Danzetec Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 You can't slate someone in a thread and not allow them to explain themselves. He also didn't call you a liar, he said there was nothing wrong with the springs, as he explained, they are as he bought them and they passed an MOT. I don't think bad mouthing the seller was fair when, unsurprisingly, the 12year old car that you bought for £400 has a few problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 You can't slate someone in a thread and not allow them to explain themselves. He also didn't call you a liar, he said there was nothing wrong with the springs, as he explained, they are as he bought them and they passed an MOT. I don't think bad mouthing the seller was fair when, unsurprisingly, the 12year old car that you bought for £400 has a few problems Tend to agree with Dan here. If it passes the mot im sure i wouldnt be aware of a problem myself. Also you said either way you got a bargain so this should be the end of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr3i130jon Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 this is going to be one nice cabby when done. keep the pics comming mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHanson2009 Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) Well... to get today started... Santa come early... (Again) and i got myself lots of new goodies for the cabby's overhaul ... A Bosch Box... (New Cambelt & Engine Pully Kit)http://fordfenatic.com/red2/25-09-09/new_stuff/25092009127.jpg New Performance Dual Core HT Leads http://fordfenatic.com/red2/25-09-09/new_stuff/25092009128.jpg 30 Meters of Copper Brake Line (3/8's)http://fordfenatic.com/red2/25-09-09/new_stuff/25092009129.jpg 2 New Lower Arms with Ball Joints & Busheshttp://fordfenatic.com/red2/25-09-09/new_stuff/25092009130.jpg And Then a load of other goodies...New track rod ends, New Stabiliser Link Bars & New ARB Busheshttp://fordfenatic.com/red2/25-09-09/new_stuff/25092009131.jpg Now onto my progress...Who knows how to get a fire going WELL? hehe!http://fordfenatic.com/red2/25-09-09/24092009115.jpg This stuff's bloody amazing! like a kid with fireworks me! lolhttp://fordfenatic.com/red2/25-09-09/24092009116.jpg That aught to get my filler drying quicker Just some lazy progress shots of the front bumper build... spent the better part of the past 2 days on it and i must say it's definatly taking shape now, everythings lined up and in some of the final pics below you can see the lines im working towards Enjoy... http://fordfenatic.com/red2/25-09-09/24092009117.jpghttp://fordfenatic.com/red2/25-09-09/24092009118.jpghttp://fordfenatic.com/red2/25-09-09/24092009119.jpghttp://fordfenatic.com/red2/25-09-09/25092009120.jpghttp://fordfenatic.com/red2/25-09-09/25092009121.jpghttp://fordfenatic.com/red2/25-09-09/25092009122.jpghttp://fordfenatic.com/red2/25-09-09/25092009123.jpghttp://fordfenatic.com/red2/25-09-09/25092009124.jpghttp://fordfenatic.com/red2/25-09-09/25092009125.jpghttp://fordfenatic.com/red2/25-09-09/25092009126.jpg Hope you like it all Next Major Update... the Engine! WHEY! Tommorow morning about 7(ish) il be freezing my nad's off in the garage stripping the engine out of the cabby ready for the new power plant to go in Also got the Nitrous Hoses to make up hehe should see the strip quite nicely! lol Ohh and the bumper only weighs about 300g more than before Figure it out! lol did good huh? saves adding 5kg of filler upfront! lol Edited September 25, 2009 by GHanson2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexwatling Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 DO NOT USE THOSE LOWER ARMS! trust me! i had a set on my car for less than a week destroyed them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHanson2009 Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 Much better than the shite thats already on there knocking like hell! lol cheap & cheerful if they break il replace them again, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHanson2009 Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 Well... Todays made some MAJOR progress! Got up and down the garage for 8am this morning, Got the front end off the cabby http://www.fordfenatic.com/red2/26-09-09/26092009132.jpg Then after a fair few more hours the engine is now out, Found out what everyone meant about the subframe being different on the MTX75 to the IB5 So went and bought myself a new Valleo Clutch Kit too and il be using the IB5 Gearbox until i source a reconditioned / brand new subframe . Anyway spent all day until about 3:30pm up at the garage then went down to the yard for a while todo some work on the bumper again Sanded a load more filler & gave it a VERY quick coat of gloss white paint to show up the high's & lows... its amazing how much you miss without doing this stage! So heres a few pics of that:http://www.fordfenatic.com/red2/26-09-09/26092009133.jpg http://www.fordfenatic.com/red2/26-09-09/26092009136.jpg I thought id get the middle of the bumper being the hardest part perfect before bothering with the outside edges as those are having something a little more "Special" added on to make them unique... but you can see the front bumper is making rapid progress Todo Tommorow: - Fit new Clutch Kit, Fly Wheel & IB5 Gearbox to the 1.8 130 Engine - Fit the 130 Engine to the Cabby & get it all bolted up - Fit the Hoses, Wiring & Electrics to the engine and fire her up If we get this far... - Swap my 1.6 ECU for the 1.8 130PS ECU - Swap All locks & ignition from the donor car - Swap Transponder etc - Fire her up again If im REALLY having a good day... - Fit my new Fiesta/Puma White Digital Dials from Mr Matty that arrived this morning (Thanks for that!) Enjoy! and Look forward to seeing a running Video of the 1.8 Tommorow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscortEstate. Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Fit new Clutch Kit, Fly Wheel & IB5 Gearbox to the 1.8 130 Engine- Fit the 130 Engine to the Cabby & get it all bolted up- Fit the Hoses, Wiring & Electrics to the engine and fire her up all in one day eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 That bumper is starting to take shape nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHanson2009 Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 Fit new Clutch Kit, Fly Wheel & IB5 Gearbox to the 1.8 130 Engine- Fit the 130 Engine to the Cabby & get it all bolted up- Fit the Hoses, Wiring & Electrics to the engine and fire her up all in one day eh? Why not?The Clutch takes 10/20mins to change as the engine is out & on the floor, :SThe engine is ready to bolt up, shouldnt take much longer than an hour.The rest of the day will be for wiring/piping etc. That bumper is starting to take shape nicely Thanks its taking alot of work lol but it's a labour of love one step at a time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganges Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 have read the whole of this thread with utter amazment and envy,(its better than any novel I have read). I am ok with basic fix it jobs, but all that work you are doing is, outstanding, just cant wait to see the finished item ,well done you,most impressed, I take it you have some machanic/body shop experience, keep up the good work, and hurry up I want to see that finished project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHanson2009 Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 have read the whole of this thread with utter amazment and envy,(its better than any novel I have read). I am ok with basic fix it jobs, but all that work you are doing is, outstanding, just cant wait to see the finished item ,well done you,most impressed, I take it you have some machanic/body shop experience, keep up the good work, and hurry up I want to see that finished project Wow, Inspiring words there ganges This is the kinda thing that gets me through days like today! (See below). Anyway no i've never worked in a garage / body shop / auto sales or in any form of mechanical qualification, everything i know i've learned from my now disabled dad or taught myself, trial & error lol. Built a few cars in the past and swapped engine or engine before but never done a conversion Really enjoying this one! So here's my update for today... Part 1: Rant!Whoever said that an IB5 Gearbox will fit a 130 Zetec Engine is talking out of there rear end! It physically cannot fit! and just to prove it... heres photo's of the two i took appart side by side this morning! 1.6 Zetec With IB5 Gearbox (Old Engine)The starter motor is on the back of the engine block (Below the inlet manifold). 1.8 Zetec 130 With MTX75 Gearbox (New Engine)The starter motor is on the FRONT of the engine, the engine block isn't drilled NOR shaped to take a starter moater at the rear, and the IB5 Gearbox doesn't have a position to take the starter on the back of the engine block. Proof Pic:http://www.fordfenatic.com/red2/27-09-09/compare.jpg So don't try and tell me im wrong again! lol but none the less. it ended up costing me £142 + VAT for a new Clutch Kit (AGAIN) this morning, so got that, slapped it in, fitted the MTX75 Gearbox and it all sits back togeather perfectly! Part 2: The Progress Got the engine bay prepared and pushed the shell out of the garage so we could do the clutch work. Empty Cabby: http://www.fordfenatic.com/red2/27-09-09/27092009140.jpg Then the afternoon was where the REAL work come into play! so no pics sorry guys but i've been going flat out, because of all the rubish i was told about fitting i had chopped wires i evidently ended up NEEDing! so it took me hours of extra pissing about etc. Anyway, after much deliberation and shoe horning i have successfully got my Zetec 1.8 130PS AND my MTX75 Gearbox sitting PERFECTLY with Hubs & Drive Shafts fitted, Electricals all wired up, and resivoir bottles back in place & plumbed up Not had a chance to fire her up yet as we still have some more pipes/cables to sort out, install clutch cable, MTX Gearstick/linkages and then we will turn the magical key! If i remember il video our first key turn And show you all how excellent i am! lol Tommorows Jobs: - Goto the Dentist BOOO! - Fit MTX75 Gearstick & Linkages - Re-Fit Downpipe & Cat to Exhaust System - Re-Fit Radiator & Water Hoses - Re-Fit Ford Flat Plug Battery (Some arse had cut them off & fitted Lugs!) - Re-Fill all resivoirs, water, PAS, Brakes etc - Turn the Key and HOPE it starts first time (On Video if i Remember). Thats all folks! Now... Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewsalter Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Some good progress made. I am sure you already know but you will need to use the clutch cable for mtx box as its slightly different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHanson2009 Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 yeah the MTX will fit the IB5 but not visa-versa, it's about 2" Too short, lol but i kept the cable out of the donor car anyway, not the best practise but hey! it will get it going lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sortedford Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Cant you cut a bit off the block? I had a 2.0 that was a rear starter but modded it fine for a front mount starter on a different block. Dont forget you need to use the flywheel for the relevant box. I.e. ib5 fly for the ib5 box, MTX for the MTX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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