Restorations, Rebuilds & Projects. Restoring her to Concourse? Just getting her running again? Or got a mad project? This is your room.

my rs turbo g868 evt engine is bk in (update 10/09/07)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 26-06-2007, 09:17 PM
  #1  
GARY1978
Part of the Furniture
Thread Starter
 
GARY1978's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: EXETER/DEVON
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default my rs turbo g868 evt engine is bk in (update 10/09/07)





so far i have taken the engine out as it sounded a little knocky so out it came and time to have a quick zvh lump to keep her mobile to i have a 2.0l zetec turbo lump built in the winter .
as the engine was out ive been cleaning and bined the abs
as for the car its self its not too bad the n/s/r arch is a little rotten and a bit around the petrol cap but apart from a very little amount underneath its all good this is the first restore that i have taken on so bear with me i couldnt let her go to the scrapy could i???
Old 26-06-2007, 09:27 PM
  #2  
Tonyt1t
Grey Mk4 Early XR3I
 
Tonyt1t's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Devon England drives Grey XR3I mk4
Posts: 1,771
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

cant go wrong for 250 quid........
Old 26-06-2007, 09:27 PM
  #3  
BRAMMER
PassionFord Post Whore!!
iTrader: (23)
 
BRAMMER's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: The North
Posts: 9,665
Received 16 Likes on 14 Posts
Default

Well you can't complain for that money really, looks a decent enough base shell.
Old 26-06-2007, 10:09 PM
  #4  
mark_h
Ford Freak
 
mark_h's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: knebworth
Posts: 471
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

how comes ya got it so cheap.. from the ignition barrel am i right in saying it was a stolen recovered jobbie
Old 26-06-2007, 10:41 PM
  #5  
fezzajsy
10K+ Poster!!
iTrader: (9)
 
fezzajsy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: jeRSey..isles
Posts: 13,596
Received 33 Likes on 33 Posts
Default

got ur work cut out
Old 26-06-2007, 10:53 PM
  #6  
GARY1978
Part of the Furniture
Thread Starter
 
GARY1978's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: EXETER/DEVON
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

no it wasnt nicked but it had been sat on a drive for 3 years someone tryed to nick it but the bloke couldnt get it running and gave up
its very good underneath not been welded yet which is good coz i cant weld at all.
i have i friend thats build the engine for Ł300 plus parts which was very handy. i have a mate in the bodyshop who will be repainting the car in and out in the winter
repaires need 2 the shell are nsr arch but might put a 1/4 on both doors coz they have too many dents to repair the osr arch is like new i couldnt belive it but the petrol cap has some rust which will have to be sort thats all the stelths are being binned and my new wheels will be here b4 the weekend but i didnt would to go big im staying with 15s more photos wenesday evening
Old 26-06-2007, 10:59 PM
  #7  
massivewangers
PassionFord Post Whore!!
iTrader: (1)
 
massivewangers's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Norfolk Drives: Couple of Fords
Posts: 5,412
Received 186 Likes on 146 Posts
Default

What a billy bargain

Good luck with it mate, doesn't look too bad at all. Mate of mine just paid 1500 for one that looks in the same sorta nick as that
Old 27-06-2007, 07:24 AM
  #8  
Twins
15K+ Super Poster!!
iTrader: (18)
 
Twins's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: ESSEX
Posts: 18,043
Received 117 Likes on 109 Posts
Default

Bargin
Old 27-06-2007, 08:30 AM
  #9  
RSCossieGaz
10K+ Poster!!
iTrader: (6)
 
RSCossieGaz's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Middlesex AKA Planet earth!!!!
Posts: 11,659
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

what a bargin at 250 mate-well done
Old 27-06-2007, 10:51 AM
  #10  
Brian
10K+ Poster!!
iTrader: (2)
 
Brian's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Essex
Posts: 11,239
Received 11 Likes on 11 Posts
Default

Nice one mate

Keep us updated


Brian
Old 28-06-2007, 10:00 AM
  #11  
jayRS
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
jayRS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: isle of wight (K.O.P 2006 mother fucker!)
Posts: 4,276
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

nice one, 250 of the queens finest, cant be bad./
looks to be ok, rust round petrol caps look just surface so easy fix.

keeping it red i hope
Old 28-06-2007, 11:26 AM
  #12  
Munch
Mr. Sparkle!
 
