Radiant Red Fiesta RS Turbo progress/build
19-05-2017, 01:03 PM
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hi mate no its a mongoose rear box onto a magnex system, although the new part was done by silver systems in leek just to get rid of the silencer part etc.
i thought so also fella, it has been on my to do list from the day i got it 
19-05-2017, 01:07 PM
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had today off work other than to go quote a job so i can look after my son whilst the wife goes to be pampered ready for the wedding were off to tomorrow.
anyway decided to take advantage and pull the car out for a little maintenance wash and hoover out, also got the rear boot release working again
got a few pics sorry if the quality isnt upto much as im using an s5 atm due to my own phone not liking water lol
anyway decided to take advantage and pull the car out for a little maintenance wash and hoover out, also got the rear boot release working again
got a few pics sorry if the quality isnt upto much as im using an s5 atm due to my own phone not liking water lol
19-06-2017, 05:41 PM
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hey everyone hope we have all been out enjoying the weather and managedd get the motors out for a boost.
i had the fiesta out yesterday morning 1st thing for a bit of a drive, really enjoyed it especially when i had a guy in a ferrari 360 coming in opposite direction flash his headlights and give me the thumbs up.
something thats been bugging me is we cannot get the car to stop smoking (defo oil related), turbo was new last feb, we have replaced a whole host of things and even did the stem seals last week to no avail.
next thing were going to do is the escort rs turbo oil drain mod as i hear its a common problem with the oe oil drain that it overfills the turbo etc.
if this doesnt cure it then im going send the turbo back for inspection.
i had the fiesta out yesterday morning 1st thing for a bit of a drive, really enjoyed it especially when i had a guy in a ferrari 360 coming in opposite direction flash his headlights and give me the thumbs up.
something thats been bugging me is we cannot get the car to stop smoking (defo oil related), turbo was new last feb, we have replaced a whole host of things and even did the stem seals last week to no avail.
next thing were going to do is the escort rs turbo oil drain mod as i hear its a common problem with the oe oil drain that it overfills the turbo etc.
if this doesnt cure it then im going send the turbo back for inspection.
19-06-2017, 07:00 PM
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I've a feeling it might be turbo related or rings mate ..hope it isn't and the oil mod cures it ...fingers crossed ...good to hear about the 360 driver ..they know the retro cars .
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06-12-2017, 05:39 PM
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well after what seems an absolute age i can finally update how things have been going with the car.
i sent the turbo back to wilky to be inspected and he confirmed what i already knew that the turbo was still in as new condition from when he built it for me. He did say just how much oil was in there though which was no surprise.
now heres why theres been no other updates, since receiving the turbo back iv not had any chance to get out there and inspect/refit etc.
last weekend me and karl3dr had an afternoon of checking over the breather system and everything seemed to work as it should no blockages etc.
next step is to refit the turbo and then carry out a compression/leak down test and go from there, just a note the engine runs sweet as a nut and were still to do the erst oil drain mod.
fingers crossed we get to the bottom of this asap so it can be sorted ready for alot more use next year
i sent the turbo back to wilky to be inspected and he confirmed what i already knew that the turbo was still in as new condition from when he built it for me. He did say just how much oil was in there though which was no surprise.
now heres why theres been no other updates, since receiving the turbo back iv not had any chance to get out there and inspect/refit etc.
last weekend me and karl3dr had an afternoon of checking over the breather system and everything seemed to work as it should no blockages etc.
next step is to refit the turbo and then carry out a compression/leak down test and go from there, just a note the engine runs sweet as a nut and were still to do the erst oil drain mod.
fingers crossed we get to the bottom of this asap so it can be sorted ready for alot more use next year
09-12-2017, 04:02 PM
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iv made the decision if it turns out to be rings ill end up going forged pistons/rods and go for bigger power. If it turns out to be head related then it will be removed and sent off for a full rework new valves etc etc.
so every cloud and all that
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10-12-2017, 12:15 PM
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sounds like a bloody plan fella.
iv made the decision if it turns out to be rings ill end up going forged pistons/rods and go for bigger power. If it turns out to be head related then it will be removed and sent off for a full rework new valves etc etc.
so every cloud and all that
iv made the decision if it turns out to be rings ill end up going forged pistons/rods and go for bigger power. If it turns out to be head related then it will be removed and sent off for a full rework new valves etc etc.
so every cloud and all that
27-12-2017, 04:59 PM
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Well it looks like we might of got to the bottom of the reason for my car smoking like bob marley. Done a compression test today got 100psi on 1-3 and 110 on 4. Got the head etc whipped off for a closer inspection. First spot is looks like old head bolts were used at some point as a couple are stretched and looks like the bolt holes were not cleaned out so the ends were properly shitted up and certainly not torqued up correctly.
