It is with regret......My Early MK2 RS2000...

[Aled]

.....has been ignored and is in need of some TLC :p (No, nay never, no nay never for sale :o )

I have owned OJX now for about 13 years and have had some tremendous satisfaction from her going regularly on Classic Ford tours to Europe. I have clocked up 24 thousand since I bought her and now, ashamed by so many stunning engine bays this year and the fact I have kinda put my MK2 to one-side since getting my MK1 Escort, I have decided to give the engine, the engine bay and some of the bodywork a birthday :)

Made a start today.......took a small piece out of the bulkhead pad :mad: , and took some ancilliary bits off.

The engine will be coming out tomorrow.


It is amazingly solid.....the worst bits are the battery tray (NOS one ready to fit) and the servo needs spraying / powder-coating (any suggestions which is best?)

It would probably have got by with a good clean-up but the bay will be sprayed soon. The underneath of the car is undersealed and that's how it will stay otherwise I will be too scared to drive it !

Be prepared for loads of questions as this is the first time I have done this kind of thing at the ripe old age of 42 :eek: :o I will ask questions and if I remember I will put them in Carnival Red text :rolleyes:

A request from Oldskooljoe, some pics below.

Beforehand :
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01636.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/CIMG2899.jpg
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http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01655.jpg
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1st Question :confused: I don't know what this is?....any ideas?......standard or not? ....underneath the washer bottle :confused:


http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01644.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01647.jpg


2nd Question.....What is best stuff to repair the bulkhead pad?.....is it silicone?.....and is it ok to spray the bulkhead pad with Satin black?

[oldskooljoe]

Thanks for the pics Al:D

work is starting to come on by the looks of it...will be nice when all the standard bit's are back on,not much metal work needed either :)

Keep up the good work:cool:

[docscars]

looking good keep up the good work :D

[oldskooljoe]

Is the part in question perhaps the relay for the main beam Al?

Am sure someone will know for sure.

Joe

[graceloc]

looks a good straight car Aled, dont think the relay is standard, and yes no problem painting the pad satin black.

[graceloc]

looks a good straight car Aled, dont think the relay is standard, and yes no problem painting the pad satin black.
just had a look again........might be standard on an early car?

[Aled]

just had a look again........might be standard on an early car?

Thanks Gerard....I won't chuck it away just yet then.

[Dave1800BDA]

good luck al, best colour,

doesnt look bad in there, hope youre not going to cut the new battery tray,

wouldnt powdercoat the servo, the process will melt the rubber internals

[rsyoda]

Hi Aled

i am doing my engine bay too got the bay clear at the mo
replacing inner/outer wings (not me doing that bit) but found a few more holes where there should be none:(
I agree with you i could not open my bonnet this year:o
too many nice motors about lol

Andy

[Aled]

good luck al, best colour,

doesnt look bad in there, hope youre not going to cut the new battery tray,

wouldnt powdercoat the servo, the process will melt the rubber internals

Ta Dave.... spray it is then. I was offered twin carbs when I bought the car 13 years ago, but turned them down. I had spent my budget of just over £3k on the car as it was :eek: :whistle: The new battery tray will not be cut this time unlike 13 yrs ago.

[bigjohnie]

bit under the servo was fitted to early cars and to late mk1's alternator regulator.i found a brand new genuine ford one in the usa .cost me £50

[Aled]

bit under the servo was fitted to early cars and to late mk1's alternator regulator.i found a brand new genuine ford one in the usa .cost me £50

Cheers Johnie ...top info

Hi Aled

i am doing my engine bay too got the bay clear at the mo
replacing inner/outer wings (not me doing that bit) but found a few more holes where there should be none:(
I agree with you i could not open my bonnet this year:o
too many nice motors about lol

Andy

The standard has been embarrassingly (and enviously) superb Andy. Hope you get some pics up m8 :)

[RS2000EXPRESS]

That's a nastly little battery tray you have there Aled, it will transform your car when finished.:cool: Keep up the good work.

Tim.

[wombat]

where can I get a new battery tray? Mine's a bit mollered..

[marky4]

looks very solid aled ;) :)

[Aled]

where can I get a new battery tray? Mine's a bit mollered..

I got a NOS one but try the following link for repro:

http://www.steelpanels.co.uk/escort2ec.html

[paul spence]

where can I get a new battery tray? Mine's a bit mollered..
plenty on the bay!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ford-escort-mk2-brand-new-battery-tray-rs2000-mexico_W0QQitemZ200279845780QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2002798457 80&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318

[Martin]

Good work Aled. Will be nice to see her out and about next year :) :cool:

[wombat]

thanks fellas! I'll talk to some Club members over here to get me 1.

[lee bishop]

is it done yet???

[Aled]

is it done yet???

Give us a chance son :rolleyes:

Engine out yesterday.....sprayers week after next :) It might be ready for the lakes :p

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http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01660.jpg

[fast eddie]

good progress aled, keep the pics coming!:)

[oldskooljoe]

nice one al :thumbright:

[RStu]

Just came across this thread, nice one Al, will look lovely when done :thumbright:

[RS2000EXPRESS]

Looks like a good basis for a nice job Aled.:cool:

[Aled]

Took the servo and brake lines out today......I was having difficulty so my apprentice (Dale) gave me a hand :sign5: :o ;) :) Cheers son, your help is mucho appreciated :p

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Anyone know whether this relay is an original early one or replacement ?......also, where is best place for a new master cylinder?....and also steel brake pipes ?

