Whos done the IB5 swap?
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Think i've just about finished fitting the ib5, its a front starter and now has my bc lsd fitted.
BUT i've had to really mess around with the release bearing, any one got any part numbers?
Also
I need a clutch arm bush as it didn't come with one, my bc bush didn't fit, might a late bc bush fit? as i can't find one specific to the ib5
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Rob,
BUT i've had to really mess around with the release bearing, any one got any part numbers?
Also
I need a clutch arm bush as it didn't come with one, my bc bush didn't fit, might a late bc bush fit? as i can't find one specific to the ib5
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thats what i thought karlos, so i bought the later larger one and its still too small
My gearbox came with a sticker that said, must fit over sized release bearing... finis number **** So i bought that and it was the same as the larger ib5 bearing
Its all good fun i guess.
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My gearbox came with a sticker that said, must fit over sized release bearing... finis number **** So i bought that and it was the same as the larger ib5 bearing
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Its all good fun i guess.
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Now i just need a clutch arm bush as the new box doesn't have one
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also! how difficult should the clutch arm be to fully depress by hand? mine seems amazingly stiff, this may just be because of the arm bush..... just trying to work out if there is something that could stop the clutch being released?
Rob,
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Oh cock. Any ideas on part number? the one i have is from an escort rs2k which was supposed to be the correct one, its the same height as the cvh one so shouldn't (touch wood) slip due to the clutch not fully engaging.
At the time i did go into ford and ask for a change over year bearing but the guy just looked at me blankly.
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ive just changed the clutch on my runabout escort si and had a right nightmare getting the right release bearing, its a fucking minefield!!
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The bearing you need should be part number 6164967 i think mate, its a mk5b one.
You also need the speedo drive (red one) and the breather pipe.
You also need the speedo drive (red one) and the breather pipe.
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When you put that part number into google it comes up with this one? Was told this is deffo the one you need but not tried it yet, can anyone else confirm? It states cosworth but apparently fits all older type transits to
http://www.part-box.com/ford-escort-...g-p-31885.html
Also worth reading here, especially 14th post down
https://passionford.com/forum/ford-e...el-escort.html
http://www.part-box.com/ford-escort-...g-p-31885.html
Also worth reading here, especially 14th post down
https://passionford.com/forum/ford-e...el-escort.html
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My box came with a sticker saying MUST USE FINIS NUMBER 6847097. This wasn't correct for my box, it was from an rs2000 4x4 (i think).
What breather do i need to get?
And Jaiscossie that is not the correct bearing, it it will not work with the rst clutch arm AFAIK,
Rob,
What breather do i need to get?
And Jaiscossie that is not the correct bearing, it it will not work with the rst clutch arm AFAIK,
Rob,
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I THINK, a mk5 diesel van. It has front bottom mount starter. So far.. i think its probably this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/escort-van-car...item25616d55cd
Not sure on ratios and mine was a recon unit. If you look in the second picture you can see the style of release bearing you need.
Rob,
Not sure on ratios and mine was a recon unit. If you look in the second picture you can see the style of release bearing you need.
Rob,
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-ESCORT-1-...item2a0e644105
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-ESCORT-1-...item2a0e644108
This was who i bought it off, i can't remember which one i bought though
mk5 or mk6, not sure what the differences would be... probably release bearing lol.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-ESCORT-1-...item2a0e644108
This was who i bought it off, i can't remember which one i bought though
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Mine came with a reverse light switch, different to an RST, the only thing to do IMO is to get a reverse light switch and connector from fords (or who ever) and wire it into your car. You won't be able to put your rst switch onto the IB5
I've got the speedo drive, but you can just use your RST one as its the same. Every thing SEEMS to work minus the reverse light switch and the release bearing.....
Rob,
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I've got the speedo drive, but you can just use your RST one as its the same. Every thing SEEMS to work minus the reverse light switch and the release bearing.....
Rob,
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In another post i found this below.
you'll need the changeover year release bearing, as both the CVH or ZETEC wont fit.
I have had to buy a larger (but flat) release bearing from a 95-00 escort diesel to fit over the input shaft of the gearbox
The release bearing on the Ib5 box is different did you change it?
theres a crossover year circa 95 / 96 i think.
you'll need the changeover year release bearing, as both the CVH or ZETEC wont fit.
I have had to buy a larger (but flat) release bearing from a 95-00 escort diesel to fit over the input shaft of the gearbox
The release bearing on the Ib5 box is different did you change it?
theres a crossover year circa 95 / 96 i think.
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I was told the number i gave you above is the mk5b release bearing number?
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Yes but that will probably be with a bc box. The ib5 diesel's have a larged dia release bearing. My rst one will not fit.
For now i have ground the shaft slightly smaller and pressed on a new cage part and have fitted the bearing from the rs2000. BUT its not totally free moving and im not sure if its the correct height (ie my clutch might not fully engage).
I knew i should have just fitted an mtx75. lol
Rob,
For now i have ground the shaft slightly smaller and pressed on a new cage part and have fitted the bearing from the rs2000. BUT its not totally free moving and im not sure if its the correct height (ie my clutch might not fully engage).
I knew i should have just fitted an mtx75. lol
Rob,