mevans

Evening guys and girls. New to the site and hoping for some info.

Just aquired a mk 6/7 escort on fleabay for the princely sum of £250.
Its had a bit of a prang and was just wondering whether the front wings are bolt on or welded? Not picked it up yet, so have not had a look.
Also, will the doors from an estate fit a hatchback?
And last but not least, how much of a ballache are the front lower wishbones to replace on them?

Thanks in advance

mevans

900ss

Wings are welded on
Frt doors are the same but sure rears arent
Lowr arm isnt an issue

vinnyvangough

As above.

And it wil be a mk6.

No such thing as a mk7, people call the mk5b the mk6 which it is not

yellowsierra

i got a mk6 ghia x as me runaround....good all rounder it is too

.Ross.

iTrader: (2)

Be careful with the Lower arm's mate ... Can be a nightmare ...

vinnyvangough

Yea i got one too. Good little cars. Go well, can be good on fuel.

Bought mine from Cosie Rich on here last year. Never had a problem with her really.

B19 JUB

unfortunately im a bit of a mk6 (1997 shape) fan,got few at home,got a ghia x for missis from work as it was a part ex and its low mileage with full leather too.good cars just can have probs with idle which aint a nightmare to fix

when you do lower arm make sure you get a ford one,i know they are dearer but pattern lower arms are shite n wear quickly they are an easy job,id say about 20 mins

mevans

Thanks for all the replies guys.
Will try to beat the wings out rather than replace them then. My welding is appauling!
I will be chucking it in for another MOT aswell, is there anything on these that are common failures other than wishbones?

Thanks

Mevans

BM08

Theres your answer

mevans

Well,
turned out the chassis is bent and the subframe has snapped, so picked up an N reg LX for £130 and am transferring all the leather and bits across. Bit of a shitter, but hey ho!!
We live and learn dont we!