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01663.jpg

[samh]

hi your master cylinder is the same as fitted to mk1 rs2000,avo club spares used to stock them so might be worth a try

[fast eddie]

is that all you boys done today!, i dunno, you jast cant get the staff!:D

[Aled]

hi your master cylinder is the same as fitted to mk1 rs2000,avo club spares used to stock them so might be worth a try

Will try, thanks ;)

[ModenaRS2]

Coming along nicely there Aled. Keep the pics coming:cool:

[oldskooljoe]

coming along nah Al:cool:

keep the pics coming:)

[ambls]

is this any good Aled

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=350133386332&Category=27377null&_trksid=p3907.m29

[Aled]

is this any good Aled

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=350133386332&Category=27377null&_trksid=p3907.m29

Thanks, but no.....saw that earlier.... bit different :( http://bbs.rallyesportescorts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=33039&highlight=master

[Andyc]

keep at it Aled you can do mine next PLEASE

[Martin]

Great work Aled. :)

[topaz]

Mr Hoarder for your lines Aled, keep up the good work :D

[grum]

are you going whole hog with an X kit ? ......................... just asking :o
:rolleyes:

[Andyc]

are you going whole hog with an X kit ? ......................... just asking :o
:rolleyes:
wouldnt look right as to be i white:rolleyes:

[Shaun1706]

Good work big man ;) :D

[SHAGGY]

Aled I think I may have a new ATE one sitting in nthe garage somewhere, I will check it out later and let you know, I don't think it will fit on the 1700T so I may aswell get rid of it. Cheers Dave.

[Aled]

Mr Hoarder for your lines Aled, keep up the good work :D

Cheers Neil, I have one contact already but will PM Rob as well :)

are you going whole hog with an X kit ? ......................... just asking :o
:rolleyes:

Errrmmmm.........nope :rolleyes: I thought about Forest arches but decided to go standard'ish :)

wouldnt look right as to be i white:rolleyes:

Agreed Andy (:confused: :confused: :o )

Good work big man ;) :D

CheeRS Shaun :cool:

Aled I think I may have a new ATE one sitting in nthe garage somewhere, I will check it out later and let you know, I don't think it will fit on the 1700T so I may aswell get rid of it. Cheers Dave.

Kind Offer Dave, but mine's a girling....however, ask TaffR as he is after an ATE ;)

[Andyc]

hows you getting on Aled

[Banishit]

Aled I think I may have a new ATE one sitting in nthe garage somewhere, I will check it out later and let you know, I don't think it will fit on the 1700T so I may aswell get rid of it. Cheers Dave.

Aleds is a girling, the ATE wont fit with his servo

does not need much work that aled keep at it

[Aled]

hows you getting on Aled

Sprayers tomorrow Andy :)



does not need much work that aled keep at it

Thankfully Bri it is extremely solid.

Been cleaning some bits ready for painting / powder-coating and then for the rebuild.....

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Anyone have a spare one of these for the servo ?

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01681.jpg

[grum]

nice - all done in the kitchen by the looks of it :cool:

[wetandwindy2]

Hi Aled looking good what do you have (white stuff) on your servo seems to have done a really good job of cleaning just being nosey as i used nitromors paint stripper was it easier with that stuff and the brake rod grommit thingy i got one on ebay for about a £10

[wetandwindy2]

found a link to ithttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Escort-MK1-MK2-Brake-Pedal-Rod-Bulkhead-Seal_W0QQitemZ260323614369QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Ca rsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item260323614369&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
hope this helps

[Aled]

found a link to it http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Escort-MK1-MK2-Brake-Pedal-Rod-Bulkhead-Seal_W0QQitemZ260323614369QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Ca rsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item260323614369&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
hope this helps

Just bought it, thanks a lot :D

Oh, the paint stripper is 'POLYCELL LESS MESS'

[paul spence]

keep at it jimmy:D

[Aled]

Battery tray b4.....

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01655.jpg

During...

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01714.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01719.jpg

Much better....Cheers Dale ;)

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01720.jpg

Painted the block and now ready to fit the shiny bits :cool:

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01717.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01712.jpg

Off she went to the sprayers :cool:

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01727.jpg

He is getting close to the completion of his replica RS2000....it is a sweet sweet car :cool:

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01725.jpg

Bits and bobs tomorrow, and can't wait to help Dale putting it back together :eek: :D;)

[fast eddie]

looking good, what paint did you use on the block?:)

[Aled]

looking good, what paint did you use on the block?:)

Hammerite smooth :cool:

[Mark M]

dont hang about do you. :cool:
bits look good. keep pics coming.:cool:

[Banishit]

thats all coming on some matie, looking great,

[Martin]

As said above Aled, you don't hang about :cool::cool:

Need to get my finger out or I'll be missing the Lakes the way I'm going :o

[vinny]

coming along nice m8 :thumbright:

[ModenaRS2]

Some good work and very quick, well done :cool:

[RS2000EXPRESS]

First Class job Aled, but I did prefer the old battery shelf!:D

[oldskooljoe]

some very good work going on Al:cool:

what is the engine like,does it need a rebuild:confused:

Dale is busy with the escorts at the min:cool:

[dale]

ya right there jo im thinking of asking aled to be my aprentice o hes good with paint brush

[Aled]

some very good work going on Al:cool:

what is the engine like,does it need a rebuild:confused:

Dale is busy with the escorts at the min:cool:

Some bits and bobs today Joe.......

