Good evening passion ford world. I'm after some advice please. My brother Inlaw has just bought a 96 escort Cosworth, pretty much standard everything, looks bloody nice! Thing is, I'm not sure where the weak spots are, where do they rust?? Any tell tale signs of a weak engine other than the usual rattles n bangs that sound like trouble on engine etc, any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

Rust,

Seat posts, bottom of boot, front sidelights around edge, all arches, all around edges of doors, look between side skirts and body, remove door rubbers and look underneath.

Mechanical,

Blue smoke, rattles, bit slappy is ok, excessive tapping, overheating in general, overheating after a boosted run, gearbox 3rd gear tough to get in, clutch obvious etc.

There's loads mate depending on spec etc

 

Ah right, that's a good help to start with, it's just cost him £14.5k so he wants a good look over it. It's a LUX if that helps, ha. I reckon it's a good car but it's always nice to check it over of course. Cheers though.

 

I'll be surprised if it's not known already.

Get him to join escortrscosworth.com

Post reg colour etc and someone (maybe even me lol) will know it.