Took the Escort for a run this morning, seems to be running better each time I take her out. Speedo is working again now after I had a fiddle with the speedo cable. Still need to clear error codes and check for new ones, reset base idle.....also need a new fuel pump as terminal posts are corroded and been fitted with the wrong type of connectors. When its warmer, ill start painting brake calipers, drums, and other components underneath. heres some fresh pics.
































Some new bits to get fitted.





New fuel pump has been fitted, and a small bit of welding done on the inner sill......my brother dropped it off at my mum and dad's, and it started coughing and spluttering again!

Walked round to get it, my brother and dad had the bonnet up. After 10 mins of running, it was back to normal lol.....think the ecu was just re-learning with the new pump fitted. Still need to re-set base idle speed, hopefully doing that Monday. As it's still running a bit rich.

Going to a show Sunday, so need to get it polished up....won't have time to paint calipers/drums etc.....so will have to go as 'on going project' lol


Got the Escort running quite well at the moment after the new fuel pump got fitted M-tech autocentre. Was a bit rough to start with, but soon sorted itself out (think the ecu just had to re-learn). Then my Dad plugged the code reader in, all old codes quickly cleared automatically. Passed with no codes on all tests.


Then got home, (drove so much better with new pump) washed, polished, waxed ready for a show on Sunday.


Even know it's got some dents and scratches it still shines nicely.