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RE: Nigels mk1 cosworth project 2007/07/10 22:33:56 (permalink)
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Also finally found a suitable heater to use in the car. Its about a third of the size of my mk2 heater unit, and less than half the weight.









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RE: Nigels mk1 cosworth project 2007/07/10 22:50:20 (permalink)
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After a VERY long time, the widening of the garage has also been completed. Building the garage amongst other things has meant very little progress on the escort over the last 6 months. Also a shot of my daily driver with my new very period wheels, no its not a ford





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RE: Nigels mk1 cosworth project 2007/07/10 22:57:05 (permalink)
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Nigel what is the heater out of? where is it from?

Ben, I have a near complete draw through garret system, ex + in manifold, turbo, carby, wastegate and oil feed, which i will prob be selling in about a month.

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RE: Nigels mk1 cosworth project 2007/07/10 22:59:30 (permalink)
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With a suitable garage to work in i have found some much needed enthusiasm. So i started by cutting out some smalls bits of rust that i had found.











I got a bit carried away though and started chopping out some other crap too[88]












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RE: Nigels mk1 cosworth project 2007/08/10 12:21:08 (permalink)
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Shaun, the heater is a universal aftermarket type. I struggled to find a full electric 12v one, but as this unit is very compact and light, it seemed a good idea. The brand is Siroco, and ive seen these on eBay with both 2 and 4 outlet's.

I recieved your email Phil, Melbourne gets pretty cold, heater was essential, and thanks for the heads up on the lokka
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RE: Nigels mk1 cosworth project 2007/08/10 13:46:18 (permalink)
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Nigel,
Have you hooked the new heater up to 12V yet to hear how loud the fan is? Ie: In comparison with std Escort.
Im just interested because I've broken one of the outlet's off my heater core and it never really 'heated' anything anyway so one like you have sounds like a good conversion.

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RE: Nigels mk1 cosworth project 2007/08/10 13:57:19 (permalink)
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Rhys i haven't tested it yet, will do shortly though. If you do need a heater core, the unit in the mk2 heater pictured has a flushed and reconditioned core. Let me know if you need it, pay for postage and its yours.
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RE: Nigels mk1 cosworth project 2007/08/10 14:02:01 (permalink)
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[br]Rhys i haven't tested it yet, will do shortly though. If you do need a heater core, the unit in the mk2 heater pictured has a flushed and reconditioned core. Let me know if you need it, pay for postage and its yours.


Cheers
I'll send you an email.

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RE: Nigels mk1 cosworth project 2007/08/10 15:38:34 (permalink)
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I love your other car. A sweet little BMW there. The wheels really suit it too.
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RE: Nigels mk1 cosworth project 2007/08/10 17:53:44 (permalink)
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im hanging to see this finished... looks sweeeeet [(#)]
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RE: Nigels mk1 cosworth project 2007/08/10 20:15:17 (permalink)
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finally somone who has gotten one of the heaters... tell us how loud it is please.... thinking of pissing the hump of all together.... where do u plan on putting it???
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RE: Nigels mk1 cosworth project 2008/06/25 22:29:22 (permalink)
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I love your other car. A sweet little BMW there. The wheels really suit it too.


Thanks mate, its a really nice thing to drive everyday, torquey straight 6 and a 5 speed. Infact ive been spending a little too much time on it, hence not updating this thread in 8 months![:u]
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RE: Nigels mk1 cosworth project 2008/06/25 22:59:05 (permalink)
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Heres the cause of distraction














Fronts wheels were widened to 7" rears to 8" with 195/45/15 and 195/50/15. Last shot is with the 8's on the back and 6's on the front before they were widened.

I guess i should update this with some escort progress now...
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RE: Nigels mk1 cosworth project 2008/06/25 23:27:13 (permalink)
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So heres what ive been up to for past few months in between work and trying to finish off my degree.

Went hunting for rust around the front floorpans, they were fine. So with the grinder handy i decided to do the engine bay properly. While there i wanted to re-do the slam panel lip. This was the first job for the new welder.

Also had the opportunity to tidy up many other anomilies in the bay and weld up some holes.














Got a bit excited and started placing wheels under it. If nothing else its good for motivation




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RE: Nigels mk1 cosworth project 2008/06/25 23:35:05 (permalink)
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Also managed to do some shopping.
I will now be running -6 lines for both fuel supply and return, as well as pre and post fuel pump filters. The oil filter looking thing is a remote canister type fuel filter which will sit under the boot floor, it means i wont be spilling fuel inside the boot everytime i change filters.
The other two things are an oil cooler thermostat and an oil filter ham and cheese sandwich plate.[:p]




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