Jordan99940 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 My Car has had a blow ever since I Tw4atted it on a speed bump but hopefully it should all be sorted in the coming months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 As I was asked how my cat was fitted: http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac263/lordjc1983-2/Silver%20Escort/IMAG1458.jpg http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac263/lordjc1983-2/Silver%20Escort/IMAG1460.jpg it was a ford cat the had the down pipe cut off and a flange welded so fits on the 4-2-1 manifold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frostic Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Just read this start to finish. Massive transformation from what it was originally. Some nice attention to detail on little things like the handbrake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 Just read this start to finish. Massive transformation from what it was originally. Some nice attention to detail on little things like the handbrake. Cheers, I had it long it long enough it has evolved lol! Got myself some Carpro iron-x for my car for Christmas. the blub about it for those who don't know: "This preventative measure puts a stop to corrosion , IronX contains unique chemical ingredients that effectively dissolves the sintered iron by forming a water soluble iron complex. No other method cleans paint and wheels as deeply as IronX. The IronX Paint and wheels Decontamination System was developed as a method of removing paint contamination beyond what can be removed by washing or claying. If you are familiar with detail clay, you know it is capable of removing above surface contaminants that have bonded to the paint. The IronX is designed to remove what lies below the paint surface.Airborne chemical compounds and ferrous particles - particles containing iron - actually penetrate the paint and create corrosive compounds that eat deep into the paint's sub-layers or paint's pin-holes. This is a gradual process that often is not evident until it's too late. Claying or polishing only removes the particle, not its effects, which are continuing to spread beneath the surface. During the use of your vehicle, brake dust and road grime become sintered to the surface of the car paint , rims and wheels due to the high temperature conditions they are normally exposed. Brake dust contains high levels of iron and once sintered to the rim, becomes extremely difficult to dissolve or remove without the use of harsh chemicals. IronX opens up the paint's pores to release ferrous particles and to neutralize caustic compounds that have developed in the paint's subsurface. Ongoing damage is immediately stopped and future damage is prevented by removing the ferrous particles. IronX sprays on as a thick, transparent, as the cleansing liquid begins to work into the dirt and grime, the formula begins to turn purple/ red. The purple/red coloration is the IronX Cleaner forming a bond to the sintered iron on the car paint and wheel and changing its state to a water soluble complex for easy removal. Stubborn, baked on grime may take a small amount of agitation. Rinse car paint and wheels thoroughly with a power washer and wipe dry." As I have had rust issues thought I would give it a try Not the best pics, it was cold! http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac263/lordjc1983-2/Silver%20Escort/IMAG1476.jpg http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac263/lordjc1983-2/Silver%20Escort/IMAG1479.jpg The bonnet was the worst, interesting as its the panel that's not orginal and even clay has not cleaned it to my liking! On a more negative note: http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac263/lordjc1983-2/Silver%20Escort/IMAG1467.jpg http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac263/lordjc1983-2/Silver%20Escort/IMAG1466.jpg What I thought was a crank seal.... Booked into Ross autos and stripped down: http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac263/lordjc1983-2/Silver%20Escort/IMAG1481.jpg http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac263/lordjc1983-2/Silver%20Escort/IMAG1482.jpg only to find the crank seal was sweet! Turned out to be: http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac263/lordjc1983-2/Silver%20Escort/IMAG1484.jpg http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac263/lordjc1983-2/Silver%20Escort/IMAG1483.jpg sump gasket, must have got mangled when fitted by the monkey that fitted it. It also had no silicon on it! all fitted back together nicely by ross and running sweet! (so wish I'd had Ross build the engine in the first place!) If anyone close to Tamworth needs work done, I'd recommend him, better than Pumabuild or any garage near me! Not sure what I did with the rest of the pics as sure I took more, inc the crank seal!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor2006 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Always nice when it's something so simple, the stress of not knowing is horrible! Great job! I wish I was nearer you chaps for many reasons, Ross' auto's, is it actually called that? I can't remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 Always nice when it's something so simple, the stress of not knowing is horrible! Great job! I wish I was nearer you chaps for many reasons, Ross' auto's, is it actually called that? I can't remember. Ross auto's is what I call his drive... It has been to the garage he works at for a ramp. Guy is a legend! And trust far more than my local garages! I also changed some wiring... it had issues with a plug... not that you'd notice now http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx170/magnexed/ebay%203/IMAG1486.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Looking good JC, glad it was only the sump gasket, bet you're relieved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 Looking good JC, glad it was only the sump gasket, bet you're relieved! Sort of, when it was stripped down and we looked at the seal I was like WTF, it was a load more work to get the sump off alternator and exhaust off. On guy at work suggested I just left it, but I never like to have a car that has a fault or not running spot on! Ross bless him carried on working it as a trooper! inc going and getting more parts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Anyone spot the difference: http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac263/lordjc1983-2/Silver%20Escort/IMAG1579.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajc.78 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 is it that you have developed a new "miles away from the kerb" parking technique? al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 is it that you have developed a new "miles away from the kerb" parking technique? al That's not new, I was lining up with the funny focus van on the road... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor2006 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Anyone spot the difference: Erm, Morettes missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Anyone spot the difference:Erm, Morettes missing? Them as well... as they are sitting on the bench to paint.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevmo3691 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 new front number plate and finally in the right place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Looking good JC, glad it was only the sump gasket, bet you're relieved! On guy at work suggested I just left it, Seriously? What a stupid thing to say. Oil leaks are messy, hate them. As for the spot the difference, i cant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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