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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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So I didnt even get there and looks like theres no compression on number two cylinder oooops. So engines coming out with full rebuild and im seriously considering rwd. Should keep me busy for the winter.
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 09:19 PM
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gutted for ya mate...but onwards and upwards.
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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Ouch

Is that Stoo's old esc cos?
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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Gutted
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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oh shit man not good. if its eaten the spark plug like that its probably eaten the piston too and just maybe had a nibble at the head and bores
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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What a bitch!! Looks a lovely motor though dude
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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a shame mate.

may be worth buying one of the 450 bhp engines up for sale and selling your engine in parts, if there sellable.
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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Ouch

Is that Stoo's old esc cos?
Yeh it is mate, had it nearly 3 years now.
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
Ouch

Is that Stoo's old esc cos?
yeh mate thats is.
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 09:41 PM
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shame .................looks awesome even broken down though

I'd RWD it while the engine is out
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 09:50 PM
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RWD it 10" comps at the back
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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not good, but on the plus side, the car is fucking stunning.
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by m4ttyrs
Yeh it is mate, had it nearly 3 years now.

Glad you kept those wheels. Looks awesome
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 10:04 PM
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Been there done that

Car looks ace though
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 10:08 PM
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Gutter but was half expecting to see a crumpled cossie so was a little releaved as she's a beaut.
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 05:26 AM
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Im gutted for you. I hope you can get it all sorted and back up and running soon.
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 05:53 AM
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thats a real bummer ,but hell that car looks good
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 05:58 AM
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Not good that will gost a few pounds to put right hope its not done to much damage
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 07:00 AM
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More Power!!!
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by rsnissan
shame .................looks awesome even broken down though

I'd RWD it while the engine is out

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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by rsnissan
shame .................looks awesome even broken down though

I'd RWD it while the engine is out
just gonna say that, even looks awesome on the AA truck
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 12:58 PM
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That's a stunning looking Escort Cosworth, how did they get on the truck without smashing your splitter?
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 02:57 PM
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that looks knackered ....a straight swap for a focus rs sounds good.
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 03:36 PM
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Thats one nice looking ecos
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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looks stunning rwd it
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Paulo P
That's a stunning looking Escort Cosworth, how did they get on the truck without smashing your splitter?
AA truck was awesome mate. It went on no probs.
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by m4ttyrs
AA truck was awesome mate. It went on no probs.

shame mate,we was all shocked and worried about you mate. AA to the rescue, glad you got back o.k
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 09:46 PM
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Gutted mate I wondered where you went. you flew past use at some speed dho hope it's sorted soon. Feeling for ya.

Joe
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