My Rs2000 Van Conversion. *Updated 14-03-10 Finshed!

RST · 22-11-2009, 04:43 PM

As above.
Me and my dad started the conversion this weekend. The plan is to convert his old Mk6 rs2000 to in a van.
Here is few pics.
Donor car.

The Van, as we brought it. Mk5 Rs2000 bonnet, bumper and side skirts fitted.

With the new wheels fitted.

After lowering.

How it stands now. The old engine is all ready to come out next weekend when I bring, hoist from work.

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marky_g · 22-11-2009, 04:58 PM

nice mate is the escort rotten or something?

RST · 22-11-2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marky_g

nice mate is the escort rotten or something?

Not to bad. But body is a bit dented up.

J1mbo · 22-11-2009, 06:07 PM

are them wheels dymags you got on that ? have you got centre caps or leaving them open ?

i think it looks the bloomin nuts mate

speedy-tom · 22-11-2009, 06:14 PM

i likle the wheels, could do with a tidy up though,
apart form that its guna be good when its all done

whats the spec of the rs2000 engine? is it complety standard?

mk3_escort · 22-11-2009, 06:16 PM

Great project, keep the pics coming

ashleyt · 22-11-2009, 06:35 PM

good project

Rich_bloor · 22-11-2009, 06:47 PM

i like it

danny_boy699 · 22-11-2009, 07:31 PM

looks great mate. i see some borbets in a pic lol

mercury grey minter · 22-11-2009, 07:55 PM

How did you lower the rear?

mountain1989 · 22-11-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mercury grey minter

How did you lower the rear?

half a ton of sand.

RST · 22-11-2009, 08:16 PM

Thanks for all the comments Cant wait for next weekend now.

J1MBO. Yea they are dymags, I do have some brand new caps from another set i had, but think they look better with out.

Speedy-Tom. Wheels will deffo be going for refurb. Going keep engine pretty standard got induction kit. Magnex Exhaust. (decat) Maybe a Superchip in time.

Dannyboy_699. Yea have four but ones propper smashed. Need to find another one.

Mecrcury Grey Minter. fit rear beam on top on leaf springs. and move brackets for the beam. Can send you pics if needed.

Mountain1989

RST · 22-11-2009, 08:38 PM

The rs2000 Engine

Filter.

Bigger front Disks.

gup · 22-11-2009, 08:44 PM

looking good fella what front brakes you running

danny_boy699 · 22-11-2009, 08:57 PM

ok good luck finding 1 though u mite of been bining them as i need a cap out of 1 for mine

COLEYST200 · 22-11-2009, 09:36 PM

all the best with it mate i did the same as you for a mate with a zetec 1.6 into a van we had the doner car as well . the best way is undo the subframe and lift the car over the motor . and we cut the loom behind the drivers seat and the last thing the tank i just cut the top of the tanks around the sender and rewelded it on top of the van tank to get the pump inside it . it was good fun when we did it

Zetecfiesta · 22-11-2009, 09:50 PM

looks good!

jonny s2 · 23-11-2009, 09:03 AM

good stuff mate,has it had an older mk5 front end fitted, as its an v plate?

speedy-tom · 23-11-2009, 09:26 AM

i will be keeping a eye on this one!
good work and hope you get the engine in all ok with no problems etc..

Glenny Boy · 23-11-2009, 02:54 PM

Top project.I like escort vans.Is the engine in yet.

RST · 23-11-2009, 05:58 PM

Thanks again for comments.
Gup. When dad brought the Rs2000 i changed the discs and pad. and notice it had brackets on the Calipers. I sent Discs to our suppliers, and im pretty sure they said they matched up to Granda Cosworth discs.

Coleyst200. Was also told you can get a fuel tank from a petrol escort van and the sender goes straight in? Need to have a phone about tomorro.

Johny s2. Yea mk5 front. Just needs a bit of a paint up.

Speedy-tom. Cheers mate.

Glenny-boy. Not yet. will strip rs2000 following weekend.

mk1van · 24-11-2009, 12:01 PM

good project...keep the pics coming

luke_rst · 24-11-2009, 01:03 PM

save urself the hassle ive got a mk5 escort rs2000 van for sale mate running 170bhp escort cossie seats etc cand send some pics if anyone intrested

RST · 24-11-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luke_rst

save urself the hassle ive got a mk5 escort rs2000 van for sale mate running 170bhp escort cossie seats etc cand send some pics if anyone intrested

Where would the fun be in that lol. What sort of mods you got to get 170bhp?

luke_rst · 24-11-2009, 06:43 PM

its got uprated ecu custom exaust etc must admit it does go well sounds like a scooby on tickover but lot of hassle along the bulid and a empty wallet by the end

mercury grey minter · 24-11-2009, 07:12 PM

Mecrcury Grey Minter. fit rear beam on top on leaf springs. and move brackets for the beam. Can send you pics if needed.

Pics would be great.Thanks.

RST · 24-11-2009, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mercury grey minter

Mecrcury Grey Minter. fit rear beam on top on leaf springs. and move brackets for the beam. Can send you pics if needed.

Pics would be great.Thanks.

