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Are the bottom ends the same escort rst & fiesta rst??

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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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I have found a bottom end off a fiesta rst. going cheap with fresh rebore & pistons...Are they the same as escort rst bottom end??

I will be using my crank , flywheel , head & all other parts of my old engine..
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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I stand to be corrected but don't the fiesta blocks have an extra hole for crank position sensor? Although that shouldn't be an issue!
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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Yep just use a mfi plate between the engine and gearbox it will cover the hole stopping shit gettin in their, which always makes an efi easyer when the time arises! Hth
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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Cheers guys
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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the oil return pipes into the block are different aswell
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