My '88 Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd (update 23.04.11)
06-11-2008, 11:26 PM
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Cheers Marco 
I was at Ford today and the tank costs appr. the same as shown in Microcat so I'll go for a aftermarket one I guess.
Thanks to James (bigjim172000) I got a full set of clips to the inner arches today. All four wings were also available at Ford so they are ordered as well
I was at Ford today and the tank costs appr. the same as shown in Microcat so I'll go for a aftermarket one I guess. Thanks to James (bigjim172000) I got a full set of clips to the inner arches today. All four wings were also available at Ford so they are ordered as well
07-11-2008, 10:06 AM
#82
Great, many thanks for the info and pictures 
Have looked at some aftermarket tanks here in Norway today but none of them got the collector inside. Btw, have you used the original tank strap from Ford? I read somewhere that they didn't fit so good on aftermarket thanks.
I've been thinking of painting the underbody white but is there some other good solutions except from spraying the color base on?
Have looked at some aftermarket tanks here in Norway today but none of them got the collector inside. Btw, have you used the original tank strap from Ford? I read somewhere that they didn't fit so good on aftermarket thanks.I've been thinking of painting the underbody white but is there some other good solutions except from spraying the color base on?
Well I went a different route with mine and waxoyled the underside of mine by brushing it on... I really like the black underside against the white body myself and am really happy with it, depends what look you're after I suppose....
07-11-2008, 10:26 AM
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I only use common degreaser to spray on and a lot of paper to get the dirt off. Last sunday I cleaned the rest of the underside like under the tank, spare wheel bottom etc. Going to take some pictures of it in the weekend. Haven't got time to do any progress on the car this week
07-11-2008, 02:49 PM
#86
No problem pal
Let's hope it will only be going over this winter as I really want to drive my saff next summer. I must fix three broken bolts to the manifold as well as it is causing much vibration and noise on the turbo side, but I guess that won't take such time. But you know, once you've started....
It's cold in Norway now so I must get hold of a heater for the garage before I can do any more work, or else I'll get stuck under the car freezing to death...
Let's hope it will only be going over this winter as I really want to drive my saff next summer. I must fix three broken bolts to the manifold as well as it is causing much vibration and noise on the turbo side, but I guess that won't take such time. But you know, once you've started....
It's cold in Norway now so I must get hold of a heater for the garage before I can do any more work, or else I'll get stuck under the car freezing to death...
13-11-2008, 05:10 PM
#87
Little update as I have bought some new parts.
Goodridge braided brake hoses.
Driveshaft boot kit.
Bosch 941 pump, Motorcraft filter, braided hose between tank and pump and banjo bolts.
Track rod ends.
QH suspension arms.
New fuel cradle. It's missing one clamp but are going to fix the one from the old bracket.
Diff mount from mc2racing.
Battery on the camera was of course empty when I was in the garage previous weekend but I have cleaned most of the back now. Took the bumper off and spotted a little area with rust that I must fix. In the weekend I will probably begin cleaning the rest of the underside as I have decided to paint it all white. Looking forward to it....ehhh not!
Goodridge braided brake hoses.
Driveshaft boot kit.
Bosch 941 pump, Motorcraft filter, braided hose between tank and pump and banjo bolts.
Track rod ends.
QH suspension arms.
New fuel cradle. It's missing one clamp but are going to fix the one from the old bracket.
Diff mount from mc2racing.
Battery on the camera was of course empty when I was in the garage previous weekend but I have cleaned most of the back now. Took the bumper off and spotted a little area with rust that I must fix. In the weekend I will probably begin cleaning the rest of the underside as I have decided to paint it all white. Looking forward to it....ehhh not!
14-11-2008, 09:16 AM
#92
Many thanks mates
@mirkules: Can't wait to mount all the new and shiny parts, that's no doubt the best part of it, but I have a lot of work in front of me before that stage. Hope to get some work done in the weekend but it's Christmas party at the work today so we'll see how crapulous I am tomorrow first, lol.
@mirkules: Can't wait to mount all the new and shiny parts, that's no doubt the best part of it, but I have a lot of work in front of me before that stage. Hope to get some work done in the weekend but it's Christmas party at the work today so we'll see how crapulous I am tomorrow first, lol.
15-11-2008, 10:53 AM
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Thanks Marco. Yes, it is a bit to early I think but since the Christmas committee was so slow and late this year we just had to take what we could get. I was in good mood yesterday but now I'm ready to work on the car this weekend
15-11-2008, 09:24 PM
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looking good as ever, stian!
but you need to adjust one of the rubber-things on the fuelpump-cradle itself, its all twisted up! cant have that in such a nice car...
looking forward to seeing you trashing it at autoslaloms and valerbanen!
but you need to adjust one of the rubber-things on the fuelpump-cradle itself, its all twisted up! cant have that in such a nice car...
looking forward to seeing you trashing it at autoslaloms and valerbanen!
