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

fix or another engine?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 06:24 PM
  #1  
carlyrs's Avatar
carlyrs
Thread Starter
15000
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Default fix or another engine?

bit of a problem! my h/g and clutch has gone on my s1 and after a few garage quotes of £700-£750 im wondering (alot!) if its realy worth spending the money on a 110k engine or would it be better to go for a used/rebuilt unit and just pay to hav it changed? just after your opinions please!
Reply
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 07:53 PM
  #2  
matt p's Avatar
matt p
PassionFord Post Troll
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,577
Likes: 0
From: Houghton Regis
Default

TBH mate you will be looking at nearly the same for a recon engine and fitting then there is vat on top

Hve you tried any tuners that know rst's inside out?

Cheers

Matt
Reply
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 08:05 PM
  #3  
PeterD's Avatar
PeterD
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,062
Likes: 0
From: Edinburgh
Default

if your any good on the tools do the gasket yourself an put it in for the clutch.
Reply
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 08:21 PM
  #4  
orion turbo's Avatar
orion turbo
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 595
Likes: 0
From: in a recaro
Default

can u not just do the head gasket ur self its really easy and then just get someone to do ur clutch
Reply
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 09:34 PM
  #5  
Billy_RS's Avatar
Billy_RS
PassionFord Post Whore!!
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 6,104
Likes: 47
From: Luton, Beds
Default

As above. Headgasket is an easy job. Then take it to a garage for a clutch fitting. Uprate is nessasary
Reply
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 11:17 PM
  #6  
taz1787's Avatar
taz1787
Escort Cabriolet Owner
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,273
Likes: 0
From: Blackpool
Default

well tecnically they both relatively easy jobs if you know your way are a toolbox lol
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 06:33 AM
  #7  
Johnny Knoxville's Avatar
Johnny Knoxville
Advanced PassionFord User
20 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 2,194
Likes: 54
From: having a butt X-ray
Default

Where abouts are you?

I'm sure you will have someone that lives near on here willing to give you a hand if your unsure
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 05:33 PM
  #8  
carlyrs's Avatar
carlyrs
Thread Starter
15000
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Default

not got a problem doing it myself but in the process of moving house so just not possable! it kills me to pay someone else to do it!
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 07:51 PM
  #9  
orion turbo's Avatar
orion turbo
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 595
Likes: 0
From: in a recaro
Default

it wont even take a day to do it

shorly u could put aside a weekend for it
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
martysmartie
Technical help Q & A
2
Sep 6, 2015 10:22 AM
Bailes1992
Restorations, Rebuilds & Projects.
4
Sep 3, 2015 02:17 PM
rdvil
Alternate Car Brands (Non Ford)
7
Aug 15, 2015 12:11 PM
yawiejon
General Car Related Discussion.
15
Aug 9, 2015 06:36 PM
lockie
Ford Sierra/Sapphire/RS500 Cosworth
0
Jul 31, 2015 10:03 PM




All times are GMT. The time now is 12:49 PM.