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Having been around the OSF world for over a decade, i've engaged with many digital 'friends' on the site, sharing advise, having a craic and buying / selling parts during the ownership of my car. That has now been sold and the new owner has soured my continued presence here with his 'build' thread. I will only say that this car was built for ME - no one else. It was built in a leaky, decrepit, rented garage with no light or power, so only work outside was possible. I'm physically disabled, only having 20% use of one arm & hand so major 'heavy' work is somewhat challenging - try fitting a gearbox lying on your back and only using one arm! As I said, everything I did on this car was done to get it on the road for my use only - I find cable ties restraining cables in an engine bay strangely acceptable - obviously not so for others. I won't further justify why I did anything on this car as it would be pointless! I have enjoyed my time here and I may pop in from time to time but don't wish to be around some people who like making fun at the expense of others. I wish Scott and some of the other members well, a Happy New Year and continued 'Clear Roads' with your own Old Fords! Regards, TTFN.

Whilst Kenlowe's were unsophisticated, the blade profile and pitch angle means they either push or pull air, better in one direction. Whilst the wires can be reversed to spin opposite direction, the airflow volume goes down hurting cooling potential. The Kenlowe instructions posted by Miniliteman show the 'earlier version' that uses a type of Zip Tie through the rad fins (had this on my Mini) The one I'm selling uses arms to mount to body not rad.

But you would think that ! As there was no spare wheel, a jack would just be surplus weight

Rarely do classics get 'driven' away - winched onto a flatbed and away - quick and quiet! A Denver Boot wheel clamp is a) a deterrent and b) makes moving the car bloody difficult till its off! Not sexy method would be a bar through the steering wheel with a chain down to handbrake / seat belt mount secured with padlock - engage whilst on full lock, would certainly cause issues for a tealeaf!

The synthetic over the natural would be my preference - yes! (but that's just me - they are equally good if done right)

As I removed it over 10 years ago, I haven't a scooby doo but based on bugger all space between water pump pulley & rad in the RS I'd say in front was more than likely !

Maybe metrificated imperial screw as it's nearly 1/8 x 5/8ths?

Following on from the stuff listed above, I've also found MORE! 1. Pair of Alloy axle lowering blocks - 1.5" drop - bit manky £10 + postage? 2. Pair of M16 Front calipers (took off to fit Wilwoods!) They are spacered to suit Capri Vented discs. They look not totally crusty with newish pads as I believe they got pulled at last MOT. Checked both bleed screws are loosened. As a pair of reconditioned calipers and spacer kit will set you back about £150, how about £75.00 + a £5 for post? 3. Pair of 3 leaf, std. Escort / Capri rear springs. Good bushes, bit crusty and will do if nothing better available £20 NO POST - COLLECT ONLY! Or they go to recycling at end of January. 4. Ford car jack as supplied with Escorts (and maybe others?) Wind-up pillar type with folding arm, black knob type handle - see pic. £40.00

Here you go . . . .

I'll take some pictures and you can judge for yourself as regards fit as it did come off a mk2.

I have a few bits and pieces left that the car buyer didn't want so might as well offer them here, 1. 4No Ford Capri / RS style 13x6" Alloys with taper wheel nut seat. Have tyres fitted although pretty worn. £25.00 / each or £95.00 for all 4 ? 2. 1No Ford RS Escort 13x6" Alloy with tube nut, flat washer seat. Has M&S tyre fitted (which I wouldn't use LOL!) £30,00 3. Mk2Mania Power Steering Kit, as supplied and complete with ecu (to best of my knowledge as no instructions) Outer column has been cut in two so that motor can be re-aligned, for use with a bias pedal box and Escort dash. Also has HD forged steering knuckle. £450.00 ono. (these seem to be £700 + vat from whoever has them!) 4. RS Escort, steel vacuum tube that runs from RH servo, around bonnet slam panel and back to Pinto Inlet manifold. Good condition, no kinks or dings! £40.00 5. OEM Ford RS Escort throttle cable - used but functional - suitable for std. downdraft carb (with correct linkage (not included)) £15.00 6. Kenlow fan and mounting hardware - was fitted to car when purchased, never refitted. 'Period Accessory' - £50.00 ono. 7. Pipercross Airbox / Plenum with fixing plate to suit twin DCOE's or Jenvey DCOE style Throttle Bodies. https://www.burtonpower.com/air-box-with-intake-pipe-filter-100mm-lh-c6100lh.html Never fitted £90.00 ono 8. K&N Universal Flat plate Airbox 51mm deep (no longer available) - https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/k-n-filters-universal-air-box-244173/ Never fitted or holes drilled! £75.00 ono. 9. 2No. Alternators - one is from a Pinto OHC engine / RS Escort - I think its 45A output and was working when removed - £30.00 ono. And the other came off the Blacktop Zetec 2.0L from a Mondeo that was donor engine for the Escort. I assume it was ok as engine was removed from running car - I think the output is 75A or more? - £40.00 ono. I'll get photos if anyone wants them and it stops p**sing down. As most things are either bulky or heavy, I'd prefer personal collection otherwise all prices + courier costs! Ian - 07950 686657, PM here, Whatsapp or ianyarham3 at outlook dot com

Gone to its new home today - looked quite nice out in the (gloomy) light. A box of misc odds & ends went with but have some other spares to sell which will go in relevant section!

Personally, if the engine has to come out for replacement, the chance of a leak with the cork puts it below the rubber type in my preference stakes! From what i've seen, when a sump gasket starts leaking its easy to crank on the bolts which, just because of the crushability of cork, tends to distort the steel pan and makes the leak worse! Make sure the pan flange is flat , use a smear of RTV and actually use a torque wrench - they are only a few inch / ounces torque rated but you don't want to be taking it out again in 6 months!

If you see a car advert these days that is obviously filmed in Europe there will be small print declaring 'specification shown not available in UK' - pointless bloody advert then ain't it!

Re-commissioning my 370rwhp motorcycle - its been tucked away nearly 20 years