The engine does not need a rebuild. As you know from the European tours we do, the engine is sweet as a nut. It was rebuilt 21 k ago (verified) when I bought it in 1995. I am putting new buits on it, consisting of new Clutch assembly....water pump, + fuel pump.

As well as that, the head will be convereted to unleaded, as putting in lead-additive is a chore :o The 200 block is in good nick :cool:

Servo was sprayed and looks a lot better.....brake pipes ordered, as well as master-cylinder seals :) A few pics below:

Sevo b4:

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01629.jpg

Servo during:

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/servo1.jpg

Servo after:

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/servo9.jpg

It has got imperfections, but very happy with it overall :D

Engine after a few blingy bits:

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/engine.jpg

Engine bay after a rub-down...

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01741-1.jpg

[taffr]

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/servo9.jpg



should look nice when the final coat goes on aled :cool:

[oldskooljoe]

All looking well Al:cool:

done a good job of the servo:cool:

will you be fitting a new cam-belt aswell:confused: best to do it now,while in bits:D

[Aled]

All looking well Al:cool:

done a good job of the servo:cool:

will you be fitting a new cam-belt aswell:confused: best to do it now,while in bits:D

Yes Joe.....all the necessary bits that need doing will be done. Maybe a new cam as well:eek:......

[oldskooljoe]

Yes Joe.....all the necessary bits that need doing will be done. Maybe a new cam as well:eek:......

Nice one:cool:

[Dave1800BDA]

great work al, you wont have anything to do over the winter at this rate

[Aled]

great work al, you wont have anything to do over the winter at this rate

Winter Dave?......We were freezing our nads off as it was lol :pale::paranoid:

[Aled]

Excuse the shade in the pics, but it was down to the lighting. The engine bay looks a million times better now.:)
Strut tops to do, powder coat the crossmember, fit new brake lines, titivate the bulkhead pad, clean the carb and refit engine once the head returns from getting converted to unleaded.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/Underbonnetpics007.jpg

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[Gows]

Great work Aled :cool:
Looks Ace!

[taffr]

very nice aled, you can't even see the brush marks, top job:cool:

[fast eddie]

nice job aled, you dont hang around!:)

[Dave1800BDA]

looking good al:cool:

pmsl at Taff:D

[Andyc]

top job looks the bizz Aled getting on well with it mine next then yea:rolleyes:

[oldskooljoe]

looks lovely Al:cool:

[RS2000EXPRESS]

It's looking good Aled, does this guy work throughout the night or something?:confused:;)

[Aled]

It's looking good Aled, does this guy work throughout the night or something?:confused:;)

As Taff says, the brushmarks don't show so only took an hour :rolleyes::p

[RStu]

looking the dogs bollox Aled :cool:

[enduro]

way to fast,very nice job.looks the business.need some brake pipes myself where they coming from buddy?

[RS2000EXPRESS]

As Taff says, the brushmarks don't show so only took an hour :rolleyes::p
Must be a really really nice paint brush, Aled!:rolleyes::p

[lee bishop]

that really does look a good job, i didnt realise B&Q did ford colour emulsions, i'll be off down there in the morning son :D

[Aled]

way to fast,very nice job.looks the business.need some brake pipes myself where they coming from buddy?

PM ' SCORTED' off here.....he works at http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/

The steel lines are difficult to get, but the ones I have ordered are copper-nickel with the correct ends. I ma led to believe they are good quality.

Fancy 2 x broken collar bones Bish ?

[paul andrews]

great work fella,the bay looks lovely.super quick work:)

[Nipper]

Great work Aled :thumbright: :cool:

You dont hang about son do you ;)

[marky4]

top work there aled :cool::cool: the bay looks stunning ;):):cool:

[Aled]

Got the car back from the sprayers today, strut tops done, crossmember done, now waiting for some parts through the post, and then crack on with nailing it back together. The bulkhead pad is still getting titivated.....parts collected from the powder-coaters today. Work will slow down a bit now as my 10 days off work is over :crybaby:

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01761.jpg

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[paul andrews]

bling,very nice m8

[paul mann]

looking good aled :D

[oldskooljoe]

stunning:eek:

[RS2000EXPRESS]

Bulkhead cover looks nice in Yellow!:rolleyes::p

[Mogsmex]

Good effort Aled, it's looking very nice and super fast work :cool:

good to see the mk2 getting a bit of love as well as the mk1 :D

[Martin]

Got the car back from the sprayers today, strut tops done, crossmember done, now waiting for some parts through the post, and then crack on with nailing it back together. The bulkhead pad is still getting titivated.....parts collected from the powder-coaters today. Work will slow down a bit now as my 10 days off work is over :crybaby:



Great work Aled. :cool:

Why the slow down, just keep the whip going at Dale :rolleyes:

[bevo]

looking very nice aled.keep up the good work.
it will be nice to see the finished article at the lakes;)

[johnrst]

looking very good

[lee bishop]

coming along great aled, top drawer son :D

[SHIFTY]

Looking great Aled! :cool:

[oldskooljoe]

done anymore to the motor Al:confused:

[Aled]

done anymore to the motor Al:confused:

I've thought a lot about it Joe....

