mk2 escort estate RWD turbo,
31-05-2011, 03:32 PM
#161
glad to hear you got it started, did it all go smoothly?
im hoping to atleast start it up in the next month or so,
am i rite in thinking a use the takeoff on the inlet manifold just behind the throttle body, and then a takoff on the crossover pipe needs making for the ISCV?
cheers for ur help
31-05-2011, 05:16 PM
#163
31-05-2011, 09:24 PM
#165
couple more pics, return to the engine with a take off for the header tank, 
heater is plumbed in now but i forgot to take a picture, you can see where is going tho
return on the rad with the heater/ inlet manifold return going back to the water pump
just need to get a header tank now, the turbo cooler is also plumbed in now aswell, feel like im getting there now
heater is plumbed in now but i forgot to take a picture, you can see where is going tho
return on the rad with the heater/ inlet manifold return going back to the water pump
just need to get a header tank now, the turbo cooler is also plumbed in now aswell, feel like im getting there now
31-05-2011, 10:03 PM
#167
cheers, i thought black would be best, im keeping the blue to under the car, want the bay to look neat, its getting more full by the min though, i didnt appreciate how much work goes into a custom system, and thats pretty bad considering a fit central heating for a living,
the wiring is a bit of a pain aswell, by rs bible has a brake down of the wire colours so i will spend a couple of hours getting my head round it,
fuel lines i will do in 10mm copper for now with an rs turbo pump i think so im really hoping to get it running before to long
09-06-2011, 07:26 PM
#168
iv been sorting out some of the fuelling, got the petrol tank in and the hard fuel pipes fitted
just need to fit the flex between the tank and lines and the inlet,
im getting there now but i need some of the connectors that go on the rs turbo fuel pump and cant seem to find any??
just need to fit the flex between the tank and lines and the inlet,
im getting there now but i need some of the connectors that go on the rs turbo fuel pump and cant seem to find any??
12-06-2011, 12:16 PM
#171
bit of an update, all the fuel lines are finished, piped up to tank and inlet manifold, fuel pump is in as a temp fix untill i sort a decent bracket for it out,
iv finally got the oil in the engine and had it turning over on the starter with 15 psi at the dial,
im going to do a temp wire up of the fuel pump this afternoon and may put fuel in and test the flow and return lines are working ok,
pretty happy with the progress now, i need to sort out some ht leads for it if anyone knows of the best type without costing to much
i could also do with a decent t3 turbo downpipe that i can cut up if anyone has one
iv finally got the oil in the engine and had it turning over on the starter with 15 psi at the dial,
im going to do a temp wire up of the fuel pump this afternoon and may put fuel in and test the flow and return lines are working ok,
pretty happy with the progress now, i need to sort out some ht leads for it if anyone knows of the best type without costing to much
i could also do with a decent t3 turbo downpipe that i can cut up if anyone has one
12-06-2011, 02:12 PM
#172
the fuel pump is temp wired now and iv had it working, had a stight leak on the powerboost valve but iv sorted that now, had it running for a while with no problems, the tank feeds and swirl pot i fitted in the tank must be working ok 
hopefully if i can figure the loom i can start it as long as all the second had part work ok
hopefully if i can figure the loom i can start it as long as all the second had part work ok
13-06-2011, 08:45 PM
#173
small update, just spent about an hour doing some wiring, made up the fuel pump and fuel injection relays and fitted them up to the car, plugged in all the connectors and put a battery to it,
got my one second pulse on the fuel pump and all the fuel injectors seemed to click, since the starter turns i just need to sort the ht leads and it mite fire
should it fire without the turbo connecting so i dont need to make an inlet for now or not??
got my one second pulse on the fuel pump and all the fuel injectors seemed to click, since the starter turns i just need to sort the ht leads and it mite fire
should it fire without the turbo connecting so i dont need to make an inlet for now or not??
