Mk3 escort zetec turbo sleeper (engine bay painted 24/8/14)
16-05-2013, 11:43 PM
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Not updated for a while but been busy in the garage tonight building up the engine,The focus rs pistons and rods are in,all valves lapped with new stem seals,focus rs head gasket,focus rs cams took a while swapping the shims about to get the right clearnce but got there in the end.
Also fitted the focus rs oil feed adaptor.will sort out few gaskets and the rest can be built up.
Also fitted the focus rs oil feed adaptor.will sort out few gaskets and the rest can be built up.
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23-05-2013, 10:04 PM
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Only small update because been busy with work change and waiting on parts.
One piece of my puzzle that has turnt up though is my mounts.
Mr crazycage has done a spot on job with them so very happy.
Taking the car to a friends workshop 2nd weekend of june to do a few weld repairs so once their done then updates should be fairly regular.
Also had the pleasure of working on this beast lately,it was my friends dad who sadly passed away at start of the year.car was left to him nd his brother.got it fixed up as its been sat for few years and we took it to a local classic car show at the weekend.
One piece of my puzzle that has turnt up though is my mounts.
Mr crazycage has done a spot on job with them so very happy.
Taking the car to a friends workshop 2nd weekend of june to do a few weld repairs so once their done then updates should be fairly regular.
Also had the pleasure of working on this beast lately,it was my friends dad who sadly passed away at start of the year.car was left to him nd his brother.got it fixed up as its been sat for few years and we took it to a local classic car show at the weekend.
Project looks nice so far! Keep the updates coming 
27-05-2013, 10:28 PM
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Managed to do a bit this weekend,Got the car jacked up and all the front suspension,anti roll bar and brakes off.New suspension is on its way and poly bushes,got cossie 4pots to go on aswell.
Engine would of been done but had a mess up on my parts,but have been able to fit my arp rod bolts,upper sump,lower sump.Got my inlet manifold now aswell
Engine would of been done but had a mess up on my parts,but have been able to fit my arp rod bolts,upper sump,lower sump.Got my inlet manifold now aswell
29-05-2013, 10:04 AM
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Had a my helper in the garage last night,finaly got last few bits so engine is now built.
Inlet is only on there temp at the mo,got to take it off to have a lil think about fuel rail.
Just got my turbo gaskets,stud and nut kit through post today,so can trial fit that on this week.still need to get new actuator bracket because ive spun the inlet side round 180degrees to reduce inter cooler pipe work
Inlet is only on there temp at the mo,got to take it off to have a lil think about fuel rail.
Just got my turbo gaskets,stud and nut kit through post today,so can trial fit that on this week.still need to get new actuator bracket because ive spun the inlet side round 180degrees to reduce inter cooler pipe work
30-05-2013, 12:12 PM
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01-06-2013, 10:27 PM
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Got busy with the grinder this evening.
Spare wheel well out ready for flat floor.
Front panel cut out for intercooler,may need to cut the upper part though.
And cut out the gearstick hole and made the plate ready to weld in.
Spare wheel well out ready for flat floor.
Front panel cut out for intercooler,may need to cut the upper part though.
And cut out the gearstick hole and made the plate ready to weld in.
10-06-2013, 06:56 PM
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Not much of a update to be honest but i have removed the old leaking fuel tank
Painted anti roll bar and brackets,fitted polybushes and the ones on steering rack.These will all have to be removed again when i underseal the underneath
Also gave one one of the wings a quick polish to see if the flat paint can be restored,looks like it will come up well enough
Painted anti roll bar and brackets,fitted polybushes and the ones on steering rack.These will all have to be removed again when i underseal the underneath
Also gave one one of the wings a quick polish to see if the flat paint can be restored,looks like it will come up well enough
23-06-2013, 07:45 PM
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Looks good. Love the old hot rod further up the page too.
23-06-2013, 10:12 PM
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Sorry for the lack of updates guys,if im honest havnt done anything exciting on the car apart from some welding.but been collecting few parts.
Dennis wiseman- dont worry mate its staying standard looking with full interior.
Smoothy rs- its a standard focus rs turbo gt25
Dennis wiseman- dont worry mate its staying standard looking with full interior.
Smoothy rs- its a standard focus rs turbo gt25
15-08-2013, 10:29 PM
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Been a long time since i updated but havnt really done much since. Ive had various things happning recently but i finaly got the car over to my mate ready for welding (only 2months late)
Dropped it off last week and then popped there last night to see whats what.hes got the car mounted on the spit now,found a couple of lil areas to fix nothing major so happy about that.
While i was there i stripped all the suspension off and brought it back home.
All stripped
Dropped it off last week and then popped there last night to see whats what.hes got the car mounted on the spit now,found a couple of lil areas to fix nothing major so happy about that.
While i was there i stripped all the suspension off and brought it back home.
All stripped
15-08-2013, 10:32 PM
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While its there its going to be fully welded,all undersealed,new fuel lines,new brake lines,new suspension,fully polybushed and then engine and gearbox mounts welded in.
So when i get it home shouldnt be to long to complete
So when i get it home shouldnt be to long to complete
