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Sept 22, 2019 10:35:09 GMT
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This is a build thread about my MK2 Escort, it starts off with one Shell/Car.. then goes into a different route so don't be confused when it swaps cars as I'm copying and pasting a bit of this from another forum I post on
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Last Edit: Sept 30, 2019 17:49:40 GMT by mrknifey
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Sept 22, 2019 10:35:35 GMT
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Hi Guys, Thought some of you may be interested in this as I go along.. Short run down, ive always wanted a MK2 Escort ever since I was able to drive, never had the funds spare to have one so its taken a while to finally get one! This one was/is a 1600 Sport, been badly painted, 1600xFlow but with a pinto gearbox etc. It needs work and this thread will hopefully be a log of it all! Plans so far? Fix the issues with the shell and get underside cleaned up and painted. I wont be painting exterior yet, only engine bay etc. I'm still undecided on what engine/box ill be using so we will see on that as well. Anyways enough talking, here are some pictures: When I got it:  On my Ramps:  Making a start on removing engine/gearbox:  Half hour later:   Front Panel exposed.. That will need replacing  |
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Sept 22, 2019 10:36:47 GMT
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Right, had a few more hours on the car today, started stripping off the rest of the running gear then decided to start looking for rust.. There was a few points I knew about, some turned out worse than I wanted them to (O/S A Pillar  ) But overall its still a solid car for nearly 40 years old! Plan is now to strip it right down, doors, bonnet and boot off. Then wings off, glass out. Put it on a spit and start cleaning it all back and see exactly what I'm working with.. PICTURE SPAM BELOW Anyways some pictures: Front suspension and brakes off - I have ordered GAZ Coilovers with brand new stubs already.  Kholn Rear Axle - Off to the scrap yard eventually  Wiring Loom Removed.. This is pretty much knackered but I did take my time to remove it in case I need bits of it  Boot Floor Rust Areas:    Front N/S Chassis Rail  FibreGlass was hiding a little more than I thought!!   Transmission Tunnel has been "modified" in the past, this will be replaced with a big tunnel  Inside as it sits now:  A Pillar which I'm dreading repairing!!  2.0 Zetec I have kicking around  Some new parts already turning up:  |
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Sept 22, 2019 10:37:12 GMT
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Todays task once I had finished my booked in work was to remove the Glass, Bonnet, Boot and Wings.. Glass was nice and simple as I simply cut the old seals away as I'm replacing them. Bonnet and Boot consisted of 4 bolts in each.. So again nice and simple. The wings were the time consuming job, as they are original Ford wings and never been off I wanted to save them, this is time consuming and quite a horrible process, plus once Id removed the passenger side wing I had found it had been patched so I wont even be using it now. Anyways some pictures: Drilling Spot Welds  Wing Removed  Behind the Wing  A Pillar which needs replacing   The Shell as it sits now   Hopefully ill be able to get it down to the Media Blasters next week then the repairing process can begin.. Unfortunately this is where updates wont be thick and fast anymore as its all slow work, but please bare with me  |
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Sept 22, 2019 10:38:01 GMT
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Finally got the car back from the blasters.. Overall I'm happy, but there was a few surprises, mainly being the rear quarter panel which looks like Ari Vatanen himself took care of lol Its pretty much what I expected, so now I need to order panels and figure out how to get the left over sand out of the car!!! Rear Panel:  Rear Window Surround Area:   Passenger side, salvageable I think:  Drivers Side A Pillar:  Passenger Side A Pillar:  Front Chassis Leg/Panel/Inner Bay:  Overall Engine Bay Shot:  Poor Car:  Roll Over Spit:  Car Mounted:   |
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Sept 22, 2019 10:38:27 GMT
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Sorry for lack of updates, new unit move, taking a staff member on and workload just got in the way. I have been doing bits and bobs with the shell but not achieving the time needed on the welding/panel work which requires more than an hour spare here and there. I had contacted a few companys about doing the work on it, but was getting stupid quotes. Retropower being the winners with a £24k quote just for the welding/panel work (Comes back in primer) LOL. I then had a shell offered to me, all the welding/metal work completed, full group 4 spec, 4 linked back end, full roll cage etc. So I bit the bullet and bought it, its being delivered on Sunday so will get more pictures then  |
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Sept 22, 2019 10:38:53 GMT
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Sept 22, 2019 10:39:35 GMT
