Mk2 Escort 2 litre Ghia...

[paulwoodford]

Hi all

 

I've been around a fair time on here, and having rallied a Mk2 Cortina a few years ago I've always been a classic Ford fan, but always wanted a Mk2 Escort. I work at rallies to so end up getting them pushed under my nose far too often to refuse lol!

 

So I thought I'd post up my new Escort - it's a '78 Ghia fitted with a 2ltr pinto and 5 speed Type 9 gearbox. Few other nice bits such as Pincess calipers etc.

 

Got a couple of things to resolve, such as the gearstick touching the handbrake lever in second due to the position of the gearbox (anyone got any ideas besides a cut and shut job on the handbrake lever?).

 

But aside from that, it needs absolutely nothing. Oh, and if anyone can give me a definitive answer on what grade oil to put in a pinto out of a 1989 Sierra that burns a slight bit of oil but is in very good shape, I'd really appreciate it - can only find conflicting advice in searches?!

 

The car was fully restored about 5 years ago by a guy local to me, and hasn't seen a wet road since. It's been kept quite subtle, and true to its roots as you can see. I intend to keep it that way. A 'few' photos if you're interested...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking, and thank you in advance for any advice you can give me for the two issues I mentioned above

 

Cheers

 

Paul

[HowieRPM]

Hi Paul

Car looks very smart nice spec too. The two issues you have, the gear lever, you could fit a quick shift kit (approx £20) which will shorten the throw and may help, also the oil I use Valvoline VR1 20/50 correct vicosity and has the right grade to suit the OHC.

Regards

Neil

If you need a hand give me a shout, not too far away from me.

[lotusless]

Very nice sir thanks for sharing the pics.

[paulwoodford]

Thanks Neil - that's what I've been recommended by Andy Beaumont (if you know him? From near us) too but with his being a Mk1 RS2000 and tuned I thought it might be different to mine being out of a Sierra and standard.

 

I've also read (through a search) various things about 20/50 being bad for the Pinto, causing the oil ways to gunk up and the camshaft to fail?

 

Ford and Halfords recommend 5w30 FFS!

[paulwoodford]

Very nice sir thanks for sharing the pics.

 

Cheers

[ste j mk1]

beautiful that, love the colour

[paulwoodford]

Any idea which quickshift kit to buy? From this I guess I'll need a 13.7mm spacer?

 

http://rsmotorsport.com.au/files/Type9toMk2.pdf

 

Any links to the one that's best would be much appreciated.

 

Cheers

 

Paul

[HowieRPM]

Hi Paul,

Burton Power sell a kit one for £15 + post part number is: QS03K or you could buy the Quaife type already assembled for around £50 from eBay, Rally Design and Burtons etc.

HTH Regards

Neil

[tim]

can you get Brid to sit on the bonnet and pose for a photo?

[Yeomans22]

looks good Paul, glad to see youve got one

[marky4]

what a lovely car, looks mint

[paulwoodford]

can you get Brid to sit on the bonnet and pose for a photo?

 

Not sure she'd go for that lol!

 

Cheers guys,

 

Paul

[paulwoodford]

Quickshift ordered, oil at the ready - thanks to Neil for the heads up

[harriertony]

Really nice motor you have there, paintwork looks cracking too.

[paulwoodford]

Due to work I don't manage to get to any of the national shows, but I did get the car along to a local classic car night on Wednesday - couple of other members from here too which was cool!

 

Few pics, why not...

 

 

 

This one turned up on Retards Club!

 

 

And this Mex really caught my attention - absolutely stunning. Car of the show for me...

 

[Ale06]

what a beauty!

[BaileyMex]

very nice mate