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    Turbo Technics Kit

    in Engine Tuning

    Posted

    Hi All,

     

    This is probably the biggest long shot but I am looking to buy a Turbo Technics kit which are now like hen's teeth. I quite fancied having a Turbo Technics kit over buying an rs turbo engine and dumping that in there mainly to be a bit different. I know they are not as powerful as dumping an rs turbo lump in also but I do not really mind. Does anyone know where I could possibly find a kit? If they are even about anymore :laugh:

     

    Cheers Josh.

    Poorly Escort Mk4

    in Engine Problems

    Posted

    If you have strong smell of petrol you'd best check for a leaky pipe or union. Noises won't set fire to your pride and joy, leaking fuel certainly will though, any stray spark could ignite it.

    If you often run low on fuel you will suck up the dregs of the tank, all sorts of debris sitting at the bottom!

    If you often run low on fuel you may indeed have fuel leaking out somewhere, first priority - CHECK FOR LEAKS!

     

    Good Luck,

    Nick.

    Thanks Nick. I am hopefully popping back tonight as I have left it at my grandparents house. So I will have a look at the pipes to see if there is a leak somewhere. I never normally run low on fuel that was just a one off as the petrol station was closed as I had a mate with a Quantum kit car which had a load of crap sucked in and it never ran right when it was drained until the engine was re-built. Thanks for the advice I will give it a good check over :smile:

    Poorly Escort Mk4

    in Engine Problems

    Posted

    Hi All,

     

    So I took the escort out at the weekend as it was nice weather. It ran fine on the way there but when I went to start it again after a few hours it would not start. I noticed that there was no fuel pump buzz when turning the key. When I got out and looked underneath it absolutely stank of fuel, I did manage to get it started again but the fuel pump was constantly buzzing when running, as a result I have left it there as I could not take the risk of breaking down in the middle of nowhere.

     

    Just want some advice and ideas on what it might be? I thought it might be a relay but we did recently go to a classic car meet and ran low on petrol which made the fuel pump make an awful, loud squeaking noise when I slowed down to park up, this was a couple of months ago but could have played a role in this issue. So, so far I would imagine it is either a relay or the fuel pump but if anyone can shine anymore light on the issue it would be greatly appreciated.

     

    Many Thanks,

     

    Josh

     

     

    Starting Issues Mk4 Mfi

    in Engine Problems

    Posted

    Hi All,

     

    Recently I have been having an issue with my Escort where it will not start, to get it to start you have to give it some gas and it will start up straight away. I am a little unsure on what this could be, maybe a valve somewhere?

     

    Just wondering if anyone else has had this issue and knows how to resolve it.

     

    Many Thanks,

     

    Josh

    Insurance For Youngsters

    in Discussion & Chat

    Posted

    insurance makes no sense. I regularly hear from my learners of not being able to be quoted less than 3k. there are a few things you can try to lower your quote, but be honest. many of my friends drive highly modified cars, and they get better quotes for listing their mods. another friend did 3 quotes but changed one thing each time he was quoted, where he kept it, in a garage, on the drive and on the road, keeping it on the road was cheapest, how does that work? I recently called my insurance company to change some details, and the lady on the phone said that looks like a nice area, I asked her how she knew and she replied that she was looking at my house on google street view, im guessing to check I do have a garage. adding parents to your policy can make a difference, and which one or indeed both can have different effects. don't be tempted to insure your car in a parents name and go on the policy as a named driver, this is insurance fronting and is fraudulent, you can and will get caught out. black boxes make a difference, curfews are a pain, drive well and you can be rewarded further. limit mileage, but note that mot's are available to view online so don't lie. that's just a few tips I can think of right now.

     

    That was great Dan! helped me out very much, thank you for your help

    Insurance For Youngsters

    in Discussion & Chat

    Posted

    Insurance is nuts these days.

     

    I pay 250 fully comp for my 1.6 cabrio (90 bhp) Just got quoted for an Mk3 focus RS (that I'm considering buying new - 300 bhp) - £300 fully comp. You work that one out.

    But all in, I'm actually happy with that :-)

     

    Wow that is just madness that the cabby is nearly the same price as the focus!

    Insurance For Youngsters

    in Discussion & Chat

    Posted

    Josh My lad had the same problem

     

    He's 19 with 0 years no claims and wanted a biggish car

     

    the quotes he was getting was a joke

     

    he's got a 56 plate Mk3 Mondeo 1.8 Petrol

     

    he's paying £3900 with the black box fitted

    Indeed they are a complete joke mate so places were asking for 10,500!

     

    I had a look at adding a black box but it put mine up another £200 which makes no sense either!

     

    I did have thoughts of buying a 1.3 ghia mk3/mk4 escort for a year and store the cabby but they are not as cheap to buy as they used to be.

    Insurance For Youngsters

    in Discussion & Chat

    Posted

    Hi All,

     

    I am hopefully going to be driving in the next couple of months. My cabby is my first car that I bought back in Feb which I am hoping to use straight away as soon as I have my full licence. But I either get a quote of 6,500+ for a year or just get rejected, which to me seems insane as it is a 27 year old 1.6 which is really not that fast. If anyone has advise on where I can look or what I should do it would be greatly appreciated.

     

    Thanks,

    Josh :smile:

    My Mk4 Escort Cabby (1989)

    in Show Us Yours

    Posted

    If you wanna come and join us at classic ford,you need to become a full member (approx £20.00) then book your ticket direct with the organisers. Go to out classic ford thread to find all the details m8. Would love to have you along.

     

    Just got my membership :smile: I will now take a look at the thread Ian.

     

    Thank you for your help

    My Mk4 Escort Cabby (1989)

    in Show Us Yours

    Posted · Edited by Blue

    Hi all,

    I bought my Escort back on the 21st February of this year. I have been working on it since then.

    This Escort was an 1989 model but had 90's spec interior as it was in the middle of the switch over to the 1990 spec MK4's.

    List of things done:
    Refurbished Wheels
    4 Spoke RS Steering Wheel Fitted
    90's Recaros Cleaned and Fitted
    Mats Fitted
    Undersealed the Escort.
    Fitted Missing Dust Caps
    Rust Treated Small Spots
    New Oil, Cambelt with Tensioners and WaterPump.
    New Plugs, Distributor Cap and O ring.

     

    Still bits and pieces to do!

     

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    Please Leave Your Thoughts Below :banana_dance:

    *wanted* 90's Spec Recaros

    in Discussion & Chat

    Posted

    yeah hopefully they will sell at that price den!

     

    now then, here they are! like i say, need a clean and a drivers seat pan, let me know what you think, if you dont want them i can wack em for sale elsewhere, mk19 area postcode

     

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    Hi Stu,

     

    Just spoke to my father and I will definitely 100% will have these,

    Please can you let me know when we can collect.

     

    If you could text me your address and postcode that would be great.

     

    Cheers,

    Josh

    *wanted* 90's Spec Recaros

    in Discussion & Chat

    Posted

    yeah hopefully they will sell at that price den!

     

    now then, here they are! like i say, need a clean and a drivers seat pan, let me know what you think, if you dont want them i can wack em for sale elsewhere, mk19 area postcode

     

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    Stu my man I will more than happily take them off your hands! they are perfect for me. If you drop me a quick text so I have your contact number that will be great!

     

    Many Thanks,

    Josh

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