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Done a test fit of my front coilovers..   Just went to offer the other side up.. wait... whats the problem here?  Only took them six weeks to make them as well.. |
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Sept 22, 2019 10:39:58 GMT
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Nothing much to report, waiting on a load of parts ive ordered. Zetec Sump, Mounts and Water Rail Kit. Panhard Rod Kit to go other side of exhaust (didnt think of this originally) Started to Mockup my Axle to weld the four link on but then realised I'm missing the correct fixing bolts!! :mad: So all I could do is put my axle on axle stands, fit a wheel (wrong tyre size) and get a measurement for the correct side shock I need. (20 inch)  |
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Sept 22, 2019 10:40:30 GMT
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Sept 22, 2019 10:40:51 GMT
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Some updates... Starting with installing the res pots for the front and rear brakes and clutch. Wasn't really happy with the position of them in the location I wanted them, so knocked up a piece to make them sit level. Some finishing work needed on this but you get the picture.   Also picked up a 6 Speed RX8 Gearbox and Propshaft. This will go with the mounts and adapter plates I ordered.  Also fitted the Plexiglass Windows, gone for 1 piece on the doors for a bigger opening window/hole   |
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Sept 22, 2019 10:41:17 GMT
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Also at the same time as this my Gaz Rear Shocks turned up, along with an axle I couldnt refuse, English Axle, Limited Slip Diff, Wilwood Four Pots with Hand Brake Mech, Four Linked, Watts Linked. Landed. So set about installing all that, only issue I found is the hand brake mech doesnt clear 13s! So Calipers will be going on the front and sierra cossy calipers will go on the rear.    Car back on its wheels for the first time on the Gaz suspension  Makes it easier on the deck now as I can use the ramps to do work underneath it!! |
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Sept 22, 2019 10:41:40 GMT
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Being as its been nice weather and I prefer to ride my bike, ive not touched this in a while, but had a quiet week in work so got cracking. Ive had a change of plans, mainly due to costs of how to get the power I want. Ive decided to go for MX5 Engine and Box, this will enable to me to see 230hp easily for less than the cost of getting the zetec to 190hp! Plus ive boosted an MX5 before and know how much fun they are. Sooo... I bought a complete MK1 1.8 MX5 and set about Engine in place   Pretty tight in places and had to cut bulkhead back for clearance  Same for gearbox tunnel  Car how it is now  See you in a few more months lol! |
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Sept 22, 2019 10:42:06 GMT
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Sept 22, 2019 10:48:47 GMT
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Sept 22, 2019 12:13:59 GMT
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Good to see another Escort on here, with an out of the ordinary engine conversion too. Looking forward to more progress.
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Sept 22, 2019 17:37:02 GMT
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Liking this.
Bookmarked.
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Sept 23, 2019 15:52:48 GMT
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Todays work Apart from electrics and the filler neck the fuel system is complete Injection fuel tank, into filter, then into Sytec 979 pump then all the way to the fuel rail. Never built braided lines before.. what a mare!    |
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Sept 27, 2019 17:32:26 GMT
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Been plugging away at bits slowly. Most of the turbo parts turned up this week. So installed a G19 Manifold and Downpipe, TD04 Turbo and run the feed and return lines to it for the oil and coolant. Bosch 640cc Injectors, which are neatly installed now. Swapped over to the MK2 Cam Cover so I can use the Cam Sensor. Installed my ME221 and then modded the engine loom to the bare essentials. I had it running (I have got a video but cannot upload it), but a fuel leak in the middle of an AN line stopped play! Really annoying as its a manufacturing issue as well! But at least I know my engine harness works, my car harness works and MK1-MK2 engine elec conversion worked as well!  Another job ticked off was the propshaft, had a custom shaft done with heavy duty ends all brand new for £185! Bargain Some pictures as well, I try to get more but not sure anyone wants to see photos of me sat for two hours cutting and taping wiring! 640cc Injector Goodness   G19 Manifold and Downpipe with Cheapo TD04L Turbo   Propshaft  Front pic of car to show engine height  |
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Sept 30, 2019 18:33:55 GMT
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Couldnt get the rear wilwoods under the 13's with the handbrake mechs on.. so took them off and refitted the calipers. Not sure what I'm going to do about a hand brake? Need to order some Front Brakes next   |
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) But overall its still a solid car for nearly 40 years old!