16-11-2008, 10:40 AM
#103
Cheers Ole Yep, I know, going to ask my Ford dealer if it's possible to get some new ones. If not I must try to fix them on sort of way.
Looking forward to drive the car again also, hopefully next season. Well, time to go to the garage now. Updates follows tonight
Yep, I know, going to ask my Ford dealer if it's possible to get some new ones. If not I must try to fix them on sort of way.Looking forward to drive the car again also, hopefully next season. Well, time to go to the garage now. Updates follows tonight
16-11-2008, 04:31 PM
#104
It's time for a little update again. Since the battery on the camera was empty last weekend I wasn't able to snap some pics but here is what it looked like before I started with the sandpaper.
I also removed the bumper, was a little bit nervous of what I was going to see but it looks good under here also.
Here is the spot of rust I was talking about
And after some rusteater it looked like this...
Seen from the other side.
Here is how it looks like now.
As you can spot in the background and also underneath the car I have removed both fuelpipes that goes to the fuel rail and regulator + the brake pipe.
I'm a little unsure of what to do with the fuel and brake pipes. Should I go for braided hoses all the way or make some replacement pipes?
I also removed the bumper, was a little bit nervous of what I was going to see but it looks good under here also.
Here is the spot of rust I was talking about
And after some rusteater it looked like this...
Seen from the other side.
Here is how it looks like now.
As you can spot in the background and also underneath the car I have removed both fuelpipes that goes to the fuel rail and regulator + the brake pipe.
I'm a little unsure of what to do with the fuel and brake pipes. Should I go for braided hoses all the way or make some replacement pipes?
16-11-2008, 05:58 PM
#107
Here you can see what's needed Stian
https://passionford.com/forum/general-car-related-discussion/268932-my-list-of-aeroquip-parts-for-doing-my-4x4-fuel-lines.html
Not done myself but tempted to do
https://passionford.com/forum/general-car-related-discussion/268932-my-list-of-aeroquip-parts-for-doing-my-4x4-fuel-lines.html
Not done myself but tempted to do
16-11-2008, 07:04 PM
#108
Great, I'll take a look then
I need a new hose from the filter to the 941 pump and the banjo unions have both 8mm pipe tail. Noticed now that the original banjo unions were a size smaller so I can't use the original hose. Anyone knows what hose size that is used for 8mm pipe tail?
I need a new hose from the filter to the 941 pump and the banjo unions have both 8mm pipe tail. Noticed now that the original banjo unions were a size smaller so I can't use the original hose. Anyone knows what hose size that is used for 8mm pipe tail?
26-11-2008, 08:23 PM
#109
Here's a little update. Managed to get the gearbox out today, good to have it out since I'm able to clean the whole underside now.
I think I must blast and powdercoat this as well then
Good clearance under here now.
A pic from last sunday's work with peeling of the undersealing. Looking forward to continue next weekend.
I think I must blast and powdercoat this as well then
Good clearance under here now.
A pic from last sunday's work with peeling of the undersealing. Looking forward to continue next weekend.
29-11-2008, 12:54 AM
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bloody hell how clean is that
good work being done here i cant wait to start on mine next year ive all ready bought loads of new parts ready for it
good work being done here i cant wait to start on mine next year ive all ready bought loads of new parts ready for it
02-01-2009, 06:22 AM
#115
Finally a litte update again. Been really busy this month but managed to work on the car the past two days. Didn't think I was going to get finished with peeling of the undersealing but I'm very near now - my arms are tired today....lol
Passenger floor done I would say.
Took off the sideskirts as well. Will do a little resto on these with new paint and those "fantastic" clips.
Both donut bushes in the rear beam and trailing arms are now out so all the parts is actually ready to be blastered and powdercoated. Think I have changed my mind regarding the bushes in the trailing arms, the original ones seems to be very loosen so I guess I'll put in some new Powerflex ones.
Have also bought a new Sparco strut brace for rear, hope this will relieve the tops enough when using coilovers.
Passenger floor done I would say.
Took off the sideskirts as well. Will do a little resto on these with new paint and those "fantastic" clips.
Both donut bushes in the rear beam and trailing arms are now out so all the parts is actually ready to be blastered and powdercoated. Think I have changed my mind regarding the bushes in the trailing arms, the original ones seems to be very loosen so I guess I'll put in some new Powerflex ones.
Have also bought a new Sparco strut brace for rear, hope this will relieve the tops enough when using coilovers.
02-01-2009, 09:57 PM
#118
Thanks cossie boys Well, it's not the fastest updates like some of the other ones around here but I have plenty of time and love to work on the car. Finally I can start thinking of painting the underside soon, looking forward to see it all with new fresh white colour
Well, it's not the fastest updates like some of the other ones around here but I have plenty of time and love to work on the car. Finally I can start thinking of painting the underside soon, looking forward to see it all with new fresh white colour
