2002 Focus TDCi Project, The Black Beast
04-03-2014, 10:00 AM
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2002 Focus TDCi Project, The Black Beast
Hi everyone I'm James, just bought this focus off my mate last night for the grand sum of £200.
Im not gunna say that it's immaculate and perfect in every way because I cant lie like that, my mate was a farmer which explains how dirty it is, but he bought a 1.8 petrol and I've always loved this car so when he offered me it I couldnt refuse.
Only got two pics at the minute and they're in the dark....and she's filthy haha, but anyways here she is
As you should be able to see if they've uploaded its already lowered and on different alloys, Im not usually one that goes for aftermarket alloys but I think these wolfrace's suit it and will be staying for a while.
Plans are to tidy it up, get what needs done welded, clean it, dress up the engine bay a little, exhaust system, and in the future maybe a cheeky little remap.
Tell me what you think of it and anything I could do to it,
Cheers, James
Im not gunna say that it's immaculate and perfect in every way because I cant lie like that, my mate was a farmer which explains how dirty it is, but he bought a 1.8 petrol and I've always loved this car so when he offered me it I couldnt refuse.
Only got two pics at the minute and they're in the dark....and she's filthy haha, but anyways here she is
As you should be able to see if they've uploaded its already lowered and on different alloys, Im not usually one that goes for aftermarket alloys but I think these wolfrace's suit it and will be staying for a while.
Plans are to tidy it up, get what needs done welded, clean it, dress up the engine bay a little, exhaust system, and in the future maybe a cheeky little remap.
Tell me what you think of it and anything I could do to it,
Cheers, James
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04-03-2014, 04:12 PM
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I'll try and work out how to get the pictures to work when I'm home, new to forums but been lookin round this one for ages lol
There's a hole on each sill needs patched, hopefully won't need new sills, there's a few rust spots round the back arches but its not too bad yet but will all get sorted in due course
Defo a step up from my last car even tho I still have a soft spot for it, had a 1.4 8v polo 6n, got it cheap as chips but heart wasn't in it so got rid for a bike then got rid of the bike for this
There's a hole on each sill needs patched, hopefully won't need new sills, there's a few rust spots round the back arches but its not too bad yet but will all get sorted in due course
Defo a step up from my last car even tho I still have a soft spot for it, had a 1.4 8v polo 6n, got it cheap as chips but heart wasn't in it so got rid for a bike then got rid of the bike for this
04-03-2014, 04:22 PM
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The only way is dagenham
I'll try and work out how to get the pictures to work when I'm home, new to forums but been lookin round this one for ages lol
There's a hole on each sill needs patched, hopefully won't need new sills, there's a few rust spots round the back arches but its not too bad yet but will all get sorted in due course
Defo a step up from my last car even tho I still have a soft spot for it, had a 1.4 8v polo 6n, got it cheap as chips but heart wasn't in it so got rid for a bike then got rid of the bike for this
There's a hole on each sill needs patched, hopefully won't need new sills, there's a few rust spots round the back arches but its not too bad yet but will all get sorted in due course
Defo a step up from my last car even tho I still have a soft spot for it, had a 1.4 8v polo 6n, got it cheap as chips but heart wasn't in it so got rid for a bike then got rid of the bike for this
LIFE'S SHORT SO FLOOR IT.
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04-03-2014, 05:25 PM
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The only way is dagenham
04-03-2014, 05:32 PM
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04-03-2014, 05:57 PM
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The only way is dagenham
but your focus is better then than both my cars. LIFE'S SHORT SO FLOOR IT.
05-03-2014, 09:46 AM
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Pics are up now, will put some up of the state of the interior as think I'm gunna give it a quick hoover today, will be givin it a deep clean soon with all seats out etc
05-03-2014, 09:51 AM
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As for doing stuff to it and getting the rust sorted, look at my thread for my MK1. Clicky below.
https://passionford.com/forum/restor...14-update.html
Should give you a few ideas.
https://passionford.com/forum/restor...14-update.html
Should give you a few ideas.
05-03-2014, 11:26 AM
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The only way is dagenham
Wow the car looks good mate its definately got potential. And it looks a nice colour under the dirt.
Cant wait to see some more pics.
LIFE'S SHORT SO FLOOR IT.
