out m8, shuda been going paint shop while its out 2

21-09-2009, 02:02 PM	#139
COCHYN Ginger Welsh Boy Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Wales Posts: 4,068	Nah mate, engine bay is mint, not done any miles since being built __________________ Focus Cosworth Projecthttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...7-10-09-a.html Focus RS Toyhttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...on-the-go.html

21-09-2009, 02:38 PM	#141
Glenny Boy 15K+ Super Poster!! Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Darlington county durham Posts: 15,573	Or well at least the engine is ok.They are a good strong engine. __________________ SCOTCH CORNER ALL FORD MEETS IN THE NORTH EAST/NORTH YORKSHIRE,PM FOR DETAILS

21-09-2009, 04:50 PM	#143
Twins 10K+ Poster!! Trader Score: (7) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ESSEX Posts: 12,504	Good progress on the engine ,at least you know its done right when its back in __________________

21-09-2009, 05:15 PM	#144
COCHYN Ginger Welsh Boy Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Wales Posts: 4,068	Hell yeah Also modified a section on the block to add an alternator drop bracket and John's going to add a boss to the sump for a more accurate oil return for the breather. __________________ Focus Cosworth Projecthttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...7-10-09-a.html Focus RS Toyhttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...on-the-go.html

22-09-2009, 09:42 AM	#145
Richie. aka Turbosailorboy Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Under the water.... .......in a nuclear submarine Posts: 4,792	Nice new project mate Bad news about oil pump, but at least not too much damage and already on the mend __________________ www.adrenalinerace.com www.reyland.co.uk www.randbmotorsport.co.uk 909sport ~ For all your braking and Suspention needs ~ Contact NUTs RuS for any questions or enquirys.

23-09-2009, 12:51 PM	#146
COCHYN Ginger Welsh Boy Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Wales Posts: 4,068	Too right, can't have a better outcome than this really with a shafted oil pump. Hopefully back together and in the car next weekend __________________ Focus Cosworth Projecthttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...7-10-09-a.html Focus RS Toyhttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...on-the-go.html

03-10-2009, 05:36 PM	#147
COCHYN Ginger Welsh Boy Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Wales Posts: 4,068	Update 3/10/09 John and I did a bit more work on the engine and car today. After stripping the entire head and leaving to soak in a bath of petrol, she was cleaned up and air lined dry before having new seals fitted and the valves lapped. The block had a few bits fitted, but majority of the work will happen mid this week when one or two parts arrive to finish the whole engine off EXCITEMENT!!! So hopefully we'll fit it and start the running in process when I get some time off from work. Also fitted the bush to the bottom of the steering column, since the steering was a "little" shakey but there's still another part to fit to the column before we're happy. Crap pics, but you get the jist. Empty engine bay... Block with alternator drop bracket added... New engine mounts... __________________ Focus Cosworth Projecthttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...7-10-09-a.html Focus RS Toyhttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...on-the-go.html Last edited by COCHYN; 03-10-2009 at 05:38 PM.

03-10-2009, 05:42 PM	#148
carlo 10K+ Poster!! Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ayrshire (the bronx) Posts: 12,100	About time we got a update if your not going msd coil pack just yet get a grpA coil at least __________________ www.andrewgallacher.com = now mot testing station 01563 537 145 ps3 game tag carlo-ktm

03-10-2009, 05:53 PM	#149
COCHYN Ginger Welsh Boy Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Wales Posts: 4,068	Nah deffo going coilpack bud, John's already got the pack and leads ready for me. Just need a few other little bits. But going to run it in and have a little bit of fun to start with. Also upgrading a few other bits like blanking off the pipe on the rocker cover and welding a boss to the sump to start off with, by fitting a proper oil breather system that works. Alternator drop bracket and various other bits. Hope to be complete mid week __________________ Focus Cosworth Projecthttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...7-10-09-a.html Focus RS Toyhttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...on-the-go.html

03-10-2009, 06:12 PM	#150
carlo 10K+ Poster!! Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ayrshire (the bronx) Posts: 12,100	Breather is a good idea as well mate get another rocker cover for it on your travels! coil pack is the way forward. Nice to see your getting on with it __________________ www.andrewgallacher.com = now mot testing station 01563 537 145 ps3 game tag carlo-ktm

03-10-2009, 07:33 PM	#151
nugnah Regular Contributor Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: cardiff Posts: 284	maybe a silly question, but which part of the focus loom is left, ie is the focus ecu still plugged in etc and is the cossie master cylinder wired up. cheers jason

03-10-2009, 09:09 PM	#152
COCHYN Ginger Welsh Boy Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Wales Posts: 4,068	Yup, 2WD Cossie master cylinder. Management wise, according to Fraser @ Prometheus who did the loom, she's running on a modified Pectel loom for all the usual Cosworth running gear including the Cossie ECU, but it's been adapted to the standard Focus interior loom i.e. lights, brake lights, reverse light etc. and a custom loom for the Stack dash and other dials. __________________ Focus Cosworth Projecthttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...7-10-09-a.html Focus RS Toyhttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...on-the-go.html

04-10-2009, 09:24 AM	#154
COCHYN Ginger Welsh Boy Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Wales Posts: 4,068	Yeah mate, might downsize to 17's though, so if anyone wants to swap their 8x17 RL7's for 8x18's let me know __________________ Focus Cosworth Projecthttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...7-10-09-a.html Focus RS Toyhttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...on-the-go.html

10-10-2009, 09:38 PM	#155
COCHYN Ginger Welsh Boy Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Wales Posts: 4,068	Bottom end all torqued up and ready for the head. But thanks to fcking Royal Snail, we're missing an oil pump gasket and collets to finish the head. Otherwise it would all be built and ready to fit into the car on Monday Never mind, still enough excitement left, but deffo this week she'll be up and running....hopefully __________________ Focus Cosworth Projecthttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...7-10-09-a.html Focus RS Toy*http://passionford.com/forum/restora...on-the-go.html

10-10-2009, 09:53 PM	#156
Richie. aka Turbosailorboy Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Under the water.... .......in a nuclear submarine Posts: 4,792	Looking good mate __________________ www.adrenalinerace.com www.reyland.co.uk www.randbmotorsport.co.uk 909sport ~ For all your braking and Suspention needs ~ Contact NUTs RuS for any questions or enquirys.

10-10-2009, 10:06 PM	#157
carlo 10K+ Poster!! Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ayrshire (the bronx) Posts: 12,100	Nice one mate __________________ www.andrewgallacher.com = now mot testing station 01563 537 145 ps3 game tag carlo-ktm

10-10-2009, 10:45 PM	#158
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10-10-2009, 11:06 PM	#159
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11-10-2009, 12:58 AM	#160
macca33 Regular Contributor Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: N Ireland Posts: 234	Your doing some job there.. Better than i did __________________

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