Neil's Mercury grey sapphire Cosworth (New pics Updated 18th may)
08-05-2012, 09:10 PM
#84
Power wise i havent got the money at the moment for a nice big turbo ,inlet etc but that will come later so just getting the internals strong .Its got cams and ported head so with the turbo thinking 310 maybe .Cheers Neil
08-05-2012, 09:23 PM
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08-05-2012, 10:12 PM
#86
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Hi i have not got a date in mind Tarren ,but i want to take it to ford fair got lots to do .Power wise i havent got the money at the moment for a nice big turbo ,inlet etc but that will come later so just getting the internals strong .Its got cams and ported head so with the turbo thinking 310 maybe .Cheers Neil
Power wise i havent got the money at the moment for a nice big turbo ,inlet etc but that will come later so just getting the internals strong .Its got cams and ported head so with the turbo thinking 310 maybe .Cheers NeilAlways good to not put a date on Neil
we all know what cosworths are like LOL!
310 bhp sounds perfect mate nice useable power will make for a great car!
Keep the updates coming mate
09-05-2012, 09:27 PM
#87
Not much of an update been at home today doing other stuff but went to Burton power shop on the way home yesterday picked up a GRP A head gasket and full engine set and new headbolts.
Got the gaskets for a good price and a discount from them if you ever need parts you should ask for chris he will do a deal if you ask .
Got the gaskets for a good price and a discount from them if you ever need parts you should ask for chris he will do a deal if you ask .
10-05-2012, 11:38 PM
#89
Hi not much of an update but i think i need a new oil pump it feels a little rough on bottom and sides .The pump was supposed to be a new rs500 one but it i think it was a s/h one because the engine has only done 2k .Know i have read about a dodgy batch of pumps but im sure they are gone whats the best to get a repo ford one gen cosworth one or any suggestions burton power have them for Ł124 web price http://www.burtonpower.com/parts-by-.../sc1260hp.html or Matt lewis has one genuine cossie one Ł170 http://www.mattlewismotorsportonline...hp?productid=1 there are some on ebay aswell any advice for us appreciated.Here are some pics of the pump .
11-05-2012, 10:50 PM
#91
Cheers Karl giving it a good go to get it how i want it .Got the carbon off carbon delight excellent guy .http://www.carbondelight.co.uk/page13.html
I used to have my own car repair buisness back in 1996 and one of the essential pieces of equipment was a parts washer .I kept alot of tools and this was left round the back of my garage at home since 96 ,was going to ebay it plenty of times so glad i didnt sell it .So after all these years i decide to restore it thought i would plug it in and try it to see if it worked Unbelievable the pump was working and even the rusty old light worked.So the plan is to get the washer all sanded down a little repair to a rusty supply pipe a lick of hammerite ,i can then give the head and block a good clean out ..Neil
This pic after i spent an hour giving it sand down with the DA.
I used to have my own car repair buisness back in 1996 and one of the essential pieces of equipment was a parts washer .I kept alot of tools and this was left round the back of my garage at home since 96 ,was going to ebay it plenty of times so glad i didnt sell it .So after all these years i decide to restore it thought i would plug it in and try it to see if it worked
Unbelievable the pump was working and even the rusty old light worked.So the plan is to get the washer all sanded down a little repair to a rusty supply pipe a lick of hammerite ,i can then give the head and block a good clean out ..Neil This pic after i spent an hour giving it sand down with the DA.
18-11-2012, 08:58 PM
#95
Not a big update but managed to do some work on the engine like got the sump off oil pump spray bar windage tray off cleaned these up a bit popped the core plugs out front cover alternator bracket .Put some cleaner from the wash tank on top of pistons to clean them up .Some pics I took with the phone .
As you can see some of the cooling water has started to rust away the modine unit where it had been sat there laid up .
I will be repainting the block the same colour what is the best paint to use to keep the shine some smooth rite or special block paint any ideas before I use dulux lol.
Hopefully get another bit of time to get the block stripped and in the wash tank this week .
As you can see some of the cooling water has started to rust away the modine unit where it had been sat there laid up .
I will be repainting the block the same colour what is the best paint to use to keep the shine some smooth rite or special block paint any ideas before I use dulux lol.
Hopefully get another bit of time to get the block stripped and in the wash tank this week .
05-05-2013, 02:57 PM
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Have to say I've enjoyed reading this. Nice to see you've had it for so long. I'd love to have a project like this. Just hope that there's still a chance one day as their getting thin on the ground now. Is it getting done for ford fair this year??
15-06-2013, 10:01 AM
#108
Love the old pics and old cossie stories mate 
musta been the decade to live in with a saph then !!!! , Id dearly love one for myself but cant at present
Great work with your project - keep up the good work
, owned since 1993 , awesome ! 
musta been the decade to live in with a saph then !!!! , Id dearly love one for myself but cant at present Great work with your project - keep up the good work
, owned since 1993 , awesome !
15-06-2013, 03:53 PM
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just come across this thread and gives me great inspiration! ive owed my mint 2wd saph for 5 years never much as kerbed in that time and last i lost it on a damp patch!! (will put pics up) felt sick all night and today! but its made me want to get the car to its former glory whatever it takes!
09-07-2013, 07:56 PM
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Just found this thred I was a teenager when I saw my 1st saph he launched it off the petrol station & I was hooked...... that was 1993 there were cosies rs turbos 3is everywhere.
I bought my 4x4 saph 10 yrs later & I've still got here today just getting her read 4 my wedding!!!!!!
I haven't touched her in over 2 yrs so I've been going mad with go faster toys & waxes......
Hope u get it all back together soon as I've missed that cossie buzz
I was a teenager when I saw my 1st saph he launched it off the petrol station & I was hooked...... that was 1993 there were cosies rs turbos 3is everywhere.I bought my 4x4 saph 10 yrs later & I've still got here today just getting her read 4 my wedding!!!!!!
I haven't touched her in over 2 yrs
so I've been going mad with go faster toys & waxes...... Hope u get it all back together soon as I've missed that cossie buzz
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Originally Posted by nuttynil
Still got the sapphire big push to get her out this year .Had some personal problems but all sorted now the mrs has left the building fed up with my cars and parts so one thing had to go .
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