.....thoughts of 2nd of January coming along.....so I can get on with it :o

Bah humbug :mad:

[oldskooljoe]

I've thought a lot about it Joe....

.....thoughts of 2nd of January coming along.....so I can get on with it :o

Bah humbug :mad:

or

[Aled]

Put the servo in yesterday with a really bad hangover :o

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/Underbonnetpics034.jpg

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Bottom of Engine / gearbox in today

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Can't wait to see the finished article.....still awaiting brake lines which will be a week after next

[fast eddie]

scary moment fitting the motor eh!, looking lovley mate!;)

[taffr]

looking good aled, i'm undecided about penting my engine bay before the mota gets back, i'm gonna talk to the penter friday see what its gonna cost, yours is looking lovely:cool:

[RS2000EXPRESS]

Well on it's way now Aled. It's a good point to be at when you get the engine back in.:D

Happy New Year Aled!

Tim.

[oldskooljoe]

looking very nice Aled:cool:

Happy new year:)

[oldskooljoe]

looking good aled, i'm undecided about penting my engine bay before the mota gets back, i'm gonna talk to the penter friday see what its gonna cost, yours is looking lovely:cool:

Get some new pent on it lark !!!

[Aled]

What a fiddly job this was. Thanks for all the reference pics everyone. It was more fiddly than I thought and my first time of doing them They are not concourse but I am very happy with the result.....much better than the spaghetti that was there before :o

Some poor quality pics....:rolleyes:

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/BrakeLines004.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/BrakeLines015.jpg

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[Andyc]

that looks ace Aled well done mate keep at it

[RS2000EXPRESS]

This job is not as easy as it looks as you have to be dead on with those bends in the pipe. You have clearly made a nice job there Aled and it's a good idea to protect that lovely paintwork too.

Tim.

[ambls]

nice work Aled looks well:thumbright:

[fast eddie]

just the job dude!:)

[oldskooljoe]

STUNNING :cool:

[kiwi rs]

top job on the brake line:thumbright: not an easy job but yours look spot on:)

[dale]

very nice that if i say so myself

[taffr]

very nice that even though i did do it myself

nice one dale :rolleyes:, does aled make nice tea:D

[Aled]

nice one dale :rolleyes:, does aled make nice tea:D

:toma::toma::toma:

[dale]

how are ya taff no i do that as well hes doing well dont ya think

[RS2000EXPRESS]

nice one dale :rolleyes:, does aled make nice tea:D
He does make great tea, but you want to see his spagetti, makes some marvelous shapes with perfect bends in them!!!!!:cool:;)

[taffr]

how are ya taff no i do that as well hes doing well dont ya think

doing fine dale, you boys are doing a great job, keep the pics coming lads

[taffr]

He does make great tea, but you want to see his spagetti, makes some marvelous shapes with perfect bends in them!!!!!:cool:;)


yeah i know, he made me this last time i made a visit, not sure what he was trying to tell me , but i'm a lesbian too


now lets get back on topic....................


http://rumplo.com/assets/contrib/tees/0000/2834/2834-0.jpg

[paul andrews]

looks nice great job there aled

[lee bishop]

looks bloody good aled, nice touch

[marky4]

looks spot on aled :cool::cool:

[Chesney]

very nice son, looking forward to seeing this car in the summer :D

[oldskooljoe]

I'm a dirty lesbian too

:eek:

[Aled]

Had a great day today nailing all the blingy bits back on :cool: The pics aren't fantastic again, flash seems to be broken on my phone :(

Put the head back on...
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01810.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01823.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01815.jpg

Then started putting the shiny parts on :cool:

Rocker cover and inlet manifold:

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01829.jpg

Carb:

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01849.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01848.jpg

Exhaust manifold (loosely fitted):

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01846.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01841.jpg



Then I just loosely fitted the air filter and timing belt cover just to see what it would look like in the end :D

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/DSC01837.jpg

Just awaiting the master cylinder which is getting refurbished and a few other bits and pieces and it should be running soon

Thanks to Dale for his help again today....cheers son ;)

[lee bishop]

oohhh big boy, now that looks proper bo i tell thee :D

[RStu]

looking mint Aled :cool: well done, (where did you find overalls to fit you? lol)

[RS2000EXPRESS]

Looking very minty Aled, well done.:cool:

Tim.

[steve p]

looks like you know what you are doing in that pic. Aled!
Steve;)

[RS2000EXPRESS]

looks like you know what you are doing in that pic. Aled!
Steve;)

Yes, and as you can see, Aled goes by the book!

[enduro]

Yes, and as you can see, Aled goes by the book!
:D:p , looks the danglies mate,very impressed .

