PhilCook

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OK, so my RS seems to have spat its dummy again.

Before checking with a comp tester tomorrow, i have a sneaking suspicion that the bottom end has let go. It started missing then the miss got heavier, then I had to rev it quite hard for it to even think about running. Now its gone pop, doesnt want to start.

Issue is, it's a ZVH and I do not have a clue which bottom end I have to enable me to look for a new unit.

Its a 1.8 with the Oil filter at the back, pointing towards the gearbox slightly. ..Also, when I get a spare block, I know some oil galleries need blocking off, can someone confirm which ones so that I can get cracking with a rebuild.

Mods - Please dont move this to the Escort forum, I need as much help/input as I can here.


I would love to go back to CVH, but I dont even know what alternator/engine mount set up I have and I just want to get this thing running again ASAP

PhilCook

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OK, so looking back through my old posts, seems I have a blacktop.

But, can someone tell me which oil galleries need filling in please. Also anything else within reason that needs to be done

Turbo Zetec

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Easiest way to tell what block you have is to look at the oil filter. If it's attached to the block itself, it's a blacktop. If it's attached to the oil pump, it's a silver top.

As for the bits you need to bung up, take a look at:

http://www.jimhearne.co.uk/zvh.htm

Should have pretty much everything you'll ever need to know on there!

James Porter

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Is the oil filter located directly to the oil pump? If so its a silvertop.

If the oil filter fits directly to the back of the block its a blacktop.

Easiest way to check!

James Porter

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Please ignore me!

I will learn to read through properly next time!