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Eskie92

Rebuild time

Hi all, I removed my head on my 1600 the other day to put on a new rebuilt head on as a replacement and as it was removed I found something I didn't particularly want to see. My cylinders were filled with water so I guess while the head is removed I mise well rebuild the remaining motor. I was wonde..
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2014/09/12 19:35:50
Eskie92

Escort Manifold Studs

Hi everyone, I have been trying to find new manifold studs for my Escort and having no luck. Due to them being 5/16th UNC one end and 5/15th UNF on the other end they are proving near impossible to find. These are the places I have tried so far. - Sprints - Auto Pro - Adelaide Cylinder Head Sp..
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2014/09/03 11:41:01
hak073

xflow pistons

I'm trying to get all my ducks in a line for a new xlfow. I've got a 1600 block and some new 1300 pistons that I want to use.I've got 2 sets though, and they're slightly different. I've measured them and they both looks to be 81.9mm.The ones on the left have 1.00 stamped on top, and the right has 04..
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2014/08/29 13:54:06
CuttBack

WANTED - Escort Engine Kent or Pinto

Hey Guys,I am chasing a running complete Escort Engine and Gearbox. I had got rid of my one when I decided to put a zetec in it and I run out of space. I don't care what capacity; anything will do.At the moment i don't have any parts for the original motor so I was hoping to be something reasonless ..

2014/08/11 13:34:40
maldoncsalt

Engine builder xflow qld

Hi, can anyone recommend engine builder/tuner in Brisbane area who's familiar with xflows ?..
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2014/07/24 21:12:41
Brenton.T

Fitting a cam to a 1600 - Need Advice

I had a quick search on the forums and didn't come across what I needed to know. I've fitted cams to v8s, v6s and ohc/dohc straight 6s and 4s, but I have never fitted one to an ohv engine before. Basically, my engine needs a rebuild, and I thought while I was at it, I'd fit a 224 or 234 camshaft, bu..

2014/06/11 17:32:09
79Escort

Standard 1.6 air box assembly causing restriction

My standard 1.6 escort has always bogged down when I use close to full throttle. I tried a bunch of things the other day and realised it ran perfectly with no airbox assembly however when I install it the car doesnt want to accelerate properlye. I even ran it without the filter thinking that was the..
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2014/06/11 13:48:08
Eskie92

Anything Wrong With Using Synthetic Oils?

Hi all, recently bought new oil for my MK1 Escort Van with a 1300 Crossflow and was suggested by the person serving me that synthetic oils are not recommended for older engines. I ended up just buying the Mineral oils but was just wondering if anyone could shine some light on weather synthetic oils ..
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2014/05/14 22:11:32
jonesy

Engine Builder for Kent 1600.

Hello everyone out there. I am in melbourne & I hopping that someone can point me in the direction of a engine rebuilder. I've got a Kent 1600 going into a mk1 coupe I have been working on for a while & need some advice. Any leads will be great.Cheers..
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2014/03/12 21:50:12
vanmansam

Turbo 1600 on the cheap

Just wondering what is to do to turbo a crossy 1600 on the cheap or is there other ways to get good power that doesn't cost a small fortune? Thanks guys!..
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2014/03/11 21:08:17

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