Miniliteman

Some people post replies on ancient threads; this offer is long gone even when the threadstarter posted it!

A picture says more than alot of words (the damged head).

I would never mix different (colour) anti-freeze / coolant. Have seen a BDA head which had blue coolant in it at first, owner then put pink/red in it without completely drain and flush it, completely ruined it. Top tip: whatever coolant you use in case you need to top up just use demi-water, same stuff you put in batteries.

Sold it to a member of our club when we build the flat front BDA, he has it in storage ever since (30 years).

My old flatfront Pinto's RS2000 had 2 sidetanks, one on each side. The left one just had the filler in the boot and was connected to the right one. Been to the UK in that car, without having to stop for fuel. (photo taken at taken at Boreham in the 90s)

Thanks Marcel, I will take the black rim if you still have 5 wheels for James.

Marcel, do you mean that if James only want 4 wheels I can have the 5th? In that case I have payment ready, see photo. You can choose between a right leg or left leg. And I will pay for James as well (the arm). Or you can take both arms and both legs so we have sort of a credit with you! Maybe you find some use for the rest of the body ... 😍 PS: issue with sending the grille to Aus was the length (over 1 mtr) not the weight.

In Aus; pre-order. Had these on my arched car years ago. Quite good. https://www.canterburytyres.com.au/product/BFGOODRICH-RADIAL-T-A-RWL-205-60R13-86S

BTW, for what rim? I wouldn't put a 205/60 on a 6 inch rim. Had that many years ago and it didn't work. Suitable for a 7.5J or wider. If you want tyres for the 6x13 just use a 175/70 or 185/70 (CN36), 185/60 (too low for me).

I had Dunlop 205/60/13 tyres on the front wheel of the arched car. Nothing wrong with them but last time I checked they were f00king expensive!

Marcel, I don't need glasses .... maybe you add VAT (21%) to all measurements or weighed it with a tyre fitted! 🤣 Measured one normal Mk2 wheel -> 4.6 kgs . And a thicker spoke Capri Lazer wheel -> 5.3 kgs.

With all the water shortages firemen are selected on the size of their bladders.

One raw orange

Where's RP2000 (James) when you need him?

Well the fact that the cops couldn't catch the baddies on the motorcycle can easliy be explained, without the help of AI. The Escorts had just a 1100 cc engine with a puny Motorcraft carb. Top speed was also compromised by the big Police sign with the blue lights on the roof destroying the streamline of the car and by the two 14 stone officers in the car. The motorcycle must have had a 250 cc engine with a twin Weber car and a cam! Plus the movie would have been too short if the police caught them within a few 100 yards ....

Yes. Seen a set for sale in Germany. Need full refurbishment, 1200 Euro.

4 wheels or 5? Do they have to be all from the same make (ATS, Ronal, GKN) and date (79)? Mint or good or for refurb?

1 RS 6x13 weighs 4.8 kgs; size is 40x40x20 cm . From UK I think Parcelforce is the way to go. From EU probably UPS. One parcel with 2 wheels with UPS to Aus would be approx. 150 Euro!

James, what does refurbishing will cost you for a set of 4? Over here prices really went skyhigh: professional refurb will cost 500 Euro for a set of 4!

Takes one to know one!

See his other post -> https://www.oldskoolford.co.uk/topic/92672-tracing-my-late-grandfather’s-69-mk1-twin-cam-–-esw-897h/#comment-1009283

The baddie in the Mini made it to boss of Dempsey an Makepeace some years later ...

Wanted as per title. Or any help to get this broken one back together; what glue or other stuff to use.

Indeed. But as usual nowadays the question is how much is this the original car. Helmut Stein from Germany owned his Escort for almost 30 years. And was sold some time ago. Historic Motorsport worked on the car some 7 years ago for Darrell Taylor. So which one is the real one? Probably neither. https://www.racecarsdirect.com/Advert/Details/142431/ford-escort-rs-1800-wrc https://www.Retards Club.com/100063763002503/posts/here-at-historic-motorsport-we-are-very-fortunate-to-work-on-some-really-special/2517974014882598/ https://www.historicmotorsport.net/projects/mtw-200-p/ https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=140&t=2064479

Second set also sold. PM me if you are after spare parts for the Lumenition Performance ignition. Chopper, module, optical eye.