[Andyc]

i love that brill bit of work Aled but shouldnt you be chasing Robbers:D;)

[fast eddie]

lovley al, spot on mate!:)

[oldskooljoe]

This looks ****ing mint m8:cool:

[vinny]

sweeeeeeeeeeet

[graceloc]

looks great Aled,good job on the brake pipes.

[grum]

yes a very nice job coming along there :cool:

[Dave1800BDA]

done a great job al, looking good there:cool:

[Nipper]

Looks ace Aled :cool: :cool:

[marky4]

looking very nice aled :cool::cool:

[ModenaRS2]

Great work Aled, very nice:cool:

[paul spence]

spot on son,
like your new hair do aled:D

[jlf1970]

That looks spot on Aled ;)

[rwdrs]

Very well done, I don't know if you ever found out what the relais and patching cable were for?

Well the early ones had an alternator with an external reg, the little Bosch (Ford stamped) reg, was once attached via the cable to the alternator.

If you check Jaffa's Return, you'll see in there somewhere that Dasa got an NOS reg, and replaced the Bosch stamped cover on his for the original Ford stamped cover on the one he took off his.

[wiggyrs]

Looking very nice aled :cool:

[Aled]

Thanks very much to all the above comments.....they really are a great motivator :bounce:

Re the below:

looking mint Aled :cool: well done, (where did you find overalls to fit you? lol)

From the North Wales large man overall shop :p

looks like you know what you are doing in that pic. Aled!
Steve;)

Don't kid yaself Steve......I am closely supervised :eek::D

i love that brill bit of work Aled but shouldnt you be chasing Robbers:D;)

Day off thank the Lord :rolleyes:

spot on son,
like your new hair do aled:D

:thefinger:

Very well done, I don't know if you ever found out what the relais and patching cable were for?

Well the early ones had an alternator with an external reg, the little Bosch (Ford stamped) reg, was once attached via the cable to the alternator.

If you check Jaffa's Return, you'll see in there somewhere that Dasa got an NOS reg, and replaced the Bosch stamped cover on his for the original Ford stamped cover on the one he took off his.

Thanks for the above.....I eventually found out it was a voltage regulator for the alternator as you say. Very intersesting to see the differences in the early cars. I have re-furbed and re-fitted the regulator and may just tie the lead in place. Will look more closely at Jaffa now. Thanks for info ;)

[Aled]

Did a bit more yesterday and today. Timing belt, cover, radiator, some hoses, and just generally dressing it up. Waiting for top and bottom hoses and engine lift eyes off flea bay, and still awaiting the master cylinder.

Does anyone know where I can get some heater hoses from please....I don't want the shiny Samco type hose, just standard?

I'm quite chuffed with the outcome :) A video I took today is below:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=u1FC5EwF1lI

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/CIMG3320.jpg

[oldskooljoe]

That looks lovely Al:cool:

where's bulkhead pad:confused:

[Aled]

That looks lovely Al:cool:

where's bulkhead pad:confused:

I have bought one off ebay, waiting for it to arrive..

The one I was doing up wasn't quite up to the mark :rolleyes:

[wetandwindy2]

Done a lovely job there Aled looks really :cool:

[oldskooljoe]

I have bought one off ebay, waiting for it to arrive..

The one I was doing up wasn't quite up to the mark :rolleyes:

oh..;)

[RS2000EXPRESS]

It's gleaming in there, Aled.

I like the exhaust manifold, what have you coated that with?

[paul andrews]

very nice,a job very well done aled:)

[taffr]

that exhaust is bright:eek:, thought you were going (halfords)gunmetal grey, looks mint mate:cool:

[fast eddie]

blimey al, what a job, that looks stunning!:)

[RStu]

Flippin lovely :) Glad that OJX has had some TLC Al, which is your favourite now? ;)

[Dave1800BDA]

superb aled, love the blue parts, great job you have done

[Aled]

It's gleaming in there, Aled.

I like the exhaust manifold, what have you coated that with?

I bought it off ebay already powder-coated Tim (I hope it is the UHT stuff which will withstand the heat though :o)

that exhaust is bright:eek:, thought you were going (halfords)gunmetal grey, looks mint mate:cool:

Yes it's bright Graham....will see how it goes :o

Flippin lovely :) Glad that OJX has had some TLC Al, which is your favourite now? ;)

Before this job broke out Stu, I would have said the MK1......but bothe equal now :3some::3some:

[marky4]

you should be very proud of yourself aled, that looks stunning :cool::)

[oldskooljoe]

From this

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/CIMG2899.jpg

to this

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/CIMG3320.jpg

:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

[paul spence]

very nice mate.

[lee bishop]

looks lush aled ;)

[GAZ W]

Cant believe how much better it looks in the before pics :eek:

















































Only joking aled it looks stunning mate :D

[Banishit]

lovely job Aled

brakes arent going to work to well without a master cylinder though ;)

[dale]

looking rather mint there boyo ya must have a good teacher ????

[Aled]

looking rather mint there boyo ya must have a good teacher ????