All pistons are now removed looks to be signs of wear on the crank bearings and some marks on the side walls of the pistons, bores look to be pretty smooth with very light honing marks showing.
head will be fully refreshed/skimmed and pressure tested, obviously all new gaskets/bolts/belts plus high pressure oil pump will be fitted.
bottom end will of course be checked over and go from there but new gaskets/seals and arp con rod bolts are a certainty along with crank polished and new main/big ends and thrusts fitted.
we will see if the cylinders need honing/reboring and if my current pistons are ok to use and just get away with a set of rings or new pistons etc.
All pistons are now removed looks to be signs of wear on the crank bearings and some marks on the side walls of the pistons, bores look to be pretty smooth with very light honing marks showing.
head will be fully refreshed/skimmed and pressure tested, obviously all new gaskets/bolts/belts plus high pressure oil pump will be fitted.
bottom end will of course be checked over and go from there but new gaskets/seals and arp con rod bolts are a certainty along with crank polished and new main/big ends and thrusts fitted.
we will see if the cylinders need honing/reboring and if my current pistons are ok to use and just get away with a set of rings or new pistons etc.
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04-01-2018, 04:34 PM
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on new years eve i had a spare hour or so i stripped all bits off the head ready to be taken to the engine shop for required work.
i also took a couple of quick pics of the pistons etc and will get much more as we go on
The bottom end is being dropped off at the engine shop on sat 20th jan to be inspected and then we shall go from there with whats required etc.
i also took a couple of quick pics of the pistons etc and will get much more as we go on
The bottom end is being dropped off at the engine shop on sat 20th jan to be inspected and then we shall go from there with whats required etc.
06-01-2018, 10:10 AM
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i had a spare hour this morning so decided go out to the car and remove the following ready so we can unbolt the block etc next week and get it out the car
radiator,intercooler,alternator,starter motor and any associated hoses/plugs etc
i managed take a better look at the bores and they will defo need re honing at least as they are really smooth.
looking forward to removing the block next saturday now
radiator,intercooler,alternator,starter motor and any associated hoses/plugs etc
i managed take a better look at the bores and they will defo need re honing at least as they are really smooth.
looking forward to removing the block next saturday now
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09-01-2018, 12:59 PM
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today i got a job finished for midday so i got home and decided strip the remaining bits off the head and took it upto my local engine shop so he can strip and inspect and tell me whats going be needed.
i also thought id get a quick pic of how the car is looking in the garage atm, pretty bare and even more so after saturday when the bottom end is removed
i also thought id get a quick pic of how the car is looking in the garage atm, pretty bare and even more so after saturday when the bottom end is removed
11-01-2018, 04:08 PM
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engine shop got back to me on the evening i had dropped the head off, all inspected and requires 4 new exhaust valve guides as they were absolutely shot. I got some new ones from burtons and dropped them off earlier
the head will be getting the following
Exhaust valve guides replaced
Recut valve seats
Reface valves
Reface head
Strip, decarbonise, grind in valves, hot wash, re-assemble & pressure test
that should sort that area out and the worn exhaust guides would of certainly contributed to the car smoking its tits off.
the head will be getting the following
Exhaust valve guides replaced
Recut valve seats
Reface valves
Reface head
Strip, decarbonise, grind in valves, hot wash, re-assemble & pressure test
that should sort that area out and the worn exhaust guides would of certainly contributed to the car smoking its tits off.
