Winter Projects

[delta]

OK Mike. Thanks

[terence]

Anyone else see the rs2000 on ebay? £38, 000-the new Lotus Cortina?

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by terence

Anyone else see the rs2000 on ebay? £38, 000-the new Lotus Cortina?

Nope, not there now- unless on Euro site. Escort TwinCam, RS1600 & RS1800 are the valuable models, due to the small production numbers. RS2000 and Mexicos were made in much higher numbers, so less valuable. Still doesn't stop some from dreaming of big prices, though! It is possible that a genuine factory X Pack Mk2 in concours condition could command such a price, however. There is a Twink for sale at a dealer for £65K. Strangely it has not sold during well over a year of being advertised at that price. Wonder why....

Back on topic- can 'modern' alloy rads with plastic tanks be repaired? Looks like seeping where tank crimped on.

[VIVA GT]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Nope, not there now- unless on Euro site. Escort TwinCam, RS1600 & RS1800 are the valuable models, due to the small production numbers. RS2000 and Mexicos were made in much higher numbers, so less valuable. Still doesn't stop some from dreaming of big prices, though! It is possible that a genuine factory X Pack Mk2 in concours condition could command such a price, however. There is a Twink for sale at a dealer for £65K. Strangely it has not sold during well over a year of being advertised at that price. Wonder why....

Back on topic- can 'modern' alloy rads with plastic tanks be repaired? Looks like seeping where tank crimped on.

Although (like a lot of things) it may be possible to repair a rad like that it's generally not financially viable.
The core would have to be un-crimped and the plastic end tank removed, then, if the core isn't damaged it can all be re-built and re-crimped using a new gasket. Then pressure tested to make sure there's no more leaks. (This is also hoping that the lugs on the core can stand being bent back & forth a multitude of times without breaking!)
It may be simpler/cheaper to either have the rad re-cored or get a new one...

[Mike Bell]

Thanks, it's what I was thinking. An alternative could be to get a alloy bod to replace the plastic tanks with welded alloy replicas, but I'll take the replacement rad route. A non OEM one is just about affordable!

[terence]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Nope, not there now- unless on Euro site. Escort TwinCam, RS1600 & RS1800 are the valuable models, due to the small production numbers. RS2000 and Mexicos were made in much higher numbers, so less valuable. Still doesn't stop some from dreaming of big prices, though! It is possible that a genuine factory X Pack Mk2 in concours condition could command such a price, however. There is a Twink for sale at a dealer for £65K. Strangely it has not sold during well over a year of being advertised at that price. Wonder why....

Back on topic- can 'modern' alloy rads with plastic tanks be repaired? Looks like seeping where tank crimped on.

Definitely rs 2000 Mike, grp 1 engine spec fairly low miles.Sure it was ebay uk site.

[MGDavid]

Mike,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141501434199

[Mike Bell]

Thanks. So not £38K, not Gp1 and a finished listing. Them's my excuses.....

Not sure about 50 miles in 14 years and rest of time in carcoon- bit pointless IMO! BTW I could pick the odd hole if judging car for concours- the cable tied wiring loom in engine compartment for one!

To get back on topic, perhaps mine will be worth as much when restored. Also ziebarted from new, but that doesn't mean no rust- just less.......

[terence]

That one not 38k no, grp1? No.But the Red car I reffered to was
To be fair it ended nearly two weeks ago now, perhaps the owner had the listing removed after it sold-caused quite a stir over here.

[GORDON STREETER]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

To get back on topic, perhaps mine will be worth as much when restored. Also ziebarted from new, but that doesn't mean no rust- just less.......

Although Ziebart was better than nothing and "if" applied properly did stop some of the corrosion it wasn't the answer as the UK side of the firm went to the wall with mounting debts on guarantee work caused by the incompetent franchise cowboys !
The best "anti corrosion" ever is an oil leak from the engine or transmission

[zefarelly]

Well the Zeibart certainly worked on my car . . . cost me £600 to get it all blasted off !!! 1/2" thick in the rear arches. I only paid £630 for the car.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by GORDON STREETER

Although Ziebart was better than nothing and "if" applied properly did stop some of the corrosion it wasn't the answer as the UK side of the firm went to the wall with mounting debts on guarantee work caused by the incompetent franchise cowboys !
The best "anti corrosion" ever is an oil leak from the engine or transmission

Spot on Gordon. Although originally treated the Escort in that pic has had new front wings at some point. (and badly fitted at that!) It is now corroded in the rear corners of the engine compartment outside of the bonnet hinges, but to repair those areas properly, need to remove the badly welded on wings......

[MGDavid]

Originally Posted by terence

That one not 38k no, grp1? No.But the Red car I reffered to was
To be fair it ended nearly two weeks ago now, perhaps the owner had the listing removed after it sold-caused quite a stir over here.

Apologies for incorrect link... ended two weeks ago? - no wonder I couldn't find it!

[terence]

No probs-I should have said what its colour was.

[delta]

Moved on to braking system on the Escort.Brake master cylinder needed. Any idea's please. Searched most of the old ford parts sites.

[zefarelly]

I thought it was compulsory to fit a Carlos Fandango bias pedal box with shiny bits and snazzy grippy foot pads etc?

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by zefarelly

I thought it was compulsory to fit a Carlos Fandango bias pedal box with shiny bits and snazzy grippy foot pads etc?

Well, it was homologated so no problem if the owner wants! The grippy foot pads is a rally thing, to cope with muddy feet.....

Iain, there are loads of Mk2 master cylinders on eBay. Would have thought late Mk1s with servo tower would use the same one?

[Mike Bell]

Or here...

http://www.newpartsonline.co.uk/inde...gory_id=112797

[piekey]

Not heard any glowing reports on this guy Mike. Be careful.

[delta]

Spent about an hour this evening looking . Had some ideas from the craven motor club boys so will get back on looking tomorrow . Just wondered if Joe might of had a cylinder spare

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by delta

Spent about an hour this evening looking . Had some ideas from the craven motor club boys so will get back on looking tomorrow . Just wondered if Joe might of had a cylinder spare

Ten years between a Mk1 Cortina and an RS2000! Don't think the former had direct acting servo and dual circuit system......

So whats wrong with this on ebay? And there's a reservoir

[terence]

Nice set of alloys on there Mike-only very slightly stupid money.Whatever is wrong with people these days, looking to retire early?

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by terence

Nice set of alloys on there Mike-only very slightly stupid money.Whatever is wrong with people these days, looking to retire early?

I just got 5 wheels via a contact for £75, so have enough for now, thanks. Need a blast and paint but at that price....

[terence]

Same for Capri parts Mike, few months ago saw a pair of Ford suspension top plates go for around £250-I didnt bid on those, got them from a company up north £23 including p&p! The difference? Now they are on and painted--------

[Mike Bell]

Sometimes that site works well, but not always! Some 968 plastic bits I needed were way cheaper bought new from Porsche than the used tat on fleabay......