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RE: Paul's Mk2 RS2000 project - Now going ZETEC!
2010/10/17 14:07:46
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Hi Paul,
Looks very tidy:)
BTW, copper should be no problem for the master cylinder feed lines...it is just the pressureised lines that you cant use copper for[;^)]
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RE: Paul's Mk2 RS2000 project - Now going ZETEC!
2010/10/17 17:18:49
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Hi Phil I think I'll prefer steel anyhow as while copper is easier to form it's also easier to bend accidently once it's in place which may not be ideal. I don't want to keep adjusting the pipes because I bumped them [:(!] Oh, by the way I'll be placing a ball flare on the pipe ends to the bottle (for the flexible tube) and a double flare onto the bulk head fittings. Plus my new "you beaut" pipe flarer should make steel lines a sinch 
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RE: Paul's Mk2 RS2000 project - Now going ZETEC!
2010/10/17 17:25:32
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I know where to come when I do my pipes hehe 
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RE: Paul's Mk2 RS2000 project - Now going ZETEC!
2010/10/17 17:43:00
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No worries - my rates are reasonable 
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RE: Paul's Mk2 RS2000 project - Now going ZETEC!
2010/10/19 22:31:07
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Well after much head scratching I've decided to go another way with the reservoir mounts. I've never been a fan of the "bottle and hose on the bulkhead" look so I'm doing a slight alteration. As the my reservoir came with a simple bracket to surface mount then that's what I'll do. By adding a fabricated section and raising this section of the bulkhead "shelf" I can mount the reservoir and have spiggots poke through to the interior where they will fasten to the hoses to the MC's. This way they will be unseen All that will be visible will be the bottle in the engine bay I just might speak to the engineer regarding having all the brake connections within the passenger compartment...but I cannot see an issue.   
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RE: Paul's Mk2 RS2000 project - Now going ZETEC!
2010/10/19 22:47:42
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Paul, You're killing me, I doubt the cardboard will pass engineering......
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RE: Paul's Mk2 RS2000 project - Now going ZETEC!
2010/10/19 22:55:54
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Paul, You're killing me, I doubt the cardboard will pass engineering......
haha yeah doesn't look very sturdy [:o)]
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RE: Paul's Mk2 RS2000 project - Now going ZETEC!
2010/10/19 23:20:07
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Paul, You're killing me, I doubt the cardboard will pass engineering......
LOL! Don't worry - I'll paint it and he'll never know (mock up only to see if the initial idea will work and the appearance.... )
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RE: Paul's Mk2 RS2000 project - Now going ZETEC!
2010/10/21 23:24:17
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I hunted for this particular "IMPERIAL" branded bender hi and lo (internationally) with the price ranging from $50 - $100 (AU) + freight until I eventually come across it advertised as a stock runout @ skyshop.com.au for $55 + $12 overnight freight The handle has a latch mechanism which allows it to be re-engaged at it's original starting (verticle) position when performing the second half of the 180 deg bend. This negates the hassle of the handles crossing over to complete the 180deg bend - brilliant! Bends 3/16", 1/4", 5/16" and 3/8" pipe plus comes with a "lifetime" warranty - although whatever that means in the real world!  It also does an incredibly tight bend even on 5/16" brake pipe(45mm outside - outside) [:u] 
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RE: Paul's Mk2 RS2000 project - Now going ZETEC!
2010/02/11 15:12:39
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I had a few moments rest from the other project (http://classic-ford.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=21624) to play with this one. I have made a sheet metal version of my cardboard template to begin the reservoir mount. Removed the section of panel to allow the reservoir hoses to access directly into the cabin and not need to go through the bulk head.   The reservoir will be fastened with it's original bracket to the added panel. I will drill holes for the hoses and barbs to penetrate into the cabin above the pedal box. It will be relatively easy to attach the hoses prior to positioning the reservoir in it's final location. I will also place a thin rubber gasket etc between the panel and reservoir to seal from the engine bay.  Hopefully I will weld it all in and buzz back the welds to make it appear to be an original panel.
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RE: Paul's Mk2 RS2000 project - Now going ZETEC!
2010/02/11 18:08:04
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That looks suspiciously like a MAzda reservior, perhaps of an early FWD 323?
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RE: Paul's Mk2 RS2000 project - Now going ZETEC!
2010/02/11 18:19:14
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That looks suspiciously like a MAzda reservior, perhaps of an early FWD 323?
Shhhh!
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RE: Paul's Mk2 RS2000 project - Now going ZETEC!
2010/02/11 19:18:49
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where in Adelaide did you get your steel pipe from? I am yet to start looking around for it (too busy having a heart attack at the price of the race seats!!!!!!!)
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RE: Paul's Mk2 RS2000 project - Now going ZETEC!
2010/02/11 22:54:32
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RE: Paul's Mk2 RS2000 project - Now going ZETEC!
2010/11/11 22:45:57
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OK, a few items arrived today - some for a rainy day though. I saw these on Ebay UK and managed to pick them up for $550 incl freight along with a pair of DCOE alloy profile cut flanges. These are EFI Hardware's tapered (45/43/40mm) Pro-Race items which are their top line product - well pleased. This along with the CAD drawing I have of the head flange plate should see stage 2 of the Zetec well under way for the future .   Considering I'll be replacing all the solid fuel and brake lines I figures it would not be a bad thing to have a decent flaring tool. Found this on the Eastwoods site in the US for half the price locally (incl freight).  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnQJIjM0EBo
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