Top end rebuild on my Escort Cossie (update 29/06)
#42
Originally Posted by rstoughy
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My fancy head was going on the other engine that i am building for next winter but after seeing the corrosion in the water jackets i might just stick it on this one, dont know
My fancy head was going on the other engine that i am building for next winter but after seeing the corrosion in the water jackets i might just stick it on this one, dont know
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alright tougher
nice to see you have finally got your finger out.!!!!
sorry i have not been in touch been busy with the new business and getting the garage roof up just to finish the wiring now (at last).
speak to you soon regarding the old rouse.
nice to see you have finally got your finger out.!!!!
sorry i have not been in touch been busy with the new business and getting the garage roof up just to finish the wiring now (at last).
speak to you soon regarding the old rouse.
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No probs Steve
Was up your way last weekend at that activity centre, had a day out with Neil M and his MiniMoto bunch. Was a good laugh plus i got driver of the day
Going into the work tomorrow to get all my parts put in the steam cleaner / dish washer type thingie so just need to sort out a turbo and get the head sorted out and then i will get the engine put back together
Just got to decide on brakes, wheels and a couple of other things and it will be back on the road.
More pics the morn
Was up your way last weekend at that activity centre, had a day out with Neil M and his MiniMoto bunch. Was a good laugh plus i got driver of the day
Going into the work tomorrow to get all my parts put in the steam cleaner / dish washer type thingie so just need to sort out a turbo and get the head sorted out and then i will get the engine put back together
Just got to decide on brakes, wheels and a couple of other things and it will be back on the road.
More pics the morn
#47
Cant beat a set of AP six pots I reckon there as good as the Movit conversion on my RS4.
But a bastard for covering the wheels in brake dust.
Getting back to the mini moto thing How did you manage to get your arse down that low without falling over
Not fancie a set of mo's rainbird was getting numbers for people being interested .To try and get a rerun made
But a bastard for covering the wheels in brake dust.
Getting back to the mini moto thing How did you manage to get your arse down that low without falling over
Not fancie a set of mo's rainbird was getting numbers for people being interested .To try and get a rerun made
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Originally Posted by abzrs
Getting back to the mini moto thing How did you manage to get your arse down that low without falling over
Originally Posted by abzrs
Not fancie a set of mo's rainbird was getting numbers for people being interested .To try and get a rerun made
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Just a little update on the past couple of days.
Got everything that needed cleaning sorted out into a pile or 2
Took everything into the workshop to stick in the parts washers
Gave it all a wash in the Paraffin bath before sticking it in the hi-pressure / tempature washer
Closed the lid and set it for 30min and got to say it done a pretty good job
Came home and decided that while i was in the mood id be as well pull the Rad and Intercooler out to allow access to the main pully to change the belt. so this is it as it sits now
Next stage is to start buying some parts and get on with getting the engine back together
Got everything that needed cleaning sorted out into a pile or 2
Took everything into the workshop to stick in the parts washers
Gave it all a wash in the Paraffin bath before sticking it in the hi-pressure / tempature washer
Closed the lid and set it for 30min and got to say it done a pretty good job
Came home and decided that while i was in the mood id be as well pull the Rad and Intercooler out to allow access to the main pully to change the belt. so this is it as it sits now
Next stage is to start buying some parts and get on with getting the engine back together
#55
Nice one paul! thats coming together well! glad you have the inspiration at last
take it the bottom end was ok?
Its been far too long that ive been meaning to swing out your way to say fit like. Im on the Bredford Dolphin just now enjoying the sheer luxury...communal showers and bogs the lot
Might try this nxt time home. back on the 17th
got a fuel pump to fit first tho. hope that solves my problems
chop
take it the bottom end was ok?
