project "JPH" 2.1 ZT 358bhp-365ftlb
Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT 23/12/09 updated with more bits
fook me, id get short after hearing that, im sure you can get some original ford ones till you find a replacement adjustables? perhaps
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT 23/12/09 updated with more bits
people will s**t and lie and say it wasnt that that caused the crash but it was.... and i know a lad off here had the same problem too with same arms as you... your car, your choice but i know what i would do
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT 23/12/09 updated with more bits
was sunils 16v fiesta iirc? he ran them and only had N/A and about 200bhp was it? id go along with adam and say get some new arms. id leave that till the last thing though, they are alright as they are, with no engine
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT 23/12/09 updated with more bits
lol aye unless it collapsed as you put it on the floor and broke a brake disk or something lol
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT 23/12/09 updated with more bits
ianFRST :was sunils 16v fiesta iirc? he ran them and only had N/A and about 200bhp was it? id go along with adam and say get some new arms. id leave that till the last thing though, they are alright as they are, with no engine
thats the one, i remember now ian
i remember seeing the post as i had mine on at the time,
mine have been faultless i must say, have checked for any signs of stress aswell
but will be replaced regardless
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT 23/12/09 updated with more bits
well the week before christmas i've been doing the odd hour on the fiesta after work
when i've had time,
so thought i'd post up some progress on the stripping
engine bay looking a little more bare
some parts removed from the bay,
winscreen washer bottle, power steering rack and pipes, anti roll bar complete, rear engine mount
got the carpet and near new underlay out
(i had brand new last time the car was put back together after the bodywork)
trying to make the car as light as possible for the car spit
so doors off, windscreen out, tailgate off etc
also put my car spit together ready
when i've had time,
so thought i'd post up some progress on the stripping
engine bay looking a little more bare
some parts removed from the bay,
winscreen washer bottle, power steering rack and pipes, anti roll bar complete, rear engine mount
got the carpet and near new underlay out
(i had brand new last time the car was put back together after the bodywork)
trying to make the car as light as possible for the car spit
so doors off, windscreen out, tailgate off etc
also put my car spit together ready
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT 27/12/09 update on stripping
some nice progress there mate
should be good to have all that access to underneath
thought id let you know my engine arrived today, stripped it down to just the engine, block sump and head
pricing up some gaskets, wondered if i could ask what you'd suggest, more expensive but better quality genuine ford parts?
or cheaper patterns?
im on a tight budget
should be good to have all that access to underneath
thought id let you know my engine arrived today, stripped it down to just the engine, block sump and head
pricing up some gaskets, wondered if i could ask what you'd suggest, more expensive but better quality genuine ford parts?
or cheaper patterns?
im on a tight budget
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT 27/12/09 update on stripping
jonyb4 :some nice progress there mate
should be good to have all that access to underneath
thought id let you know my engine arrived today, stripped it down to just the engine, block sump and head
pricing up some gaskets, wondered if i could ask what you'd suggest, more expensive but better quality genuine ford parts?
or cheaper patterns?
im on a tight budget
theres certain parts which are best from fords only,
gaskets will be fine from a factors mate,
let me know what prices you get, incase i can help you out
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT 27/12/09 update on stripping
right here goes
umm days ford in neath abbey parts dept
exhaust gasket = £9.93
inlet sandwich plate (escort) £30.39 been told the paper gasket for the cast inlet is around £3?
timing belt kit = £93
and i could ask for a auxiliery belt kit as it would have been for an escort :S, then forgot to ask for a mk3.5 si 1.6 one lol
wayne is checking exhaust nuts and studs prices on microcat, not sure of prices on them
umm days ford in neath abbey parts dept
exhaust gasket = £9.93
inlet sandwich plate (escort) £30.39 been told the paper gasket for the cast inlet is around £3?
timing belt kit = £93
and i could ask for a auxiliery belt kit as it would have been for an escort :S, then forgot to ask for a mk3.5 si 1.6 one lol
wayne is checking exhaust nuts and studs prices on microcat, not sure of prices on them
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT 27/12/09 update on stripping
lol i thought you'd pm me about the prices lol
give me a pm mate and i'll see what i can do to help
list what items your after
give me a pm mate and i'll see what i can do to help
list what items your after
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT 27/12/09 update on stripping
jonyb4 :inlet sandwich plate (escort) £30.39 been told the paper gasket for the cast inlet is around £3?
