xr4x4rs

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going to look at a rs 2000 tonite as my xr4x4 is having a a tidy up

so what should i be looking put for as ive never owned or looked at anything older than a mk4 escort

i know the usual thing slike rust etc round teh filler cap and bottom arms

what are they like mechanically, do they go wrong like a cvh?

the car will just be used for daily driver for a couple of months

any advice would be nice thanks

Alvyn

iTrader: (1)

the sills inners and outer rust rather badly hidden behind the body kit,battery tray also and can suffer with electrical problems from the fuse box which stops them starting up!

Gregs

head gaskets go

engine mounts too,

have a good look under neath for rotten floor

coil packs go but will be very easy to spot

xr4x4rs

iTrader: (5)

fuse baoxes just for rs 2000 or do other escorts have them

is it as long as its the same code it will work i take it?

will check sills and batt tray aswell

mainly mechanical stuff im interested in as i need it to be reliable

i just want to buy a car and use it and not repair every week

and this has come up at a price i carnt refuse to take a look

Alvyn

iTrader: (1)

mechanically pretty sound IMO!

_DAN_

Underrated 90's hot hatch.

Mate of mine just sold his,alternator went and it's special to the RS2K IIRC.

Fitted a 1800CVH Sierra one and it was fine.

Also check the arches,especially where they join the skirts.

Other then that,just the usual.

xr4x4rs

iTrader: (5)

ok thanks for the replies

just waiting for my mate to get back to me nw when i can go round and view it

alls i know its a rs2000 mk5b oval grill
17s
mot and tax
in black

Shings

Shame Rich- I just fucked one off for 600 quid..

The rust like fuck mate- everywhere- if you're remotly arsed- Check check and check...

If its cheap enuff though drive it and get rid again when you need to...

You know the score on cars mate.

Jake

xr4x4rs

iTrader: (5)

well got there

and what a pile of shit

mechanically sound but there was no fuel cap the filler neck was just wobbling around

needed 2 bottom arms and the front seats were, well fukt lol

i walked away

but just had a txt off my mate saying someone has bought it

good luck to them as it was too much for me with teh cossie conversion to do on my sierra

Zetec_mk4_XR3i

I just broke one and couldnt honestly believe how rotten it was

I reckon i'd like a nice one though

rs_daz

Plenty of dogs about..
But there are mint ones about

wrc_gt4

RUST.. WHAT ELSE.