I have recently got hold of one of the 4 spoke steering wheels(later version with the 3 stripes).
Anyhow it came with a boss for a large turbo escort when i went to fit it to my small turbo escort(airbag model) it doesn't fit. ( i thought the column's were the same).
just wondering if any one has fitted one to their escort .
Any help greatly appreciated.
Regards Steve

 

youll need a special boss for your escort as its an airbag model

 

Cheers, guess its off to ford to see if i can get one ( not likely but you have to try).
Steve

 

no chance from ford mate,try demon tweeks or similar,you might need an adaptor as well to suit your new wheel

 

yes i have one

complete pain in the arse as there is NO boss that fits!


i bought a momo Mk 5 boss and drilled and tapped it to accept the wheel

took AGES but is a proper job

PS, nice wheel isnt it!

 

yeah thats the one, think i'll be buying a momo steering wheel boss then.
Steve

 

whats all the extra gaugery then matey

 

Well, managed to get it to fit with just a slight bit of modifying. Managed to use the ford boss that came with it. Just need to take the clocks out and remove the airbag light. Steve

 

i fitted momo swheel 2 my airbag model escos .take wheel of and all stalks then ignition barrel at the end of steering column is an alloy over the shaft inside the alloy barrel is a white nylon washer tap the end of the alloy barrel 2 lossen it remove washer barrel will follow replace with barrel from non air bag model or mk 5 u also need shrouds from mk 5 as airbag ones r 2 big its so easy can talk u through it

 

Cheers Arty i have managed to get mine on thanks. Only needed to massage a small bit of metal. Your car looked good as usual on Sunday.
Could do with the number of the guy who straightens wheels that you was on about, if you don't mind.
Regards Steve

 

The wheel you mentioned I think is a german spec wheel(i know they are avaible in the ford brochere, i bought a 3 spoke on the same for my MK5 RS2000, but when I went to ford, they said the boss was unavaible in the Uk. I mamaged to track one down later that fitted ( my RS2000), this didn't have an airbag though. If you find out the correct ford part no. I'll have a look at the box to see if it will suit. Good luck andrew@abcdrobinson.co.uk

 

Cheers Andy, i have managed to get it to fit. Steve

 

Love that wheel, looks ace!

Got a momo champion, which i thought was the only way to go!

But now!!!

Was it a lot off work sorting the hub!!

(Have two young kids, time is a valuble commodity!)

 

Not really as i had a hub that eventually fitted on the column
,but it may be easier if you have an early cossy as there no airbag to remove. To be honest if you can get a hub to fit on your column then its only a case of drilling and tapping to suit the wheel.
regards Steve

 

Thanks mate i'll look in to it!!

 

I know sparco used to list a boss for an early escort cossy. If you have an airbag model i couldn't find anyone who listed a boss for it.
Steve

 

No mine is a 92 so should be fine!!

 

Looks good that steve!

 

Cheers paul the picture is from Daveescos cossy, however the wheel is the same.
You going to the rs meet on wednesday? I'll be going in the diesel this time Cossy is out of tax.
Steve

 

Yes mate, i'll pick you up if you want mate. No point in going in two cars

 

not sure if i'm going straight from work or not yet. will let you know as soon as i find out. Cheers Steve