rooos

it sounds good in that video...
also the engine bay looks mint, you're taking great care of that lil' cherry...
well done mate!

keep us posted...

JC600

Cheers mate, it's getting there........still some bits to sort out.

JC600

All ready for Blackpool, fuelled up, Tyre pressures checked, levels checked. Washed, polished and waxed. *









Also got a lock set, so I (my dad lol) *can re-code the ignition barrel to match the rest of the locks. *



Also gave the ST a quick clean lol

studabear

Looks good, I'm at that show tomorrow.

JC600

Cheers, cool might see you there then.

NobbyClark

Both motors looking as cool as always!!

JC600

Cheers bud.

JC600

Pics of the Escort at Blackpool Ford day, I'll upload the others I took later.

gjh

Looking good.

JC600

Cheers mate

Mondi-DZK

iTrader: (1)

Looks good, nice shine.

JC600

Cheers bud.

JC600

Finally got a full set of Amber's, when I fit them I'm also going to repaint the backs of the headlights. *



Also got a brake fluid leak, around the master cylinder. Leaves a patch on top of gearbox. Main seal is dry, no fluid in the servo. Servo looks brand new inside. Think it may be the lid or reservoir seals.*

Started scraping the blistered paint off the servo.*

JC600

Checked for brake fluid leaks whilst under pressure, and nothing. Checked the cap and there is fluid on the threads, so think it's weeping out the cap whilst driving.*

I've ordered a new cap and keep a eye on it, it's only a very small leak. Just annoying having to wipe the gearbox off all the time.*

Think I best give the servo a lick of paint now lol

JC600

Thats the ambers in, master cylinder and servo painted. Cleaned the surface rust off the back of the headlights, treated and resprayed them. The paint reacted, so will have to do them again at some point.

Just waiting for my remote idle speed control valve and new brake reservoir cap to arrive. *

JC600

Remote idle speed control valve and new brake reservoir cap have arrived. Will get them fitted one night this week.*

The holes are already in the inner wing, so that makes it easier. Hopefully my idle problems will be resolved and my brake fluid leak. **

JC600

New reservoir cap fitted, and remote idle speed control valve fitted. *

Set idle speed at 850rpm, returns back 850rpm after revving the engine. No stalling when dipping the clutch and idles loads better, smoother too. So all good so far. Just need to take it for a test drive after I finish call. *

rooos

each time you put your hand in it, she gets better and better...
keep it going!
well done mate!

JC600

Thanks mate, appreciate it.

JC600

Exhaust clip from my MK4 with 1.6efi cvh with 2" bore down pipe back stainless steel exhaust.

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And the engine idling nicely after fitting the remote idle speed control valve.

JC600

Took the Escort for a good 40 mile drive this morning, idle is spot on now. So can stop and drive off properly now. Seems to be a bit quicker too.

Definitely have no brake fluid leaks, but still had fluid on top of the gearbox. Looks like it was coming from the transmission to clutch housing bolt. Checked the bolts, and they didn't seem that tight. So torqued them up to the correct amount. Hopefully that's sorted it.

Some better pic's with the ambers fitted.

NobbyClark

As always, looking good!!

Such simple and subtle mods go a long way!!

JC600

Cheers mate.

JC600

Not very exciting, got some tailored mats as I was sick of the rubber ones sliding about. *

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Rears



Fronts*

RSmark84

Looks good as Ive mentioned before. Someone was selling the small heckspoiler(think its the 1.6 sport one) on a facebook group for about Ł40. Someone was selling a full set of the XR3i side mouldings for Ł40 too! I thought of you when I saw them. Also ummmm....Flaps!?!

massivewangers

iTrader: (1)

Looks nice this.

I think the unpainted spoiler from an XR3i would finish off the outside really nicely.

JC600

Cheers mate, do you know which group. As I'm on quite a few. Sport had a 88spec XR3i spoiler.

Flaps are still in the garage, test fitted the rears and they were nearly on the floor lol. And there's a lot of speed bumps near me. I need the molded type, which I'm on the look out for.

Cheers mate, it's the small one I'm after.

RSmark84

Sorry i dont know the name, I'm on mk3 mk4 parts wanted for sale. mk4 escort owners uk, Which one I cant remember.

Was the same as this one:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-ESCOR...IAAOSw3YNXZbPr

Also NOS flaps for you.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Genuin...3D222279529963

RSmark84

used set here:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MEGA-RARE-...cAAOSwZVlXuLEI

JC600

Cheers Mark, is that definitely a mk4 spoiler. I wasn't sure when I saw it.

bassboy

Its coming on really well...loving the details!

Where did you purchase the mats from?

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Nice to see its still getting looked after.

RSmark84

Yes I cant remember if they were an accessories item though. I'm certain i've seen them on Bonus models years ago.
It'll suit your car.

Heres a link to the other one I remember, it was painted too.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=es...FzcxtUhZIhM%3A

JC600

Cheers mate, off Ebay.

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Perfect-Fit-...22016&fdback=2

Cheers Glenn. As always.

Oh yeah, cool. Cheers Mark.

TENSTACK

Looks nice. Never seen this car around Darlo

JC600

Thanks mate, normally used at the weekends. Been to loads of local shows this year.

JC600

Collected a few parts today, correct airbox for the remote idle speed control valve I fitted. Genuine Ford Indicator to replace the aftermarket one I have fitted. And a coil pack cover that mine was missing. Just need a good clean before I fit them all. *

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JC600

Airbox lid cleaned up and fitted.*



Coil pack cover cleaned and fitted.*



Engine bay looking better.*

rooos

your engine bay always looks better, each time you put your hands in it .
opposite than mine, lol.

keep the updates coming mate! i love this thread...

gcfcos

Same here lol, typical mechanics car oil and dirty grease prints everywhere lol