Yer, he's not bad son ;)



At long last the long awaited refurbished master cylinder was fitted today along with the top and bottom hoses :) Exhaust is the next problem, to either source a centre pipe from the standard flanged downpipe to the Janspeed back box, or to get my mentor to make one ;):D

Does anyone know where I can get hold of 2 tidy vacuum pipe clips that hold the pipe near the top of the radiator please ?

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/CIMG3326.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/CIMG3327.jpg

[enduro]

ferking lovely job mate,superb,im doing my engine and brake and fuel lines next week,looking at that the jobs yours when you next near caerphilly mate:D

[Andyc]

youve done a great job there Aled it looks brill can not wait to see it

[oldskooljoe]

concours next year then son:cool:

[Dave1800BDA]

very sharp al:cool:

[dale]

looking good boyo b running tmw ehh?????

[RS2000EXPRESS]

Looking great Aled, must take some getting used to after seeing it all those years as it was!

All you need now is a flange welding on to your existing exhaust pipe, am I right?

[Aled]

ferking lovely job mate,superb,im doing my engine and brake and fuel lines next week,looking at that the jobs yours when you next near caerphilly mate:D

:D I don't get to Caerphily very often these days :rolleyes:

concours next year then son:cool:

Local shows maybe Joe, but I don't think I can compete against the big boys lol :rolleyes:

looking good boyo b running tmw ehh?????

When you are confident, so am I son ;):D

Looking great Aled, must take some getting used to after seeing it all those years as it was!

All you need now is a flange welding on to your existing exhaust pipe, am I right?

Yes, I can't believe how grotty it actually was:eek: And yes, just need to mate up the front and back of the exhaust somehow :confused:

[grum]

http://static.flickr.com/118/275996337_f7713b3022.jpg

http://midlandvendingsupplies.co.uk/shop/images/Mint_Imperials.jpg

[vinny]

cracking job aled

[Gows]

Looks well Aled :cool::cool:
Nice 1 :D

[Nipper]

Looks lush matey :cool: :cool: :cool:

(just needs a nice bulkhead pad now :p :rolleyes: ;))

[fast eddie]

what can i say,lovley job mate:thumbright:

[lee bishop]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f162/70hornet/1220061879025.jpg


:D

[Aled]

I'm pleased you like it so much Mr Bish :D :rolleyes:

I've tried repairing my Bulkead pad as well as I could using fibreglass. It is acceptable now until I can source a tidy one.:o

I sprayed it yesterday and all I can say is lucky I am single otherwise I would have been thrown out of the house :violent1: Sprayed it on the kitchen floor :eek: Oversparay all over the place lol :D Anyway, I need a new kitchen when I stop spending on these flippin machines :o

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/CIMG3342.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/CIMG3350.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/CIMG3359.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/CIMG3356.jpg



Managed to fit it today without any real traumas along with some other small bits, new washer pipes, air filter brackets etc and got the bonnet back on. Well happy now :jumpy:



http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/CIMG3377.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/alminera/RESTO%20OJX%20868P/CIMG3379.jpg

[ambls]

looks great aled,bulkhead pad looks like new,top job:thumbright:

[ModenaRS2]

Looks great Aled. Quickly done as well.:cool:

[taffr]

looks like its been in a time capsule aled, the pad has come up very well indeed:eek:, i would not bother with a new one, why waste £87:rolleyes:, what wheels and tires are you using this year :cool:

ps, don't think you need to have all that washer fluid in the tank:scratch:

whats your parents gonna say when they get home aled....................

http://nadsters.com/nads/images/krankies.gif

[fast eddie]

fantastic mate, top job!:)

[oldskooljoe]

stunning:cool:

bet you are pleased with it Al:)

[Mogsmex]

looks lovely Aled, you've done the Car proud :cool:


now sort out the decal on the boot ;):p

[wiggyrs]

Looks great Aled :):cool:

[Aled]

what wheels and tires are you using this year :cool:

ps, don't think you need to have all that washer fluid in the tank:scratch:

whats your parents gonna say when they get home aled....................



The crankies lol.... :D You're a mad fool Taff:thefinger:

I am planning on having new arches as well, because my rear ones are rolled and I've never liked them. I want mudflaps but cannot fit them as they are. I am taking the 205 / 60's off, going to standard size tyre on the same wheels I have on it already....they are stamped Oct 1975 so if anyone has a spare, let me know as I have never seen any more.



bet you are pleased with it Al:)

Very much so Joe.....just need to get the exhaust mated up, brake fluid in and get it started now :eek:

looks lovely Aled, you've done the Car proud :cool:


now sort out the decal on the boot ;):p

Thanks Glyn....the boot decal was sorted months ago Glyn for the Ford Fair last year ;):D

[Tim]

looking good there mate,now time to start on the mk1 and get that xflow in :D

[Aled]

looking good there mate,now time to start on the mk1 and get that xflow in :D

After the kitchen.....:o

[Mogsmex]

Thanks Glyn....the boot decal was sorted months ago for Ford Fair last year ;):D


good job, always bugged me that :D

[vtaggart]

Top Job Aled, one of my fav MK2 escorts:cool: now just slip a wee set of RS 7s on her and she be finished;)

Cheers Vince

[RS2000EXPRESS]

Looking great Aled. :cool:

