cozzy jeff

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nice work mate,that zinc came out nice eh?
belt cover looks mint

Cossy Mike

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Thanks, yeah, really happy with it now.

Fuel pump re wire next job

Glenn_

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Them ramps are class matey. The car is looking stunning.

danxr3i7uk

Simply stunning matey. Real credit to your efforts

ajamesc

lovely looking saff

paul16v

Outstanding Mike!


Can I ask where you found the cam belt cover bolts? I need some.

Cossy Mike

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I picked them up off ebay mate, not proper ford ones. Only difference is they are Allen head not torx.

M6x12mm black stainless A2 Allen button head and M6 A2 black stainless 18mm washers.

I think there's only guy doing them, if you get stuck ill put the link on.

frayz

Only just seen this thread. Truly beautiful car. Stunning job.

cossiestu

Love that, really shows the efforts put into it....

mjonathan24

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The car looks stunning mate! I bet you can't wait to get it mapped at NMS, Karl has mapped 2 of my cars and it made a massive difference every time. Definitely in safe hands.

Cossy Mike

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Thanks mate.

Just hope I don't have any problems in April whilst running the engine in. Also the front and rear diff have been rebuilt.

The only thing I regret doing is buying a small turbo, for the money I could if put another £400 towards it and come away with a new TT T38

I'm hoping it makes 330bhp

Beach

Karl will look after her no worries there!! It will drive so well once its mapped. Transforms the car. Nice build, people forget how much stuff is still avaialable to order from Ford. Got that job myself for the escort cant see me being that lucky though!! Looks ace that

Cossy Mike

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Not much progress today, took 6 hours to re wire the fuel pump





Had these sitting in my toolbox so fitted them in as well,



and I thought I'd braid the numberplate lamps whilst I was under there,



Re pinned and tidied up,



All working nice and bright



Then I went to drop it off the ramps and the car stalled and the clutch pedal went straight to the floor

Panic stations and called Jeff over, stuck on ramps in gear and no clutch.

I managed to fit the cable back on the clutch fork, somehow it came off. I honestly thought the cable had snapped. Took it round the block for a quick spin and all seems to be ok.

Anyone have any similar issues? I've never had a cable pop off before

cossiestu

Gotta love a bit of braiding!

bigjohn0

I can still remember when you took the car off the road to start the rebuild and i came over to do the timing belt the first time for you. I am stunned to see what a fantastic job you have done to the car considering that when you started it the car was mint anyway.

L1AM_RS

Awesome build mate. Love it!

Where did you get those ramps from?

Cossy Mike

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Thanks John, if your place does wheel alignment I need the arms and tracking done beginning of April?

Your welcome to get your hands dirty again

Cossy Mike

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I bought them of this guy 'Ezup car ramps', cost £230 delivered in black

http://www.restorationramps.co.uk/ph...ocument&part=3

http://www.restorationramps.co.uk/ph...ocument&part=4

cossiestu

They're really cool!! Just curious, but, once the cars on the ramp, how do you get the ramp horizontal?

Cossy Mike

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The ramps I have are in the 2nd link, the ramps in the 1st link, once the car is on you can pick the car up and the legs pop out the bottom. Very similar to the ramps used in used car dealerships

cossiestu

Oops, didn't look at the second link... I was kind of assuming it would make the car counter balance and be easy to pick up.

Very clever design!!

Cossy Mike

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Late MOT last night,

Cossy Mike

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Really must use it more

Cossy Mike

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It past with no advisories, however not all good news, looks like the oil seal on the prop has give up already

So if anyone knows of where to buy a Viton one or have the dimensions to hand, it would be appreciated

costina

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Good news Mike now get out and use it once you done that seal !!!


Paul

Cossy Mike

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Thanks, tbh I looked at it today and I think when I repainted the prop I've painted too far up to the spline.

I'll check it out once I have a seal in hand so I'm not doing the same job twice.

Daft question but once I pull the front prop out, which oil am I expecting to run out, is it gearbox or transfer box oil? just to make sure I have some left

costina

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Guess if the spline shaft is going into transfer then its that. Been a long time since i played with a 4x4😉

Been under mine today cleaning grime off to reveal dove grey lol and pulled the box out for a new clutch.

Yours is looking stunning Mike credit to ya.

Paul

fezzajsy

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very nice mate

Cossy Mike

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Had a road trip to Revolution in Newcastle to get the wheels aligned, then had a run up to Hartside cafe for lunch, then dropped down into Carlisle to see Chris

Cossy Mike

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Hartside cafe,

Cossy Mike

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Picked up my Siemens 55lb 3102's from the post office after being flow tested and cleaned

Cossy Mike

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Cossy Mike

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And today was sorting out the turbo, ready and waiting for DPD to bring the new Turbo Technics T35.55 tomorrow

cozzy jeff

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nice pics mate
bummer about the turbo but onto better things eh?

Cossy Mike

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Yeah mate, suppose it's just one of those things

380-400 onwards and upwards

You were right about the PM box lol

Glenn_

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Wow Mike thats one stunning saff.

Are your fuel pipes original ford ones.

Cossy Mike

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Yes Glenn all new genuine Ford fuel fittings apart from the hard lines on the floor, which I simply repainted.

Think ill be going AN fittings, swirl pot, new regulators and 044 next year

Glenn_

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I think mine will need some fuel lines eventually. There scabby as fook and i darent wire brush them down in case they leak lol.

Cossy Mike

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I had mine media blasted, they were fine. You can buy new lines for £150 off ebay, they're supposed to be a really good fit.

Ill be investing in a set to braize AN fittings on

carl/saff

Turned out well , love the wheels