i got quoted 18 quid for the paper one that fits between sandwhich plate and inlet!! :O lol
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT 27/12/09 update on stripping
got more done yesterday
loom out, battery out
steering wheel off and whats left of my clockspring
rear quarter trim,seat belts and opening 1/4 glass taken out
dash nearly ready to come out
engine bay stripped alot more with brake servo out, brake bar and firewall stuff
front lower arms and brackets off
front suspension off
loom out, battery out
steering wheel off and whats left of my clockspring
rear quarter trim,seat belts and opening 1/4 glass taken out
dash nearly ready to come out
engine bay stripped alot more with brake servo out, brake bar and firewall stuff
front lower arms and brackets off
front suspension off
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT 27/12/09 update on stripping
front arch looking empty, you can see previous attempts with smooth hamerite but will all be coming off
dash out, what a mess lol
airbag ecu, fuel filter bracket and windscreen washer hose
dash, wheels and quarter glass
brake servo and master cylinder, battery and whats left of the firewall/sound deadening infront of the bulkhead
and how i left it
dash out, what a mess lol
airbag ecu, fuel filter bracket and windscreen washer hose
dash, wheels and quarter glass
brake servo and master cylinder, battery and whats left of the firewall/sound deadening infront of the bulkhead
and how i left it
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT 27/12/09 update on stripping
ANOTHER DAY
all the loom is out
heres the mess of wires with just the fuel pump still connected
as the tank needs to be dropped to gain access
steering column is out
less the side air vent pipes and steering column
the parts piles are getting bigger, aswell as my garage, the attic, the conservatory and now work lol
the last time this car is going to touch the floor on its own wheels for a while
all the loom is out
heres the mess of wires with just the fuel pump still connected
as the tank needs to be dropped to gain access
steering column is out
less the side air vent pipes and steering column
the parts piles are getting bigger, aswell as my garage, the attic, the conservatory and now work lol
the last time this car is going to touch the floor on its own wheels for a while
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT 27/12/09 update on stripping
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT ( jan 1st - bare shell nearly)
All looking good, But what fuel empty light? Didn't think there was one
Mines gonna have loads of fuel in
Mines gonna have loads of fuel in
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT ( jan 1st - bare shell nearly)
Max M4X WW :All looking good, But what fuel empty light? Didn't think there was one
Mines gonna have loads of fuel in
you know what i mean
i drive the g/f's mk5 z-s and my mk6.5 z-s alot which have the fuel light opps
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT ( jan 1st - bare shell nearly)
will be watching this
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT ( jan 1st - bare shell nearly)
happy new year!
bugger me that is bare, ive forgoten why its all coming out for now lol
good work mate
bugger me that is bare, ive forgoten why its all coming out for now lol
good work mate
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT ( jan 1st - bare shell nearly)
this has come along way ar you removing the sound stuff on the floor?
i wasnt going to on my fiesta rs turbo but am happy i did now mate rust all starter under it, if i did get it now it would have rotten which ment another fiesta gone
the under side is the same as mine, are you going to blasted it? am i right in saying you'll be using 3M sealer?
i wasnt going to on my fiesta rs turbo but am happy i did now mate rust all starter under it, if i did get it now it would have rotten which ment another fiesta gone
the under side is the same as mine, are you going to blasted it? am i right in saying you'll be using 3M sealer?
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT ( jan 1st - bare shell nearly)
the engine bay going as far back under the floor as the gear selector is being seam welded
to make sure the shell can handle the new power,
going off ian howells reccomendations
so it was easier to strip the bloody lot out,
i wont be having it blasted, i'm going to take the underneath back to bare metal
treated or cut out if necessary
etch primed
then a sealer will be applied via an airgun
then a stone chip over the top for a factory underseal finish
good shout on the sound proofing, i might do that as much as i hate the thought of it after doing that with my previous 106 track car
to make sure the shell can handle the new power,
going off ian howells reccomendations
so it was easier to strip the bloody lot out,
i wont be having it blasted, i'm going to take the underneath back to bare metal
treated or cut out if necessary
etch primed
then a sealer will be applied via an airgun
then a stone chip over the top for a factory underseal finish
good shout on the sound proofing, i might do that as much as i hate the thought of it after doing that with my previous 106 track car
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT ( jan 1st - bare shell nearly)
is ian building your new engine mate?
