Originally Posted by no1birdman

hi,got a mk 4 1986 escort cabriolet ,years ago fitted a 1600 diesel to it, now need a new engine and cant get one, which petrol engine can i put in, not a fuel injection one as i changed the tank and pulled most of the wireing out for the diesel, i dont want a 1800 diesel engine as the costs of cambelts etc, and been 64 years of age want to replace it with a small engine i can easily fit and maintain. i would not mind a 1100 or 1300 engine petrol or even a diesel, Only going to do it all up and use very occasionaly has ive had the car 20 odd years.thank you