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    Cortina mk1 zetec install on standard crossmember? Help please!

    Hi, sizing up my zetec install. Had some Retroford escort engine mounts and a spare Mk1 Cortina crossmember so had a look how far out they are.
    There is no way I can use these as not enough clearance between crossmember and mounts.. even without the rubber mounts fitted it would be a solid fit, face to face.
    Looked on Retroford and they do a D.I.Y engine mount kit for crossmemeber mount but from what I can see the mount would be so short near non existent.
    Has anyone mounted Zetec to standard crossmember for front bowl sump and steering box? Or, does everyone go chassis mount?
    Any help and advice much appreciated.
    Thanks.

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    Re: Cortina mk1 zetec install on standard crossmember? Help please!

    You'll need to cut the towers off the crossmember and reduce them in size then use retro fords universal engine mount kit to make your own mounts to fix to your modified crossmember...at least thats what i did. if you send me an email address i can get some pictures for you

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    Re: Cortina mk1 zetec install on standard crossmember? Help please!

    Hi, Thanks for the info.
    Just P.M'd you my email

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    Re: Cortina mk1 zetec install on standard crossmember? Help please!

    Retro Dick

    I am also interested how you modified your crossmember.
    I have a mk1 that i will put a zetec in.
    Can u send me a PM so i can answer you with my email.

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    Re: Cortina mk1 zetec install on standard crossmember? Help please!

    An old build from Finland
    http://setalat.mbnet.fi/cortina/index.html

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