HI all, Don`t really know where to start, I am not interested if you think this is over priced or have any other silly comments, I have had a run of bad luck and this has really made my day !!!
Here we have my very clean Escort Cosworth done 86k in mallard green full black leather, 12 months mot taxed till end of july, service history old mots.
Running greens
3 bar map sensor
Grp a filter
Alloy header tank
Strut brace
Full blue silicone hoses
swirl pot
poly bushes
Mongoose exhaust
18"Rondells
Private plate valued at £700
I have had this car 3 months, shortly after I bought it the head gasket was showing signs of going, so its had the head completely reconditioned, group A head gasket, cam belt, top end gasket set. Then the 3 bar map sensor was messing about so I bought a genuine Magrelli 3 bar from Jullian Godfrey for £195.
Was all running fine then I noticed a puff of blue smoke, that was the turbo, so its had a recon turbo put on it last week!
I have just had it mot`d , had 2 new track rod ends and rear brake pipes.
Then today while diving I have noticed a noise from the engine, not sure what it is about 3 -4000 rpm, no smoke good oil pressure, quiet from cold.
I have really had enough cant justify spending anymore time and money on it, could be a simple fix but I really don't know.
The body work is very nice no rust around any of the wheel arches or fuel cap, sills are very clean, all original panels, never been welded.
Got little blisters on tailgate spoiler, and a little dent and blister on corner of bonnet, size of 5p coin, some stone chips to bumper , and slight laquer peel on roof due to age of car.
Interior is full black leather and in excellent condition, headlining is like new, as I also had that retrimmed ,even more expense!
Any enquires please call Ryan on 07786384861 Please no silly offers I have had enough bad luck! Thank you

 

Will upload more pics later or tomorrow

 

i don't mean to rub salt into your wounds mate but it sounds like you need to shut the garage door for a month and then go back to it

if not can i ask if you would you sell the wheels off the car ?

 

Actually made me laugh mate, ive also got a sapphire, so can`t cope with 2 at the moment, would like to keep the wheels on it but will see how it goes, but will consider sensible offers! but it owes me loads more than advertised.

 

What sort of noise describe the sound, banging, knocking, grinding.......

 

It's a painfull but rewarding game these cars , that saff looks nice , I'm thinking of selling or maybe braking my escort just don't have time to finish it ,they don't even drive that nice just got a mk1 focus and love it , on the hunt for a nice 2wd saff the escort is worth what you want in bits crazy prices

 

Hi, do you have anymore pictures ie engine bay, underneath .

Dave

 

its strange, no smoke, good oil pressure ,quiet on tick over, quiet from cold, once its been run for a couple of minutes pick the revs up and it sounds harsh about 3-4000 rpm,not really a rattle, or a knock, its hard to describe, if anyone is interested feel free to have a look for yourself!

 

will try to upload more tomorrow !!

 

See if you can catch the noise on video. Someone maybe able to advise you on what it maybe. GLWTS car looks stunning.

 

 

 

Does the car have a service history?

Andy

 

yes all old mots, detailed report of history from new,with receipts all in a folder, but havn`t got the service book. Hope this helps Thanks Ryan

 

Is it ok to call you in half an hour when I'm home?

 

Looks a clean car. Shame you have had bad luck with it matey. When they are going fine they bring you satisfaction. When they are going wrong they can break your heart.

So the noise is coming from the engine when the car is stationery.

 

Hi mate, its strange, fine when started from cold quiet as a mouse, but once its been running for 5 minutes, you hold it at 4000 rpm and flick the throttle it sounds harsh, not a rattle, quiet at low revs, or when you drive it you can hear it if you hold it just off boost.
Thanks for the reply they do cause you stress!!

 

Hi mate, you can call whenever you want, but it think I spoke to you earlier.
If it wasn't please call.
Many Thanks
Ryan

 

 

I had it booked in Tuesday to get this done but that's out the window!
I havn`t polished or attempted to touch this, as certain polishes could affect it when its painted!

Bonnet marks

 

Hi im interested in the plate if its for sale

 

If I could sell my s1 I'd be all over this lovely car

 

Thanks for the comment Ryan

 

could the noise be resonance?? check the downpipe isnt touching the bellhousing since having the turbo done

Steve

 

You just changed a turbo my money would be on exhaust rubbing or resonance as suggested about I had a similar problem and it was rubbing on the heat shield that was metal sounded bad,

 

Deposit taken, so provisionally sold!
Thanks

 

If it is any help there are a few of us also in East Sussex that could come and have a look for you.
Could be simple, but worth a look to help you out.
Could mean your luck changes and you can keep the car.
Strange not seen it around

 

Hi, Thanks for the offer but Its 99.9% sold, been meaning to pop along to a local meet again, I did meet you and a chap called Colin a few years back at a meet at the Treacle Mine in Polegate, I came along in a white 3dr cossie and my mate in a cossie powered mk1 escort !! I have still got a sapphire so will have to meet up but it will have to be dry . lol

 

I remember the cars.
Welcome to the meet anytime mate

 

Sold thanks for all the comments!