yeah i was going to blast mine but wahts the point am taking mine to bare mental so good as really,
are you painting the floor mate?
yeah i would do it just to be safe, last thing you want is to have it mint then rust starting to come true
cheers andrew
yeah i was going to blast mine but wahts the point am taking mine to bare mental so good as really,
are you painting the floor mate?
yeah i would do it just to be safe, last thing you want is to have it mint then rust starting to come true
cheers andrew
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT ( jan 1st - bare shell nearly)
andymcd :is ian building your new engine mate?
yeah i was going to blast mine but wahts the point am taking mine to bare mental so good as really,
are you painting the floor mate?
yeah i would do it just to be safe, last thing you want is to have it mint then rust starting to come true
cheers andrew
yes my engine is currently with ian,
i was'nt planning to paint the floor, i just wanted to clean it up but without going concours on it
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT ( jan 1st - bare shell nearly)
we all know you'll go concours
what gearbox are you using mate?
what gearbox are you using mate?
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT ( jan 1st - bare shell nearly)
andymcd :we all know you'll go concours
what gearbox are you using mate?
cheeky sod lol
got a cts stage2+ gearbox ready to go
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT ( jan 1st - bare shell nearly)
Fantastic progress mate, loving those lower arms too. This is a really comprehensive build, top work
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT ( jan 1st - bare shell nearly)
Very nice build Rob. Lovin the cosy rim's, got a set being refurbed at the moment myself..
Was looking into lower arm's, iv come across aset of the zoo one's but after reading about them on here mite steer clear of them
Did you make use of camber ajustment on your arm's when you put the cosy rim's and coilover on and what's sort of arm dose ian ofter?
Keep up good work mate
Was looking into lower arm's, iv come across aset of the zoo one's but after reading about them on here mite steer clear of them
Did you make use of camber ajustment on your arm's when you put the cosy rim's and coilover on and what's sort of arm dose ian ofter?
Keep up good work mate
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT ( jan 1st - bare shell nearly)
jimmyesh :Fantastic progress mate, loving those lower arms too. This is a really comprehensive build, top work
thanks mate, i'm a big fan of your work!
lower arms will be up for grabs soon if that bad story does'nt put you off lol
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT ( jan 1st - bare shell nearly)
Russ FRST :Very nice build Rob. Lovin the cosy rim's, got a set being refurbed at the moment myself..
Was looking into lower arm's, iv come across aset of the zoo one's but after reading about them on here mite steer clear of them
Did you make use of camber ajustment on your arm's when you put the cosy rim's and coilover on and what's sort of arm dose ian ofter?
Keep up good work mate
when i first had my coilovers i had loads of neg camber and went through a set of front tyres in a month
so after having the lower arms i travelled up to zoo motorsport where he set them up properly
the difference was amazing as the car felt really planted on the road, doing high speeds and corners etc
later on i progressed to the cossie wheels and nothings changed
i know the lad on here had a bad story with them, but i've had a few fabrication people look at them
and they've been impressed with them, problem is their completely custom so maybe the other lad had a bad set?
ian puts rose jointed bearings in standard ford lower arms, with adjustable camber
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT ( jan 1st - bare shell nearly)
this going to be awesome once finished.... keep up the good work..
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT ( jan 1st - bare shell nearly)
Doing an awesome job there mate.
Keep up the good work
Keep up the good work
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT ( jan 1st - bare shell nearly)
RS rob :
ian puts rose jointed bearings in standard ford lower arms, with adjustable camber
Thanks Rob, yeah I'll look into a set
Best of luck with your build, it's lookin sweet..
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT ( jan 1st - bare shell nearly)
blimey that is a bare shell !
will keep a eye on this
keep up the good work rob
will keep a eye on this
keep up the good work rob
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Re: Diary of "JPH" 2.1 ZT ( jan 1st - bare shell nearly)
thanks guys
not sure i'll have much to update this next week,
will be too busy sorting the christmas backlog of damaged cars
not sure i'll have much to update this next week,
will be too busy sorting the christmas backlog of damaged cars
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