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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 07:17 PM
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Can't wait to get it done. Will post more pics
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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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cool, i love a nice mk3
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 12:04 PM
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I am thinking of putting a zetec blacktop
In with bike carbs. Does anybody know what's needed
To put the engine in. I would be grateful if any
One can tell me what's needed and any how to guides
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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Looks very nice
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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Looks well on them wheels.
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by dav105e
I am thinking of putting a zetec blacktop
In with bike carbs. Does anybody know what's needed
To put the engine in. I would be grateful if any
One can tell me what's needed and any how to guides
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Mondeo engine with wiring loom. Then you'd benefit from aftermarket management if you want to fit carbs
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 10:04 PM
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Love the look of that ,do a search on here, there is a zetec fitting guide thread
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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well change of plan. ive managed to get a rs2000 engine,box,drive shafts,loom. i swapped my 40's for it all. pick it up thurs. does anybody do a manifold for bike carbs for this engine?
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 03:39 PM
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looking good always liked a mk 3 escort sounds like you got a good project on the go
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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Picked up my engine tonight.

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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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Very nice, that'll give it some poke!
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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 03:23 PM
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Straightened my bumpers out and painted them





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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 05:13 PM
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Nice
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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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Thought I would take the car for an mot this
Week with the 1.1 engine still in to see what's
Needed. It went through with 3 advisorys, brake pipe, exhaust bracket
And a dodgy earth on the back light. Tomorrow
I'm fitting the bumpers, clocks, rs1600i front splitter
And rear spoiler, rear spats. Also going to mop the car
And use it until I have the rest of stuff needed
To put the rs2000 engine in. Will post pics tomorrow
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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 07:43 PM
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I wish my car went through the MOT that easily
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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Fitted the spoiler,bumpers,rear spats and front splitter today.





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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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Good preogress, if I were you i wouldn't do anything else to the body, it looks great as it is.
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 11:31 AM
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Looks good mate.

Although it appears you've put your trousers on before your socks.
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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Sweet motor and bet it will go well with the new lump in it
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Looks good mate.

Although it appears you've put your trousers on before your socks.
Lol that's my bro's lumberjack jacket
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 12:56 PM
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Nice one!
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 04:02 PM
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jesus fella wind from the beach musta cut u in half today looking at yr pictures i know exactly where u are i live on eastbeach u must know big dave
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 04:11 PM
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Modified front mount



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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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It's Jake off Domestic Disturance
Looks siik mate
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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It's Jake off Domestic Disturance
Looks siik mate
Hi mate, cheers, yeah it's getting there just
Can't wait to get it done
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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should be quick with that engine
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 09:57 PM
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I hope so, should be fun
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 10:02 PM
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cool project fella all the best with it
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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I thought the inlet would foul the brake bar when i trial fitted one in mine!
Is it possible to fit the engine without chopping anything on the chassis? What about if a custom engine mount was made to suit the standard chassis?
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 04:58 PM
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I thought the inlet would foul the brake bar when i trial fitted one in mine!
Is it possible to fit the engine without chopping anything on the chassis? What about if a custom engine mount was made to suit the standard chassis?
mine sits in fine, modified the front mount and the drivers side mount.ive used the cvh box so didnt need to chop anything out
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Originally Posted by dav105e
mine sits in fine, modified the front mount and the drivers side mount.ive used the cvh box so didnt need to chop anything out
Nice. got any pics of the top mount mods? Also how did you mod the front mount? My mk4 has a cradle so restricts adjustment.
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 08:17 AM
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I will take some pics of top mount.
Here is the front mount being lined up.


I cut a bit off of another mount and welded it to
The top of the existing 1.
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shift well that but dunno about the front indicators
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by rstom95
shift well that but dunno about the front indicators
Them indicators are coming off. They were already
on when I bought it. I think they are hideous
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by dav105e
Them indicators are coming off. They were already
on when I bought it. I think they are hideous
will be nice to see the out come of it good luck
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 01:46 PM
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Couple of pics of drivers side mount



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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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Couple more pics. Just got to do the wiring,
fit fuel tank, put exhaust on and hopefully
drive it.



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lookin nice i love mk3's
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