No worrys mate will take some the weekend in the light

RST · 24-11-2009, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luke_rst

its got uprated ecu custom exaust etc must admit it does go well sounds like a scooby on tickover but lot of hassle along the bulid and a empty wallet by the end

sounds good. Any cars will empty your wallet

luke_rst · 24-11-2009, 08:24 PM

check out my album some in there lads

gup · 24-11-2009, 09:35 PM

Gup. When dad brought the Rs2000 i changed the discs and pad. and notice it had brackets on the Calipers. I sent Discs to our suppliers, and im pretty sure they said they matched up to Granda Cosworth discs.

alright fella could you end us a pic when you get the wheel off as i wanna run these brakes on my van

basty · 25-11-2009, 08:03 PM

Nice ride mate!

cheers

escort van s.n · 25-11-2009, 08:50 PM

nice van, keep up good work

RST · 28-11-2009, 09:34 PM

Cheers all. Will post some pics up of rear beam and Front brake tomz.
Took engine out after i finished work today

Twins · 28-11-2009, 10:37 PM

danny_boy699 · 29-11-2009, 09:44 AM

nice work mate, wont be long till the i4 is in

Rob-85 · 29-11-2009, 10:13 AM

Cool project, ill be keeping my eye on this........

RST · 29-11-2009, 06:12 PM

Thanks for comments

Here is a few pics from today.
Took loom and dash out.

Here is a few pics of the front brake adaptors

Here is the beam.

How low it should be

gup · 29-11-2009, 07:08 PM

looking good fella did you actually turn the beam over as thats what it looks like
i just put the leaf springs under the beam instead of on top of it

RST · 29-11-2009, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gup

looking good fella did you actually turn the beam over as thats what it looks like
i just put the leaf springs under the beam instead of on top of it

Cheers mate. Na beam is just on top. But i cut the bracket off and turned it round, to make it more stable.
Will reweld once I get it to the workshop.

steve st220 · 29-11-2009, 08:03 PM

love it mate, looks realy good.

22-11-2009, 04:58 PM	#2
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22-11-2009, 08:16 PM	#12
RST PassionFord Post Whore!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chingford Posts: 3,854	Thanks for all the comments Cant wait for next weekend now. J1MBO. Yea they are dymags, I do have some brand new caps from another set i had, but think they look better with out. Speedy-Tom. Wheels will deffo be going for refurb. Going keep engine pretty standard got induction kit. Magnex Exhaust. (decat) Maybe a Superchip in time. Dannyboy_699. Yea have four but ones propper smashed. Need to find another one. Mecrcury Grey Minter. fit rear beam on top on leaf springs. and move brackets for the beam. Can send you pics if needed. Mountain1989 __________________ http://passionford.com/forum/restora...0-finshed.html Last edited by RST; 22-11-2009 at 08:17 PM.

22-11-2009, 06:14 PM	#5
speedy-tom I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: hornsea Posts: 1,087	i likle the wheels, could do with a tidy up though, apart form that its guna be good when its all done whats the spec of the rs2000 engine? is it complety standard?

22-11-2009, 06:16 PM	#6
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22-11-2009, 06:35 PM	#7
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22-11-2009, 08:38 PM	#13
RST PassionFord Post Whore!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chingford Posts: 3,854	The rs2000 Engine Filter. Bigger front Disks. __________________ http://passionford.com/forum/restora...0-finshed.html

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gup Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Location: romford essex Posts: 1,983	looking good fella what front brakes you running

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23-11-2009, 02:54 PM	#20
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23-11-2009, 05:58 PM	#21
RST PassionFord Post Whore!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chingford Posts: 3,854	Thanks again for comments. Gup. When dad brought the Rs2000 i changed the discs and pad. and notice it had brackets on the Calipers. I sent Discs to our suppliers, and im pretty sure they said they matched up to Granda Cosworth discs. Coleyst200. Was also told you can get a fuel tank from a petrol escort van and the sender goes straight in? Need to have a phone about tomorro. Johny s2. Yea mk5 front. Just needs a bit of a paint up. Speedy-tom. Cheers mate. Glenny-boy. Not yet. will strip rs2000 following weekend. __________________ http://passionford.com/forum/restora...0-finshed.html

24-11-2009, 12:01 PM	#22
mk1van Virgin Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: wicklow, ireland Posts: 6	good project...keep the pics coming

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luke_rst Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: london Posts: 84	save urself the hassle ive got a mk5 escort rs2000 van for sale mate running 170bhp escort cossie seats etc cand send some pics if anyone intrested

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luke_rst Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: london Posts: 84	its got uprated ecu custom exaust etc must admit it does go well sounds like a scooby on tickover but lot of hassle along the bulid and a empty wallet by the end

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gup Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Location: romford essex Posts: 1,983	Gup. When dad brought the Rs2000 i changed the discs and pad. and notice it had brackets on the Calipers. I sent Discs to our suppliers, and im pretty sure they said they matched up to Granda Cosworth discs. alright fella could you end us a pic when you get the wheel off as i wanna run these brakes on my van

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29-11-2009, 06:12 PM	#37
RST PassionFord Post Whore!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chingford Posts: 3,854	Thanks for comments Here is a few pics from today. Took loom and dash out. Here is a few pics of the front brake adaptors Here is the beam. How low it should be __________________ http://passionford.com/forum/restora...0-finshed.html

29-11-2009, 07:08 PM	#38
gup Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Location: romford essex Posts: 1,983	looking good fella did you actually turn the beam over as thats what it looks like i just put the leaf springs under the beam instead of on top of it

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