Cant wait to see some more pics.
LIFE'S SHORT SO FLOOR IT.
05-03-2014, 12:04 PM
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As for doing stuff to it and getting the rust sorted, look at my thread for my MK1. Clicky below.
https://passionford.com/forum/restor...14-update.html
Should give you a few ideas.
https://passionford.com/forum/restor...14-update.html
Should give you a few ideas.
Would be good if you lived a bit closer as my sills are like what yours were, and Ive never even tried welding apart from with industrial c type and x type spot welders lol
Does look a really tidy car though mate, bein treated properly
05-03-2014, 12:18 PM
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Didnt get any after pics of the hoovering as its no where near perfect but I ran out of time, will get some when I get the seats out and give it a proper clean though
Do have a few of what it did look like though
As you can see, thats one pretty filthy interior lol
Couple random pictures
Also, I'm gunna be popular with my mam for this :S
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05-03-2014, 12:21 PM
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The only way is dagenham
Nice car mate. Ok so it does need a good tidy up. But it gonna look well smart.
LIFE'S SHORT SO FLOOR IT.
LIFE'S SHORT SO FLOOR IT.
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05-03-2014, 12:36 PM
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Fucking hell, that doesn't look like it has seen a hoover or hosepipe ever. 
I don't know how people can let their cars get into that kind of state inside. Outside fair enough especially in winter but inside, that is rank.
Any pics of the bits that need welding?
As for washing and cleaning stuff indoors, it has to be done sometimes. I remember cleaning up an old SU Carb and getting stale petrol all over the front room carpet years ago when I took off the float pot lid. Stank for ages and meant there was a smoking ban for a while. (Shows how long ago that was, smoking indoors).
Glad you are really enthusiastic about the car, I'm sure you will soon have it welded, cleaned, polished and gleaming in no time.
I don't know how people can let their cars get into that kind of state inside. Outside fair enough especially in winter but inside, that is rank.
Any pics of the bits that need welding?
As for washing and cleaning stuff indoors, it has to be done sometimes. I remember cleaning up an old SU Carb and getting stale petrol all over the front room carpet years ago when I took off the float pot lid. Stank for ages and meant there was a smoking ban for a while. (Shows how long ago that was, smoking indoors).
Glad you are really enthusiastic about the car, I'm sure you will soon have it welded, cleaned, polished and gleaming in no time.
05-03-2014, 12:40 PM
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The only way is dagenham
Fucking hell, that doesn't look like it has seen a hoover or hosepipe ever.
I don't know how people can let their cars get into that kind of state inside. Outside fair enough especially in winter but inside, that is rank.
Any pics of the bits that need welding?
As for washing and cleaning stuff indoors, it has to be done sometimes. I remember cleaning up an old SU Carb and getting stale petrol all over the front room carpet years ago when I took off the float pot lid. Stank for ages and meant there was a smoking ban for a while. (Shows how long ago that was, smoking indoors).
Glad you are really enthusiastic about the car, I'm sure you will soon have it welded, cleaned, polished and gleaming in no time.
I don't know how people can let their cars get into that kind of state inside. Outside fair enough especially in winter but inside, that is rank.
Any pics of the bits that need welding?
As for washing and cleaning stuff indoors, it has to be done sometimes. I remember cleaning up an old SU Carb and getting stale petrol all over the front room carpet years ago when I took off the float pot lid. Stank for ages and meant there was a smoking ban for a while. (Shows how long ago that was, smoking indoors).
Glad you are really enthusiastic about the car, I'm sure you will soon have it welded, cleaned, polished and gleaming in no time.
LIFE'S SHORT SO FLOOR IT.
05-03-2014, 08:17 PM
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Yeah I know its absolutely filthy but I'm kinda ocd clean at times so it should all be fine in the end.
Want oppinions on this, as its just an idea atm, always thought it was a weird place to have the intercooler on the top of the engine on the focus's and looked at kits to move it to the bottom grille but there quite expensive, what's peoples opinions on bonnet vents? Not stupid ones, but was looking at focus rs ones or even mk3 astra gsi ones, should get a bit better air flow to the intercooler
Want oppinions on this, as its just an idea atm, always thought it was a weird place to have the intercooler on the top of the engine on the focus's and looked at kits to move it to the bottom grille but there quite expensive, what's peoples opinions on bonnet vents? Not stupid ones, but was looking at focus rs ones or even mk3 astra gsi ones, should get a bit better air flow to the intercooler
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Fucking hell, that doesn't look like it has seen a hoover or hosepipe ever.
