JC600 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Right, ive brought a MK3 Escort 5 dr Ghia in Diamond white. Currently running a 1.3 engine. Its getting preped then re-sprayed at the moment. Once its painted and the re-built engine fitted, it will be a running project whilst other jobs are carried out. :) Engine re-build, XR3i block and head. I've removed the MFI inlet etc. And have a later twin choke carb and inlet manifold. Currently trying to find a XR3 camshaft and followers, so I can build the head up and fit to the block. Then drop it in the car. Head with rockers, and cam removed ready to build. Bottom end checked, then fitted new sump gasket. Bottom end all painted, need new engine pressure sensor and sump plug. Rocker cover, oil cap, cam spocket and drive belt pulley re-painted. Carb serviced, bolt on filter fitted, inlet manifold & thermostat housing painted. Crank sprocket, drive belt pulley, new water pump, new cam belt fitted. Wheels given a quick coat of paint and laquer (really need a re-furb as you can see the corrosion, but will have to wait till next year. Fuse cover cleaned up (was cover in black gue lol) wiper arms resprayed Heater box and cover cleaned up Cam belt cover cleaned and clear coated All gaskets, seals, belts, pumps, filters etc have been changed in the engine. And will be flushed before use. New 4 branch manifold is being ordered with full exhaust system. Later parts will include uprated brakes (XR3i front brakes already fitted), suspension, some extra detailing, interior etc Been a busy 5 days lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btmaldon Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Nice going. I did wonder if you were going to change the engine. Cant wait to see the final result. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Cheers mate, got to really lol :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Not much done today, ordered a new camshaft kit. And picked up a new thermostat, engine pressure switch, and sump plug. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L666JER Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Nice to see an Escort being restored. Interested to see how it goes :) Good luck with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Thanks mate, won't be concors as I want a usable car that I'm not scared to take out. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6 Lover Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Cool too many fords once restored are tucked away,scared of using them,how do you enjoy the motor if its never used,taking it out on the rare dry sunday in summer is really quite a shame!!! Nice mk3 ghia in white,they look better than the mk4 imo:rolleyes: Black 55 3.0ghiax,s/steel zorst 57i st spoiler,carbon mirrors,red callipers,black indi's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Exactly, got to drive it.....that's what they were built for. :D Imo the Mk3 has more character, plus my first car was a Mk3 so got a soft spot for them. :D Got a bargain today, new old stock Ferodo clutch kit £24 at a local parts supplier. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Well the bargain clutch I got is the wrong size needed a 220mm not 200mm as it's a xr3i block. Nevermind lol On another note, flywheel back from being skimmed. Camshaft and followers arrived. Also got a second hand Sportex 4 branch manifold, and straight through system arrived. I'll get some pics when I've cleaned it up. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggersp Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Looking good so far, will follow to see how it comes together. Classic! Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Thanks mate, some updates may take longer than others due to work and cash flow lol......but will hopefully, be back on the road in June. Then carry on with all the other areas of the car whilst enjoying driving it. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4zz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 looking good and look forwred to seeing the progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Thanks mate. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Sportex exhaust all cleaned up and a lick of protective paint. 4 branch manifold and downpipe need welding before painting. :Do 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 XR3 1.6 sticker fitted to rocker cover, and gearbox cowling cleaned and painted. :D 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6 Lover Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 The engine coming along nicely,cool man. Black 55 3.0ghiax,ss straight thru,57i,black hekos&indi's red calipers,cf mirrors,st lip,leather/alcantara,50kmiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Cheers mate. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Flywheel back on. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4zz Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 looking good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6 Lover Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Your really sorting them mechanicals there fella again nice work:rolleyes: Sent from my GT-S5830i using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Admiral Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Totally agree with V6lover Mk3 was tons better than mk4, my Wife use to have a XR3i in red ( like everyone else) cracking car in the day, Glad your restoring it, As I've said on previous threads I love old Ford's especially Granada's , Cortina's , Sierra's etc .. Sent from my HTC One X using Ford OC mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Cheers, yeah it's a fun project and nice to work on.....won't look totally original when done but all extras on the outside and interior will be Ford parts. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Few bits done, been a busy week on 24hr call out. New clutch delivered (right one this time lol) Rocker cover bolt heads and washers painted. Manifold welded. Cleaned and painted with VHT paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 Was hoping to have the engine built up today but realised that we didn't have any head bolt washers (don't come with the kit). Got the new camshaft, followers, valve stem seals, cam seal, and refitted the rockers etc Also got the clutch fitted. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Well, got the head on, new dizzy, new spark plugs, new cam belt, thermostat housing with new thermostat, new fuel pump, all with new gaskets. Rocker cover fitted, then fitted the inlet manifold. Head on. Getting there. Then a step backwards, tighten inlet manifold, carb was fowling rocker cover. All looked ok, then ping! Update on the car. All prepped. First coat of primer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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