Its been far too long that ive been meaning to swing out your way to say fit like. Im on the Bredford Dolphin just now enjoying the sheer luxury...communal showers and bogs the lot
Might try this nxt time home. back on the 17th
got a fuel pump to fit first tho. hope that solves my problems
chop
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Chops,
Theres nothing like the old Semi to remind you of how luxurious a platform is , at least most of them have an internet connection now
Indications are that the bottom end is AOK Building a complete fresh motor throughout this year and will fit it over next winter so the one thats in only has to last a year
Pop out anytime
Theres nothing like the old Semi to remind you of how luxurious a platform is , at least most of them have an internet connection now
Indications are that the bottom end is AOK Building a complete fresh motor throughout this year and will fit it over next winter so the one thats in only has to last a year
Pop out anytime
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Just a quick update of work from over the weekend.
Lapped in all the valves and fitted the new Stem Seals
Sent the turbo away last week and got the dammage report back on Friday so its pretty Łucked but should be ready later this week
And tonight i pulled the plastic inner wheel arch cover out to prep everything for Waxoiling and found next to nothing rust wise
Lapped in all the valves and fitted the new Stem Seals
Sent the turbo away last week and got the dammage report back on Friday so its pretty Łucked but should be ready later this week
And tonight i pulled the plastic inner wheel arch cover out to prep everything for Waxoiling and found next to nothing rust wise
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Not much to report really,
Wax oiled the floors / under the wings and around the rear suspension. Not very pretty but its there for a reason.
Re-fitted all the valves into the Cyl Head
New turbo should be here tomorrow
And discovered that almost every wheel stud on the car is knackered guess ive found the cause of the wobble
I will get some pics posted up later this week
Wax oiled the floors / under the wings and around the rear suspension. Not very pretty but its there for a reason.
Re-fitted all the valves into the Cyl Head
New turbo should be here tomorrow
And discovered that almost every wheel stud on the car is knackered guess ive found the cause of the wobble
I will get some pics posted up later this week
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Originally Posted by nightdavva
Looks like you have caught Bufty though.....
Originally Posted by nightdavva
Oh................And get a move on..
How's your motor coming on Rob?
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Originally Posted by rstoughy
Originally Posted by nightdavva
Looks like you have caught Bufty though.....
Originally Posted by nightdavva
Oh................And get a move on..
How's your motor coming on Rob?
Slowly.....
Just need a few more bits now and i`ll get stuck in and build it...
The spec has been getting bigger and bigger and it`s turned into a hideous money pit..
Oh well................You gotta have some vices..
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Couple of pics from tonight
New turbo arrived today as promised cheers Mr Linfoot for the contact
Gave the rocker cover a quick spruce (bufty) up
And finished fitting the cams to the head. Need to get some gaskets now and get the manifolds bolted up
New turbo arrived today as promised cheers Mr Linfoot for the contact
Gave the rocker cover a quick spruce (bufty) up
And finished fitting the cams to the head. Need to get some gaskets now and get the manifolds bolted up
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Originally Posted by nightdavva
The spec has been getting bigger and bigger and it`s turned into a hideous money pit..
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Loving the cam cover Paul
Ignore Robbie, he's a bigger BUFTY than all of us. Im just a secret bufty
Keep up the good work matey, bte you can't wait to get it finished and drive it
Ignore Robbie, he's a bigger BUFTY than all of us. Im just a secret bufty
Keep up the good work matey, bte you can't wait to get it finished and drive it
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Paul,
Your right M8 i cant wait to get the thing back on the road. Hopefully wont be to long now
only problem is that i keep finding things to do with it other than the head work
Your right M8 i cant wait to get the thing back on the road. Hopefully wont be to long now
only problem is that i keep finding things to do with it other than the head work
#74
Dont i remember you saying that you dont worry about that cleaning shit
ha ha ha
did you get my text
getting itchy fingers wheels in garage with boots fitted
Heaps of clearance to
get it on baby
ha ha ha
did you get my text
getting itchy fingers wheels in garage with boots fitted
Heaps of clearance to
get it on baby
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Originally Posted by abzrs
Dont i remember you saying that you dont worry about that cleaning shit
ha ha ha
ha ha ha
Never got a message from you i dont think
Guessing that there are no issues with the brakes and wheel combo this time round? Get them on
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Originally Posted by rog
Good luck!
Decided just after new year that i should get the thing up to the garage and get going with it so hoping that it should be back on the road soon