So, this escort wants a fight eh?
06-04-2012, 01:15 PM
#1
So, this escort wants a fight eh?
Headgasket went on my RS the day after buying it. Since then, its been a field of fuck ups.
Its all back together as it should be now. Had it running last week but didnt take it out due to Battery draining. This issue has been located and sorted. Went to take her out........... NOPE.
Refused to start. Fuel pump wasnt priming. So, messed around with pink relay, and she fired up. Great stuff. Needed some fiddling with idle screw to get it right.
Took her out for a run round the block. In dire need of a set up, but I was so glad she was running. Parked her up on the driveway, left it 5 mins and started it again. Fired up first time. Awesome. No hot start issues
The lad comes home from his mates and wants me to take him for a spin in it so I agree. Keys in, pump primes......... turn turn turn. Nothing. Refusing to start again.
My lord, this car has PMT I am sure of it. So, before I took an axe to every panel, I walked away and had a beer. This morning, still refusing to start, no matter what I did. Idle screw up and down, cold start on or off. Got annoyed.
So, I have just purchased AA homestart, roadside recovery to a garage of my choice etc. It WILL be taken to a garage and sorted there because I am at the end of my tether with it now
Why the fuck did I sell a mega reliable Clio 172 for this piece of old shit with a bad attitude
Its all back together as it should be now. Had it running last week but didnt take it out due to Battery draining. This issue has been located and sorted. Went to take her out........... NOPE.
Refused to start. Fuel pump wasnt priming. So, messed around with pink relay, and she fired up. Great stuff. Needed some fiddling with idle screw to get it right.
Took her out for a run round the block. In dire need of a set up, but I was so glad she was running. Parked her up on the driveway, left it 5 mins and started it again. Fired up first time. Awesome. No hot start issues
The lad comes home from his mates and wants me to take him for a spin in it so I agree. Keys in, pump primes......... turn turn turn. Nothing. Refusing to start again.
My lord, this car has PMT I am sure of it. So, before I took an axe to every panel, I walked away and had a beer. This morning, still refusing to start, no matter what I did. Idle screw up and down, cold start on or off. Got annoyed.
So, I have just purchased AA homestart, roadside recovery to a garage of my choice etc. It WILL be taken to a garage and sorted there because I am at the end of my tether with it now
Why the fuck did I sell a mega reliable Clio 172 for this piece of old shit with a bad attitude
06-04-2012, 04:10 PM
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Im afraid thats the case with most of them!
Remember they are 20+ years old and most have had a very hard life!
Once you have all the problems sorted then you'll love it!
Just grin and bare it, sort all the issues out and with good maintenance it'll all be good!!
Remember they are 20+ years old and most have had a very hard life!
Once you have all the problems sorted then you'll love it!
Just grin and bare it, sort all the issues out and with good maintenance it'll all be good!!
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06-04-2012, 04:50 PM
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There just old cars matey.They cant be that bad cause i know of 3 where i live anf i always see them about.I past a white one every now and then on the way to work on a morning.
06-04-2012, 05:10 PM
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Zee Germans are coming
yep just an old piece of shit really
as you said why did you sell a perfectly good fast reliable car for it lol
lesson learnt and all that
but they are fun lol
as you said why did you sell a perfectly good fast reliable car for it lol
lesson learnt and all that
but they are fun lol
06-04-2012, 07:09 PM
#10
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
Headgasket went on my RS the day after buying it. Since then, its been a field of fuck ups.
Its all back together as it should be now. Had it running last week but didnt take it out due to Battery draining. This issue has been located and sorted. Went to take her out........... NOPE.
Refused to start. Fuel pump wasnt priming. So, messed around with pink relay, and she fired up. Great stuff. Needed some fiddling with idle screw to get it right.
Took her out for a run round the block. In dire need of a set up, but I was so glad she was running. Parked her up on the driveway, left it 5 mins and started it again. Fired up first time. Awesome. No hot start issues
The lad comes home from his mates and wants me to take him for a spin in it so I agree. Keys in, pump primes......... turn turn turn. Nothing. Refusing to start again.
My lord, this car has PMT I am sure of it. So, before I took an axe to every panel, I walked away and had a beer. This morning, still refusing to start, no matter what I did. Idle screw up and down, cold start on or off. Got annoyed.
So, I have just purchased AA homestart, roadside recovery to a garage of my choice etc. It WILL be taken to a garage and sorted there because I am at the end of my tether with it now
Why the fuck did I sell a mega reliable Clio 172 for this piece of old shit with a bad attitude
Its all back together as it should be now. Had it running last week but didnt take it out due to Battery draining. This issue has been located and sorted. Went to take her out........... NOPE.
