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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d 2009/02/07 18:45:29 (permalink)
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yeah i swear to god, everytime i remove that gearbox it feels heavier than i remember haha.

didn't think it was worth mentioning, but the top bolt had rattled itself almost out, the bottom two were in and tight.

should i try loctite or something?
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d 2009/02/07 22:54:50 (permalink)
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use your guns
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d 2009/03/07 21:23:50 (permalink)
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well gearbox is back in, new flywheel, the ring gear looked immaculate. i was very happy lol

my motor is seriously, random. today, it started up first go, ran great. no choke, and without any assistance throttle.

weird.

powerfull too. I LOVE IT

so easy to drive "stupidly" in [:x)]

i know people who literally could kill themselves in this.

anybody tried driving without a shifter?

i had both rubber boots out, so i could hear all the sound from the engine through the cabin. sounded awesome! i never heard the mechanical side of things while driving.

sounds soo different!

owell, again ill just hope for the best with this one. hope it lasts.
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d 2009/04/07 09:04:18 (permalink)
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heres basically what the sound is like

this is the exhaust from the old 1600.. with one muffler not two.

(just to get it road worthy)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pN-6otCc5o


and heres latest pic of engine bay. if it werent for the butchered heater bubble would look the goods.



sorry crap quality
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d 2009/04/07 10:55:52 (permalink)
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What happened to the bonnet, the old sensible one's get in your ear.
I hope it get's changed again afetr the roady.
sounds great Sterling a 2.5 inch exaust straight through will sound better.
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d 2009/04/07 11:00:35 (permalink)
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didn't think it was worth mentioning, but the top bolt had rattled itself almost out, the bottom two were in and tight.

should i try loctite or something?

Yes, loctite the suckers in.
The top bolt will stop the starter matching up with the ring gear properly.
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d 2009/04/07 11:05:46 (permalink)
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I have a great MK2 bonnet here if you want to organise a courier.
I am selling up my first home, need to give the impression i have space.
Needs to go this week, will post pic's of it at the dump if you don't want it
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d 2009/04/07 12:33:23 (permalink)
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sorry max, already sourced one thanks anyway lol
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d 2009/04/07 18:42:13 (permalink)
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as for the fuel filter, i dont know why but the mechanic said it should be there, yes personally i thought it would make more sense to go before the pump..
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d 2009/04/07 20:35:38 (permalink)
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the fuel pump might not have the vacumn to suck thru the filter?
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d 2009/04/07 21:30:23 (permalink)
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well it seemed to work fine?

using the weight of the fuel tank to fill it.
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d 2009/06/07 17:41:47 (permalink)
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well hole under battery tray repaired.

replaced the alternator with one off old mazda, had to modify escort bracket (chop, grind, weld) and replaced alternator pulley with Escorts V pulley.

light doesnt stay on anymore, only comes on when ignition is on, goes out when the engine revs the first time, then stays off [:x)]

so i can leave my battery connected overnight now! hehe

only 6 things left for roady now! 6! bloody close.

i hope the local fuzz see this so they see how much work this all is and wont hassle me about it. THIS IS A LEGIT ROAD WORTHY.

Windscreen

Front Brake Rotors

Front Bumper

Hole in P/S Floor

Spring Shackle Bushes

Front Springs...

then it will officially be another "saved" escort.
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d 2009/12/07 21:53:36 (permalink)
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well heres a pic after the first coat of matt black.. im getting some random hot days so im taking advantage of them [:x)]



next is 4 coats or so, then the clear with blue flake, then clear to top it all off.

in the pic you can see the paints different in the front quarter, i was wet sanding it smoother cuz i didn't prep that panel very well. (ie you could still see sandpaper marks etc)
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d 2009/07/14 13:56:59 (permalink)
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well, heres attempt too.

it does have some peel, so i might cut back a bees d*ck of a layer of clear off..owell ill let it bake a little first..

was hot again today so got the paint and went for it!

recipe:

-3 coats of matt black
-1 coat of clear w/ black flakes, blue flakes, and a small amount of black.
-1 coat of clear w/ blue flakes
-1 coat of clear.
















i painted inside her this time.. and boot too, no orange or primer showing!

[:x)]
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d 2009/07/14 15:31:04 (permalink)
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Looking better Sterling...

Better than the 'Australian Racing Grey' you were sporting previously.

Good luck with the roady list, you will have it on the road in no time.

Shaun
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