Since the last update:
I've just had two weeks solid working solely on the car. Got absolutely loads done, and it looks like I've done bugger all
Basically rounded off all the little jobs that take up all the time.
The first job I decided to do was raise the engine by an inch, as I wanted a little more clearance around the CV joints. Easier said than done unfortunately! Raising the engine meant reworking the crossmember (again). It meant raising the steering rack, which in turn meant reshaping the floor etc. It was all a bit dull, so didn't bother taking any pictures.

Once that was all done I decided to remake the gearbox mount. I'd originally used the stock fiesta mount and adapted it to suit, but it took up a huge amount of space in the engine bay, so I made something a little more low profile.

The old mount:



And the new:









Then on to the upper engine mount.



Top hat bushes, inserts and sleeves made up on the lathe:




And the (semi)completed mount - almost finished bar a couple of stiffeners, then smooth the mating surface on the milling machine.









That's all for now