Bulkhead pad is fine, any other would probably break eventually anyway..............do you take orders for this kind of work?:D;)

[Aled]

Looking great Aled. :cool:

Bulkhead pad is fine, any other would probably break eventually anyway..............do you take orders for this kind of work?:D;)

No orders sorry Tim :p

They say that pictures never lie......:o...well they sure do lol.....:) When you see the bulkhead pad, you will see the imperfections / repairs:( When I find a decent one, I will be over the moon :bounce::occasion9:
I wouldn't want people to expect to see a faultless / concourse engine bay in case they will be disappointed :( The main thing is that it is of a standard whereby I will not be embarrassed to lift the bonnet, which was the object of the resto in the first place :cool:

[rs2000_gb]

Think Ive still got a few bulkhead pads in the loft Aled, will pull them out a ping some pics over tomorrow

[Aled]

Think Ive still got a few bulkhead pads in the loft Aled, will pull them out a ping some pics over tomorrow

A few?....woweee :eek:

PM sent Gra ;)

[Martin]

Looking stunning Aled :cool::cool:

We need to see it at more shows this year :)

[RS MARTIN]

nice job mate :cool: -what colour blue is the cam cover sprayed
in :)

[Aled]

nice job mate :cool: -what colour blue is the cam cover sprayed
in :)

Vauxhall Regatta blue ;)

[RS MARTIN]

Vauxhall Regatta blue ;)

cheers mate ;)

[rs2000_gb]

[QUOTE=Aled;358838]

Does anyone know where I can get hold of 2 tidy vacuum pipe clips that hold the pipe near the top of the radiator please ?

[rs2000_gb]

these went off today

[Aled]

these went off today

Graeme, you saint ! Thanks very much, they look mint :wav:

Yet another pint I owe you ;)

[Shaun1706]

Holycrapola :eek: Aled, thats so good, fantastic. How skint are you now :D

[Aled]

Received the clips Gra, along with the Bulkhead Pad :yeah:

I will spray it soon....thanks for everything m8 ;)

[Aled]

The part holding the job up was the exhaust. I initially had a Janspeed manifold and system on the car, so since I have gone to standard manifold and downpipe I was hunting around for a standard system to prevent butchering the Janspeed system up :o

Change of plan :eek: .....Dale got his angle grinder and welder out today and did a great job. He welded the Janspeed system to the downpipe and cut out the middle box and welded in a straight pipe.


http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss202/alminera2/Resto%20Pics/Exhaust002.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss202/alminera2/Resto%20Pics/Exhaust014.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss202/alminera2/Resto%20Pics/Exhaust013.jpg

Also done this afternoon was fit the cables to the pedal box, fill up with water, and put brake fluid in. I was a bit aprehensive about this with visions of brake fluid squirting all over the new paint. Alas, all went well :o:)

The start-up will be tomorrow, so watch this space:rolleyes: Dale is confident, but I am not :o:)

[lee bishop]

the janspeed joins upto a std manifold anyway aled ???

[grum]

home made exhaust systems are the best anyway :cool:;)

[Aled]

the janspeed joins upto a std manifold anyway aled ???

It's the flange that was the problem and as the last 1/4 inch of the downpipe was see-through , it was cut off and the Janspeed was connected via with a bracket. It was the other end which was welded to eliminate the middle box.

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss202/alminera2/Resto%20Pics/Exhaust005.jpg

[RS2000EXPRESS]

Should sound good!:eek:

[Aled]

Should sound good!:eek:

That's the plan Tim :D Taffr had the same some time back and sounded the bizz.

[RS2000EXPRESS]

That's the plan Tim :D Taffr had the same some time back and sounded the bizz.
I know Taffr is a strong supporter of one box systems as he has told me to hack mine off too!.......might be tempted as it sounds too "stainless" at the moment!

[Aled]

Well.....what a day of high and lows :eek:

The car started after a couple of turns:D, but the exhaust downpipe blew a little so took it off and Dale got his welder out again :)

Then, the engine would not start.....there was no spark :crybaby:

It transpired the dizzy had developed a problem whereby the points were not lying correctly due to some flexing in the plate beneath it. Some pressure placed on the right hand side of the points with a screwdriver would allow a spark :scratch:

Changed the dizzy for a spare and all was well :jumpy: If anyone has a nice spare dizzy, please let me know :cool:

A couple of vids below off my camera: It sounds like a tractor in the vid, but its not as bad as that ! The rasp from the exhaust now the centre box is removed is a lot sweeter :salute: (P.S.....The plug leads have been tidied up now !)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR5WXcB6Qo0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR8TcqGmjyo

[ModenaRS2]

Its a Massey RS Fergurson :D


Looking good Aled;)

[RStu]

Sounds great Aled, top job you and Dale have done :cool:

[taffr]

single box:eek:, wait till the north wales police get to hear about this, you'll be getting a producer everytime you go out son:rolleyes:, good choice;)

[fast eddie]

me think's aled's a happy bunny now!;), good job mate:)

[Martin]

Great job Aled, looking forward to seeing it this Summer :)

[grum]

car looks lovely mush :thumbright:

[RS2000EXPRESS]

Sounds great Aled! Can't wait to see it and hear it now!;)

[Andyc]

sounds very nice that (is it leagal then );):D

[SHIFTY]

Nice wee rumble you got goin on there Aled :cool:

[rsyoda]

Wow :dropmouth:Aled looks and sounds great:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
you dont fancy doing mine do you getting nowhere at the moment

[Aled]

The car went in for some body work to be done a couple of weeks ago so I called in today to see how it was getting along.......