11-01-2018, 04:16 PM
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yeah i think so mate, me and karl are taking the bottom end out saturday so ill be dropping that off the following saturday, it will defo need honing and big ends at least.
as said via fb chat i have made the decision to build the engine up in my conservatory as we have heating etc in there, as long as were done before spring it wont be a problem
as said via fb chat i have made the decision to build the engine up in my conservatory as we have heating etc in there, as long as were done before spring it wont be a problem
11-01-2018, 04:24 PM
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engine shop got back to me on the evening i had dropped the head off, all inspected and requires 4 new exhaust valve guides as they were absolutely shot. I got some new ones from burtons and dropped them off earlier
the head will be getting the following
Exhaust valve guides replaced
Recut valve seats
Reface valves
Reface head
Strip, decarbonise, grind in valves, hot wash, re-assemble & pressure test
that should sort that area out and the worn exhaust guides would of certainly contributed to the car smoking its tits off.
the head will be getting the following
Exhaust valve guides replaced
Recut valve seats
Reface valves
Reface head
Strip, decarbonise, grind in valves, hot wash, re-assemble & pressure test
that should sort that area out and the worn exhaust guides would of certainly contributed to the car smoking its tits off.
13-01-2018, 05:16 PM
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today me and karl removed the bottom end from the car ready to take to the engine shop next saturday
please note we cleaned one piston up to see if there was any info etc on it, as you can see quite alot of carbon build up.
we are really hopeful that it only needs re honing, new rings and new big ends
please note we cleaned one piston up to see if there was any info etc on it, as you can see quite alot of carbon build up.
we are really hopeful that it only needs re honing, new rings and new big ends
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14-01-2018, 12:36 PM
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i stripped the inlet down today as im going to take it to the engine shop to go into the hot wash with the sump and cylinder head, im glad i decided to do this as the inlet is really filthy inside so wont do it any harm to be cleaned.
i have also discussed getting my flywheel lightened by them which ill be going ahead with
i have also discussed getting my flywheel lightened by them which ill be going ahead with
16-01-2018, 11:43 AM
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went upto the engine shop today to drop the money off for everyhing thats been done, i told him there was absolutely no rush in doing the work even tho he said i could of had it back yesterday if i wanted. So im collecting it this friday afternoon as im working around a minute away from there
18-01-2018, 03:45 PM
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well for all the work iv had done on the head plus 5 bolts holes helicoiled plus the inlet hot washed etc it totalled Ł355 which i didnt think was bad at all and gives us a great head to put back onto the engine especially with fitting a brand spanking newman cam and mechanical lifters.
Im still toying with the idea of sending the head to be ported but im just seeing what the bottom end is going to throw up cost wise.
18-01-2018, 03:59 PM
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in keeping with talk about costs i today ordered a few more parts
complete head gasket set with oe spec payen gasket
victor reinz head bolts
complete bottom end gasket set
cam belt/tensioner and water pump
high pressure oil pump
ARP con rod bolts
i have also bought a full engine nuts/bolts/studs/washers etc set from retro bolts so we know we will have fresh stuff and nothing missing or incorrect.
complete head gasket set with oe spec payen gasket
victor reinz head bolts
complete bottom end gasket set
cam belt/tensioner and water pump
high pressure oil pump
ARP con rod bolts
i have also bought a full engine nuts/bolts/studs/washers etc set from retro bolts so we know we will have fresh stuff and nothing missing or incorrect.
19-01-2018, 04:12 PM
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nice little update for you all
iv not long been back from the engine shop ill let the pics do the talking
absolutely over the moon with the work thats been done and will certainly be a far better head to start with.
also received the head and engine gasket sets
we are getting there bit by bit
iv not long been back from the engine shop ill let the pics do the talking
absolutely over the moon with the work thats been done and will certainly be a far better head to start with.
also received the head and engine gasket sets
we are getting there bit by bit
19-01-2018, 04:48 PM
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Now that looks rather nice 
24-01-2018, 12:55 PM
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been keeping the postman busy lately haha
gates cam belt/ina tensioner and water pump
victor reinz head bolts
billet crank pulley weighs 340g compared to oe 620g
stack mechanical boost gauge
stack mechanical oil pressure gauge
newman cams timing disc so we can get things absolutely spot on with there cvh turbo cam.
a few more pieces to the puzzle as you can see
gates cam belt/ina tensioner and water pump
victor reinz head bolts
billet crank pulley weighs 340g compared to oe 620g
stack mechanical boost gauge
stack mechanical oil pressure gauge
newman cams timing disc so we can get things absolutely spot on with there cvh turbo cam.
a few more pieces to the puzzle as you can see
28-01-2018, 11:20 AM
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finally got the crank and last related bits removed from the bottom end. It will now 100% all be going to the engine shop for inspection this coming saturday, we had a good look at crank and bearings thrusts etc look good so hopefully we get good news from it.
