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Backfiredave

Mk2 Escort (South African) ZZ paint code

Hello allI recently bought a Mk2 Escort that had been imported into the UK from South Africa and need to get some paint made up for a bits that need touching up .The plate under the bonnet has a paint code of ZZ and has IND RED marked on it but I can't find either mentioned as a ford colour ! Has an..

2018/08/07 07:17:52
Suttonmotorsport

Duratec vvt

Hi all, this question may have been covered before but has anyone considered using the tps signal to drive the VVT on a duratec rather than just having an on/off switch. Looking to run a 2.3 duratec on bike carbs and megajolt. My understanding of the duratec vvt is that it uses oil pressure and a va..

2018/06/05 13:31:01
Suttonmotorsport

Pinto pressure plate dimensions

Could someone please measure for me the O.D of a std pinto pressure plate. Thanks Craig..
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2018/05/27 16:59:50
Danbry02

ID’ing a cam

Hi guys new to the forum as need help IDing a camshaft I have. Bought a complete 2.0liter pinto head from good old eBay. When speaking to the guy he said the cam might be a bit unsuitable for road use but it was used in stock racing?? any how time has come to put the engine back together and need to..

2018/05/15 07:50:54
Admin

How to join wires together

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atibnBS_MMQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atibnBS_MMQ..
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2018/03/18 18:43:45
MK1_Oz

Port Mold Making

Anybody made molds of their ports? I want to make some whilst I have the head disassembled (for a future project). What material did you use? I cannot find any references to Australian supplied material. Was looking at a 2-part RTV Silicone from Dalchem (their P42) but it is translucent whereas it n..
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2017/08/09 17:05:26
Mike347

Ford gearbox

Hi Guys & Gals, My father has an old gearbox and has forgotten what it is out of is there any chance someone here could help?Here are some pictures I took. Thanks...
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2017/07/27 15:34:27
NQRS

Escort gas bonnet struts

Hi all,Has anyone on the forum done gas bonnet struts for an Mk 2 RS. or know of a link to show setup by someone else? Some stuff on Google for standard Mk 2 but RS bonnet is much heavier and different under frame setup. I am considering a setup similar to Capri stuff I have seen online. My local ga..
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2017/07/19 21:39:16
lee_doidge

Ralloy Radiator

Hey guys, Need a radiator for my MK2 zetec escort. Ralloy have been recommended but trying to confirm it will fit in an unmodified engine bay. Spoke to the guys and they wouldn't commit either way. Anyone on here have one of these radiators? //Lee..
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2017/06/27 23:52:40
BEE VEE

DONT MOVE THAT CRANK ON THAT OLD ENGINE TILL YOU READ THIS

I thought I should post this Bulletin to avoid so many possible ruined engines with some simple steps................Hopefully my free advice as a qualified mechanic will be appreciated........... THERE'S NOT MUCH POINT TO "TURNING OVER" AN OLD ENGINE BY HAND JUST "TO SEE IF IT'S SEIZED" WHICH MAY M..
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2017/06/19 20:39:43

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