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Old May 10, 2010 | 05:09 PM
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I bought this fiesta off here about 3 weeks ago. It had tax and test till december,so thought id buy it,drive it around and clean it up abit.There is a running problem with it when your going down hill, it will cut out,but i think it was the fuel cut off switch,but its got one of those fse fuel pressure regualators on it,so i bought a standard 1 but its no good. After that i thought sod it,so i have now parked it on the drive and going to sort it out.
I have also had to put a trackrod end on it,bottom arm and a tyre.
The plan now is to tidy it up abit. heres some pics up to now.













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Old May 10, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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Looks a clean shell!!
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Old May 10, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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Nice project mate dont look to bad


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Old May 10, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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who ever fitted them wings did a good job tbh,
looks a good one mate,is it chiped? has it still got blues?
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Old May 10, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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Looks tidy mate cool project!
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Old May 10, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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looks like mine did 2 weeks ago in bits looks a nice motor
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Old May 10, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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Old May 10, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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what suspention does it have ?
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Old May 10, 2010 | 08:57 PM
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looks a nice one, think it may need a new rad m8
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Originally Posted by tommytxr
looks a nice one, think it may need a new rad m8
ye m8 you aint wrong.the actuator has been rubbing in to it.whoever fitted the rad didnt fit it right.Also looks like its been repaired in the past.

I havnt got a clue what suspension is on it,but its too bloody low thats for sure.


Yep it is chiped.Its got a superchip on it,with the blues still.
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Old May 11, 2010 | 07:44 PM
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had a think about it 2nite and im goin to take the engine out....the thrust bearing is a little noisy on it on tickover so might as well get that sorted out.also might take the head off it and do the headgasket on it,just for safe measure really.then clean all the engine up and sort the oil leaks out on it.then clean the bay up
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Good luck with it mate. . . stick with it.

Looks like you got some wiring to tidy up too

You want a box of black tape and some new hoses there to by the looks of it. . . If theres owt I can help with you know where I am
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Old May 14, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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Looks a good shell.
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Old May 24, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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Well after getting back from malta yesterday after a weeks holiday i thought id best do some work on the turb.started stripping abit more of the engine and gave it a wash as it was filthy sat on the drive.i no its not on the road but i still want to keep it clean.Also what colour was the original rs turbo sticker on the boot,as i havnt got one on mine at the mo but want to buy 1.




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Old May 24, 2010 | 03:15 PM
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there was no thermostat in there

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Old May 24, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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nice 1 bud about time you got your hands dirty
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Old May 27, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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ull be getting ur hands dirty on it as well soon
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Old May 29, 2010 | 11:09 AM
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when did you start alll this , what you doing to it ??
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Old May 30, 2010 | 08:36 AM
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Well ebay has been my friend,i have managed to get a genuine bootlid which still has the lock and wiper,with glass and everything and in the same colour Ł11 bargain.
iv aslo managed to buy this


with blue injectors everything there Ł53 bargain
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Old May 30, 2010 | 08:38 AM
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been a busy boy jan,trying to crack on with it but the house needs sorting 1st.
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Old May 30, 2010 | 08:48 AM
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And heres the bootlid


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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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Managed to get the new boot fitted today,only took bout 30mins.best Ł11 of anyones money


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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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done abit more work on it 2day











just got to get the block out now
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 11:45 PM
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we did quite well for just an hour of playing did nt we mate
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 04:45 PM
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Looking good fella.I love fezzer turbots.Keep up the good work.
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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ye we did do well m8y,got to get the block out next

cheers m8 i hope the good work continues
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 09:12 AM
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well me and hitchwest have done abit more to the turb this week.heres some more pics
















thats all for now folks
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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plenty of bits to bufty there fella
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 07:33 PM
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bufty time
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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i think i shall get my hands dirty aswell
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nice work matey. looks like prev owner got happy with the blue insulating tape though.
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Good work, will be a nice little fezza when done.
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Good luck with that mate! looks like its going to be a cracking car when its done! always wanted a frst.

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cheers chaps.ye your right about the blue tape lol,want to try and find another engine loom really.lots to buy and clean up on it,want to try and keep it standard-ish and just want it tidy really
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 08:50 PM
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well been cleaning a few bits 2nite and putting a few bits together.got to wait for pay day then i can go and get some paint to paint the engine....
what colour should i do the bottom end,ideas welcome.......cheers




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Block and sump black mate, and get that head on some cardboard. . .
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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was thinking of black,but then some people have said blue..........decisions decisions lol,head on cardboard 2morrow
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