Neil's Mercury grey sapphire Cosworth (New pics Updated 18th may)

nuttynil · 19-06-2010, 02:09 PM

Hi i thought it was about time i started a thread about my sapphire cosworth that i got in early 1993 .I bought it stolen recoverd the engine had thrown a rod and the locks were broken .Sorry about the poor quality pictures but they are old.

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Glenn_ · 20-06-2010, 08:29 AM

Looks nice have you anymore pics.

Portugal · 20-06-2010, 10:50 AM

a lot to do!

nuttynil · 20-06-2010, 09:39 PM

So got the car in the garage and took the engine out which was pretty easy as back in 93 i was only 24 and been round a few garages and by then had allways done my own engine changes ,i think by then was on my 4th mk1 mexico 1 rs1600 ,harrier ,sunbeam lotus and i had blew the beans out of the enginesand changed them etc ...

Excuse the pose lol.

stembo21 · 20-06-2010, 09:45 PM

more pics

nuttynil · 23-06-2010, 08:39 PM

Some old pics of an empty engine bay .........pretty boring

nuttynil · 23-06-2010, 08:43 PM

Pics of the original engine on the bench the block pistons crank all scrap and the rods ,well one did go thru the side of the block ,most of the head was ok.Check out the keep tidy sighn it never worked lol.

Rollin Rides · 24-06-2010, 06:29 AM

more pics!!!!

bad boy rs · 24-06-2010, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rollin Rides

more pics!!!!

Rollin Rides · 24-06-2010, 06:40 AM

Got to love a mercury grey minter

nuttynil · 24-06-2010, 02:45 PM

So the bottom end was scrap ,what shall i do about the engine build a strong engine that will take a fair amout of upgrades yes i did ,a friend of mine introduced me to a guy called jo who had a little workshop in a small town in essex called Maldon me and my mates later renamed it cosworth land ..

focusjames · 24-06-2010, 03:18 PM

very nice mate

nuttynil · 27-06-2010, 09:13 PM

I needed to buy a new crank so i bought this one which had been knife-edged ,wish i had better pics because this was a work of art.

Here is a pic of the crank in the washtank.

nuttynil · 28-06-2010, 09:25 PM

SO the engine ingredients me and jo stevens chose are 2wd head ported and polished std valves all cleaned new followers springs bd 10 cams exhaust and inlet vernier pulleys,block 200 wire rung ,grp a gaskets new escort cossy pistons rs500 rods arp uprated bolts thru out windage tray gated sump tray grp a uprated pump,knife-edged crank ,new water pump ,belts ,everything cleaned blasted painted ,ap paddle clutch ,3bar map ,greys,turbo was a cross between a t3 2wd and a 4x4 one so that would be t34 right or wrong ..map to suit.......so there goes prob some more but forgot .......Neil

nuttynil · 28-06-2010, 09:39 PM

So now to some of the bodywork which was done by a couple of good mates who had there own workshop where after there full time jobs as sprayers they done there private work .The lock holes were damaged so could not be repaired so i got another pair for £40 back in 93 parts for sierras were in abundance then so here are some pics of the car being sprayed ,everything was painted except the roof ............

nuttynil · 29-06-2010, 10:11 PM

Some more pics as the base was being sprayed on ....

nuttynil · 30-06-2010, 01:59 PM

Some more of the paint job

nuttynil · 01-07-2010, 08:50 PM

Getting based up ,some more pics

scottyrs · 01-07-2010, 08:53 PM

looks good this ill be watching it closely

nuttynil · 01-07-2010, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottyrs

looks good this ill be watching it closely

Cheers scotty try get some more pics up ............

nuttynil · 05-07-2010, 03:22 PM

Now the paintwork done i fitted the whole car up put some 4x4 leather including dash the car then went to bluesprint to have the engine fitted up .....

leather

nuttynil · 05-07-2010, 03:31 PM

A few more pics had some issues with the engine when first run due to a sticky pressure relief valve in the oil pump but joe sorted it out straight away with a new pump ...

