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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 06:40 PM
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Default HELP NEEDED WITH MK4 ESCORT PROJECT

i have a mk4 with 16k miles on it.
i'm gonna do it up so its a nice motor but i need advice.
firstly i need advice on fitting a mk5 rs2000 engine,
-what engine mount will i need?
-can i convert a rs2000 gearbox to fit a mk4?
-will a lsd fit in a mk5 gearbox?
-any other advice on fitting rads etc etc........

secondly i want power steering fitted.
-where can i get a rack?
-can you still get the mobility car power steering racks new?

thirdly de-locking and de-handling.
-how to open boot once de-locked?
-i thought about moving the petrol cap and smoothing that over, any ideas??
-de-handling with switches under mirrors
-de-side repeatering, using repeaters on mirrors.

also what paintjob?
-need idea's on paint job, ie: plain colour/ two tone/ or something different like airbrushed or ????????
i will be doing most of the work myself.
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