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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 06:03 PM
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if i was to put in the escort rst motor i have lying around into my escort 1.3 pop, what wiring do i also need to fit? i presume just the engine loom needs fitting? but where does this then plug? do i just plug the ecu into the fuse box then hey presto???
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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bit more involved mate post in rs turbo room
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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No offence buddy but i'd take it to a garage.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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whys that? we all have to learn somewere
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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craig I don't think the engine loom is seperate to the main loom, might be easier to fit an rst loom.

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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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thats no problem then as the loom is also in the donor car, was just wondering if i had to remove the full loom or could plug into the main loom.
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Originally Posted by Patto
whys that? we all have to learn somewere
True true, complete loom would be ideal and just replace the lot.

Aw donor car? even beter..

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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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Yeh good on you for wanting to do this plenty of help on here Just ask
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 10:02 PM
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oki doki, just would rather not have had to take out the dash but hey ho..lol
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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fit full loom not a hard job just take your time think you have to change tank or atleast put a pump in for it you will need all the goodies for the engine rad metering unit and pipes ect ect
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by muzzathemonster
fit full loom not a hard job just take your time think you have to change tank or atleast put a pump in for it you will need all the goodies for the engine rad metering unit and pipes ect ect
Yes that is it really
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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personaly i think you forget it, and sell me the escort pop
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 07:14 AM
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no way man, shes my 50.000 mile minter, well i say minter the shell is solid but has a few battle scars were my grandad liked to drive into things..lol
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