Hi,
I've got a Escort mk3 1.1L 1982 which i want to run with an RST engine.

I got hold of a S2 engine complete with loom, brakes and suspension.
Fitted the engine, just started with loom.
Started to think about the fuel tank and the fuel-line. I've got a tank from an S2, but from what i've read i understand that it's troubles with the fuel filler neck from mk3 and mk4 fuel tank.
Which tank would be better for mine? S1 tank, 1.6, xr3i?
Does the S2 fuel cradle straight on my mk3?

I've also got some question about the radiator, the S2 rad got different mountings and the turbo is water cooled. Can i "blend" the watercooling for the turbo and fit another radiator that suits the mk3? Anyone knows what radiator that would fit my project?

 

Hi,
Take a look at my build.....done the same to a 84 cabby.... www.escort-cabrio.nl
The site is in Dutch. Go to Galery, google translate will help you

I used the S2 tank. I machined an adapter from aluminium. The S2 fuelgauge sensor is the same risistor range as the MK3.
Make sure u use the vented tank cap, or use the tank vent pipes as on the S2.


S2 fuel cradle: just drill a hole in the Sparewheel plug, and make a bracket with nut welded to it on the existing hole between rear track arms:


Fuel pipes:
You MUST need the underbody fuel pipes from a MK3 injection, S2 won't fit! (xr3i, RSi, S1, 1.6i)
You have to make a new flex fuel line from pump to metal underbody line (S1 has accumulator near tank, S2 has it in engine bay)

I hope this helps,
Good luck!
Sven

 

Good Morning
I am looking to purchase the rear panel that you have used off the MK4 escort for below the boot. It is the cream coloured one in your pictures. Can I ask where you got this from please as this is the last part i need to complete my bodywork repairs before spray.