OK, so my RS seems to have spat its dummy again.

Before checking with a comp tester tomorrow, i have a sneaking suspicion that the bottom end has let go. It started missing then the miss got heavier, then I had to rev it quite hard for it to even think about running. Now its gone pop, doesnt want to start.

Issue is, it's a ZVH and I do not have a clue which bottom end I have to enable me to look for a new unit.

Its a 1.8 with the Oil filter at the back, pointing towards the gearbox slightly. ..Also, when I get a spare block, I know some oil galleries need blocking off, can someone confirm which ones so that I can get cracking with a rebuild.

Mods - Please dont move this to the Escort forum, I need as much help/input as I can here.


I would love to go back to CVH, but I dont even know what alternator/engine mount set up I have and I just want to get this thing running again ASAP