I don't know how people can let their cars get into that kind of state inside. Outside fair enough especially in winter but inside, that is rank.
Any pics of the bits that need welding?
As for washing and cleaning stuff indoors, it has to be done sometimes. I remember cleaning up an old SU Carb and getting stale petrol all over the front room carpet years ago when I took off the float pot lid. Stank for ages and meant there was a smoking ban for a while. (Shows how long ago that was, smoking indoors).
Glad you are really enthusiastic about the car, I'm sure you will soon have it welded, cleaned, polished and gleaming in no time.
I don't know how people can let their cars get into that kind of state inside. Outside fair enough especially in winter but inside, that is rank.
Any pics of the bits that need welding?
As for washing and cleaning stuff indoors, it has to be done sometimes. I remember cleaning up an old SU Carb and getting stale petrol all over the front room carpet years ago when I took off the float pot lid. Stank for ages and meant there was a smoking ban for a while. (Shows how long ago that was, smoking indoors).
Glad you are really enthusiastic about the car, I'm sure you will soon have it welded, cleaned, polished and gleaming in no time.
05-03-2014, 08:27 PM
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The stock intercooler design is quite clever and very simple.
If you were to go down the traditional front mount route the only reason to do it would be if you were fitting a much bigger core.
Not worth doing in my opinion.
If you were to go down the traditional front mount route the only reason to do it would be if you were fitting a much bigger core.
Not worth doing in my opinion.
05-03-2014, 08:37 PM
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I knew thered be a reason behind it being there I just always thought it'd be quite restricted, may be just coz mines had the air scoop to the intercooler removed, might just nick it off my grandas transit connect tho
10-03-2014, 10:16 AM
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Was just a little thought as have seen a couple and its looked alright but then again some look awful, sorry for the lack of updates been away all weekend so cars a bit neglected atm lol will be gettin back on with a few bits and bobs today hopefully
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Well this thread died haha, along with the car, not long after I last updated I was forced to get rid of it, too much work to do apparently and a less than enthusiastic family about having it on the drive, let it go for scrap 
but since then got myself a job as an apprentice hgv mechanic, riding round on a 12 plate 125 bike at the minute til I get my lisence - apprentice wage is shocking! But now thinking more and more about another car, and it might not be a focus this time but have looked at a fair few mk5 fiesta zetec s's, whats peoples thoughts on them? Dead thread I know, probably wont get any replys but oh well haha
but since then got myself a job as an apprentice hgv mechanic, riding round on a 12 plate 125 bike at the minute til I get my lisence - apprentice wage is shocking! But now thinking more and more about another car, and it might not be a focus this time but have looked at a fair few mk5 fiesta zetec s's, whats peoples thoughts on them? Dead thread I know, probably wont get any replys but oh well haha
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Yet again old thread revival but I've now got the chance of yet another focus...its an 03 1.8 petrol zetec 3 door, with a suspected blown headgasket...bit stupid to buy a car that wont be able to drive as soon as I get it but the plan is to buy it and fix it up and have it ready to be on the road just before my driving test which should be quite soon, also price is ridiculoausly low haha, anyone done a headgasket on an 1800 zetec and anything I should look out for? Not a complete newbie at stuff like this by the way I'm a hgv mechanic and done a few head gaskets just wanna hear from someone that mighta done one before
cheers, james
cheers, james
30-11-2014, 12:10 PM
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What's the symptoms then? Unless you are paying scrap value I wouldn't bother personally. A head gasket kit, cambelt kit plus a skim and the labour you will put into it is probably going to cost you more than a runner would.
But then again if you fancy a project go for it.
But then again if you fancy a project go for it.
30-11-2014, 12:15 PM
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What's the symptoms then? Unless you are paying scrap value I wouldn't bother personally. A head gasket kit, cambelt kit plus a skim and the labour you will put into it is probably going to cost you more than a runner would.
But then again if you fancy a project go for it.
But then again if you fancy a project go for it.
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