collier_mk2

hi have just joined!!!after years of driving vw mk2 gtis have finally got myself an xr3i,its a 91 h one owner 36,000 miler dead straight but not mint has few scabs n scuffs but overall is proper no history but will chase this up! everythin works it even has a battery tray!plans are mot lower it 30mm nothin drastic,rs body kit and paint it factory fresh heres some pics what you think?cheers nic of cov

now the bad bits

gouch1

looks goodmate god look with restro keep it standard looking

jonny s2

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looks nice that mate, ive had a few me self, with it having no history tho could it not be 136k?? i like it, id clean it up lower it a little, leave the kit off and keep it stock 3i looks, just a suggestion, oh and welcome to the site, il look forward to the updates

collier_mk2

cheers lads yeah well was promised its a one owner genuine 36,000 miles but will be doin some checks tommorrow on vosa and dvla sites but might be hard as they want number on mot cert and aint got one and only had green slip and posted that already!! any ideas??

jonny s2

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no idea mate, looks great anyway, ford were very good at desguising the mileage lol, i just thought id ask! im sure you should be able to track down the history

tezmanian devil

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welcome to ford ownership and to the site dude, good luck with the resto aswel

nath.clio

nice project matey

bigryrs

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tidy project mate

collier_mk2

cheers lads,my last xr was an xr2 back in 94 rosso red "f"plate loved it but then got into vw's till my dad gave me his capri 2.8 special "A" been stored for 15 years in his garage he,d forgot it was there!!! we cut lock off door opened it up....
i t was like alladdins cave 3 blocks 6 heads all had been refurbed heavily greased and wrapped 2 sets of rs 4spokes 3 tailgates dash boards etc a right gold mine,towed it back to cov but the garage roof had been leaking so the floor was to far gone for me to attempt but after ringing round and looking on various forums got him Ł1500 for the lot he was well chuffed well anyway thats what gave me the ford bug again!!! will have proper look at my xr3 today as only got it yesterday and was hanging so took few pics and put her away

Ryan_3

nice project, keep it standard looking!

collier_mk2

well after being made redundant,being made a grandad xmas and new year havent really had time or money to do anythin to my 3i,but today the logbook came back in my name 1 prev owner then whent on to check vosa car hasnt been on road since 2001 so geezer was tellin me the truth 1 owner 36,000miles it has original plates stickers etc so will try tc harrison in derby see if can get history print out????? worth a try?? anyway charged battery she fired up 2nd turn of key so started to strip rear end lights plate boot mat to start cleaning and polishing going to mop it then will be able to see what needs painting needs both bumpers and both pass arches blowing in for sure any one got any ideas how to get locking wheel nut s off there the standard 3 pin sort?????cant get bloody wheels off!!!!! heres some pics its even got a battery tray!!!!!

jonny s2

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does look a nice example, dont look like it will take much to put back rite

give it some stick

try banging a old socket onto the locking wheel nut tighter the better should undo with a bit of luck iv had to do the same in the past normally works!!!.

stevos

Just ask some one with a saxo vtr for a shot of there locking wheel nut key as they look identical.
Mate of mine years ago lost his locking wheel nut key for his focus and we just kept asking people with a focus if we could try there locking key to get his wheel off and after the third time we got a match

collier_mk2

cheers lads will have a go at it later today,am hoping to have it ready for mot by end of month not moted but ready for it got a little bit of welding on pass silll size of thumb nail to do today so if it dont catch fire willl try get wheels off and check alll brakes suspension etc it aso needs four tires as they all perished badly!!!!!!

Colin-Tempest

Nice '3i, got almost the same one, mine's a '90 model. Didnt know they were build in '91!

I'll be keeping my eye on this one!

collier_mk2

cheers mate
one of the very last ones of the mk4 same year mk5 arrived so yeah welll pleased as bought it on a whim just seen it going cheap on ebay so thought it was worth a shot got it Ł470 delivered!was supposed to be workin on it last few days but been job hunting

Glenn_

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Nice project mate.

stevos

thats a good bargain you got there mate wish i had spoted that on ebay

kidsRS

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Looks a belter that!