Kam B · 05-07-2010, 03:34 PM

Stunning look how fresh and crease free the leather is

Love these type of old school pics

What was it like owning a cosworth from those times mate? You must have a cossie story or two to tell

nuttynil · 05-07-2010, 05:15 PM

It was good there was loads of 3drs sapphires rs turbos around some good cars most were std trim you would see a lot of faces driving boggo std sapphires and then normal family types just doing the shopping in them hence prob alot got stolen especially from lakeside
I remember one little race i had think it was on the a414 near maldon joe stevens had a 2wd graphite cosworth with the nimber plate 100 one on it think it was running about 480bhp at the time considering mine was about 330bhp we had a burn up me thinking mine was quick until his one just eat it up big flames out of his exhaust and he was gone by the time i was in 2nd a big roar of exhausts and dump valves a few shocked people on that road .I have still got the car just havent had her on the road for a while now got some bits to go on her so hopefully i will get some more recent pics up.Cheers Neil

nuttynil · 06-07-2010, 09:16 PM

After the engine was fitted the car came back to me in kent up my workshop i had at a farm in gravesend ..

pic of joe stevens saff

Kam B · 07-07-2010, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuttynil

It was good there was loads of 3drs sapphires rs turbos around some good cars most were std trim you would see a lot of faces driving boggo std sapphires and then normal family types just doing the shopping in them hence prob alot got stolen especially from lakeside
I remember one little race i had think it was on the a414 near maldon joe stevens had a 2wd graphite cosworth with the nimber plate 100 one on it think it was running about 480bhp at the time considering mine was about 330bhp we had a burn up me thinking mine was quick until his one just eat it up big flames out of his exhaust and he was gone by the time i was in 2nd a big roar of exhausts and dump valves a few shocked people on that road .I have still got the car just havent had her on the road for a while now got some bits to go on her so hopefully i will get some more recent pics up.Cheers Neil

Good stuff mate

Mustv been the time to live in back then, so when a cossie was up against an M3 on the road the cossies mustv pissed all over them! was there rivalry between beemers/fords etc? fords mustv ruled the block

what was it like when the escort cosworth came out?

nuttynil · 07-07-2010, 09:55 PM

When the escort came out it was an awesome tool won many rallies but was out of my reach too much money ,mate got an motorsport shell and built it up from 4x4 sapph parts ,M3s are quick but the cossies std ones could just have the edge .....

nuttynil · 07-07-2010, 10:10 PM

Some pics of her finished got some new wheels from f1 acessories nr brands hatch .I first saw these antera rims on a turbosystems sapphire at the ford fair once i see them and they looked the buisness i had to get them £600 for the rims plus £120 for the yoko a510 235/35/17 on the back 215/35/17 on the front at that time 17 inch rims was the dogs bollox ,The car has still got them on today but have got some mo`s so they might be for sale ..Neil

kidsRS · 07-07-2010, 10:56 PM

Im loving the old pics from back in the day! What an era i want to go there!

adam151082 · 07-07-2010, 11:02 PM

Cool story

Cossie Sean · 07-07-2010, 11:46 PM

i wish i had pics of my flint grey saff from back in 1998, i was only 18 and loved the car to bits, then i let a nacker have a go in it and he smashed it up

i got more than a few cossie stories to tell, most of em will put me in jail, again!

nuttynil · 09-07-2010, 09:43 PM

Thanks for the replys everyone ,been thru alot with this car ,over the years people close to me saying things like you dont use it sell it what you keeping it for, different girlfriends saying things like what you need to keep on working on that old car ,well ive still got her and it has never crossed my mind to sell .Over the years i have gained some spares to add to her so watch this space ............Neil

nuttynil · 09-07-2010, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cossie Sean

i wish i had pics of my flint grey saff from back in 1998, i was only 18 and loved the car to bits, then i let a nacker have a go in it and he smashed it up

i got more than a few cossie stories to tell, most of em will put me in jail, again!

Same here sean have loads of old stories ,This car came from chadwell heath way ,well the last owners name was addressed in that area.....

nuttynil · 11-07-2010, 10:55 PM

Should of done a bit on the saff at the weekend but just to nice to be stuck in the garage hopefully get in there some night after work for some more updates...

