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Old 28-09-2010, 09:17 PM
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So I didnt even get there and looks like theres no compression on number two cylinder oooops. So engines coming out with full rebuild and im seriously considering rwd. Should keep me busy for the winter.
Old 28-09-2010, 09:19 PM
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gutted for ya mate...but onwards and upwards.
Old 28-09-2010, 09:22 PM
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Ouch

Is that Stoo's old esc cos?
Old 28-09-2010, 09:23 PM
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Gutted
Old 28-09-2010, 09:24 PM
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oh shit man not good. if its eaten the spark plug like that its probably eaten the piston too and just maybe had a nibble at the head and bores
Old 28-09-2010, 09:25 PM
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What a bitch!! Looks a lovely motor though dude
Old 28-09-2010, 09:27 PM
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a shame mate.

may be worth buying one of the 450 bhp engines up for sale and selling your engine in parts, if there sellable.
Old 28-09-2010, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
Ouch

Is that Stoo's old esc cos?
Yeh it is mate, had it nearly 3 years now.
Old 28-09-2010, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
Ouch

Is that Stoo's old esc cos?
yeh mate thats is.
Old 28-09-2010, 09:41 PM
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shame .................looks awesome even broken down though

I'd RWD it while the engine is out
Old 28-09-2010, 09:50 PM
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RWD it 10" comps at the back
Old 28-09-2010, 09:57 PM
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not good, but on the plus side, the car is fucking stunning.
Old 28-09-2010, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by m4ttyrs
Yeh it is mate, had it nearly 3 years now.

Glad you kept those wheels. Looks awesome
Old 28-09-2010, 10:04 PM
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Been there done that

Car looks ace though
Old 28-09-2010, 10:08 PM
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Gutter but was half expecting to see a crumpled cossie so was a little releaved as she's a beaut.
Old 29-09-2010, 05:26 AM
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Im gutted for you. I hope you can get it all sorted and back up and running soon.
Old 29-09-2010, 05:53 AM
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thats a real bummer ,but hell that car looks good
Old 29-09-2010, 05:58 AM
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Not good that will gost a few pounds to put right hope its not done to much damage
Old 29-09-2010, 07:00 AM
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More Power!!!
Old 29-09-2010, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by rsnissan
shame .................looks awesome even broken down though

I'd RWD it while the engine is out

+1
Old 29-09-2010, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by rsnissan
shame .................looks awesome even broken down though

I'd RWD it while the engine is out
just gonna say that, even looks awesome on the AA truck
Old 29-09-2010, 12:58 PM
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That's a stunning looking Escort Cosworth, how did they get on the truck without smashing your splitter?
Old 29-09-2010, 02:57 PM
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that looks knackered ....a straight swap for a focus rs sounds good.
Old 29-09-2010, 03:36 PM
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Thats one nice looking ecos
Old 29-09-2010, 03:47 PM
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looks stunning rwd it
Old 29-09-2010, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Paulo P
That's a stunning looking Escort Cosworth, how did they get on the truck without smashing your splitter?
AA truck was awesome mate. It went on no probs.
Old 29-09-2010, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by m4ttyrs
AA truck was awesome mate. It went on no probs.

shame mate,we was all shocked and worried about you mate. AA to the rescue, glad you got back o.k
Old 29-09-2010, 09:46 PM
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Gutted mate I wondered where you went. you flew past use at some speed dho hope it's sorted soon. Feeling for ya.

Joe
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