Moonstone Blue Mk2 Ford Orion Zetec Turbo - 313.5bhp/ 321.7trq
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The reason i asked is beacuse i fitted a mtx75 box in my mk3 zt escort with a silvertop without a problem it was a pretty easy to be hones. iv had no ground clearance issues and im lowered 30mm with 15" wheels, also all i done to sort the speedo issue was to swap the bell housing from the electric speedo type to the mechanical type then the original escort speedo cable fits onto the box.
Can you post some pics of your conversion
Is yours the Focus RS Mtx75?
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Sorry not the best of pictures but that's all I have. I was told by the person I bought the gearbox off that it is a focus rs box but iv got a feeling it isn't! I think it's a standard mtx75 (can't say what car it's from) with a frs diff but I can't say for sure.
At first I was using the standard focus rear lower mount but I ripped it out the bulkhead so i welded thicker plate along the bottom of the bulkhead and had a custom mount made
At first I was using the standard focus rear lower mount but I ripped it out the bulkhead so i welded thicker plate along the bottom of the bulkhead and had a custom mount made
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Focus rs ap 6 paddle mate had to give the bell housing a trim on the inside to make it fit. It also positions the starter at the front
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Alright slammedorion
just something to let you know about when I done mine I had to move my engine forward a fair bit to clear the inner cv joints because they hit the chassis where your bottom bolt too. so my advice would be is to put the shafts in before you weld the mountain on and you may have problems with they exhaust manifold when you move it forward.
just something to let you know about when I done mine I had to move my engine forward a fair bit to clear the inner cv joints because they hit the chassis where your bottom bolt too. so my advice would be is to put the shafts in before you weld the mountain on and you may have problems with they exhaust manifold when you move it forward.
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Sorry not the best of pictures but that's all I have. I was told by the person I bought the gearbox off that it is a focus rs box but iv got a feeling it isn't! I think it's a standard mtx75 (can't say what car it's from) with a frs diff but I can't say for sure.
At first I was using the standard focus rear lower mount but I ripped it out the bulkhead so i welded thicker plate along the bottom of the bulkhead and had a custom mount made
At first I was using the standard focus rear lower mount but I ripped it out the bulkhead so i welded thicker plate along the bottom of the bulkhead and had a custom mount made
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Still waiting to make a start on this...
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Only test fitted dry...
I’ve ordered some 5mm wheel spacers so the wheels clear the callipers
Need some more washers/ spacers to go between the calliper/ adapter bracket
Also need to sort hoses for them...
Once I’m happy I’ve got everything and it’ll all fit I’ll repaint them
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A few hours work this morning stripping everything off ready to pull the engine & box out for cambelt & water pump change
Last edited by slammedorion; 19-04-2019 at 09:14 PM.
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Finally decided to upgrade from the Aldi 24l compressor... has done me proud over the last 10 years with zero maintenance bar draining the tank
Bought a SGS 100ll compressor... will come in handy
Bought a SGS 100ll compressor... will come in handy
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Phew
Its out
Its out
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Genuine 1800 zetec waterpump collected this morning from my local Ford Dealer
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De wrapped the exhaust manifold... sh!t job to do
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Was going via DHL to Zircotec for Ceramic Coating but after DHL wasting my time collecting and Zircotec keep plucking figures out of the sky for doing the job, insuring it through transit!!! They’ve lost my Ł305 plus insurance!!!
Im dropping it off in the morning to a local firm in Warrington
https://m.facebook.com/camcoatperformancecoatings/
http://www.camcoat.com/main/coatings2.html
Cheaper and I can drop it off and collect...
Im dropping it off in the morning to a local firm in Warrington
https://m.facebook.com/camcoatperformancecoatings/
http://www.camcoat.com/main/coatings2.html
Cheaper and I can drop it off and collect...
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I had Andy @ Overboost visit quickly yesterday to replace cambelt & waterpump ( he wanted to do it due the adjustable pulleys )
Today after work I’ve managed to get alittle cleaning, painting done... nearly ready to bolt back in...
Today after work I’ve managed to get alittle cleaning, painting done... nearly ready to bolt back in...
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