Kam B · 13-07-2010, 12:16 PM

andy130 · 14-07-2010, 09:30 PM

wow thats nice, wheels look great

nuttynil · 15-07-2010, 09:49 PM

Thanks andy130 they are antera loved them but going of them got some old skool mo s 5 spoke going to go matt blk or anthracite .......

boothy · 15-07-2010, 10:31 PM

Looks a reet pukka job mate

Kam B · 11-08-2010, 01:55 PM

any more updates mate

nuttynil · 13-08-2010, 03:41 PM

The car has been laid up for some time now i have some bits to fit up should get some updates soon ......

her resting place

20-06-2010, 08:29 AM	#2
Glenn_ Chasing Radders Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Darlington county durham Posts: 38,136 Rep Power: 45	Looks nice have you anymore pics. __________________

20-06-2010, 09:39 PM	#4
nuttynil RS nutta 1989 Ford sapphire cosworth Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,383 Rep Power: 7	So got the car in the garage and took the engine out which was pretty easy as back in 93 i was only 24 and been round a few garages and by then had allways done my own engine changes ,i think by then was on my 4th mk1 mexico 1 rs1600 ,harrier ,sunbeam lotus and i had blew the beans out of the enginesand changed them etc ... Excuse the pose lol. __________________ My cosworth from the start click here Burton Power Carbondelight.co.uk Last edited by nuttynil; 20-06-2010 at 09:43 PM.

20-06-2010, 09:45 PM	#5
stembo21 Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hull Posts: 2,019 Rep Power: 9	more pics __________________ my escort estate project http://passionford.com/forum/restora...5-09-11-a.html

23-06-2010, 08:39 PM	#6
nuttynil RS nutta 1989 Ford sapphire cosworth Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,383 Rep Power: 7	Some old pics of an empty engine bay .........pretty boring __________________ My cosworth from the start click here Burton Power Carbondelight.co.uk

23-06-2010, 08:43 PM	#7
nuttynil RS nutta 1989 Ford sapphire cosworth Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,383 Rep Power: 7	Pics of the original engine on the bench the block pistons crank all scrap and the rods ,well one did go thru the side of the block ,most of the head was ok.Check out the keep tidy sighn it never worked lol. __________________ My cosworth from the start click here Burton Power Carbondelight.co.uk Last edited by nuttynil; 23-06-2010 at 08:45 PM.

20-06-2010, 10:50 AM	#3
Portugal Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Funchal Posts: 240 Rep Power: 4	a lot to do!

24-06-2010, 06:29 AM	#8
Rollin Rides Anyting forsale let me no Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: hertFORDshire Posts: 455 Rep Power: 7	more pics!!!!

24-06-2010, 06:40 AM	#10
Rollin Rides Anyting forsale let me no Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: hertFORDshire Posts: 455 Rep Power: 7	Got to love a mercury grey minter

24-06-2010, 02:45 PM	#11
nuttynil RS nutta 1989 Ford sapphire cosworth Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,383 Rep Power: 7	So the bottom end was scrap ,what shall i do about the engine build a strong engine that will take a fair amout of upgrades yes i did ,a friend of mine introduced me to a guy called jo who had a little workshop in a small town in essex called Maldon me and my mates later renamed it cosworth land .. __________________ My cosworth from the start click here Burton Power Carbondelight.co.uk Last edited by nuttynil; 24-06-2010 at 02:52 PM.

24-06-2010, 03:18 PM	#12
focusjames life is good Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: hull Posts: 162 Rep Power: 4	very nice mate __________________ 2001 ford focus zetec

27-06-2010, 09:13 PM	#13
nuttynil RS nutta 1989 Ford sapphire cosworth Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,383 Rep Power: 7	I needed to buy a new crank so i bought this one which had been knife-edged ,wish i had better pics because this was a work of art. Here is a pic of the crank in the washtank. __________________ My cosworth from the start click here Burton Power Carbondelight.co.uk

28-06-2010, 09:25 PM	#14
nuttynil RS nutta 1989 Ford sapphire cosworth Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,383 Rep Power: 7	SO the engine ingredients me and jo stevens chose are 2wd head ported and polished std valves all cleaned new followers springs bd 10 cams exhaust and inlet vernier pulleys,block 200 wire rung ,grp a gaskets new escort cossy pistons rs500 rods arp uprated bolts thru out windage tray gated sump tray grp a uprated pump,knife-edged crank ,new water pump ,belts ,everything cleaned blasted painted ,ap paddle clutch ,3bar map ,greys,turbo was a cross between a t3 2wd and a 4x4 one so that would be t34 right or wrong ..map to suit.......so there goes prob some more but forgot .......Neil __________________ My cosworth from the start click here Burton Power Carbondelight.co.uk