Munch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Wiltshire - swindon
Posts: 12,775
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Bargin
Old 28-06-2007, 04:27 PM
  #13  
MrCapriScort
Old Fords Never Die
 
MrCapriScort's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Up North
Posts: 946
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Great project at a great price matey
Old 29-06-2007, 07:02 PM
  #14  
Moondust_crust
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
 
Moondust_crust's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: under the cabby... i think.
Posts: 975
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

good luck mate, keep us updatedŹ!
Old 30-06-2007, 08:20 PM
  #15  
GARY1978
Part of the Furniture
Thread Starter
 
GARY1978's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: EXETER/DEVON
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

engine is back monday cant wait to get it running again then when running off for repair and paintwork (this is the bad arch)


Old 30-06-2007, 08:54 PM
  #16  
10th_racer
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
 
10th_racer's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: west midlands
Posts: 499
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

that doesnt look bad at all for the money.
Old 03-07-2007, 10:02 PM
  #17  
GARY1978
Part of the Furniture
Thread Starter
 
GARY1978's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: EXETER/DEVON
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default


my new wheels which i payed Ł40 off work and they had brand new 195/45/15 so they went off to be done white as they looked crap in silver

just waiting on the engine

and got bored so ive been painting up bits
Old 05-08-2007, 12:23 AM
  #18  
GARY1978
Part of the Furniture
Thread Starter
 
GARY1978's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: EXETER/DEVON
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: my Ł250 rs turbo that im restoring (update 05/08/07)

Originally Posted by GARY1978




so far i have taken the engine out as it sounded a little knocky so out it came and time to have a quick zvh lump to keep her mobile to i have a 2.0l zetec turbo lump built in the winter .
as the engine was out ive been cleaning and bined the abs
as for the car its self its not too bad the n/s/r arch is a little rotten and a bit around the petrol cap but apart from a very little amount underneath its all good this is the first restore that i have taken on so bear with me i couldnt let her go to the scrapy could i???
Old 05-08-2007, 12:32 AM
  #19  
GARY1978
Part of the Furniture
Thread Starter
 
GARY1978's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: EXETER/DEVON
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default


ive got the engine and its bk in the car the engine bk last night so far so good

got my new wheels on with fresh 195/45/15 thanks to work
more photos in the morning
Old 05-08-2007, 10:19 PM
  #20  
GARY1978
Part of the Furniture
Thread Starter
 
GARY1978's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: EXETER/DEVON
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default


a good friend works for hel down here in exeter and sorted me a new oil feed and injector pipes looks ten times better then the old red ones all for


anyone got a clue on oil and running in for my 1.8 zvh the baby is due in 6 weeks so the missus is always on my case so i can only do bits and boobs
Old 07-08-2007, 07:45 PM
  #21  
originalcabbie
PassionFord Regular
 
originalcabbie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Not fucking here!
Posts: 438
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

question, how did you get the car on that stand??
Old 07-08-2007, 09:28 PM
  #22  
GARY1978
Part of the Furniture
Thread Starter
 
GARY1978's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: EXETER/DEVON
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i work at a breakers and picked it up carefully with a forklift it didnt damage the underside but the stand is really good for working on your car
Old 07-08-2007, 09:49 PM
  #23  
Twins
15K+ Super Poster!!
iTrader: (18)
 
Twins's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: ESSEX
Posts: 18,043
Received 117 Likes on 109 Posts
Default

Looking good
Old 10-09-2007, 08:45 PM
  #24  
GARY1978
Part of the Furniture
Thread Starter
 
GARY1978's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: EXETER/DEVON
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

hi all been a few weeks but reggie is running again and sweet as a nut thanks to a good friend
just the brake lines to do b4 mot then get her run in and ill start on the body work and the goodie for the engine and set up

and coz the missus was at work all weekend i had time to clean reggie out it was really scank
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
big_Rad
General Car Related Discussion.
8
15-09-2017 09:36 AM
IAN RS2k
General Car Related Discussion.
8
18-08-2015 07:51 PM



Quick Reply: my rs turbo g868 evt engine is bk in (update 10/09/07)



All times are GMT. The time now is 09:48 AM.