StuDaBear

Some nice cabs on show, the mk3's were lovely, the mk4 with the zt and lots of chrome etc is a stunner, some hours and money must have gone into that beauty.

Covered around 30 miles now on the base map, 22 of which was tonight, had a bit of clutch slip when coming on boost a couple of times, I'm hoping that the clutch needs to bed in otherwise its gonna be gearbox out again and a stronger clutch set up. Noticed a bit of rumbling from the rear so need to check the wheel bearings, although I have a feeling it is down to the rear tyres, I think I need to look at changing the suspension set up as its just too bangy and crashy, On a plus point it pulls like a blooming train

Looking good for bluey.

Just use a decent modified insurer, like adrian flux, my 2.0zetec turbo cab is £450 a year, 3000 miles, fully comp.

bit far for me to help, but good luck with it all, if I can offer advice online I will.

think I have a set of pistons and rods in the shed.

I'm still awaiting a appointment for mapping, no chance its gonna be ready for ford fair now.

have a look in halfords or call into your local automotive refinishing factors they should be able to help.

Would love to attend, but its a bit far for me

You can never tell with these old things lol, esp as as many parts are interchangable between the models.

The none circular item was a revised design to try and reduce warped discs on the cars (iirc)

Passed the mot today, journey to and from test station was data logged and have been sent to the mapper so the ecu calibration can be altered to get the engine running better. Just need to wait for August get some road tax.

Here's what I've been putting together.

nice work lee, I've had a read through your thread on p/f before.

thats a good price, I'm currently on phone to flux

I normally use flux, cant fault them to be fair, do any of the people above have massively modified cabrio's? If so who gives decent quotes?

Well guys I've put some serious hours in on the motor and its now alive, needs a couple of bits tidying, then a fuel pressure check as its a bit lean, then the mapping can be looked at followed by suspension reassemble.

Just had it fired up for a couple of seconds, got no cooling system or exhaust but it started up, so a massive push is in order for the next week or so.

Your better off with the 3i block alain, they haven't had the same abuse and heat from the turbo.

If mines running and on the road I will prob have a ride out.

You could have a dodgy replacement starter? I use a transit connect diesel on mine when it was running cvh turbo power, it will be on my zetec turbo too, they are around £70 on ebay and a direct replacement, possible new connecter on the trigger wire.

Good work, I used to drive past this car on a regular basis.

I could try to do a similar picture but the cabrio's been in the garage on axle stands longer than we've owned the ST

Thanks for the kind words, upto now for fordfair I'm gonna book with passionford as it keeps it open for me incase the cabriolet isn't ready, a bright orange 5 door st would look a bit out of place on the escort cabriolet club stand. I would defo be up for doing some other shows with you guys tho! I'm just awaiting on some more parts to get the bottom hose hopefully storted then I can crack on with getting it running. Hopefully gonna get the fuel lines connected up tomorrow, with my mate bob coming to make the few wiring changes for the focus rs inlet.

So with the help from my mate big strong ben we fitted the engine and gearbox, in a single car garage and no engine crane, after which we thought we deserved to go to the pub. the clearance between the timing belt tensioner was very close, I wasn't happy with this and it got even closer when I fitted vibratechnics gearbox mounts. I fitted a silvertop zetec metal cam cover which I added a breather to. I've increased the clearance between the engine mounting ledge and the timing belt tensioner using a dremel type tool, I've fitted a focus rs mk1 inlet manifold, really need to organise uploading some more pictures when I get a minute. This is about where I'm at upto now, the turbo should be back with me any day now as I've had a bigger exhaust housing added for the 2ltr, I'm struggling a bit to get the bottom rad hose setup sorted out to run nice and smooth, with no fouling or kinking so if anybody can offer any advise on this if they have done a similar conversion? I'm hoping to get the car to fordfair but if it isn't fully finished and mapped I will have to take the wifes focus st. Thanks for looking people.