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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    A lot of them tin sumps leak. I use VAG sealant at work and never had one leak! Part no: D 176 404 M2 (£19.74)

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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    i have done a few of the tin sumps from retro ford and found the best way to get a leek free sump is to use the sealant supplied by dave at retro ford
    is apply sealant to the block place the gasket on to the block sealant onto the gasket put the sump on nip up the sump only slightly (if you tighten up too much the gasket starts to slip out) then wipe round the gasket taking away all the excess sealant make sure there are no spaces gaps in the sealant then leave it overnight to set then tighten up and hopefully you should have a leek free sump

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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    Not good mate

    Can you use a later thick rubber type gasket from a CVH ???

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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    i just ordered a new sump gasket from retro ford and there sealant 2i think they use a thick rubber gasket from a cvh anyway because they both look the same to me mate

    thanks for the comments lads I will take the advise and use it.

    engine back out tomorrow n gotta get new oil pressure switch too
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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    i have been doing some work on my escort for the first time in 3 or 4 months i picked up a atb lsd axle the other day.this way i can build the complete Axel off the car with complete disc conversion using sierra calipers and then swap the axles over later on.

    i am going to need to weld some some brackets back onto the axel because they had been removed to be used in a national hot rod tigra.
    but it all looks to be in good condition.


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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    its already has front discs from a fiesta fitted but they dont have a mechanical hand brake mechanism fitted so these will be swapped

    Atb lsd



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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    The problem I have is the brackets that were supplied by dave sims designed to use the sierra caliper i have are drilled so the caliper can only be mounted dead above or below the hub.
    Is there any reason why not to mount them like that?
    The ones I have seen are mounted to the rear of the car as like on the fronts.
    not only that but the caliper doesnt line up with the bracket anyway as there isnt enough room to get the caliper mounted to the bracket and get the disc flat against the hub. Ill post a pic so you see what I mean.
    if it aint broke, break it!

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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    Fits inside wheel ok but is mounted dead centre at top or bottom.


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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    Caliper problem doesnt fit


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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    I adapted mine and welded them on mate I had to tho as I have a narrow axle and needed to clear the panhard rod bracket id move them where you want and weld them on
    Last edited by evans2822; 01-04-2014 at 20:32.

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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    Got the engine back out yesterday. Hopefully fit a new gasket n sealant and bang it back in. Fingers crossed it dont leak.
    if it aint broke, break it!

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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    Do It as Rcdunk says mate

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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    Right then engine sealed and back in with gearbox n propshaft and no leaks!
    if it aint broke, break it!

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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    Brakes n clutch left to do

    brake lines are being rerouted up outside of inner wings to keep engine bay uncluttered plus easier to get to.




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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    Engine bay almost finished


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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    ive mounted my brake reservoirs but clearance under the dash is limited i really i need to fit a 90 elbow on the reservoir. or a banjo fitting but im having trouble trying to find them. anybody know where i can get the banjo fitting that screws into the plastic pot or as said 90 degree elbow.
    if it aint broke, break it!

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    hi mate

    I had the same issue with mine regarding the clerance. you need a 7/16 elbow fitting I got mine from a hydraulic supplier. if I can find the.company I used ill drop you a pm

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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    cheers matey
    if it aint broke, break it!

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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    things are looking good i jacked the rear wheels up and ran through all the gears and seemed to work well.
    cant wait for a test drive but need to sort the brakes first.
    does any body know what thread connecters are used in a willwood hydro handbrake as there are two different size ports and i cant find connectors to fit?
    if it aint broke, break it!

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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    Getting there now!


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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    Not seen this one for a while good to see It taking shape great Job

    Im waiting on cam pulley bolts for mine (st170 Install)

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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    Thanks mate. Ive taken a 3/4 month break from the escort to restore an old motorbike.
    The went touring spain on it for a couple of weeks.
    Now its time to get the escort back on the road.
    if it aint broke, break it!

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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    Good work buddy. Lots of changes since I last checked in!!

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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    Yeah its almost mot able.
    I keep finding more rust to cut out!
    Just need to do the indicators, hazzards n reversing light then m.o.t. time.
    if it aint broke, break it!

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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    Quick vid of brake test.


    Mk1 escort zetec: http://youtu.be/CysnAOD8hUc
    Last edited by bodger rogers; 26-07-2014 at 01:35.
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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    It moves and stops ....
    well done mate

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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    Good work mate, it looks like the finishing lines in sight.

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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    thanks lads! its been a while but getting there now! but there are so many small things still to do though.
    i aint giving up this time.
    if it aint broke, break it!

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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    all moted now and oh my god its fun.
    i took it out last night under the cover of night round a few roundabouts and industrial estates and went crazy.
    donuts handbrake turns and line look burnouts oh yeah well worth the hard work!
    i ragged the shit outta it for a long time and nothing broke!
    i will try n get a few vids soon.
    Last edited by bodger rogers; 02-09-2014 at 17:08.
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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    It doesnt look much different on the outside but goes a lot better.


    if it aint broke, break it!

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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    Time to start to build a english axle lsd with discs on.


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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    Seen this parked up today mate.... Good to see it back on the road :-)

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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    Cheers dean. Saw the moggy outside your place the other day is it on the road now?
    Im Still working on the axle as my son killed my diff doing burnouts.


    Last edited by bodger rogers; 16-10-2014 at 23:21.
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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    Yeah mate the Moggy been on the road since March...

    lol Fair play to the burnouts but not good killing the diff.... I have a lsd in the Moggy now, completely changes the car lol

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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    Time to get it stripped down


    if it aint broke, break it!

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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    Axle out time to build a better one


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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    Gonna use mk2 escort single leaf springs n grind them down to 50mm on the ends.
    2 inch lowering blocks n poly the lot.
    if it aint broke, break it!

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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    Quote Originally Posted by bodger rogers View Post
    Gonna use mk2 escort single leaf springs n grind them down to 50mm on the ends.
    2 inch lowering blocks.
    I did that with my multi leaf slipper springs.

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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    The 1300 diff had taken a lot of abuse over the years so was due a change.
    yeah cant get single leafs 50mm wide for some reason.
    Last edited by bodger rogers; 25-10-2014 at 21:30.
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    Re: mk1 escort 1300e purple warior

    Mk2-3 Capri leafs fit, they're 50mm from memory. Had a pair on mine before I 5 linked it.
    Last edited by rallyrob; 25-10-2014 at 21:42.

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