Refused to start. Fuel pump wasnt priming. So, messed around with pink relay, and she fired up. Great stuff. Needed some fiddling with idle screw to get it right.
Took her out for a run round the block. In dire need of a set up, but I was so glad she was running. Parked her up on the driveway, left it 5 mins and started it again. Fired up first time. Awesome. No hot start issues
The lad comes home from his mates and wants me to take him for a spin in it so I agree. Keys in, pump primes......... turn turn turn. Nothing. Refusing to start again.
My lord, this car has PMT I am sure of it. So, before I took an axe to every panel, I walked away and had a beer. This morning, still refusing to start, no matter what I did. Idle screw up and down, cold start on or off. Got annoyed.
So, I have just purchased AA homestart, roadside recovery to a garage of my choice etc. It WILL be taken to a garage and sorted there because I am at the end of my tether with it now
Why the fuck did I sell a mega reliable Clio 172 for this piece of old shit with a bad attitude
06-04-2012, 07:23 PM
#13
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
i know nearly got divorced with my series 2 im in manchester where you based
06-04-2012, 07:38 PM
#14
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
once setup and the tired management is replaced there fairly reliable. regular plug/oil filter changes and sensible warm up period before giving it death should see some trouble free miles. half the battle is sifting through previous bodges. its a lengthy proccess but worth it in the end.
if you have an amal valve, a good idea is to fit a switch in line so that you have 2 stage boost control. off will be whatever your actuator is set at (for low boost say 8psi) and on (amal active) will be whatever your amal is set to run, depending on jet/nylon insert. have the fuelling set up on the basis of the amal been on/the higher boost level of the 2 available. it costs about a fiver and is piss easy to fit.
if you have an amal valve, a good idea is to fit a switch in line so that you have 2 stage boost control. off will be whatever your actuator is set at (for low boost say 8psi) and on (amal active) will be whatever your amal is set to run, depending on jet/nylon insert. have the fuelling set up on the basis of the amal been on/the higher boost level of the 2 available. it costs about a fiver and is piss easy to fit.
06-04-2012, 09:33 PM
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yeah rs ownership is def a mood swinger kind of car.one min you dont wanna stop driving the other u wanna smash every panel up.thats what makes them the fun hobbies we all plough our money into lol
06-04-2012, 09:40 PM
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Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, the memories!!!! 
I used to love the fact my RST's never started. Right up until I stopped buying the stupid fucking things
One of my favourite EVO quirks is it's ability to start. With the key..... In the morning!
I used to love the fact my RST's never started. Right up until I stopped buying the stupid fucking things
One of my favourite EVO quirks is it's ability to start. With the key..... In the morning!
07-04-2012, 03:18 PM
#25
Yes mate im going but I'll be in the ultra reliable connect though
A few of the S1 boys will be meeting up on the m1 somewhere , maybe woodhall services sheffield its not been decided yet . They'll be on the S1 stand at the pod so will be setting off mega early so not sure if i'll meet them yet
Depends are you up for an early one ?
A few of the S1 boys will be meeting up on the m1 somewhere , maybe woodhall services sheffield its not been decided yet . They'll be on the S1 stand at the pod so will be setting off mega early so not sure if i'll meet them yet
Depends are you up for an early one ?
07-04-2012, 03:54 PM
#27
Depends how early really mate. i've no reason to be early really to be honest so i'll probably set off around 7-7.30 and have a steadyish run down. A mate is taking his FRST and it's not been out for a while so it could end in a breakdown
07-04-2012, 04:58 PM
#28
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
07-04-2012, 05:47 PM
#29
You havent got a white S2 have you?
Well, got mine fired up with the Aa man stood at the side, looking gormless. He then followed me in case it went pop, and I have taken it to Chorley St Garage. Just hopibg Geoff can sort the fueling and stuff out
Well, got mine fired up with the Aa man stood at the side, looking gormless. He then followed me in case it went pop, and I have taken it to Chorley St Garage. Just hopibg Geoff can sort the fueling and stuff out
07-04-2012, 06:01 PM
#30
If its too early i'l just meet you somewhere and cruise down steady Driving down with some other cars is always more fun though
07-04-2012, 06:13 PM
#31
Lots of fun, i loved mine but i chanced job with a longer trip to and from and got a E36 328is. Now got a company motor so the 328 is gone to make way for the P100 Cossy
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07-04-2012, 09:20 PM
#32
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
nah i had a grey one g168vmd did 2engines in no time was verynice wheni got rid off her apart from another engine rebuild again i know geoff and rick rick had a mint series one that had a magazine feature fast ford i think jst gt rid off a subaru now in french shite gonna go bk to old skool now nice mk2 mexico had 2 off these before love them
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