BIG UPDATE - RS Engine is in the cab and running!!!! Well done to Steve,Ricky & Adam for doing the job all in one day! New clutch was also fitted when the engine was out.Started at 9am and finished by 6pm with it running!A few niggly things to sort out but we have had the engine running and all is good!!!
Things to sort include:
1. New distributor seal (was leaking onto clutch)
2. Fit washer bottle (was thinking of modding a rear washer bottle for this)
3. Fit new exhaust clamps. (New stainless exhaust was fitted but alot of the rubbers were perished.
4. Fit rest of interior including new sound system,alarm,central locking and spare lock set i have from rs.Also fit new power roof kit i have and electric aerial.
5. Finish fitting exterior (bonnet on properly,bodykit on properly and spoiler).
Also got to sort out all the spares i have from both cars and chuck anything i dont need. And i may also have a pace intercooler to fit next weekend.
Once all the above is done then its time for a setup and then respray. Ive been thinking bout respraying it yellow but will prob keep it same colour to keep costs down.
NOW, i have a spare mk4 escort shell that has been damaged on the slam panel when we hoisted it up to get engine out.Will prob get someone to take this away once ive removed the doors and boot and spoiler to sell as they are in mint condition.
Also have my missus old mk3 fiesta 1.1 to sell as failed mot on a few things and cant be bothered to sort as got too many cars now!!!! Its a shame as the car runs excellent - like new!!!
Only managed to take a few picsduring the transplant but have more pics on the way when Adam sends them to me!
Cab Engine coming out
Steve and the rs engine out
I would highly recommend Steve for any work needed on an rs. He knows his stuff and is a regular on the xr owners club site.