28-06-2010, 09:39 PM	#15
nuttynil RS nutta 1989 Ford sapphire cosworth Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,383 Rep Power: 7	So now to some of the bodywork which was done by a couple of good mates who had there own workshop where after there full time jobs as sprayers they done there private work .The lock holes were damaged so could not be repaired so i got another pair for £40 back in 93 parts for sierras were in abundance then so here are some pics of the car being sprayed ,everything was painted except the roof ............ __________________ My cosworth from the start click here Burton Power Carbondelight.co.uk

29-06-2010, 10:11 PM	#16
nuttynil RS nutta 1989 Ford sapphire cosworth Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,383 Rep Power: 7	Some more pics as the base was being sprayed on .... __________________ My cosworth from the start click here Burton Power Carbondelight.co.uk

30-06-2010, 01:59 PM	#17
nuttynil RS nutta 1989 Ford sapphire cosworth Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,383 Rep Power: 7	Some more of the paint job __________________ My cosworth from the start click here Burton Power Carbondelight.co.uk

01-07-2010, 08:50 PM	#18
nuttynil RS nutta 1989 Ford sapphire cosworth Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,383 Rep Power: 7	Getting based up ,some more pics __________________ My cosworth from the start click here Burton Power Carbondelight.co.uk

01-07-2010, 08:53 PM	#19
scottyrs DURHAM RSOC 1988 Ford sierra sapphire cosworth Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NORTH SHIELDS Posts: 4,452 Rep Power: 8	looks good this ill be watching it closely __________________ 1989 2wd saff cossie now gone 1988 4x4 cossie now owned! - little resto comming soon

05-07-2010, 03:22 PM	#21
nuttynil RS nutta 1989 Ford sapphire cosworth Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,383 Rep Power: 7	Now the paintwork done i fitted the whole car up put some 4x4 leather including dash the car then went to bluesprint to have the engine fitted up ..... leather __________________ My cosworth from the start click here Burton Power Carbondelight.co.uk

05-07-2010, 03:31 PM	#22
nuttynil RS nutta 1989 Ford sapphire cosworth Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,383 Rep Power: 7	A few more pics had some issues with the engine when first run due to a sticky pressure relief valve in the oil pump but joe sorted it out straight away with a new pump ... __________________ My cosworth from the start click here Burton Power Carbondelight.co.uk

05-07-2010, 03:34 PM	#23
Kam B PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: SLOUGH INIT BRUV!!? Posts: 4,676 Rep Power: 14	Stunning look how fresh and crease free the leather is Love these type of old school pics What was it like owning a cosworth from those times mate? You must have a cossie story or two to tell __________________ The artist formally known as ultimate sleeper No sig until I get a decent car If you oppose them they will come down on you like a ton of bricks and use everything including their media to turn everyone against you. its time to wake up - youtube Absent Justice and watch what really happened...: ( 'even a smile can be charity'

05-07-2010, 05:15 PM	#24
nuttynil RS nutta 1989 Ford sapphire cosworth Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,383 Rep Power: 7	It was good there was loads of 3drs sapphires rs turbos around some good cars most were std trim you would see a lot of faces driving boggo std sapphires and then normal family types just doing the shopping in them hence prob alot got stolen especially from lakeside I remember one little race i had think it was on the a414 near maldon joe stevens had a 2wd graphite cosworth with the nimber plate 100 one on it think it was running about 480bhp at the time considering mine was about 330bhp we had a burn up me thinking mine was quick until his one just eat it up big flames out of his exhaust and he was gone by the time i was in 2nd a big roar of exhausts and dump valves a few shocked people on that road .I have still got the car just havent had her on the road for a while now got some bits to go on her so hopefully i will get some more recent pics up.Cheers Neil __________________ My cosworth from the start click here Burton Power Carbondelight.co.uk

06-07-2010, 09:16 PM	#25
nuttynil RS nutta 1989 Ford sapphire cosworth Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,383 Rep Power: 7	After the engine was fitted the car came back to me in kent up my workshop i had at a farm in gravesend .. pic of joe stevens saff __________________ My cosworth from the start click here Burton Power Carbondelight.co.uk

07-07-2010, 09:55 PM	#27
nuttynil RS nutta 1989 Ford sapphire cosworth Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,383 Rep Power: 7	When the escort came out it was an awesome tool won many rallies but was out of my reach too much money ,mate got an motorsport shell and built it up from 4x4 sapph parts ,M3s are quick but the cossies std ones could just have the edge ..... __________________ My cosworth from the start click here Burton Power Carbondelight.co.uk Last edited by nuttynil; 07-07-2010 at 10:12 PM.

