Sickening Sight

[Toby]

Very sad to hear about this. I feel for you Andy - I can imagine how I'd feel if mine went.

 

The only option is what you're doing , getting straight on with the rebuild. You know you'll come back faster!

 

I was talking to Charlie earlier and saying how much you'd done with the car, even dragged it all the way to Malta - happy days!

 

You'll fix it mate

[dssean]

One of the escorts that inspired me to build mine, A true legend of a car. Gutted for all involved with this cars evolution through the years.

Sean

[jamie]

So sorry to hear about this.

 

I loved that car from when I first saw it at the pod years ago. I hope it can be rebuilt.

[Jeff HPE Motorsport]

Distributor is on the same side as the carbs / intake system on a Pinto and YB so hey presto, small leak and you have fuel / fuel vapour and spark source of ignition localised in exactly the same area.

 

Thank you Vista,you took the words right out of my mouth !!!

 

Jeff Harris.

[Vista]

Distributor is on the same side as the carbs / intake system on a Pinto and YB so hey presto, small leak and you have fuel / fuel vapour and spark source of ignition localised in exactly the same area.

 

Thank you Vista,you took the words right out of my mouth !!!

 

Jeff Harris.

 

Seriously poor design thinking by Ford in my opinion!

 

I nearly had the same nightmare scenario with the van at the end of my build. Fortunately it was in a workshop at the time and a powder extinguisher was immediately to hand. A redesign of the fuel plumbing happened smartish after that.

[Jeff HPE Motorsport]

One of the escorts that inspired me to build mine, A true legend of a car. Gutted for all involved with this cars evolution through the years.

Sean

 

As you have said,this car has inspired so many people,& a lot who wouldn`t admit it !

Andy has owned this car for 23 years & I would say was the fastest N/A 2.2 Pinto MK1 escort on the Planet !!!with virtually standard suspension & gearbox etc,just Power & pilot !!

I was down Andy`s workshop the other day & just after 4 days of grieving,he decided to give the old girl a chance ! As I was there he allready had it rolling,the engine was stripped for a thorough inspection,various parts replacement & put back together,ready for its resorection !

We all agreed that we had to give her another chance & as the surgeons on million dollar man said "we have the technology"

Andy is taking the car to a guy who is going to give her a new lease on life & although ordinarily you would pull the plug in agreement,this car has a lot of History & unfinished business,so as Arnie would say "I`ll Be Back"

 

Jeff Harris..

[Jeff HPE Motorsport]

Distributor is on the same side as the carbs / intake system on a Pinto and YB so hey presto, small leak and you have fuel / fuel vapour and spark source of ignition localised in exactly the same area.

 

Thank you Vista,you took the words right out of my mouth !!!

 

Jeff Harris.

 

Seriously poor design thinking by Ford in my opinion!

 

I nearly had the same nightmare scenario with the van at the end of my build. Fortunately it was in a workshop at the time and a powder extinguisher was immediately to hand. A redesign of the fuel plumbing happened smartish after that.

 

Narrow escape eh Lucky

To be honest I & others use these fuel banjo`s bought from certain outlets & ebay & looking at them they are toilet !!

My James has the right idea & should be a lesson to others,he has fitted all aeroquipe pipe banjo`s etc,it looks fantastic & its a lot more proffesional,not only because of the race quality but the safety knowing that it is less likely to brake !!

I know this stuff aint cheap but its a hell of a lot cheaper than what Andy now has to pay because of inferior parts !!

A lesson learnt for every one,that when it comes to fuel lines there isn`t to dear !!

 

Jeff Harris..

[silverstreak]

i think it would take a miracle to sort that escort out again pretty burnt mate

[100edave]

What a shame Im sure we'll see it sideways again