14-06-2011, 05:37 PM
#174
engine has started
sorted out some ht leads today and she fired up first try so i am verry happy considering its on efi now and not mechanical, and everything on it was used,
i need to sort the wiring out properly now and tidy it all up inc sorting the wiring to the rest of the car
considering its on efi now and not mechanical, and everything on it was used,i need to sort the wiring out properly now and tidy it all up inc sorting the wiring to the rest of the car
19-06-2011, 11:56 AM
#175
iv ran out of cash to spend on the car now so iv started sorting some other bits out that need doing today,
stripping the doors, tailgate, bonnet, antidive kit and a few other bits ready for repairs and then bead blasting so i can hopefully get the whole car in primer next month
stripping the doors, tailgate, bonnet, antidive kit and a few other bits ready for repairs and then bead blasting so i can hopefully get the whole car in primer next month
29-06-2011, 07:46 PM
#176
iv just got back from picking up the doors, tailgate, bonnet, roll bar, and a few other bits from the sand blaster,
they have all come up pretty well, the bonnet is mint, tailgate needs a small repair behind where the numberplate goes, one door needs a couple of small repairs on the bottom edge, the other need the entire virtually replacing but there are no major dints on anything,
i will get some pics up soon,
i will get it all sprayed in red oxide asap and start on the repairs next week hopefully,
i want to get everything fitted up as soon as i can so i can get the whole car in primer,
im really happy how its going so far, ideally i would like to get it sat on all four wheels but cant justify buying all the front end steering parts when i need so many other things
they have all come up pretty well, the bonnet is mint, tailgate needs a small repair behind where the numberplate goes, one door needs a couple of small repairs on the bottom edge, the other need the entire virtually replacing but there are no major dints on anything,
i will get some pics up soon,
i will get it all sprayed in red oxide asap and start on the repairs next week hopefully,
i want to get everything fitted up as soon as i can so i can get the whole car in primer,
im really happy how its going so far, ideally i would like to get it sat on all four wheels but cant justify buying all the front end steering parts when i need so many other things
07-07-2011, 07:59 PM
#178
iv started work on the passenger door now and found the bottom was rotton, i have welded up the inside and need to sort out the bottom of the skin now,
i pulled it out of the garage and had it running for about 5 mins and the sump gasket is pissing out, not happy so im leaving it for abit and im going to get the body sorted,
i pulled it out of the garage and had it running for about 5 mins and the sump gasket is pissing out, not happy so im leaving it for abit and im going to get the body sorted,
07-07-2011, 08:15 PM
#180
its going ok, bit pissed off with the oil leak, its been sealed and everythin, never mind im leaving it for a while now and will get on with the bodywork, i also need to sort a prop for it,
if i can get it in primer over the next month or so i should have it finished for some shows next year all going well
if i can get it in primer over the next month or so i should have it finished for some shows next year all going well
14-07-2011, 08:53 PM
#182
iv been doing some work on both doors now, i got the ns door in primer but forgot to take a picture, they were both solid but had a few dents that needed filling
i should get the os door in primer tomorrow and the holes welded up where the chrome trim went around the windows
i should get the os door in primer tomorrow and the holes welded up where the chrome trim went around the windows
26-07-2011, 08:01 PM
#186
started painted the insides of the doors and tailgate
made a start on the anti dive kit heater vent and bonnet aswell
i then decided i wanted to mount the coilpack neatly, thought about boxing it into the heater bubble but in the end came up with this
it still needs some filling but im happy with it and should look a bit better in the bay
made a start on the anti dive kit heater vent and bonnet aswell
i then decided i wanted to mount the coilpack neatly, thought about boxing it into the heater bubble but in the end came up with this
it still needs some filling but im happy with it and should look a bit better in the bay
27-07-2011, 08:47 PM
#189
done abit more on it today, what do you think??
anti dive kit painted
quick fill and test fit
painted a few more bits
i really like the look of it now, the oil filler will be moved to the front with a sierra rocker cover i have so wont be in the way when its fitted
anti dive kit painted
quick fill and test fit
painted a few more bits
i really like the look of it now, the oil filler will be moved to the front with a sierra rocker cover i have so wont be in the way when its fitted
28-07-2011, 09:36 AM
#190
iv made a bit of a start on the wiring iv taken all the tape off so i can re loom it, need to find some standard injectors for now aswell,
i need to sort out what managment to use and could do with some advice, i really want it rite first time
im thinking megasquirt but dont no anybody who will map it for me, body isnt far off now so needs sorting
i need to sort out what managment to use and could do with some advice, i really want it rite first time
im thinking megasquirt but dont no anybody who will map it for me, body isnt far off now so needs sorting
14-08-2011, 03:25 PM
#191
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certainly looks like its gettin there,, keep it up,,not be long b4 your on the black stuff,, cheers rick
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18-08-2011, 11:15 AM
#194
Just got to scrape 12 months of crap off and fit the doors and I will be ready, I put my f o r d grill on last nite for the first time and looks quality!
Should have it ready Saturday,
Still can't find wheels yet, think I'm going for banded steels now but need to decide on a style??
18-08-2011, 03:32 PM
#196
yeah its a bit of a push to get a bit more done, only stuff thats been hanging round in the way and needed doing, im hoping to get the doors hung tonight and sort the garage so there is a bit of space,
chris has called and is coming sunday afternoon, seems a sound lad and will hopefully make the car look good for me,
when are you looking at getting it in for?
chris has called and is coming sunday afternoon, seems a sound lad and will hopefully make the car look good for me,
when are you looking at getting it in for?
18-08-2011, 03:49 PM
#198
yeah its a bit of a push to get a bit more done, only stuff thats been hanging round in the way and needed doing, im hoping to get the doors hung tonight and sort the garage so there is a bit of space,
chris has called and is coming sunday afternoon, seems a sound lad and will hopefully make the car look good for me,
when are you looking at getting it in for?
chris has called and is coming sunday afternoon, seems a sound lad and will hopefully make the car look good for me,
when are you looking at getting it in for?
It will be going in for next month