07-07-2010, 10:10 PM	#28
nuttynil RS nutta 1989 Ford sapphire cosworth Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,383 Rep Power: 7	Some pics of her finished got some new wheels from f1 acessories nr brands hatch .I first saw these antera rims on a turbosystems sapphire at the ford fair once i see them and they looked the buisness i had to get them £600 for the rims plus £120 for the yoko a510 235/35/17 on the back 215/35/17 on the front at that time 17 inch rims was the dogs bollox ,The car has still got them on today but have got some mo`s so they might be for sale ..Neil __________________ My cosworth from the start click here Burton Power Carbondelight.co.uk Last edited by nuttynil; 07-07-2010 at 10:13 PM.

07-07-2010, 10:56 PM	#29
kidsRS "Ill check the stock" Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (6) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Buxton Posts: 2,256 Rep Power: 8	Im loving the old pics from back in the day! What an era i want to go there!

07-07-2010, 11:02 PM	#30
adam151082 Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Under the thumb Posts: 2,138 Rep Power: 7	Cool story __________________

07-07-2010, 11:46 PM	#31
Cossie Sean big floppy donkey dick Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Building My High Reving 2.2 5cyl 20v Turbo powered RWD A4 Posts: 3,778 Rep Power: 14	i wish i had pics of my flint grey saff from back in 1998, i was only 18 and loved the car to bits, then i let a nacker have a go in it and he smashed it up i got more than a few cossie stories to tell, most of em will put me in jail, again! __________________ Couple of Quick Audis and RouseSport Saff

09-07-2010, 09:43 PM	#32
nuttynil RS nutta 1989 Ford sapphire cosworth Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,383 Rep Power: 7	Thanks for the replys everyone ,been thru alot with this car ,over the years people close to me saying things like you dont use it sell it what you keeping it for, different girlfriends saying things like what you need to keep on working on that old car ,well ive still got her and it has never crossed my mind to sell .Over the years i have gained some spares to add to her so watch this space ............Neil __________________ My cosworth from the start click here Burton Power Carbondelight.co.uk

11-07-2010, 10:55 PM	#34
nuttynil RS nutta 1989 Ford sapphire cosworth Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,383 Rep Power: 7	Should of done a bit on the saff at the weekend but just to nice to be stuck in the garage hopefully get in there some night after work for some more updates... __________________ My cosworth from the start click here Burton Power Carbondelight.co.uk

13-07-2010, 12:16 PM	#35
Kam B PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: SLOUGH INIT BRUV!!? Posts: 4,676 Rep Power: 14	__________________ The artist formally known as ultimate sleeper No sig until I get a decent car If you oppose them they will come down on you like a ton of bricks and use everything including their media to turn everyone against you. its time to wake up - youtube Absent Justice and watch what really happened...: ( 'even a smile can be charity'

14-07-2010, 09:30 PM	#36
andy130 PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 5,341 Rep Power: 10	wow thats nice, wheels look great

15-07-2010, 09:49 PM	#37
nuttynil RS nutta 1989 Ford sapphire cosworth Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,383 Rep Power: 7	Thanks andy130 they are antera loved them but going of them got some old skool mo s 5 spoke going to go matt blk or anthracite ....... __________________ My cosworth from the start click here Burton Power Carbondelight.co.uk

15-07-2010, 10:31 PM	#38
boothy BANNED BANNED Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (14) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BALLS DEEP Posts: 6,511 Rep Power: 0	Looks a reet pukka job mate

11-08-2010, 01:55 PM	#39
Kam B PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: SLOUGH INIT BRUV!!? Posts: 4,676 Rep Power: 14	any more updates mate __________________ The artist formally known as ultimate sleeper No sig until I get a decent car If you oppose them they will come down on you like a ton of bricks and use everything including their media to turn everyone against you. its time to wake up - youtube Absent Justice and watch what really happened...: ( 'even a smile can be charity'

13-08-2010, 03:41 PM	#40
nuttynil RS nutta 1989 Ford sapphire cosworth Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,383 Rep Power: 7	The car has been laid up for some time now i have some bits to fit up should get some updates soon ...... her resting place __________________ My cosworth from the start click here Burton Power Carbondelight.co.uk