collier_mk2

cheers mate
was acctually looking for mk2 golf gti as thats what i normally drive after selling my 20vt passat est with a hybrid manifold with a nissan skyline turbo set up 340bhp http://www.edition38.com/forums/inde...&#entry3149503 only had it a month was too mental for me no wonder the guy was desperate to swap for my 69 lhd beetle,you just couldn control it but then found myself looking at xr2's then spotted this baby with no bids as it had no v5 and been off road for 10 years,so took a chance bought it now have v5 in my name so am well chuffed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

collier_mk2

hi things are getting tight(not working at min so skint) so this is only out of interest if push comes to shove (i am selling my daily runner at min) but this might have to go aswell!!! as a last resort!
so here it goes its 1 previous owner 36,000 miler been off road since 2001 no mot no tax no history it is in near mint condition with a 50p hole in passenger sill and pass rear arch scabby runs and drives wicked v5 in my name any one interested pm me or 07767645541 click link to see pics
http://s827.photobucket.com/albums/z...y%2091%20xr3i/
cheers nic car is in coventry cv3

I rip people off

Lazer make wheel locking nut remover (halfords)

Colin-Tempest

Come on mate, stick with the XR3i, know its complete shit now not having a job, we share something you know, both got An 90 spec 3i, and lost my job on the first of january! I've worked for a ford-dealer for 15 months as one of the youngest.. now its over and have to start all over... silly fact, i wanted to start with the full resto of the 3i... T_T
But you know what? That old banger is what keeps me motivated... it aint just a car mate
Best of luck finding a job! Like Mr marley said: Every little thing, is gonna be alright

collier_mk2

cheers for that not willing to part just yet its just puttin feelers out,i lve it and in 1991 i was a valeter at ford so this is like relivin me youth but with 5 kids and big bills..............

stevos

i would definatly have been interested mate but your too far away from me to make it viable to get it up here

collier_mk2

well finally got me bit of welding done was a small hole towards rear of pass sill but bottom of arch was scabby and thin so cut a piece out and welded a patch in to cover both bits ground it smooth then a very thin skim of p38 to blend it into the arch then painted it only colour i had to keep moisture ouyt till i get it painted properly now before anyone moans im not a pro so i think it looks ok my self i made the piece myself took nealy 2hours all in ive got to stop watchin american hot rod any one know where you can buy the rubber sill mouldings of a 91 mk4 efi xr3i as mine have seperated from the steel inner plate????

Colin-Tempest

Nice to see your getting started! What are your main plans anyways?

collier_mk2

just back to factory spec showroon condition hopefully although its not far off that now apart from some scapes on both bumpers and pass wheel arches one has a scrape and rear has some scabs but no holes replaced lower bit by sill as that was bad so bit off paint and a proper service and will be in for mot!

collier_mk2

well finished arch/sill off today and re-fitted rear lights,carpets etc today few pics for ya



am pretty pleased with it to be honestthe rusty looking stuff on rest of sill is staining of rubber moulding and comes off!!!

stevos

Very nice job there mate ,really like this motor

collier_mk2

cheers mate much appreciated am feeling the love for it again now im getting into it started to loose the faith with it as am skint and for few days just saw it as quick cash but glad i turned down the 2 very generous offers of cash and one of an"E" xr2 with t+t and some beer money just got to save some how as need 4 tyres as they all perished!for the mot oh and then tax! but am selling my 1.8 20v turbo sport passat estate http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2421532.htm to fund this and get little run about till she on the road!

stevos

Good stuff mate glad to hear it< If your stuck for cash just put her to bed till you hace the money to spend but heres hoping you get you passat sold and get the old girl out for some summer fun.

collier_mk2

well done a little bit more painted pass front arch and scuff on bumper from this

to this

and a rear shot

got to sort bonnet and mirrors to get it looking a1

took it for a cheeky spin around my private est where you need no mot tax or ins drives spot on drives and brakes in straight line,gears all in right place cant wait tilll got the money to get her back on the road!!!!

Colin-Tempest

She's looking great! Keep this up it will be mint!

Wish my sills looked that good cant wait to start on mine!

Ryan_3

nice mate

collier_mk2

cheers lads hoping by mid march be on the road

collier_mk2

well whent to move me escort and fuck me ive got no gears
it goes into all gears with engine off,but no gears when running????
put it in 1st while not running and start it and it kangaroo's even with clutch pressed???? clutch???release bearing?? the pedal ratchet seems ok,pedal is operating the arm so cable isnt broke! and it drove mint the other day not slipping and pedal all good,so i have bought a complete clutch kit ready going to drop box out and have a butchers,just mad how its just gone like that!any ideas??????????typical for me get car starting to look good and it fucks up

stevos

Had this on the brother in laws 106 gti years ago the car was ok and them wouldnt go into gear think it turned out to be the clutch release bearing if i remember correctly when we took it out it was in peices.

marky_g

looking good