james1700

I've always had goodridge and never had an issue, I'll admit they aren't at the cheap end of the range but I've had them on all my cars and bikes over the years! You will have to double check if you've got metric or imperial unions though but the usual suspects stock them, rally design, burton power etc James

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yes as my 4 speed has bitten the dust im replacing with a 5 speed but refuse to cut another hole in the tunnel and have 2 holes in my carpet! i have a standard bellhousing but am working on making the lever 700mm from the bellhousing front edge its a work in progress!!!! james

thank you very much, i now need to make a type 9 with bellhousing around 60cm

you can colin, but you have to be careful, cut the bulk of the front panel off and then carefully drill/cut/grind the joint to the wing away!

the door capping! i think!?! james

the vic check is in no way to check the quality of repairs. i have taken unrepaired cars before. it is what is says, a vehicle identification check. they are just looking to make sure the numbers all match and the car isnt a stolen one replated to look like a written off car. its absolutly nothing to worry about but it will be shown on the v5 from now on that the car has had a vic check. however you need to MOT the car. as for the vin number missing from the strut top it might be a bit of a suck it and see type thing. but they may ask for proof of the repairs carried out in replacing thje strut tops at the end of the day its up to you to prove its not a ringer not them to prove it is!

hello guys could i trouble one or 2 of you for a couple of measurements please? basically i need to know the full length of a type 9 and an escort 4 speed box, both including bell housings pretty please cheers james

the 4 speed escort box you do need to fill from underneath im afraid. and your auto tunnel is wider than a manual tunnel, and the mount is moved further back. the type 9 will bolt straight in with the auto mount or your going to have to bodge the mount through the floor to fit the 4 speed. incidentally you dont want to get rid of your auto prop do you? cheers james

i would try the easiest option first and pull the cam cover off and inspect. assuming everything is ok in there then i would be looking to the head gasket it sounds like the compression and or heat has blown the fire rings.

cheers guys its only a bit of a trial at the moment you never know with enough interest and paying customers i might eventually make it full time!!!!! pete, keep me in mind im not fussed what jobs it is large or small. rob feel free to drop by and take a look at my escort if you would like to see my previous work and have a chat. biggles that shouldnt be a problem, again feel free to come for a chat or to eye up my own escort. graham pm on its way! cheers guys james

firstly your car and engine bay look stunning! very very nice regards your engine my first thought would be the head gasket but have you had the cam cover off yet to check the cams and rockers? is the engine standard internally and is it a standard ford or non genuine head gasket? cheers james

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i have an escort rst fan on mine, works a treat!

congrats to you both big man! time to get another years ticket on that old girl then!