badger Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 well i pulled the cab out of the garage and started to strip it ready for zetec conversion i have collected a nice group of parts and bits that i need to do it, but the efi loom i've required doesn't look complete below are the pics of what i've got, have a look and some advice will be most welcome just remember i'm changing a mk4 carb to zetec with efi. http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/010.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/011.jpg i brought these of ebay they said mk4 efi loom ,ecu, with head and inlet monifold but the inlet manifold is different to the one i have fitted to zetec as below http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/004.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Cracking collection of bits there mate, your going to love the power boost once done !!! I hope the conversion goes well Buddy, keep us all updated on your progress mate, put up more pics too !!! :icon_salut_gb: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 Cracking collection of bits there mate, your going to love the power boost once done !!! I hope the conversion goes well Buddy, keep us all updated on your progress mate, put up more pics too !!! :icon_salut_gb: there's loads more i've got rs turbo brake upgrade and 4 brach stainless manifold plus rear poly bush set, tinted lights, white dials and power hood kit all to fit it's going take some time to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Take your time Bud, no rush, set a Target of 2009 Show Season !!! If you get stuck on the Conversion have a chat with TONY or no2lurch !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 heres some more photo's of what i've got http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/019.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/017.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/016.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/015.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/014.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/013.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/012-1.jpg i hope this helps you to help me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eggsy Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 pm Neil - no2lurch he's not long done the very conversion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escortcabrioletclub Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 ok have you got a photo of the fuse box ? as it looks loke a mk5 loom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 ok have you got a photo of the fuse box ? as it looks loke a mk5 loom no that is everything that i got so i take it istill need to source a mk4 loom etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 well things are on the move now, i've been to chelmsford and striped out a mk4 efi loom with the help of tony (many thanks) and boy that was a quick lesson learnt. i now have to strip my loom out and insert this one. but i do need to be a little bit more carefull as i'll need to put the parts back on again not chuck'm in the boot. i'll bet some more pictures up as and when i do it so you can all see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escortcabrioletclub Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 yes removung the radio and heater unit with big scweediver and brut force may not be the best whay for puting things back lol gald to be of service and look forward to seing it runing next weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 BIG Respect to Badger and Tony for doing it the old fasioned way, ripping things apart with a big tool lol !!! :wow: Your getting there little by little mate, great to see some more progress, keep us updated !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 yes removung the radio and heater unit with big scweediver and brut force may not be the best whay for puting things back lol gald to be of service and look forward to seing it runing next weekend NEXT WEEKEND you are having a laugh its darts this weekend so it's beer time not cab time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 well, inbetween the rain today i have now removed the engine and strip out everything looking at having the engine bay resprayed but after a recount on funds i have decided that it'll have to be a good old clean up and touch up job but never mind you can't have everything. here's some more photo's http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/006-2.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/001-1.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/002-1.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/003-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Lots of elbo grease required to clean that bay out mate lol !!! Keep the progres pics coming, I expect its sparklin' now !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escortcabrioletclub Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 yes wheres the photos from today lol sod darts ..........lol did you say you got a mk4 engine mount ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eggsy Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 (edited) no that is everything that i got so i take it istill need to source a mk4 loom etc etc Ollies posted a mk4 efi loom thats on ebay on here http://www.escortcabrioletclub.co.uk/forum...ic=13288&hl= Edited March 31, 2008 by Eggsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted March 31, 2008 Author Share Posted March 31, 2008 yes wheres the photos from today lol sod darts ..........lol did you say you got a mk4 engine mount ? hi mate sorry about the darts but it had to be done and yes i modified the engine mount at work today so all i need now is fuel side of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted April 4, 2008 Author Share Posted April 4, 2008 here is latest i spent the afternoon striping dashboard etc to insert new loom and got it all out and back again. so it was out with the old http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/004-2.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/005-2.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/002-2.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/001-2.jpg and in with the new http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/003-2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Nice one mate, lots off hard work done today, hope your knuckes are OK lol !!! :happy001: Progress is coming along nicley mate, keep us updated !!! :icon_salut_gb: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted April 6, 2008 Author Share Posted April 6, 2008 well i know the weather's been horrible so didn't get much done this weekend but i managed to get my brother to do some wiring. http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/004-3.jpg i then spent the afternoon in the garage out of the rain fitting my modded engine mount and puting the gear box/startermoter and altenator on so the engine is ready to go back in. http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/003-3.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/005-3.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/011-1.jpg so its down to the fuel side of things now. lets hope i can get that sorted asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Bit by bit you'll get there mate. Keep posting pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 well here you go i got this bad boy off ebay http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/007.jpg can't wait to fit it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 That looks very smart mate, I bet it will free a couple more horses too !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 WELL I HAD A FEW HOURS TODAY SO I THOUGHT "I KNOW I'LL BOLT THE ENGINE BACK IN" AND HERE IT IS . http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/003-4.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/007-1.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj104/badger180/002-3.jpg ALL I NEED TO DO KNOW IS SORT OUT THE CONNECTION'S,FUEL PUMP AND WATER SYSTEM AND I'M READY FOR START UP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Good work mate, rocker cover looks excellent, this thing will shift when its all bolted and started, proper power gain !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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