......It looked like a barn find :crybaby::crybaby::crybaby::crybaby::crybaby: :crybaby::crybaby::crybaby::crybaby::crybaby:

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss202/alminera2/Resto%20Pics/LakeVyrnwyPics005.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss202/alminera2/Resto%20Pics/LakeVyrnwyPics009.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss202/alminera2/Resto%20Pics/LakeVyrnwyPics003.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss202/alminera2/Resto%20Pics/LakeVyrnwyPics025.jpg

[gazd]

looks like the dukes of hazards car, new wheel arch effect looks hot

[RS2000EXPRESS]

Love the steels!:D

[Chesney]

looks rough son, sure it will be awesome when ya get it back :D

[Aled]

I collected the car from the paint shop at 6pm. I didn't think it would be ready by now but my man worked very hard to get it finished.

With the kind permission of Oggie, I will now be able to bring it to the Lakes, not for the tour as such, but to join the Sunday display :cool:

The manifold powder-coating was smoking a month ago when I drove the short distance to the paint shop, but today it wasn't too bad but it has scorched a little but I don't think I will have time to change that and spray it. :mad:

It drove lovely today, first time since the engine went back in:D

It now leaves me tomorrow to polish it up, fit side decals, put mudflaps on, change bulkhead pad, fit front 175/70's and other bits and bobs.

Some pics of it develping in the past month up till today...

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss202/alminera2/Resto%20Pics/RestoPicsNotseen023.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss202/alminera2/Resto%20Pics/RestoPicsNotseen027.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss202/alminera2/Resto%20Pics/RestoPicsNotseen030.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss202/alminera2/Resto%20Pics/RestoPicsNotseen031.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss202/alminera2/Resto%20Pics/RestoPicsNotseen037.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss202/alminera2/Resto%20Pics/RestoPicsNotseen038.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss202/alminera2/Resto%20Pics/RestoPicsNotseen026.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss202/alminera2/Resto%20Pics/RestoPicsNotseen035.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss202/alminera2/Resto%20Pics/RestoPicsNotseen042.jpg

As it stands now...... busy day ahead tomorrow buftying :cool::D

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss202/alminera2/Resto%20Pics/DSC02083.jpg

[taffr]

looking good big guy:cool:

tyres look ssssoooooo much better:D than the 205 ditch finders

[RStu]

Looking great Al :D
Not being critical, but is the back broadstripe squwiff going to the bumper?
Tell me to mind my own business if they are meant to be like that :whistle:

[SHAGGY]

looking good big guy:cool:

tyres look ssssoooooo much better:D than the 205 ditch finders
Looking good Aled, Hope you all have a good time at the Lakes.:mad:

[Aled]

Looking great Al :D
Not being critical, but is the back broadstripe squwiff going to the bumper?
Tell me to mind my own business if they are meant to be like that :whistle:

Always open to feedback stu ;)...I will take a closer look tomorrow. Cheers for heads up ;)

[taffr]

Looking great Al :D
Not being critical, but is the back broadstripe squwiff going to the bumper?
Tell me to mind my own business if they are meant to be like that :whistle:


cheeky tw@t!!!!!!!:D

[Chesney]

looking good that :cool:

[paul mann]

looks stunning mate,looks the dogs pods :D

[Dave1800BDA]

looking very good al, lovely colour

[RS2000EXPRESS]

Wahay Aled, you got it back in time and looking great too!:cool:

[wetandwindy2]

looking really nice Aled just in time as well must be well chuffed always like a broadstripe

[Martin]

Looking good Aled :cool:

Nice to see her back to her best :)

[lee bishop]

the decal is ok, its the car on the c o c k

[tibbs]

That looks lovely Aled :D

[Aled]

The bit I was unhappy with has been fixed......I had skimped a little on the carburettor, and just cleaned it up due to a lack of funds.

I collected a 38 DGAS at the AVO day and today I fitted it.....it makes such a difference :eek:

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss202/alminera2/Dales%20Harrier/DSC02439.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss202/alminera2/Dales%20Harrier/DSC02440.jpg

[Dave1800BDA]

thats clean al, very nice

[Raver1300Sport]

Aled,

"Today I fitted it" :confused: Have you forgotten about the upside down gasket? Good job your apprentice mechanic (a.k.a. slave) was on hand to help.

:rolleyes: :newb:

Dave Raver

[taffr]

don't forget to get it set up on the rolling road, had mine done last week, what a difference, looks good aled, glad to see your staff are on the ball aled;)

[RS2000EXPRESS]

About time you got rid of that 1 1/4" SU!:D

[IreR2000]

Looking sweet Aled, were did u get the new water hose clips! new ones or replated old ones !:D

[gazzamk2]

Thats a sweet looking engine bay you got there m8, very tidy indeed.;)