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1972 Escort Mk1 1100l,Zetec finished!

totti Posted a lot Posts: 1,153	1972 Escort Mk1 1100l,Zetec finished!totti @totti
	Mar 11, 2012 16:54:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hi! Engine out,time for new seals and gaskets and make some brackets for the alternator! Special "tool" for locking the cams..... ;D Bracket for the alternator..... Thats how it looks.... Now i wait for the oilpan.....i order it on friday Can't wait.....
	65 'Ford Taunus 17m 66' Ford Taunus 17m Turnier 73' Ford Taunus 63' Ford Taunus Transit 1250 72'Ford Escort 2000cc 71'Ford Escort 1700 4 door 89'Ford Escort Express 87'Ford Fiesta Diesel 64'Ford Cortina 1500 deluxe 57'Volvo PV 444 Califonia 54'Peugeot 203 Commerciale 2004 Harley Davidson Fat Boy 78'Zündapp ZR 20 88'MZ ETZ 250

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totti Posted a lot Posts: 1,153	1972 Escort Mk1 1100l,Zetec finished!totti @totti
	Mar 31, 2012 19:02:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hi! Ok i get the parts from Retro Ford! Have to cut the RF dirt shield....its LHD Another problem...no room for the fuse box Relocate it a little... sandblastet&painted Looks like this... Have to cut the heater pipes.... Ah! Clamps are now inside.... The alternator.... More to follow....
	65 'Ford Taunus 17m 66' Ford Taunus 17m Turnier 73' Ford Taunus 63' Ford Taunus Transit 1250 72'Ford Escort 2000cc 71'Ford Escort 1700 4 door 89'Ford Escort Express 87'Ford Fiesta Diesel 64'Ford Cortina 1500 deluxe 57'Volvo PV 444 Califonia 54'Peugeot 203 Commerciale 2004 Harley Davidson Fat Boy 78'Zündapp ZR 20 88'MZ ETZ 250

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raymondmarble Part of things Posts: 481	1972 Escort Mk1 1100l,Zetec finished!raymondmarble @raymondmarble
	Apr 1, 2012 8:41:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	More problems?? Looks pretty good to me kumpel!
	Last Edit: Apr 1, 2012 8:42:07 GMT by raymondmarble 1974 Skoda S100 tarmac car 1998 BMW 750 daily 1994 Mitsubishi Evo2

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totti Posted a lot Posts: 1,153	1972 Escort Mk1 1100l,Zetec finished!totti @totti
	May 11, 2013 15:55:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hi! Made some changes to the look under the bonnet..... BDA-Style Valve cover...... I'm really pleased with the engine..... No changes to the servo /brake and the battery.....but now it's really tight inside the bay.... Cheers
	65 'Ford Taunus 17m 66' Ford Taunus 17m Turnier 73' Ford Taunus 63' Ford Taunus Transit 1250 72'Ford Escort 2000cc 71'Ford Escort 1700 4 door 89'Ford Escort Express 87'Ford Fiesta Diesel 64'Ford Cortina 1500 deluxe 57'Volvo PV 444 Califonia 54'Peugeot 203 Commerciale 2004 Harley Davidson Fat Boy 78'Zündapp ZR 20 88'MZ ETZ 250

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	1972 Escort Mk1 1100l,Zetec finished!grizz @grizz
	May 11, 2013 18:00:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looks great Thorsten, well done mate. I guess it goes as well as it looks.
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Oldbus Posted hell of a lot If it won´t go force it.......if it breaks, it needed fixing anyway! Posts: 6,352	1972 Escort Mk1 1100l,Zetec finished!Oldbus @oldbus64
	May 11, 2013 18:13:14 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sehr schön!!! How many PS?


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hairnet Probably posted too much I AMUSE YOU.....? Posts: 11,000	1972 Escort Mk1 1100l,Zetec finished!hairnet @83golf
	May 11, 2013 18:42:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	iss nice innit
	2001 HONDA CT110 (NOT RCV)

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stewart528 Part of things Posts: 37	1972 Escort Mk1 1100l,Zetec finished!stewart528 @stewart528
	May 11, 2013 19:27:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I loved this with the pinto but now it's totally epic with the twin cam


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totti Posted a lot Posts: 1,153	1972 Escort Mk1 1100l,Zetec finished!totti @totti
	May 12, 2013 15:15:14 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	thanks! The engine is quoted with 165-170 HP....and it feels like that. Oh and it's good on fuel......more than 30mpg..... Thanks for looking! Cheers
	65 'Ford Taunus 17m 66' Ford Taunus 17m Turnier 73' Ford Taunus 63' Ford Taunus Transit 1250 72'Ford Escort 2000cc 71'Ford Escort 1700 4 door 89'Ford Escort Express 87'Ford Fiesta Diesel 64'Ford Cortina 1500 deluxe 57'Volvo PV 444 Califonia 54'Peugeot 203 Commerciale 2004 Harley Davidson Fat Boy 78'Zündapp ZR 20 88'MZ ETZ 250

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dallow Part of things Posts: 253	1972 Escort Mk1 1100l,Zetec finished!dallow @dallow
	May 12, 2013 17:18:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	love the cam cover, where did you get it from?


