MK4 escort 1.3 popular project
27-08-2014, 09:55 AM
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MK4 escort 1.3 popular project
Hello all
I have a solid mk4 1.3 escort popular 5 dr sat on the drive with 70,000 miles on the clock. I have always liked the idea of having a bit of a sleeper.
I have basic/intermediate DIY mechanic skills, plenty of tools and a good general understanding of how everything works etc.
In a nutshell, what would be the simplest way to achieve a bit of a sleeper?
Nothing tyre shredding but something that will be pretty easy to achieve without breaking the bank. I would also like to keep as many of the parts already on the car if poss (petrol tank, gearbox etc. if possible) and want to avoid any welding of engine mounts etc.
Any help appreciated
I have a solid mk4 1.3 escort popular 5 dr sat on the drive with 70,000 miles on the clock. I have always liked the idea of having a bit of a sleeper.
I have basic/intermediate DIY mechanic skills, plenty of tools and a good general understanding of how everything works etc.
In a nutshell, what would be the simplest way to achieve a bit of a sleeper?
Nothing tyre shredding but something that will be pretty easy to achieve without breaking the bank. I would also like to keep as many of the parts already on the car if poss (petrol tank, gearbox etc. if possible) and want to avoid any welding of engine mounts etc.
Any help appreciated
Last edited by anthony lea; 11-09-2014 at 09:39 AM.
27-08-2014, 11:33 AM
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27-08-2014, 02:11 PM
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27-08-2014, 05:12 PM
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Well mate i seriously think mate the most power for the less bother would be a rst lump as was made to go it the car. i just cant think of a lump that will go strait in.
27-08-2014, 05:18 PM
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I am leaning towards rst lump. I need to start compiling a list of parts I need to source and in what order. If anyone can help with this it would be appreciated! Mfi or efi? Or if anyone has parts for sale pm me cheers
27-08-2014, 05:21 PM
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The only way is dagenham
Why not try and find a crap body rst and take all the parts off it. there must be one in a scrapers or ebay or somthing. And then you got springs, brake's etc...
27-08-2014, 06:24 PM
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29-08-2014, 05:04 PM
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12-09-2014, 03:00 PM
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Cleaned the expansion tank the best i can but still rust stains inside.
Soaked in a bucket of bleach, been in dishwasher, flushed with hyperchlorite acid, flushed with perchloric acid and finally had 30 minutes in a sonic bath!
Sandblasted thermostat housing...
Soaked in a bucket of bleach, been in dishwasher, flushed with hyperchlorite acid, flushed with perchloric acid and finally had 30 minutes in a sonic bath!
Sandblasted thermostat housing...
22-09-2014, 02:04 PM
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Engine bay cleaned...
Re-sprayed alloys...
Bought a second hand windscreen at the weekend to replace my cracked one. Not looking forward to changing it as never done one before
I need to obtain some alloy wheel bolts and also get tyres on the rims.
I've also got some pressed plates to fit...
Re-sprayed alloys...
Bought a second hand windscreen at the weekend to replace my cracked one. Not looking forward to changing it as never done one before
I need to obtain some alloy wheel bolts and also get tyres on the rims.
I've also got some pressed plates to fit...
06-10-2014, 06:30 PM
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I've had tyres fitted today to the mondeo alloys as seen in the pics above. Id already obtained alloy wheel bolts from an escort mk3/4 but the bolt washers seem far too small in the holes on the mondeo alloys.
Therefore can anyone tell me the actual bolts I need to fit these alloys and best place to get them (not from fords though lol)!
Cheers
Therefore can anyone tell me the actual bolts I need to fit these alloys and best place to get them (not from fords though lol)!
Cheers
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16-10-2014, 08:19 AM
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I've now purchased some of the bolts i needed to fit the mondeo alloys. They are called 'ghia' bolts and i got them from 'speedshack'.
My question now is should i put a very thin smear of copper grease on the threads and face of the hubs or not???
My question now is should i put a very thin smear of copper grease on the threads and face of the hubs or not???
17-11-2014, 10:43 AM
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Right the car is now ready to be booked in for it's MOT.
The last thing that was annoying me was the exhaust bend before the back box was hanging a tad low! The problem was that there was no hanger in that area on the car. So i acquired a generic hanger and bolted to the chassis and simply bought a £2 exhaust rubber from the motor factors...
The last thing that was annoying me was the exhaust bend before the back box was hanging a tad low! The problem was that there was no hanger in that area on the car. So i acquired a generic hanger and bolted to the chassis and simply bought a £2 exhaust rubber from the motor factors...