Ford Escort RS Turbo This forum is for discussion of all things pertaining to the Ford Escort Rs Turbo Series 1 and 2.

Exterior elements

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 20, 2013 | 09:20 AM
  #1  
stewarthannah's Avatar
stewarthannah
Thread Starter
I'm Finding My Feet Here Now
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
From: Oxford
Default Exterior elements

Ok, the garage I was meant to be renting down the road may have fallen through as I can no longer get hold of the guy, seems his phones permanently on answer phone, I may have to try and clear the garage out at my mums place but how are these motors being left in the elements, not ideal I can imagine, does anyone do it, and are the all weather car covers worth the prices they have stamped on them?
Reply
Old Oct 20, 2013 | 09:33 AM
  #2  
lewis.philcox's Avatar
lewis.philcox
PassionFord Regular
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 466
Likes: 1
From: Somewhere In England
Default

at the end of the day if you look after it keep it clean it will be fine. make sure theres underseal on the car and you can't go wrong these cars are ment to be used not sat around gathering dust. You will have more problems if you leave it in the garage doing nothing than driving it
Reply
Old Oct 20, 2013 | 02:05 PM
  #3  
stewarthannah's Avatar
stewarthannah
Thread Starter
I'm Finding My Feet Here Now
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
From: Oxford
Default

Pretty sure it's been undersealed but will get it checked once iv picked it up, my intentions were just to have it in a garage when I wasn't using it rather than out sat in all elements
Reply
Old Oct 20, 2013 | 03:02 PM
  #4  
RS-Mitch's Avatar
RS-Mitch
Known VW hater
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
From: basingstoke
Default

will be fine as been said jst keep it clean and make sure its ndersealed well and there is no leaks from uthe rbbers likearound the sun roof and door shuts and keep an eye out for damp carpetsas any moisture kept there for a extenedtime will rot the floors
Reply
Old Oct 20, 2013 | 05:35 PM
  #5  
stewarthannah's Avatar
stewarthannah
Thread Starter
I'm Finding My Feet Here Now
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
From: Oxford
Default

Ta, made sure to check all the rubbers around windows and sunroof, no bubbling or enlarged areas which was a result. I'm sure will keep it nice and clean!
Reply
Old Oct 20, 2013 | 08:40 PM
  #6  
dave_s2_rst's Avatar
dave_s2_rst
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,234
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

Mine only lived outside......its a good excuse to drive it lol.

I washed it weekly and drove it 5days a week (this also helped with keeping bits dry and abit of fresh air)

Make sure you're car doesnt have any dodgy seals or drainage as it could encourage a build up of water in areas
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Gaz 88
Ford Focus RS Parts for Sale.
29
May 10, 2017 12:31 PM
coscor86
Restorations, Rebuilds & Projects.
0
Sep 20, 2015 01:21 PM
RSmark84
Concours d'élégance.
50
Aug 30, 2015 05:03 PM
Old ford
Ford RS Cosworth Parts for Sale
0
Jul 31, 2015 06:50 AM




All times are GMT. The time now is 07:37 PM.