JC600 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Took the Escort for a run this morning, seems to be running better each time I take her out. Speedo is working again now after I had a fiddle with the speedo cable. Still need to clear error codes and check for new ones, reset base idle.....also need a new fuel pump as terminal posts are corroded and been fitted with the wrong type of connectors. When its warmer, ill start painting brake calipers, drums, and other components underneath. heres some fresh pics. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 Some new bits to get fitted. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4zz Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 thats one nice looking escort you got 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 1 hour ago, b4zz said: thats one nice looking escort you got Cheers mate. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 New fuel pump has been fitted, and a small bit of welding done on the inner sill......my brother dropped it off at my mum and dad's, and it started coughing and spluttering again! Walked round to get it, my brother and dad had the bonnet up. After 10 mins of running, it was back to normal lol.....think the ecu was just re-learning with the new pump fitted. Still need to re-set base idle speed, hopefully doing that Monday. As it's still running a bit rich. :) Going to a show Sunday, so need to get it polished up....won't have time to paint calipers/drums etc.....so will have to go as 'on going project' lol :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Got the Escort running quite well at the moment after the new fuel pump got fitted M-tech autocentre. Was a bit rough to start with, but soon sorted itself out (think the ecu just had to re-learn). Then my Dad plugged the code reader in, all old codes quickly cleared automatically. Passed with no codes on all tests. :D Then got home, (drove so much better with new pump) washed, polished, waxed ready for a show on Sunday. :D Even know it's got some dents and scratches it still shines nicely. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4zz Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 looking good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share Posted March 27, 2016 Some pics at Ryhope classic car show. :D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 When I got a mile from home yesterday, there was a massive hail storm.....put lights on, and wipers. And the Rev counter went mental lol....everything was very erratic. So spent today cleaning up all the earth's, some were very tarnished. Especially the one for the head lights. Fired up the engine, and up to temperature. Turned on lights, heater and radio (didn't put wipers on as screen was dry). Rev counter needle only raised a very small amount (normal). Tried switching everything on and off quite a few times, and all good. So hopefully that's sorted. :D Need to order new cam and followers, as they are really noise....and effecting low down performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonelson96 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 You have got a really nice mk4 , I havn't seen a mk4 Escort in a condition as good as yours for a long time and those alloys really do suit it well , how many miles are on the clock? And was it in the same condition when you first got it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 17 minutes ago, Antonelson96 said: You have got a really nice mk4 , I havn't seen a mk4 Escort in a condition as good as yours for a long time and those alloys really do suit it well , how many miles are on the clock? And was it in the same condition when you first got it? Thanks, it does have some dents and scrapes (previous owners). Will get them sorted, but getting all the mechanicals sorted first. It's got a solid Shell, some very minor rust scabs. It's done approx 38k. Took some work to get the red to shine again, but it's looking loads better now. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Fitted new front Speakers today, and routed wires to the rear ready for when my ford adapters arrive. At least with the new fronts fitted a can now hear the radio. :) Speakers fitted are standard size, so they fit behind Orignal grills. As my Escort is a Popular, it had no rear Speakers. Which is why I need the adapters. :) New speakers and wires, replaced all speaker cables. Old speakers were past there best lol New speaker in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 My car does get dirty lol.....from Squires Ford meet today. :D All clean again lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted April 8, 2016 Author Share Posted April 8, 2016 New parts. :D New camshaft & followers, just need to pick up some new seals, oil & filter. New wheel centres. Still waiting for my speaker adapters to arrive. Cam will be done next weekend as I'm on call for a week. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 Badges fitted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Pic's now showing. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 Speaker adapters finally arrived today. :D One had a broken corner, so had to make a new piece and bond it in place. Will leave it to set before mounting the Speakers. Also needed 5" Speakers not 4" so exchanged them for these. Need to get some m4 screws tomorrow to mount the adapters to the parcel shelf supports. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 Valve stem seals, and cam seals arrived today.....haven't mounted Speakers yet, as didn't have time to get machine screws today. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 Rear Speakers fitted. :D Did make a little mistake though lol :D Sorted now though, so set it up playing Faithless - insomnia.......hope my neighbours enjoyed some old school tunes lol :D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 Engine flushed. Sump plug, and new filter fitted. All ancillaries except cam cover removed, ready to fit new cam, followers, and valve stem seals. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 New camshaft and followers fitted, well happy......so much better. :D Old followers, most are bevelled at the edges and one is badly dished. Camshaft is knackered, one lobe has worn right down! Video, this is from initial warm up. Sound was amplified by the garage. Sounds really good in person. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 Took the Escort for a test drive this morning, what a difference......really quiet, smooth, and a little flyer now!!! Soo happy!!! :D Few pics after lol. :D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan P Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 It's amazing to think that this car is over 25 years old! It looks nearly new. Pleased to hear you've got it running sweetly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 3 hours ago, Dan P said: It's amazing to think that this car is over 25 years old! It looks nearly new. Pleased to hear you've got it running sweetly. Thanks Dan, yeah I'm well happy with it now. Does need some body work doing but still a lot more solid than some newer cars on the road. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 New drive shaft seals......I'm too busy with work, so I'm brothers work are fitting then when it goes for MOT next week. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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