Help!!

I'm converting my Mk3 Escort 1.6i to EFi and have got stuck. I'm using a 1.8 Sierra pulley for the CPS which I've had machined and I can't seem to get it to fit. I've released the drivers side engine mount and dropped the engine right down on that side. But once it's dropped the engine has tilted and is too close to the chassis rail to be able to fit the pulley on.

Do you have to release all of the engine mounts and drop the engine that way? I'd rather not do that unless it's absolutely necessary. I'm wondering if I'm having the problem because it's a Mk3 rather than a Mk4 - perhaps I have less clearance.

Does anyone know the answer?
Cheers
Mark

 

i have a mk 4 and i had exactly the same problem. i ended up dropping the whole thing out the bottom, putting it on and then lifting it back in. it was easy when you have a engine crane sitting there!!

 

You should be able to fit it as is, i know they are a very tight squeeze, ive never fitted one myself though even though i do have the timing wheel.

You could try gently levering the engine over (lots of rags etc so you dont scratch anything )

 

 

take the engine mount off and jack it up thats what i did

 

thats what i did too

i just removed 3 17mm bolts at the rear and remove earth cable to cam cover and jack it up

make sure you support the engine first tho