JC600 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Sold the mk3 as I wanted something I could drive. And couldn't justify the price of a pro paint job. Picked up my new toy today. 1990 mk4 Escort 3 door 1.3 popular. Running a 1.6 efi engine, Rs turbo full interior, steering wheel, and brakes. Apex suspension and 16" alloys.....slight misfire to sort on engine, alloys will be changed for 15" alloys.....swapped the spots for some smaller ones I already had, and gave it a good clean. Interior Lovely Rs 4 spoke Exterior after a good wash and wax, and spots swapped over. Looks good in pics, but has a few battle scars. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian T Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Looks lovely - brings back great memories of a Mk4 pop plus (5 door) I had back in 1993. Of course yours now has all the bits I would have bought for mine, had they been affordable! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 Cheers, like I said it's got a few battle scars but Shell is solid.....and has all the bits I would of fitted. So once I've sorted the misfire I can just drive and enjoy it.....loved driving it home, brought back some good memories. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4zz Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 look a very decent escort you got there and got to love a old school ford love the up grades its got Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240karl Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 That looks stunning! Always wanted one myself Sent from my SM-T230 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 look a very decent escort you got there and got to love a old school ford love the up grades its got Cheers mate, yeah all bits I would have fitted. :) That looks stunning! Always wanted one myself Sent from my SM-T230 using Tapatalk Cheers, like I said it's got a few battle scars (actually most panels lol). :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 Managed to do a few jobs today. :D First was to sort this bodge job New bracket made and fitted, fuel hoses protected and secured. Fitted a higher spec centre console, Handbrake cover etc Before After Made a lead with 5amp fuse, to fit on isolator switch so I don't lose any memory in the electrical system. If you try to start the car, the fuse will blow. Then a service, new oil and filter, k&n panel filter, spark plugs, 8mm silicone HT leads (2 of the old ones were broken, causing the misfire), new temp sensor (temp gauge now works), new coolant cap, just need to clean the engine bay now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Sneak peek of new rims, will get more pics at the weekend......as I'm on call at the moment. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Got some new Gmax shorter sports shocks to fit at the weekend.....as it's got OE shocks with Apex lowering springs. So when you jack the back of the car up there's so much travel on the shocks that springs drop out the cups! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 Well, worked 120hrs over the last 2 weeks without a day off....so dropped the Escort off at my brothers work to get shocks fitted, rear brake cylinders and flexi hoses. And set up on the diagnosis machine. :) Some better pics of wheels. Overall pics, love the way it looks. :D 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan P Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 The battle scars aren't all that evident, I think it looks fab! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 The battle scars aren't all that evident, I think it looks fab! Looks better in pics, cheers mate.....I love it! :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4zz Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 looking good and like the new wheels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 21 minutes ago, b4zz said: looking good and like the new wheels Cheers mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Picking the car up tomorrow, had the new shocks fitted. But the misfire has come back, so going to get in my garage. Check all connections, earth's, ignition and fuel. Put all fresh fuses and relays in. If needed, I'll do a compression test. Got a code reader on order, so can check any faults. When the engine was in the donor car, it was running perfectly.....only started to misfire after the conversion (done by last owner). So it's either coincidence or something has been put out of place or broken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Picked the Escort up first thing this morning, ride is loads better now. :) Then a quick clean of both cars. :) Decided to replace the cheapo coil pack with a Bosch one, as leads kept pinging off.....fired her up, ran loads better and when warmed up leads didn't ping off! Revved up a bit, backfire has gone, and idles better but still a slight misfire. So, as mine is a early efi it has a Weber idle speed control valve that is meant to be cleaned every 10k miles....don't think this had ever been done! All clean and operation checked. Then I checked the breather hoses, the crankcase breather filter had broken down and blocked the hose between breather filter and air filter housing. I have unblocked hose and cleaned it out, all other hoses are fine. Will get a new breather filter and put it all back together. Have also checked all electrical connections and cleaned with contact cleaner. Hopefully the car will run ok now, and I can get the co2 and emissions set up on a diagnosis machine. Fingers crossed. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Happy now, car runs smoothly (for a cvh lol), idles smoothly, gets up to temp and fan kicks in, no misfire or back fire. :D Just need to change rocker cover gasket for rubber one, clean engine bay, clear old faults on ecu (when reader arrives), got a new oil cap on order (seal starting to go one old one), going to change cam belt too (just to be safe). :) Fitted my battery cover. Painted efi bit red. Top half cleaned, and tidied up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 Started on the car again after work, stripped the intake, airbox, cambelt cover etc.....and cleaned head off. Got new rubber rocker cover gasket, drive belt, cam belt and a new oil cap. Drive belt and cambelt look like they've been on a while, will get some more pics tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 All back together now and ran up, seemed to struggle to start with but once warmed up it idled ok. :) Old belt, starting to get a bit thin! All back together again, gave everything a good clean too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 Took the Escort for a 30 mile drive, drives loads better now. :D Few pics on the way home. :D 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Got a couple of parts to fit at the weekend, if I get time. :) Red bumper insert (my insert is missing), and clear side repeaters (as there's already clear indicators fitted). Also need to find the fault with the speedo, and touch in some of the deeper scratches. Few other little bits and pieces to do too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Didn't get much done today, picked up a few other bits that were missing or broken. Fitted the bumper insert and side repeaters. Not very good pics, but can't take her out till I finish 24hr call out. :) Also touched in the worst scratches, ready to cut back and polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 Better pic of the back. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Not much of an update lol.....the car didn't have any owners manuals....so managed to find some at a good price on eBay in excellent condition. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 She's looking sweet after another coat of wax.....will take her for a run this week, if I get a chance. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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