JJ DIKKE

Hello Thank you for your reply. We do not know if the MK 1 is the same as the MK 2. Perhaps Ford used what they had in stock at the time. I understand they may have done this with a number of parts. Thank you

Hello all, looking for quite some time now. I would like to seek out the transparent plastic cover for the fuse box in the MK 1 Escort. I guess someone will have one for sale in very good condition, as the cover fitted to my car currently is less than good. Any ideas? Thank you.

Wanted - Fuse Box Cover Hello all Does anyone have for sale a clear plastic fuse box cover, in good condition with the lettering visible, suitable for the MK 1 Escort ? Thank you

Hello and thank you to you both for the information. I have purchased a plate now which I am sure will do the job. I will try it anyway.

Hello all, Does anyone know if the output shaft on the Type 2 gearbox has 25 splines and 35mm diameter shaft ? If so, this would be the same size as the output shaft on a Type E 4 speed gearbox. If this is the case then the prop shaft end section currently fitted to the Type 2 gearbox would fit onto the output shaft on a Type E 4 speed gearbox. Thank you.

Hello all, Does anyone have for sale a clutch plate 215mm (8.5 inch), 23 spline, suitable for the shaft on a Type E 4 speed gearbox ? I guess the gearbox could be from a 4 speed Sierra or late ish Cortina, but not sure. If you don't have one in your garage perhaps you know someone who does, or could you suggest a retailer ? Hope someone can assist. Thank you.

I should add, would be happy with a used breather tube, similar to the photos, that could be cleaned up if necessary, does not have to be brand new.

Absolutely correct Colin. This fits on the vertical face at the front of the cam cover, facing the rear of the radiator.

Yes, this could be a DIY breather pipe, however, I absolutely know I have seen another exactly like this before, quite simply cannot remember where. I guess I wait and see what turns up.

Hello all, WANTED ! Wonder if anyone has a metal breather tube either alloy or steel, similar to the item in the photos for sale please ? Thank you.

Ford Alloy Wheels x 2 Two Ford alloy wheels for sale. As I am unlikely to purchase another car that these would fit they may well find a new home. Sandblasted and ready for paint of your colour choice. 13 inch x 6 £25 each. Location is Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire

Good afternoon all, Allow me to add my contribution to this topic. In my opinion it is perfectly acceptable to request car parts, tools and or garage paraphernalia from the aforementioned big fella in red, at this time of year. Therefore I am due to receive a new de Walt cordless drill (5ah batteries of course), a new de Walt angle grinder and finally, I am informed that if I am a very good boy a set of three of the beautiful cam cover filler caps (direct from Santa Barbara, California) for my various twin cam, cam cover collection. Given that my wife's birthday is on Christmas Eve, this is likely to be an even deal ! Amongst other items including a bottle of extremely expensive perfume, she will also receive a Karcher window vacuum cleaning device (I guess I'll be the one to use that anyway) Hope everyone has a quality Christmas.

Good Morning Everyone My input would be as follows: This appears to be a similar tank arrangement as in my car. My opinion is that exactly as Katana stated you maybe venting the top of your tank straight into the boot. If you have the tube connected from the top vent of the tank to the small pipe adjacent to the filler neck then this is clearly what is happening. The vent at the top of the tank should in my opinion be vented out through the rear of the boot, at the rear and very back of the boot as I think the standard system is. As dt36 states providing you fill the tank carefully this small pipe adjacent to the filler tray should not be necessary and indeed I have blocked mine. When petrol is poured into the tank the air displaced from the tank will then vent out at the bottom, very rear of the boot as previously described. I can confirm that I have no smell of fuel in my car and or small garage other than what would be expected from these old cars. Hope this contribution along with all the others will assist.

Hello Everyone My MK 1 Escort was re painted in Ermine White many years ago as part of the restoration. What numbers/letters would I look at on the plates under my bonnet to establish the original colour, as painted by Ford 49 years ago ? Thank you

So many people advised to stick with 13 inch wheels. Having now fitted my 14 inch Minator set of wheels, I am happy with the result. Always nice to get an opinion so, what does everyone think ?