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totti Posted a lot Posts: 1,153	1972 Escort Mk1 1100l,Zetec finished!totti @totti
	Jun 22, 2014 17:01:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hi! Update! The Head gasket is gone.....and i want a 5 Speeder now... Remove the head.... I have another head from the old engine.For save i will put this head on .Maybe the other is damaged. My new special tool to mount the valve springs.... Tomorow:Engine must come out
	65 'Ford Taunus 17m 66' Ford Taunus 17m Turnier 73' Ford Taunus 63' Ford Taunus Transit 1250 72'Ford Escort 2000cc 71'Ford Escort 1700 4 door 89'Ford Escort Express 87'Ford Fiesta Diesel 64'Ford Cortina 1500 deluxe 57'Volvo PV 444 Califonia 54'Peugeot 203 Commerciale 2004 Harley Davidson Fat Boy 78'Zündapp ZR 20 88'MZ ETZ 250

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totti Posted a lot Posts: 1,153	1972 Escort Mk1 1100l,Zetec finished!totti @totti
	May 19, 2017 9:00:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hi! Finally i realize i have too much cars.... This one i really enjoy not often enough. Nothing to report.....open the garage,remove the dust cover,turn the key:Drive! Oh,wait!I had a look to the tire pressure! Cheers
	65 'Ford Taunus 17m 66' Ford Taunus 17m Turnier 73' Ford Taunus 63' Ford Taunus Transit 1250 72'Ford Escort 2000cc 71'Ford Escort 1700 4 door 89'Ford Escort Express 87'Ford Fiesta Diesel 64'Ford Cortina 1500 deluxe 57'Volvo PV 444 Califonia 54'Peugeot 203 Commerciale 2004 Harley Davidson Fat Boy 78'Zündapp ZR 20 88'MZ ETZ 250

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79cord Posted a lot Posts: 2,617	1972 Escort Mk1 1100l,Zetec finished!79cord @79cord
	May 19, 2017 9:08:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Glad to be reminded of it here!
	'79 HondaAccord, '89 CR-X SiR,'88 Integra '81 Prelude, '74 Z360H/top, '65 S600 '75 BetaCoupe, '73 Cortina, '65 Cortina forum.retro-rides.org/thread/36869/1979-accord-prelude-integra-civics or www.cardomain.com/id/79cord

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redrocket Part of things Eire Posts: 11	1972 Escort Mk1 1100l,Zetec finished!redrocket @redrocket
	May 19, 2017 9:49:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	lovely, I think I saw you and your car collection on youtube recently? Not many zetec engined conversions in Germany, any problems with TÜV and retroford/custom parts? Everything eingetragen/registered? What happened to 4 door donor escort?


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totti Posted a lot Posts: 1,153	1972 Escort Mk1 1100l,Zetec finished!totti @totti
	May 19, 2017 12:13:21 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hi! The donor car..... forum.retro-rides.org/thread/112970/71-4door-mexico-stripes I have build me a very nice 1700 X-flow....and it makes more fun as the Zetec. Zetec eingetragen in Germany?You're kidding! Greet
	65 'Ford Taunus 17m 66' Ford Taunus 17m Turnier 73' Ford Taunus 63' Ford Taunus Transit 1250 72'Ford Escort 2000cc 71'Ford Escort 1700 4 door 89'Ford Escort Express 87'Ford Fiesta Diesel 64'Ford Cortina 1500 deluxe 57'Volvo PV 444 Califonia 54'Peugeot 203 Commerciale 2004 Harley Davidson Fat Boy 78'Zündapp ZR 20 88'MZ ETZ 250

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NudgerSS Posted a lot Posts: 1,134	1972 Escort Mk1 1100l,Zetec finished!NudgerSS @nudgerss
	May 19, 2017 15:19:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Some lovely Escorts there Totti. Mine's running a 1640 xflow on Dellortos


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totti Posted a lot Posts: 1,153	1972 Escort Mk1 1100l,Zetec finished!totti @totti
	May 19, 2017 15:26:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Dellortos are great!Have them on the 4 door,too!
	65 'Ford Taunus 17m 66' Ford Taunus 17m Turnier 73' Ford Taunus 63' Ford Taunus Transit 1250 72'Ford Escort 2000cc 71'Ford Escort 1700 4 door 89'Ford Escort Express 87'Ford Fiesta Diesel 64'Ford Cortina 1500 deluxe 57'Volvo PV 444 Califonia 54'Peugeot 203 Commerciale 2004 Harley Davidson Fat Boy 78'Zündapp ZR 20 88'MZ ETZ 250

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totti Posted a lot Posts: 1,153	1972 Escort Mk1 1100l,Zetec finished!totti @totti
	Dec 27, 2022 15:33:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Guten Tag! Can't believe ....last post is more than 5 years ago! Still enjoy the car...but this year i have to fix the front brake cailpers....seized after only 15 years! This winter i have to fix the driver-seat....looks like there is a problem with the rubber-bands ... Still drive way too less..... greet
	65 'Ford Taunus 17m 66' Ford Taunus 17m Turnier 73' Ford Taunus 63' Ford Taunus Transit 1250 72'Ford Escort 2000cc 71'Ford Escort 1700 4 door 89'Ford Escort Express 87'Ford Fiesta Diesel 64'Ford Cortina 1500 deluxe 57'Volvo PV 444 Califonia 54'Peugeot 203 Commerciale 2004 Harley Davidson Fat Boy 78'Zündapp ZR 20 88'MZ ETZ 250

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jonsey Posted a lot Enter your message here... Posts: 2,793	1972 Escort Mk1 1100l,Zetec finished!jonsey @jonsey
	Dec 27, 2022 16:24:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Very nice. It’s in fantastic condition when compared to mine. Your road conditions must be much kinder to old Fords.


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